Ooltewah development revived by commission following developer concessions
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A development in Ooltewah that was rejected last week by the Hamilton County Commission was revived Wednesday. (more…)
Community Signs Erlanger Park Steel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga residents had the chance to leave their mark on the city’s future today during a topping off and community signing ceremony at Erlanger Park. The event…
City of Cleveland to Create Arts and Entertainment District
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF)-- The City of Cleveland announced a new initiative today. Cleveland city officials said they hope to establish a new Arts and Entertainment District right in the heart of downtown. The city says this will be an important…
YouTube TV viewers could lose access to Fox channels over contract dispute
YouTube TV subscribers could be set to lose access to content from media company Fox, including college football, unless the sides strike a new carriage deal. With the current agreement between the sides nearing a…
FDA authorizes updated COVID shots with restrictions on who can get them
The Food and Drug Administration Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines, but limited their use for most age groups and rescinded the emergency use authorization that made shots available for healthy young children. Vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and…
TVFCU Opens New Headquarters
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)-- The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union opened a new facility in Dalton on Friday, the 22nd of August. The TVFCU held a ribbon cutting at the new location on Vista Drive. This is the second credit union…
Social Security’s 90th Anniversary
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security, one of the most influential programs in American history. New AARP data shows just how much the program…
CHATT Foundation Receives Food Donation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --The CHATT Foundation received a surprise donation today. Today, a vehicle from Renewal by Andersen arrived at the Chatt Foundation…
Small Tennessee town divided over new ICE detention facility: "I don't want my neighbors to go to work out there"
Mason, Tennessee — The small West Tennessee town of Mason, just 2 square miles in size, is home to about 1,000 people. But its residents are now divided by what a new immigration detention facility will…
Cracker Barrel to return to its old logo after backlash
Less than a week after unveiling a controversial new logo that prompted the company's stock value to take a dive and even President Trump to weigh in, Cracker Barrel announced Tuesday that it will return to its old logo.…
Blood Assurance accepting donations through Labor Day
Caitlin Stanley, the Senior Director of Blood Assurance, reminds everyone that one donation of blood can save up to three lives. They're in need of donations and are offering gift cards…
Cracker Barrel Unveils New Logo, Sparking Conversation
WDEF- Cracker Barrel is stirring up conversation after unveiling a major brand refresh for the first time in decades. The chain has rolled out a redesigned logo, removing its…
Giving Back: Ace Bailey Comes Home to Inspire Dalewood Students
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Dalewood Middle School welcomed back one of its own this week as NBA rookie Ace Bailey returned to the halls where his basketball journey began. The school honored Bailey with a special jersey presentation, celebrating not only…
Sentencing hearing for former elementary teacher convicted of child sex abuse delayed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former elementary school teacher convicted on 15 child sex abuse charges in June, including aggravated child rape, was back in…
Flood Relief Donation Drive Continues
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Families are still recovering from the flash floods that swept through just a couple of weeks ago, leaving homes and lives turned upside down. In response, the…
New round of school upgrades discussed
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Renovations of several Hamilton County Schools were discussed at the school board’s finance committee meeting. (more…)
Ribbon Cut on Special Kids Clinic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is celebrating a major step forward for families of children with special needs. Special Kids, a nonprofit founded 27 years ago in Murfreesboro, has officially…
Man arrested after Lakewood Avenue shooting leads to drug and gun seizure
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested after a shooting incident on Lakewood Avenue that resulted in the seizure of drugs and firearms. Around 2:00 a.m., Tuesday, August…
First human screwworm case linked to travel confirmed in U.S., HHS says
The first case of a New World screwworm infestation in a human was confirmed in the U.S., according to the Department of Health and Human Services. Travel-associated New World screwworm was detected in a patient…
11 arrested in Collegedale after joint human trafficking operation
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 11 people were recently arrested in Collegedale after a joint human trafficking operation. The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) , the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and several other…
Menlo man sentenced to 17 years in prison after mobile home shooting
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Menlo man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison after a mobile home shooting almost three years ago.…
26-year-old killed in early morning Fort Payne crash
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- A motorcyclist died after a multi-vehicle crash in Fort Payne early Tuesday morning. At 4:45 a.m., August 26, 2025, officers with the Fort Payne Police Department (FPPD) responded to the…
Fire crews battle house fire on Brentwood Drive in Athens
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Athens Fire Department (AFD) worked a structure fire Monday afternoon. At 3:24 p.m., August 25, 2025, AFD responded to the fire on Brentwood Drive. Upon arrival, crews found the back…
Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest, after no winners of $750 million grand prize
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the seventh biggest in the game's history, after no winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $750 million grand prize, Powerball's 10th largest ever when it…