Car runs into Mexican restaurant near Lee Highway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A restaurant on Lee Highway suffered a scare Tuesday morning. Armando and his family have owned the Molcajete Mexican Restaurant on Lee Highway for…
McMinn County man accused of fatally shooting wife
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested on charges of murdering his wife last week in McMinn County, the Daily Post Athenian reported on Tuesday. Deputies found the body of Debbie Johnson on the front porch on Country…
Man fatally shot leaving business on Hickory Valley Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man was fatally shot Monday night on Hickory Valley Road, according to Chattanooga Police. It happened around 10 p.m. in the parking lot of a business on the 3200 block of Hickory Valley Road. Witnesses…
Poplar Springs Road reopens 2 months ahead of schedule
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- Poplar Springs Road in Ringgold has reopened two months ahead of schedule, according to Catoosa County Public Information Officer John Pless. Crews…
Lawmaker asks political opinion on removing Donald Trump from Tennessee ballot
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Tennessee lawmaker is asking if Donald Trump should be removed from the ballot in the state. Democrat Vincent Dixie represents a district in Nashville. He has written a letter to the state attorney general raising…
Giant venomous flying spiders with 4-inch legs heading to New York area as they spread across East Coast
First came the spotted lanternflies, then the cicadas — and now, the spiders? The Northeast U.S. is bracing for an invasion…
Lawmaker's son makes silly faces as dad speaks on House floor
The son of US Representative John Rose was spotted smiling and making funny faces at cameras in the House of Representatives in Washington on…
Nightfall concert series takes over Chattanooga until Labor Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A nearly 40-year tradition is taking over the Scenic City once again. Nightfall was introduced in the late 1980s and continues to bring a great deal of talent to…
Health Department says bird flu found in dairy cows
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health department is raising awareness about the bird flu. "Bird flu is a type of influenza-A that is typically…
Trial date set for murder suspect of Chattanooga businessman
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The man charged in…
What's Right with Our Schools: Aerial Drone Championships at UTC
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Middle schoolers from 22 states recently touched down at UTC to for the Aerial Drone Championships. They learned lessons in programming, teamwork…
Survey: gas prices down 20 cents in past week in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Have you noticed a decrease in gas prices in our area? According to GasBuddy’s most recent survey, the average price of…
Views of Trump trial unchanged following verdict — CBS News poll
Views about former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial after the verdict look much like they did before it took place. Just over half the country thought Trump was guilty before the verdict, and now just over half think the jury reached…
Hunter Biden jury selection takes place in his federal gun trial
Jury selection in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial in Delaware was completed Monday afternoon, according to the Associated Press. The president's son faces three felony charges stemming from his alleged illegal purchase and possession of a firearm in 2018 while…
Lineup announced for 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The 3 Sisters Festival announced the lineup for its 2024 event. This annual bluegrass festival returns for its 17th year from October 4-5, 2024, at Ross's Landing. Headlining the festival on Friday, October 4 is GRAMMY…
Nokian Tyres Summer Nights concert series returns for 5th year
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For the fifth year, the Nokian Tyres Summer Nights concert series is coming to Dayton. The event will take place every Friday night in June on the Rhea County Courthouse lawn. It will begin at 7…
Police ask for info on East Lake drive-by shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are asking for help in solving a shooting from over the weekend. On Saturday around 5:30 p.m., a 30-year-old woman was shot on Fourth Avenue in the East Lake area. Police say her injuries…
Upcoming construction related road closures in Chattanooga
Chattanooga Department of Transportation Press Release: CONSTRUCTION CLOSURES - MAJOR TRAFFIC IMPACT Cummings Highway at Railroad Overpass (St Elmo) Cummings Highway near the intersection of Broad Street / St Elmo Ave / W 37th Street closes today, Monday, June 3rd…
Firefighters battle house fire in Ooltewah Friday morning
UPDATES: June 3, 2024 A GoFundMe is attempting to raise funds for the Ooltewah family who lost their home in a fire on Friday. The page explained that the homeowners were at the hospital at the time of the fire.…
Remains found in Chattanooga identified as Georgia woman
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Skeletal remains found near the Volkswagen plant in Chattanooga have been identified as a Georgia woman. The Cobb County Police Department identified the…
Alabama man arrested for thefts, stolen truck still missing
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- DeKalb County deputies arrested a Crossville, Alabama man for an extensive property theft that occurred in May. They are still searching for a truck that was stolen. The sheriff's office said a burglary and theft…
Chattanooga secure additional funding for Parks and Outdoors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Earlier this month the city of Chattanooga proposed its FY25 budget. However, this week Mayor Kelly was able to secure an additional $16 million…
Chattanooga woman escapes burning home on Rockway Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman escaped her burning home Monday morning as smoke spread throughout the neighborhood. Chattanooga firefighters arrived at…
Check out summer offers through the Chattanooga Public Library
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- People of all ages will have an array of activities to keep them busy this summer at the Chattanooga Public Library. Executive Director, Will O'Hearn highlights some…