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Death on New Highway 68 under investigation

MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Sunday evening around 5:30 p.m.,  the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, as well as the Madisonville Police Department, responded to a report on New Highway 68 at Turnpike Road about…

Chattanooga hosts the 2025 Patriot Award Gala

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tonight, Chattanooga hosted one of the nation’s most prestigious celebrations of service and sacrifice. The 2025 Patriot Award Gala brought together Medal of Honor recipients,…

A Big Dill in Dalton

 DALTON, GA. (WDEF) - The 2nd annual North Georgia Fried Pickle Festival was a big dill at the North Georgia Fairgrounds in Dalton, GA serving up two days of food, music,…

Bank robbery suspect identified and arrested

UPDATE: The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has arrested the suspect in connection to the bank robbery incidents in Hixson over the weekend. 64-year-old David Taylor was taken into custody after returning to one of the banks he attempted to rob,…

Food City to have grand re-opening in Trenton, Ga.

TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Food City is set to have a grand re-opening of their Trenton, Ga. location on October 8th, 2025. Company officials are hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., celebrating the newly expanded and remodeled facility.…

Fugitives apprehended at Harbor Lights Marina

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to the Harbor Lights Marina on Friday morning in an attempt to locate fugitives Jessica Shaw and Justin Brakefield.…

Medal of Honor Memorial Service honors the fallen

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Medal of honor ceremony and events have been happening all week. On Friday, October 3rd, the community held a memorial service to honor two fallen Medal of Honor recipients. Vince Butler is 2025 Medal of…

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