Sports Authority Board approves $80 million stadium bond
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Sports Authority Board has approved a 80 million dollar bond issuance for the South Broad Stadium. (more…)
Ooltewah Middle School student arrested after bomb threat
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An Ooltewah Middle School student was arrested after making bomb threats. On August 8, 2024, a staff member contact the School Resource Deputy at 11:30 a.m. saying a student has made…
Portion of Fuller Road maintenance coming soon
EAST BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some of Fuller Road in East Brainerd will be closing soon for maintenance. The portion of the Fuller Road closed is between East Brainerd Road and Kelso Lane. Detour Map /…
Sequatchie County Schools cancels after school program
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After 20 years, Sequatchie County Schools are closing the doors on after school programs. Sequatchie County Schools announced on Facebook that they would not be offering the SOAR before-school and after-school programs this year. This…
Suspect takes plea deal in shooting of father and mother after drug deal
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Genesis Latroy Vaughn has taken a plea deal for a double shooting almost three years ago. Investigators say it happened after a drug deal on Highway 153. They say Vaughn got…
Chattanooga non-profit brings music to inmates on death row
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga non-profit is helping inmates on death row find hope and healing through music. Second Verses recently visited the Mississippi State…
Strong earthquake with 7.1 magnitude hits off southern Japan, prompts tsunami advisory
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory. There were no immediate reports of casualties, the Reuters news agency reports. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake, which hit…
14 arrested in Knox County after TBI meth distribution investigations
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fourteen have been arrested after investigations revealed a meth distribution operation in Knox County. The Tennessee Bureau of investigations (TBI) started investigations into large amounts of methamphetamine in December around Knox County. Throughout the course of…
New Salem Baptist kick off first day of school at Allen Elementary
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The First Day of School is finally here! New Salem Baptist Church lined the streets to welcome Allen Elementary Students…
Collegedale Police Alert Parents to Social Media Risks as School Year Begins
As the new school year begins proud parents will flood social media with their first-day-of-school photos. What parents might not realize is these innocent…
Tennessee Aquarium to host after-hours event for adults
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium has the perfect lineup for students and families this August-- but it's also offering a twist for adults. The aquarium will be opening their doors…
Hamilton County school facilities plan at varying stages
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Wednesday is the first day…
Taylor Swift concerts canceled after 2 arrested in Vienna for alleged terrorist attack plans
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows in Vienna, Austria, have been canceled after government officials confirmed an alleged ISIS-linked terrorist plot to attack large events, organizers said Wednesday. "With confirmation from government officials of a…
One dead in Cumberland County shooting
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting call on August 6, 2024. The call came in at approximately 7:06 p.m. at 507 Yellow Cliff Creek Road. When deputies…
COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud scheme suspect sentenced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The suspect in a COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud scheme was sentenced to 51 months in prison, August 7, 2024. Evelyn Blevins of Souths Pittsburg, Tennessee pled guilty to Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft for being…
Juvenile missing out of Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A juvenile in Cleveland has gone missing. Gabriel Hutto has been missing since July 25, 2024. Hutto is 17 years old, 6 feet, 1 inch tall, and 150 pounds. He…
UTC adds on campus dual enrollment for local high schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is adding a new on campus, dual-enrollment courses for local high school students. UTC is offering two courses to eligible students, English 1010 (Rhetoric and Composition 1) and Math 1130…
Georgia postal employee arrested for stealing and dumping mail
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A United States Postal Service (USPS) employee was arrested in Gwinnett County for stealing and dumping mail, along with using drugs while delivering mail. The Gwinnett County Police Department was contacted on July 31, 2024…
Wettermark Keith to open new Chattanooga office in August
(Press release) CHATTANOOGA, TN – Wettermark Keith Personal Injury Lawyers will open the door to their new downtown office location on Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. The new office is located at 629 Market Street, Suite 101. The decision to open…
New athletic facilities coming to Hamilton County Schools
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- New athletic facilities are on their way to public schools across Hamilton County. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp revealed these investment plans, focusing on projects up on Signal Mountain and in East Ridge. Signal Mountain…
Drug trafficking in North Carolina leads to multiple arrests
CHEROKEE COUNTY, NC. (WDEF) -- A sizeable amount of Methamphetamine was seized from drug traffickers in North Carolina. Cherokee County Narcotics Unit started an investigation involving Kenneth Charles Smith after receiving information that Smith was trafficking Methamphetamine. Smith and India…
Couple fled across country attempting to escape murder charges
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The District Attorney says license plate readers helped track murder suspects across the country as they fled our area. Michael A. Brooks and Kayla Brooks have been indicted by a grand jury with the murder…
Chattanooga rolls out new on demand brush collection system
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Department of Public Works has made a new way of collecting brush piles. Residents can now dial 311 to request a pickup. They can also email 311@chattanooga.gov,…
Residents voice frustration with proposed Catoosa County tax hike
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Catoosa County residents voiced their frustrations on Tuesday over a proposed property tax hike. (more…)