Version of Plan Hamilton passes amid disapproval from residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial plan to guide future growth in unincorporated Hamilton County took the next step Wednesday. (more…)
Proposed Bridge Between Soddy-Daisy and Ooltewah Gains Attention
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) A new bridge connecting Soddy-Daisy and Ooltewah across the Tennessee River is gaining momentum, with State Representative Greg Martin voicing his support for the idea. Martin says the project could help ease traffic, improve emergency response times,…
Rails to Trails project on radar of Health Department
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Efforts are ramping up to bring a new walking trail to Soddy-Daisy. The Hamilton County Health Department says they would like…
Ooltewah Development Rejected by Commission
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A development we’ve previously reported in Ooltewah has been rejected by the Hamilton County Commission. The Thrive Brooks Dairy Farm had been previously approved by the Regional…
Human remains found in Meigs County woods during welfare check
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Meigs County authorities found human remains while conducting a welfare check earlier this week. On August 18, 2025 deputies with the Meigs County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) were dispatched to an…
Ooltewah pilot, CEO, and racecar driver dies in Arkansas plane crash
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An Ooltewah pilot has died when his plane crashed in Arkansas. Officials say Barry Boes crashed Monday evening in Southwest Arkansas. He was returning to Chattanooga from Austin, Texas. Boes was the CEO of a software company…
Threatening social media post towards Fort Payne Middle School sparks investigation
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- A Fort Payne Middle School student made a threatening social media post toward the school, causing an investigation. On August 19, 2025, at 9:00 p.m., the Fort Payne Police Department…
Whitfield County authorities make arrest in New Zion Hill Road murder
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested in connection to a murder on New Zion Hill Road. In the evening hours of August 19, 2025, deputies with the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office…
Sequatchie County teacher arrested after physically assaulting student
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Sequatchie County teacher has been arrested after physically assaulting a special needs student. On August 19, 2025, deputies with the Sequatchie County Sheriff's…
Second student charged in connection with gun recovery at East Hamilton High School
UPDATE: A second juvenile has been charged after a gun was recovered from a car at East Hamilton High School. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office…
Pediatrics group's COVID-19 vaccine recommendations differ from CDC advice
The American Academy of Pediatrics is sharing new vaccine recommendations that, for the first time in 30 years, differ from U.S. government advice. In the guidance published Tuesday, the AAP is "strongly recommending" COVID-19 shots for children ages 6…
Tennessee Aquarium, Rock City team up for new combo ticket deal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Visitors to Chattanooga will soon be able to enjoy two of the city’s most popular attractions with one ticket. Starting August 20,2025…
Maps show Hurricane Erin's path as storm threatens East Coast with "life-threatening surf and rip currents"
Hurricane Erin threatened the East Coast with "life-threatening surf and rip currents" as the large storm moved on a projected path up the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Wednesday. The hurricane isn't…
Standing room only crowd of mostly first responders show up for property tax hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A standing room only crowd came to the Chattanooga City Council Tuesday afternoon to give their views on…
Questions still being raised about infrastructure a week following deadly Chattanooga floods
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Questions are still being raised a week to the day devastating flooding killed four people in Hamilton County. (more…)
Nine Tennessee fire departments receive $10,000 grants
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Nine volunteer fire departments across Tennessee are each receiving $10,000 grants through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, in partnership with the National…
Outdoor Writers Bring Spotlight to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is rolling out the welcome mat for more than 250 outdoor writers, photographers, and media professionals as the city hosts the 2025 Outdoor Writers Association…
New Vision for North River School
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools, in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga and the Hamilton County Mayor’s Office, has unveiled plans for North River Elementary School, a…
Blood Assurance Urges Community to Donate Amid Shortages
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Blood Assurance is calling on the community to help address an urgent need for blood donations. The nonprofit blood center says donations have dropped in…
Chattanooga Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team Earns State Accreditation
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team has officially received state accreditation. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick Sheehan presented the certificate Tuesday morning at the Chattanooga Police and Fire…
Two charged in overdose death of Walker County man
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two people have been charged in connection with an overdose death. On April 11, 2025, deputies with the Walker County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) responded to a residence in response to a death. It was…
Walmart's Great Value shrimp has risk of radioactive contamination, FDA says
Some frozen shrimp sold at Walmart under the Great Value label are at risk of radioactive contamination and shouldn't be consumed, according to a warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The frozen shrimp…
Thousands of tickets to Taylor Swift and other events illegally resold by broker, FTC alleges
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly sought Eras Tour. The Federal Trade Commission is suing Key Investment Group,…
UTC warns students after weekend drink-spiking and assault reports
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- UTC is warning students about a couple of incidents from the weekend. Both of the incidents involved parties. One was a case of drink…