Better Together is back in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The initiative brings schools, families, and volunteers together to create safe and welcoming spaces just in time for the new school year. At Calvin Donaldson…
Pack the Bus helps everyone prepare for the school year
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Pack the Bus was in full swing this weekend, where volunteers came together to collect school supplies for local students in…
Mutts on the Mountain Foster hosts adoption day
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - A splash of fun and a chance to find a forever friend brought smiles to the Signal Mountain Town Pool this weekend. Some…
Vacant house fire in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early this morning, 911 received reports of a burning residence, on the 4100 block of forest acres. According to the CPD, when arriving on scene, they found it was a vacant Chattanooga home. Crews found…
The Walker County African American Museum ribbon cutting Ceremony
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - A special celebration took place in Walker County today as community members gathered to honor the past and inspire the future. A…
Experts Warn of Rising Myopia in Kids
WDEF- As summer sets in, eye care experts are raising red flags about a growing issue that's affecting children more than ever—myopia, or nearsightedness. With kids spending more time on screens and less time outside, pediatric optometrists across the country…
Community Gathers in Cleveland to Stand Against Domestic Violence
Clevland,TN (WDEF)- Inside Redemption to the Nations Church on Saturday, people from across Bradley County gathered for one purpose — to stand against domestic violence and support survivors. The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office hosted a first-of-its-kind Domestic Violence and Abuse…
Chattanooga marks 35th anniversary of Americans with Disabilities Act passage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 35 years ago this weekend, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. (more…)
Heart Hub unveiled at Glenwood Community Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Those who frequent the Glenwood Community Center will have a new resource to check their health. (more…)
Families Flock to Stores for Tennessee’s Sales Tax Holiday
Hixson, TN (WDEF)- Back-to-school shopping is in full swing — and this weekend, families across Tennessee are getting a much-needed break at the register. The state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is underway, and shoppers aren’t wasting any time grabbing deals…
Dump Truck goes over the edge in Catoosa County
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - A dump truck went on a wild ride into the woods of north Georgia this morning. The wreck happened off East Nickajack Road south of Ringgold in Catoosa County…
Chattanooga Nuclear Manufacturing Company announces local expansion
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A company is expanding their nuclear manufacturing operation in Chattanooga. The Governor's Office announced this morning the Master Machine Inc. will expand their operations on Workman Road. The expansion promises 44 new high paying jobs in our area.…
Raising Cane's celebrates National Chicken Finger Day on July 27
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - July 27 is National Chicken Finger Day and Raising Cane's has a special deal to celebrate. Anyone who comes to Raising Cane's on Sunday, July 27, and…
2025 Senior Health and Lifestyle Expo
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -- Anyone who is lucky enough to grow older knows that aging presents its own set of challenges. Neighbors could find a host of resources to…
Catoosa Kids Day Unites Community to Prepare Students for Success
The halls of Catoosa College and Career Academy were filled with energy, smiles, and school spirit as families gathered for Catoosa Kids Day—an annual event designed to support students and set them up for a successful school year. The event…
Fresh Food, Families, and Wellness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wellpoint Tennessee, in collaboration with the YMCA Mobile Market, hosted Wellness with Wellpoint Thursday morning in Chattanooga, an event designed to support healthy lifestyles and improve food…
Including Eye Exams This Schoolyear
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As families prepare for back-to-school season, eye doctors are reminding parents not to overlook their child’s vision. Experts say comprehensive eye exams with an optometrist should be…
Man arrested in Bradley County after authorities uncover large-scale money scam ring
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested after authorities uncovered a large-scale money scam ring that was targeting a vulnerable resident. According to the Bradley County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), the victim involved…
Man who drove kids in U-Haul pleads guilty in East Ridge case
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We have the final chapter in the case of the man caught carrying young children in a U-Haul trailer. Brandon Blount was pulled over on I-75 back in March of 2025. Police found the children…
Hulk Hogan, pro wrestling legend, dies at 71
Pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan has died, police and World Wrestling Entertainment said. He was 71. First responders were called to the Clearwater Beach, Florida, home of Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, around…
Family of former Rhea County executive files wrongful death lawsuit
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The family of former Rhea County Executive George Thacker has filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit. Thacker died less than three weeks…
Sledge to be evaluated for competency as two cases are pending including 2022 East Ridge High School incident
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man once the center of a controversy at East Ridge High School was also…
Trial set for East Ridge man charged in murder of father
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man accused of killing his father made another appearance in criminal court Thursday morning. (more…)
Pilgrim’s to build $400M chicken plant in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Pilgrim’s is planning to building a $400 million multi-phase prepared foods facility in Walker County, Governor Brian Kemp says.…