What's Right With Our Schools: Howard's Level 5 Status
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Our tour of local schools that have achieved Level 5 Status concludes with a stop at the home of the Hustlin' Tigers. Great…
Isaiah 117 House opens in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new Isaiah 117 House opened on Monday at the Chambliss Center in Hamilton County. This is the 20th Isaiah 117 House to be built…
Video shows moments leading up to Chris Wright's murder
Content Warning: Some of the footage discussed in this story is disturbing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The suspect in a homicide late last month was in court…
Football staffer in Tennessee arrested exposing himself to teen
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A university football staff member in Tennessee faces charges after he exposed himself to a teenager at a Target. Murfreesboro Police said they arrested 29-year-old Nicholas Woodley…
Dalton Police searching for runaway teen missing since June
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is searching for a teenager who ran away over the summer. Dalton Police are looking for 16-year-old Angel Rodinilson Vasquez-Vasquez. He…
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Israel says "currently no cease-fire" reached for foreigners to flee Gaza
Jerusalem — Israel's government denied reports Monday that it had agreed to a cease-fire in at least part of the Gaza Strip to allow humanitarian aid in and people with international passports to escape into Egypt, as the Israeli military continued hammering…
Red Bank home deemed total loss after fire
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Red Bank fire officials deemed one house a total loss after a it caught fire on Monday. A neighbor called 911 to report that the home at 147 Lynda Avenue was on fire. Red…
Mentors needed for tnAchieves
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee nonprofit tnAchieves is seeking out 3,000 volunteers by this Friday to assist high schoolers in the state. Their recruitment deadline is Friday, October 20, and they need mentors in many nearby counties. How many…
Brock Bowers injury: Georgia star TE undergoes ankle surgery, expected to miss 4-6 weeks of action
ATHENS, GA. (CBS) -- Georgia tight end Brock Bowers underwent tightrope surgery to repair an ankle injury the star suffered against Vanderbilt, the school announced on Monday. Bowers is expected to miss 4-6…
Hixson man arrested during "Operation Child-Proof"
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Hixson, Tennessee man is one of four people behind bars as result of a Georgia operation targeting child predators. Investigators arrested 30-year-old William Alexander White of Hixson. They charged him with the following: Obscene…
Rite Aid seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it deals with lawsuits and losses
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (AP) -- Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to sell part of its business as it attempts to restructure while dealing with losses and opioid-related lawsuits. The company…
Chattanooga Oktoberfest brings many downtown to celebrate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Oktoberfest festivities took over the First Horizon Pavilion from October 14-15. Eventgoers rocked their dirndl and lederhosen while sipping on various brands of beer.…
Isaiah 117 House expansion meeting held in Dayton
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An Isaiah 117 House campaign was held Sunday for individuals to learn about an expansion that will be coming to Bledsoe and Rhea counties.…
First responders combat large commercial fire Sunday afternoon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters combated a large commercial fire Sunday afternoon. Red Shift companies responded to the 600 block of Hudson Road at 2:29 p.m. This response was after 911 started discovering numerous reports of billowing black smoke…
Firearm trailer offers free demonstrations from female instructors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Shooters of all experience levels were invited to stop by the Shoot Like A Girl trailer in front of Bass Pro…
Chattanooga Police respond to shooting on Glass Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to the 2400 block of Glass Street on Friday night. The call came in for a person shot a little after 10 p.m. Officers were advised a 22-year-old male arrived at a local…
GBI investigate fatal officer-involved shooting in Decatur
Decatur, Ga.(WDEF) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is examining circumstances surrounding an officer involved shooting in DeKalb County. The Bartow County Drug Task Force asked the bureau to conduct an independent investigation on Friday. One man was killed during…
Fourth annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival kicks off the weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drifting, high-speed racing, live music and more. This is what the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival is all about. "This is more than just a…
Cleveland man heads to Ukraine to provide medical assistance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For a year and a half, the Ukrainian War has been going on. One Cleveland man wants to help anyway he can. Victor…
56 Dogs Rescued from Vacant Ooltewah Home
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - 56 dogs have been rescued from a vacant home in Ooltewah. (more…)
Dame Dash Headlines Chattanooga Hip Hop Summit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 2023 marks 50 years since the accepted birth of hip-hop. The Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit is looking to connect aspiring musicians to those who have succeeded…
Health Department observes pregnancy and infant loss awareness month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Health Department is raising awareness of its IRIS program, which stands for Increase Rate of Infant Survival. The department is…
Adam LZ drifts through Chattanooga Motorcar Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival began Friday morning. Car enthusiasts lined the streets and took to the track for some high-speed entertainment. The racing began at…
TikTok's Top Country Artist Tayler Holder to Play Chattanooga Show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- TikTok's most followed country music artist, Tayler Holder, is coming to Chattanooga this weekend. Holder and Matt Schuster are opening for Dylan…