Residents fuming after Plan Hamilton tabled by Commissioners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For years, residents…
Chattanooga BBQ Week Serves Up $7 Deals Across the City
Chattanooga is firing up the flavor this week with the return of Chattanooga Barbecue Week, a citywide celebration of smoky, slow-cooked goodness. More than a dozen local restaurants are taking part, offering $7 barbecue specials through June 22. From brisket…
Art, Action, and Awareness: Tennessee Aquarium Hosts River Cleanup
They came with gloves, garbage bags—and a mission. At Renaissance Park, the Tennessee Aquarium joined forces with Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild and Oregon-based nonprofit Washed Ashore for a community river cleanup. The goal: raise awareness about…
DeKalb County search warrant leads to meth trafficking arrests
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Three people in DeKalb County have been arrested for possession of methamphetamine. On Wednesday, May 18, 2025, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) conducted a search warrant at a residence on County Road 121.…
Chattanooga police arrest suspect tied to Dodds Avenue shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a shots fired incident on Dodds Avenue a few months ago. The incident occurred on April 27, 2025, in the 2300 block…
Hamilton County adopts record low certified tax rate amid skyrocketing home prices
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new certified tax rate has been passed for Hamilton County amid record home prices. The approved rate is $1.51…
Hamilton County budget passes as Sharpe is lone vote against
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County budget was approved Wednesday. It is a little over a billion dollars, and features additional money for…
Third officer files lawsuit against Soddy-Daisy over intimidation in Whaley case
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Another lawsuit has been filed against the city of Soddy-Daisy in a 2018 vehicular manslaughter case. Justin Whaley, a…
FDA approves the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday. It’s the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although…
Man arrested in Jackson County for using identity of deceased man to purchase over 2 dozen firearms
JACKSON COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested in Jackson County for identity theft after using a false identity to purchase firearms. On October 2, 2024, personnel with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) arrested a male…
Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Chef and popular Food Network television host Anne Burrell has died, the network and her family confirmed Tuesday. She was 55. "We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed…
Crews respond to Daisy Dallas Road mobile home fire
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fire crews responded to a mobile home fire on Daisy Dallas Road. The Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 8520 Daisy Dallas Road…
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law restricting gender-affirming care for transgender minors
Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law that restricts access to gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria, clearing the way for the medical treatments for transgender youth to be limited in half of…
Chicken dishes sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled due to possible listeria contamination
FreshRealm is recalling pre-made chicken fettuccine alfredo meals sold at Kroger and Walmart over concerns the ready-to-eat meals could possibly be contaminated with listeria, the Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday. According to a notice from the…
Driving Our Economy Forward: White Duck Taco
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In this week’s Driving Our Economy Forward, we’re checking out a new local business bringing fresh flavor and community energy to Chattanooga. White Duck…
Athens police searching for driver of dark SUV involved in fatal motorcycle crash
UPDATE (6/20/2025): Athens police have obtained surveillance footage of the person driving the dark SUV. According to the Athens City Police Department (ACPD) a white female, age unknown, was driving the SUV. If anyone knows who the driver…
Man arrested for harassment and threatening judges
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrest Darrell Brackett for making multiple harassing phone calls and threatening multiple judges. On Monday, June 16, 2025 Investigative Services Detectives responded to the Hamilton…
Walker Rocks Park expands with inclusive playground features
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) - Big changes are coming to one of Walker County’s most well-loved parks. This week, construction officially began on the next phase of Walker…
GoFundMe launched after Soddy Daisy family loses everything
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A late-night house fire in Soddy…
Lake Winnie Celebrates 100 Years of Thrills, Smiles, and Summer Tradition
It started with a boat ride and a big dream. A century later, Lake Winnepesaukah—better known as Lake Winnie—is still bringing joy to generations of families. This week, officials from across Georgia gathered in Rossville to celebrate the beloved amusement…
Mayors talk about various issues in joint event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Both Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp took the stage together Tuesday. (more…)
At least 3% of measles cases this year were in people who were fully vaccinated, CDC says
At least 3% of measles cases confirmed so far this year have been in people who received two doses of the measles vaccine, meaning they were fully vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
VFW post in Ooltewah renamed to honor fallen soldier Travis F. Haslip
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1697 in Ooltewah held a special ceremony to honor U.S. Army Private First Class Travis F. Haslip.…
60 individuals arrested in connection to illegal cockfighting operation
HUNTSVILLE, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities arrested 60 individuals after shutting down an illegal cockfighting ring in Blount County, Alabama. The Gulf of America Homeland Security Task Force…