'Rock the Riverfront' to feature new interactive art exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 'Rock the Riverfront' is returning Spring 2024 with a new interactive exhibit. The month-long festival is completely free and open to the public. …
Man arrested in Apison following standoff with SWAT
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County authorities called in SWAT Thursday morning to an assault and barricaded person. The sheriff's office said the incident happened at 11…
Missing Pennsylvania child found in DeKalb County, Alabama
IDER, Ala. (WDEF) -- Officers in DeKalb County, Alabama recently found a child who had been missing out of Pennsylvania. The child was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Amanda Beiland, according to officers. They say Beiland is an…
Hamilton County leaders unveil plans for future schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the spring, Hamilton County Schools unveiled their plan for 2030. (more…)
More to the Story with Staley: Inspirational Logistics
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 32-year-old Mike Beckwith is the Director of Sales here at the Chattanooga branch of BlueGrace Logistics. These companies are the "middleman" between businesses that produce…
EPB offers free Wi-Fi for qualifying HCS families
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB partnered with Hamilton County Schools to aid students with resources so they can be successful. Having internet and Wi-Fi can encourage students to…
Rock The Riverfront festival announces next year's interactive art attraction
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The River City Company announces the new art installation that will be the center of next year's Rock the Riverfront event. Over the last two years, we have…
Mayor Kelly statement on police shooting of Roger Heard, Jr.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has released a statement on the officer involved shooting from last week. Roger Heard, Jr. was fatally shot…
Democratic Bus Tour Comes to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee State Democrats…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Girl Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Who runs the world? Girls! Some Chattanooga women are using their organizational skills to help fellow female business owners succeed. Let's see how Girl Friday is…
District Attorney says video will be released soon of officer involved shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After demonstrators and supporters of Roger Heard Jr. demanded police videos of his shooting Friday night, the District Attorney's office has…
Not Guilty Verdict in Road Rage Case
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - The question in a Catoosa County murder trial was never whether Daniel Vaughn actually shot Chad Pedigo two years ago. The question was did he…
Police officers shot & 2 two suspects killed in Clarksville hostage standoff
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI will handle the investigation into a standoff overnight that ended with several police officers and two suspects getting shot. The two suspects were killed. The TBI reports it started on Tuesday when Clarksville police…
Cleveland City Schools reports ransomware attempt on devices
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Officials with the Cleveland City Schools say they are working on a ransomware case involving system devices. They became aware of the attack on Tuesday. In a statement, officials say less than 5 percent of their…
Cleveland City Schools face ransomware attack
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland City Schools faced a ransomware attack this week, but it only affected a small number of devices. The school system said they became aware of the issue on Tuesday, August 15. An issue they say…
New addiction recovery center opening soon in Dalton
UPDATE: The center officially opened on Thursday, August 15. DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A new addiction recovery center is soon opening in Dalton. The Whitfield – Murray Conasauga Community…
Hixson house faces considerable fire damage
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A house fire in Hixson resulted in $20,000 worth of damage, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management. Dallas Bay Fire and Rescue responded to the fire around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday after…
Two residents of Chattanooga’s 3D-printed shelters moved in permanent housing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After a month in 3D printed shelters, two people have moved into permanent housing. According to the City of Chattanooga, that is…
Prosecutors in the Hunter Biden case deny defense push to keep gun charge agreement in place
WASHINGTON (AP) — A legal showdown over the derailed plea deal for Hunter Biden continued Tuesday as prosecutors asserted that an agreement on a gun charge is dead along with the rest of the deal as the case makes a…
Auto parts maker Shinhwa plans $114M expansion at Alabama facility, creating jobs
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An auto parts supplier plans a $114 million investment to expand its facility in Alabama to support the production of electric vehicle parts, Gov. Kay Ivey's office announced Tuesday. Shinhwa Auto USA Corp.'s expansion will create…
Blackburn holds Quantum roundtable, comments on latest Trump indictment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Senator Marsha Blackburn held talks with leaders in the quantum computing industry on Tuesday. (more…)
Southwest Airlines to open new crew base in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Southwest Airlines is bringing a new crew base to Nashville, Governor Bill Lee announced on Tuesday. The airlines' newest crew base will be located at the Nashville International…
Another person arrested in Walker County animal hoarding case
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Walker County Sheriff's Office has now arrested a second person in the animal hoarding case out of Lafayette. Last week, the…