One Charged Following Apison Pike Pursuit
APISON, Tenn. -- One person has been charged following a vehicle pursuit on Apison Pike on February 4. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says a pursuit ensued after deputies observed a…
French navy seizes over 4 tons of cocaine in Pacific, intercepts boat with drugs in Caribbean
France's navy seized over four tons of cocaine from a ship in the south Pacific and also intercepted a boat trafficking cocaine in the Caribbean Sea, the country's armed forces minister said on Thursday. Catherine…
Volkswagen and UAW Reach Tentative Agreement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The UAW and Volkswagen have reached a tentative agreement. The UAW says 3,200 workers at Volkswagen Chattanooga have won a tentative contract deal that provides 20 percent across-the-board…
Chrysler recalls more than 450,000 vehicles with trailer brakes that could fail
Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles with improperly designed trailer tow modules whose trailer lights may not work and that have trailer brakes that could fail, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says. The…
Fire Destroys Soddy Daisy Home
A Soddy Daisy home is a total loss following a house fire on February 5, 2026. A couple awoke to the smell of smoke and a popping noise coming from a closet. Around 5 a.m., a female called…
Woman loses home to devastating fire
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A woman and her dog are left without a place to stay following a devastating fire. At around 6:30 firefighters responded to the scene…
Pigeon Forge music theater closing after this season
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - An icon on the Pigeon Forge strip is calling it quits. The Grand Majestic Theater is opening its final season this week. This year, they are offering the shows Soul of Motown, Grand American Opry,…
Bill Expands Pediatric Cancer Research
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Congress has passed, and President Donald Trump has signed the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act, a new law aimed at giving children fighting cancer and…
City council, commission say they don't have authority in sheriff partnership with ICE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The debate over immigration continues here in Chattanooga, especially over the Hamilton County Sheriff Office’s partnership with ICE. The Sheriff's…
Dog Killed After Eating Neighbor’s Chickens
Summerville, GA(WDEF)-Summerville resident Corey Allen Lanye has been charged with animal cruelty under a city ordinance after allegedly shooting and killing his neighbor’s dog. According to the Smith family,…
Thrift Shop Reopens Supporting Moms
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Good Foundations Thrift in Cleveland recently reopened after a week‑long remodel made possible by donated items and volunteer efforts from two groups from First Baptist Church. The…
Kelly comments on Watson's property tax bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly is responding to a proposed bill in the Tennessee legislature. Senate Bill 2064, proposed by Senator Bo Watson, would cap how…
Jason Chen seeking retrial in Jasmine Pace murder case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man convicted in the 2022 murder of a young woman on the Chattanooga Northshore is asking again…
Cigna, Commonspirit in carriage dispute
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Cigna health insurance customers need to be aware of ongoing dispute. They are now out of network with Commonspirit, or former CHI Memorial, hospitals. This is after the two sides failed to reach an agreement to continue…
Could the Georgia Cellphone Ban be Extended to High Schools?
Georgia lawmakers are considering extending the cell phone ban in schools to high schools. Last year, they restricted phone use in elementary and middle schools. But it is a compromise. The Georgia law requires students to stow away their phones…
Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Welcomes New Assistant District Attorney
Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit has announced they have welcomed Travis Jordan as the newest Assistant District Attorney. "On behalf of the District Attorney’s Office and Acting District Attorney Deanna Reisman, we’re excited to have Travis join our team," the…
China will ban hidden door handles on cars starting in 2027
HONG KONG (AP) — China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla’s electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year. All car doors must include a mechanical release function…
Greek coast guard ship and migrant speedboat collide, killing at least 15 people
A collision between a speedboat carrying migrants and a Greek coast guard patrol vessel off the eastern Aegean island of Chios has killed at least 15 people, the coast guard said late Tuesday, while a…
Seniors Targeted in Romance Scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As Valentine's Day approaches, new national research from AARP reveals a significant digital threat to older Americans. Nearly one in ten adults aged 50 and older have…
With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners
It’s a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald’s is embracing the trend this Valentine’s Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit,…
Lawmakers propose putting your right to grow food in the Tennessee Constitution
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Two East Tennessee lawmakers have filed a bill to protect your right to grow food on your own land. Rep. Michele Reneau from Signal Mountain and Sen. Adam Lowe from Calhoun are proposing a constitutional amendment on…
Chattanooga Zoo reveals names of Tamarin Twins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo has officially announced the winning names for its emperor tamarin twins: Basil and Sage. The two male tamarins were born in October…
Salvation Army announces Mardi Bra donation supporting unhoused women
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Major Douglas McClure with The Salvation Army in Chattanooga is announcing the organization’s annual Mardi Bra donation drive. This donation event focused on…
First project helped by Chattanooga affordable housing PILOT program breaks ground
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For many who work in Chattanooga, finding housing can be a challenge. The city approved a new program last…