Exotic pets take over Camp Jordan Arena
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A variety of birds, reptiles, and other species took over Camp Jordan this weekend with an exotic pet expo. The expo lasted from Saturday to…
Chattanooga Police officer hospitalized after sustaining injuries from a wreck
Chattanooga Police were involved in a wreck with injuries on Saturday.
Bradley Co. community celebrates Juneteenth
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley Co. held a Juneteenth community celebration at Avery Johnson Park on Saturday afternoon. The event commemorated the end of slavery in the United States. President Joe…
Corgis celebrate parade tradition in St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Over 100 corgis lined up for a parade down the streets of St. Elmo on Saturday afternoon. Owners could register their corgi for free and enter them into the parade. Prizes were given out from "oldest…
Local volunteers help in community skatepark stewardship day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new skatepark is in the works for Chattanooga. Chattanooga's current skatepark has been around for almost 20 years. This project will bridge the current park and a new addition from the city and multiple local…
Chattanooga Police respond to a man shot off early Saturday morning
Chattanooga Police responded to a shots fired call early Saturday morning. Police were told the man was shot at 841 Sylvan Drive by an unknown man.
CHATT Foundation hosts 2nd annual Juneteenth celebration
The CHATT Foundation hosted their second annual Juneteenth celebration.
Adore Me lingerie line settles with Tennessee over VIP Membership Program
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee's Attorney General announces a settlement with an online lingerie company for their membership program. The state will receive $2.35 million from Adore Me, Inc. The online retailer offered consumers discounts for signing up for their VIP…
Board of Regents approves 3% tuition hike for two year schools
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Board of Regents on Friday approved a tuition hike of 3% for their member institutions, including Chattanooga State and Cleveland State. It is their first tuition increase since 2021 and their second in four years.…
Job opportunities for young adults in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County was awarded a $8,000 grant to provide job opportunities for young adults. County Mayor Weston Wamp and his office hope to help young people develop marketable skills. That comes in the form of comprehensive…
Victim Warned about Violence Months Before Murder-Suicide
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tragedy struck Marion County Thursday night. (more…)
First Responder hit by passing vehicle at crash scene
HALETOWN, Tennessee (WDEF) - A first responder was injured last night after responding to a wreck in Marion County. The Haletown Fire Department responded to a single vehicle wreck on Highway 41 near Sullivans Landing on the Tennessee River around…
Breakdown on how water grants will be used in our area of southeast Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) is handing out grants to improve drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems in our area. The projects are key to growth in a community. But the communities have…
New grants to improve rural internet systems in northwest Georgia
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The Biden administration announced on Friday grants for improving High Speed Internet Networks in northwest Georgia. The money goes to DoveTel Communications to expand middle mile high-speed internet infrastructure. (Middle mile internet carries large amounts of…
Suspect in Concord Road Apartment shooting fled he scene but wrecked on I 24
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have made an arrest in the shooting at an apartment complex on North Concord Road on Thursday. There were actually two incidents at that apartment. The first involved an assault around midnight. Then 45 minutes later,…
Six people died including 3 children in Marion County murder suicide
SEQUATCHIE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Six people are dead, including three children, following an apparent murder-suicide last night in Marion County. It happened at a home in the 200 block of Pine Street…
TBI Investigating 6 Deaths in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -TBI is investigating the deaths of 3 adults and 3 children in Marion County Tennessee. The bodies were found at a home overnight at 200 Pine Street in Sequatchie. According to investigators, Marion County deputies and…
TECH BYTE: Leave Video Voice Messages with iOS 17
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Apple is out with another software update. The tech company says iOS 17 makes the iPhone more personal and intuitive. Apple is calling…
Hot car awareness in Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are less than one week away from the official start of Summer. Temperatures are heating up outside and in cars. That can be especially dangerous…
Zoning Violation Dropped Against GoDog; Excessive Barking Case to Come
A rooftop camera view of the GoDog business on W. 20th Street, showing the close proximity of the business to multiple residences.…
Storms bring hail, rain and wind damage to Hamilton County
HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The thunderstorm that raked our area this evening brought hail to the area and created wind damage in the Ooltewah area. Right now, EPB's outage map is showing the most customers without power in the…
Dave Staley visits the Lavender Farm in Rising Fawn
RISING FAWN, Georgia (WDEF) - Lookout Lavender Farm looks pretty much the same this year as it did last year when I stopped by. A good number of folks. Enjoying the fields of…
TBI investigates why a deputy shot a driver in a chase last night
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI has issued a preliminary report on an officer-involved shooting case last night involving a Hamilton County Deputy. Sheriff's officers were chasing a suspect on Lee Highway around midnight. The chase continued until deputies…
Police: Suspect becomes victim after returning to the scene of the crime last night
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga police made two calls to an apartment complex near the interstate last night. The first was an assault at the apartment on North Concord Road just after midnight. The suspect had fled the scene by the time…
