Lookout Mountain's Lavender Farm kicks off their 'uPick' season
The Lookout Lavender Farm kicked off their "uPick Season" this weekend.
Central and South American culture celebrated at June Fest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new Chattanooga festival, June Fest, celebrated Central and South American culture in East Lake Park on June 10. The event was made…
Tennessee American Water unveils new pier at Camp Jordan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee American Water and the City of East Ridge welcomed a new fishing pier at Camp Jordan on June 10. The American Water…
Former TN food bank director indicted on theft and prostitution charges
An investigation has resulted in the indictment of a Tennessee food bank director accused of stealing thousands from said nonprofit as well as using part of the cash for sex acts from volunteers.
LaFayette Native Ben Chapman, Walker Montgomery Promote New Music at CMA Fest 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The world’s longest-running country music festival is now in full swing! It’s CMA Fest’s 50th anniversary. Country music star…
Local Reaction to Trump Indictment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on 38 charges in a federal investigation. (more…)
CFD continues to search for arsonist responsible for church fire
On June 10th of 2022, a massive fire damaged the Old Highland Park Baptist church and soon spread over to the Chauncey-Goode Auditorium. CFD offers $5,000 to anyone willing to share a lead that would help them find the responsible arsonist.
New Nursing School Opening in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is a new nursing school in the Scenic City. (more…)
Local child launches food truck business
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Victoria Cotton is an 8 year old food truck entrepreneur. She’s from the Chattanooga area. Her business is called Victoria's Sweet Sensations . "Me…
Police report fatal wreck this morning in Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - Fort Payne Police are investigating a fatal wreck this morning in northeast Alabama. It happened at 10:38 AM at the I-59 exit of Glenn Blvd SW and Briarwood Avenue. Two vehicles were involved. Police are…
More to the Story with Staley: Father-Son Duo
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With Father's Day only a week away, there are many good stories of sons and fathers working together. But none better than the Goodwins.…
1-year-old flown to hospital after drowning incident
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Bradley County responded to a call of a child nearly drowning on Thursday. They got the call around 5 p.m. and responded to the 1900 block of Bancroft Road. First responders provided life-saving measures…
3 face second-degree murder charges for fentanyl death
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Three people in Bradley County are facing charges for second-degree murder, relating to a fentanyl overdose. According to the Bradley County Sheriff's Office, Dustin…
Former Warren County drug investigator indicted
WARREN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former drug investigator for the Warren County Sheriff's Department is facing indictment for misconduct. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has been investigating the actions of 39-year-old…
Police investigating South Germantown Road shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating after a shooting that took place Thursday night on South Germantown Road. According to police, multiple shots were fired around 200 South Germantown Road, at around 9:40 p.m. Shortly after, a man…
Man pleads guilty to helping 2 others accused in the fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph
By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee man pleaded guilty Friday to helping two other men charged with fatally shooting rapper Young Dolph in a daytime ambush at a Memphis bakery. Jermarcus Johnson, 26, pleaded guilty…
Chief suspect in Natalee Holloway disappearance pleads not guilty to extortion charges
By KIM CHANDLER Associated Press BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Joran van der Sloot, the chief suspect in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway, pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges that he attempted to extort money from the missing teen’s…
1 year after church fire, arsonist still not caught
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Saturday marks one year since a Chattanooga landmark was heavily damaged by fire. Investigators still have not caught the arsonist in this case. On June 10, 2022, a massive fire damaged…
Kane Brown releases video about his hometown in our area
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Kane Brown's latest single is a tribute to his roots in our area. "Bury Me in Georgia" talks about his desire to be…
Lauren Alaina releases new EP dedicated to Rossville girls
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Country singer Lauren Alaina releases a new EP on Friday dedicated to growing up back home in Rossville. "Unlocked" features six songs, including her duet with Lainey Wilson.…
TECH BYTE: Apple Introduces New VR Headset
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Apple just announced a ton of new products at the Worldwide Developers conference. But one in particular was definitely the most popular. Virtual reality has…
CFD breaks ground on a new and improved Station 15
The Chattanooga Fire Department broke ground for their new and improved, Shallowford Road Station 15 Fire Hall, on Thursday.
Alabama prisoner who escaped with jailer's help gets life sentence
FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) — An Alabama prisoner received a life sentence on Thursday for escaping with the help of a jail official who ultimately took her own life as police closed…
Family of DJ Fickey speaks out about his murder case
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- It has been almost seven years since Donald (D.J.) Fickey was found dead in Walker County. (Amanda…