CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga first responders stayed extra-busy on Wednesday. (9/20/23) The Chattanooga Fire Department issued this release around 10 p.m. Chattanooga Fire and other agencies responded to a second hazmat incident Wednesday night on Interstate 24. The first…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Coalition hosted their first annual Recovery Happens Together event Wednesday morning at Miller Park. Local organizations gathered to celebrate people…
UPDATE: Cleanup crews are working to stabilize the hazardous cargo on I-24 eastbound. I-24 westbound is now reopen. The Chattanooga Fire Department says an organic peroxide spill happened around 4 p.m. on Wednesday. A driver noticed a FedEx tractor trailer…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The best ideas in business need backing before they can *ever* make it to market. For more than 25 years, The Gathering of Angels…
UPDATE: Thanks to collaborated efforts, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has confirmed that Patricia Hernandez-Escalante has been found safe. She was found in Newport News, Virginia. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police arrested a teenager in connection with a homicide that happened at the beginning of August. On August 3, police responded to Woodland View Circle to find an adult man with multiple gunshot wounds. That…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Homelessness has been an ongoing issue in our community and point of discussion. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Commission had a lengthy debate on hiring practices at their weekly commission meeting. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This week, September 17-23, marks National Rail Safety Week. (more…)
By DAVID KOENIG AP Business Writer Fake listings have emerged as a major problem for Airbnb, threatening to scare off consumers and prompting the short-term rental service to use AI in an effort to crack down on fraudsters. Airbnb says…
By STEPHEN GROVES and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — With no clear strategy, no sure support and not much time left to prevent a government shutdown, Speaker Kevin McCarthy nevertheless vowed on Wednesday he would not give up…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One of the most well-known and treasured attractions in the Chattanooga area is the Lookout Mountain Incline. Chattanoogans know it simply as the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The family of the late Kevin West have shared information regarding his celebration of life. The celebration will take place Sunday, September 24, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It will take place at the Barrelhouse…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating after a teenager was shot on Tuesday night. The shooting happened just after 8 p.m. Officers say it happened on Angela Drive in Chattanooga. A 13-year-old received an injury that police say…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) -- See Rock City Inc. won multiple awards this year, including Attraction of the Year. …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Secretary of State Tre Hargett was in Chattanooga Tuesday morning to promote "Your Vote Matters" on national Voter Registration Day. Secretary…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Dalton police are searching for three women who are suspected of shoplifting candles at a Bath and Body Works. It happened on Thursday, September 7, at around 7 p.m. According to officers, the suspects stole $500…
Video courtesy to CBS News BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Police body camera video shows an Alabama high school band director being shocked with a stun gun and arrested by officers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was in the Scenic…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- More close friends of the late Kevin West are reacting to his sudden passing Monday.…
POLK COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - The best teachers make every student feel included, safe and loved. Olivia Hatcher checks all those boxes and so many more. That's why…
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A top Hyundai executive said Tuesday that the company is rushing to start electric vehicle and battery production as soon as possible at a $7.6 billion complex in coastal Georgia, spurred by…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An attic caught fire in a Chattanooga home on Monday night. Firefighters responded to the call just before 9 p.m. From Chattanooga Fire…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Red Bank police officers arrested four teens early Sunday morning for a high-speed chase and stolen items. Officers were patrolling the north end of Red Bank when they noticed the occupants of two vehicles at…