Celebrate Mother's Day with Nothing Bundt Cake
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mother's Day is around the corner and Nothing Bundt Cake is ready to make magic happen if Mom just wants to celebrate with nothing but cake! Strawberry…
Turn the page of a new story with Bookanooga!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For those missing the Scholastic Book Fair during your childhood, Bookanooga is the perfect event for those wanting to relive that feeling and also meet new people! The first…
Geter knocks off Beck, other incumbents retain seats in Hamilton County commission primary races
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There will be at least one new, albeit familiar face on the Hamilton County Commission come this…
Chattanooga Zoo hosting annual 21+ Spirits Night Event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is once again hosting its annual Spirits Night event for adults. The premier 21-plus event will take place Saturday, May 19,…
Trump says he's paused US effort to guide stranded vessels out of Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump says that he has paused the U.S. effort to guide stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz to finalize an Iran deal. Trump announced the decision…
Trump says "Great Progress" made towards agreement with Iran, pauses Project Freedom
President Trump said Tuesday that Project Freedom will be paused as the U.S. and Iran make "Great Progress" towards a final agreement, but said the U.S. blockade would remain in place. "Based on…
Spirit Airlines has stopped flying. Here’s what happens next
The bright yellow planes are grounded. Now the selloff begins. Spirit Airlines, which abruptly canceled all its future flights over the weekend, secured court approval Tuesday to begin dismantling the once-busy budget…
EEOC sues New York Times, alleging discrimination against White male worker
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the New York Times, alleging the media company violated federal law by failing to consider a White male employee for promotion. According to the EEOC, the Times did not promote the…
2 hikers injured in bear attack at Yellowstone National Park
Two hikers were attacked by one or more bears at Yellowstone National Park, officials said on Tuesday, marking the first time this year that a bear has injured people at the popular tourist attraction. The National Park Service said emergency personnel responded…
Delta ending food and beverage service on shorter flights
If you're flying Delta Air Lines this summer, you may want to pack your own snacks. Delta on Tuesday said it is ending food and beverage service on shorter routes beginning May 19. The move is…
US stocks rally toward records after oil prices ease
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market is rallying toward records Tuesday after an easing of oil prices let Wall Street turn its focus back to the big profits that companies keep producing. The S&P 500 rose 1% and was on track…
Iran vows "firm response" if ships diverge from declared corridor in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guard warned on Tuesday that it would respond firmly to any ships that diverge from the Islamic Republic's approved route through the Strait of Hormuz. "We warn all vessels…
Utz potato chips sold nationwide recalled over salmonella risk
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some Zapp's and Dirty brand potato…
Salvation Army of Chattanooga Area Commanders head to Birmingham
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- After three years of working and living in Chattanooga, Salvation Army Area Commanders Majors Douglas and Storm McClure are heading to Birmingham. The McClures move in…
New Survey Highlights Food Insecurity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - New findings from the City of Chattanooga Office of Community Health in collaboration with the mayor's office and Columbia University show food insecurity continues to affect local…
Collins Campaigns Ahead Of Primary
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) - Republican Congressman Mike Collins has kicked off the “Big Rig Roadshow”, a statewide campaign tour ahead of Georgia’s Republican primary. The tour opened in Ringgold at Farm…
79th Annual Tennessee Strawberry Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 79th Annual Tennessee Strawberry Festival in Dayton is going on all throughout this week. While preparations were still underway earlier in the day, organizers say the…
Democrats oppose Tennessee Redistricting
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee lawmakers return to Nashville on Tuesday for a snap Special Session to consider redistricting the state election maps before the midterm elections. A Supreme Court ruling last week undermined the Civil Rights Voting Act used to…
Boyd-Buchanan School's 29th Annual Physics Boat Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students at Boyd-Buchanan School took learning beyond the classroom during the school’s 29th Annual Physics Boat Day, an event that challenges students to design and…
Wall Street drops from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. stocks fell from their record heights, while oil prices jumped following escalations in the Middle East that may be undermining the ceasefire in the war with Iran. The S&P 500…
How a weaker dollar is quietly making life more expensive
NEW YORK (AP) — A hidden force is quietly pushing up costs for everything from your summer vacation to your weekly grocery bills: a weaker U.S. dollar. The dollar has fallen about 10% against other major currencies since President Donald…
Jason Chen denied new trial in Jasmine Pace murder case
Jason Chen entering into a hearing on May 4, 2026 attempting to get a new trial (left). Jasmine Pace, the victim of…