UPDATE: Boy Named Banjo Coming Back to Chattanooga
UPDATE: Boy Named Banjo announced a new album, Dusk, which will be released on September 29. The group also released a new…
Cleveland wears purple for Olivia Weatherford
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- People across Cleveland, and other parts of the Tennessee Valley, wore purple on Friday in support of Olivia Weatherford. Olivia Weatherford is a fourth grader at Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School in Cleveland. She was…
Sale Creek, Soddy-Daisy residents encouraged to attend growth meeting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County is having a community meeting for residents of Soddy-Daisy and Sale Creek. The meeting will allow residents to give input into the future development of that community. Mayor Weston Wamp and Commissioner Gene-O…
Norfolk Southern: Train derails in DeKalb County, no threat
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- A train has derailed in DeKalb County, Alabama, near the Georgia line. Norfolk Southern and first responders confirmed the train derailment. A total of five train cars derailed. The derailment happened in a remote location…
More to the Story with Staley: Park Upgrades
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For any city in America, the local parks can be a source of pride, and Chattanooga is no different. Our city is now in…
US, Japan and South Korea open summit to bolster security over objections of Beijing
By AAMER MADHANI and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press CAMP DAVID, Md. (AP) — President Joe Biden opened a historic summit with Japan and South Korea at Camp David on Friday focused on strengthening security and economic ties at a time…
Britney Spears' husband seeks financial support, says in divorce filing their split came weeks ago
By ANDREW DALTON and RYAN PEARSON AP Entertainment Writers LOS ANGELES (AP) — Britney Spears and her husband Sam Asghari separated nearly three weeks ago, and he is seeking spousal support and attorneys' fees in their divorce, according to his…
Rosalynn Carter marks 96th birthday at home with the former president, butterflies and ice cream
ATLANTA (AP) — Rosalynn Carter will celebrate her 96th birthday at home Friday with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and other family members, while the surrounding community of Plains, Georgia, honors the former first lady's years of public health…
TDOT asks drivers to avoid areas of scheduled road work
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation will be performing repair work in Chattanooga over the next few weekends. This will cause a change in traffic flow. …
Gun control unlikely in GOP-led special session following Tennessee school shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee's GOP-dominant Legislature will return to the state Capitol on Monday months after a deadly school shooting, equipped with a long list of proposals about mental health, school resources, tougher penalties for violent criminals and more.…
Woman injured in East Brainerd shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are looking for a suspect after shots were fired into a home in East Brainerd overnight. The shooting happened in the 7500 block of…
TECH BYTE: Donate to Maui Relief Efforts Without Getting Scammed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Recent wildfires have devastated Maui. Most people can't make the trip over to Hawaii to help those impacted, but we can donate…
Victims of deadly 2016 Tennessee fire will have another chance to pursue lawsuits
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) — Victims of a deadly 2016 wildfire that began in Great Smoky Mountains National Park before it burned through a Tennessee tourist town will have another chance to seek compensation from the federal government. Several lawsuits claim…
Shingles on the rise in United States
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ask anyone who has ever had shingles, you don’t want it. Think of a painful rash that never stops itching, which can also lead to…
'Rock the Riverfront' to feature new interactive art exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 'Rock the Riverfront' is returning Spring 2024 with a new interactive exhibit. The month-long festival is completely free and open to the public. …
Man arrested in Apison following standoff with SWAT
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County authorities called in SWAT Thursday morning to an assault and barricaded person. The sheriff's office said the incident happened at 11…
Missing Pennsylvania child found in DeKalb County, Alabama
IDER, Ala. (WDEF) -- Officers in DeKalb County, Alabama recently found a child who had been missing out of Pennsylvania. The child was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Amanda Beiland, according to officers. They say Beiland is an…
Hamilton County leaders unveil plans for future schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the spring, Hamilton County Schools unveiled their plan for 2030. (more…)
More to the Story with Staley: Inspirational Logistics
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 32-year-old Mike Beckwith is the Director of Sales here at the Chattanooga branch of BlueGrace Logistics. These companies are the "middleman" between businesses that produce…
EPB offers free Wi-Fi for qualifying HCS families
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB partnered with Hamilton County Schools to aid students with resources so they can be successful. Having internet and Wi-Fi can encourage students to…
Rock The Riverfront festival announces next year's interactive art attraction
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The River City Company announces the new art installation that will be the center of next year's Rock the Riverfront event. Over the last two years, we have…
Mayor Kelly statement on police shooting of Roger Heard, Jr.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has released a statement on the officer involved shooting from last week. Roger Heard, Jr. was fatally shot…
Democratic Bus Tour Comes to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee State Democrats…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Girl Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Who runs the world? Girls! Some Chattanooga women are using their organizational skills to help fellow female business owners succeed. Let's see how Girl Friday is…