Incline Railway Back On Track
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga icon is making its long-awaited return. The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway reopened this morning for a special preview ride, months after a fire brought operations…
Two Hamilton County Schools may get gym, playground upgrades
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A pair of the Hamilton County Elementary Schools may soon get upgraded playgrounds. McConnell Elementary in Lakesite and Hardy Elementary on Glass Street are set to get these…
All Gas No Brakes: Benefit for Khloie
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) - A young girl’s strength is inspiring hearts across our region after surviving a devastating car crash that changed her life forever. On January 12, 2024,…
Polk County man charged with second degree murder after shooting at local gas station
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Polk County man is being charged with second degree murder after a fatal shooting at a local gas station. On July 8, 2025, at 12:35 a.m., deputies…
Measles cases in the U.S. hit 1,288, the highest recorded in more than 30 years
The United States has recorded 1,288 measles cases so far this year, the highest total in 33 years, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data out Wednesday. Just over halfway through 2025, the…
Ritz peanut butter crackers recalled nationwide due to labeling error on some packages
Mondelēz Global LLC, the parent company of Ritz crackers, is recalling four carton sizes of Ritz Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches due to incorrect labeling that could lead to allergic reactions.…
Beka Bohannon appointed next administrator of the Hamilton County Health Department
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has appointed a new leader for the Hamilton County Health Department. Beka Bohannon was appointed…
Portion of Riverwalk to temporarily close for Erlanger Park construction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga’s Public Works Department has announced the upcoming closure of a portion of the Riverwalk. Starting July 14, 2025, a portion of the Riverwalk near Erlanger Park will…
Hixson residents escape fire thanks to working smoke alarms
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hixson residents escape an overnight house fire when their working smoke alarms alerted them. At 3:42 A.M., Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a…
CARTA announces parking credits for Chattanooga residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- You may soon get some credit to save some money parking in downtown Chattanooga. (more…)
Siskin Hospital Launches New Geriatric Physical Therapy Residency to Meet Growing Senior Care Needs
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation is launching a new residency program to address the growing need for specialized senior care in Chattanooga. In partnership with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the hospital is starting a Geriatric…
UTC receives $2.4 million grant to expand rural mental health internships
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC is expanding their mental and behavioral schools in order to serve rural communities. (more…)
Internship Hub Launches in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new local website is making it easier for students to land internships and build careers in Chattanooga. InternshipCha.com just launched as a one-stop hub connecting Hamilton…
Choo Choo Garden Gets Makeover
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo is getting a much-needed facelift. Don Boutz, a longtime business owner, has operated Sweetly Southern with his wife inside the historic Choo…
Two killed in unrelated Meigs County shootings on same day
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two people were killed in separate shootings in Meigs County on the same day. The first shooting occurred Sunday, July 6, 2025, around 3:30 p.m at 729 Peakland Road in…
Local authorities cite two businesses for selling alcohol to minors
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two businesses in the area have been cited by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. On Monday, July 7, 2025, HCSO deputies executed underage…
Walker County couple arrested on outstanding animal abuse warrants
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County couple accused of multiple counts of animal cruelty has now been arrested. Ronald Jackson and his wife Melissa Jackson…
Battery fire forces Delta flight to make emergency landing in Fort Myers
A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday after a portable battery belonging to a passenger caught fire, the airline said. Delta flight 1334 from Atlanta was heading to Fort…
Passengers at some U.S. airports no longer have to remove shoes during regular TSA checks
Passengers at some airports across the U.S. no longer have to remove their shoes during regular TSA security checks, two sources familiar with the change confirmed to CBS News on Monday. White House press secretary…
Swing over to AT&T Field to support Love's Arm Outreach
Inza Hagins-Dyer and Chrissie Denton Holland join News 12's Amelia Greer as the non-profit gets ready for two fundraisers around the Scenic City. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Love's Arm Outreach has…
Is Hamilton County prepared for worst case flash flood disaster?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Over 100 people are now confirmed dead from those devastating floods in Central Texas. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Camp Signal
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Children develop lasting friendships and grow skills at Camp Signal. This week children of all abilities are coming together for lessons in Science and…
Salvation Army Beats Summer Heat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army of Chattanooga is working to protect the most vulnerable from the sweltering summer heat with its annual Beat the Heat Program. Running through the…
Scopes Trial Play Draws Crowds
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - A courtroom drama that made national headlines a hundred years ago is coming back to life right where it all happened. Destiny in Dayton, a live reenactment…