ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- J.L. Cook Memorial Park in Athens, Tennessee has officially reopened. The city's Parks and Recreation Department held the grand re-opening and ribbon cutting on Tuesday at…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Fort Oglethorpe police officer went to a hospital with injuries Tuesday morning after a driver struck his patrol car. Officers have since arrested the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There are 18 locations across the Tennessee Valley taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this year. On Saturday, stop by between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and drop off old and expired medications,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga has scored a AAA bond rating for the third year in a row. Mayor Tim Kelly says that before 2021, they city had not gotten a AAA rating in 14 years. “This is S&P’s highest quality…
Chattanooga, Tennessee (Press Release) - The Chattanooga Zoo is thrilled to announce Beastly Feast is back for 2023! On November 11th, from 6-8 PM, you can witness some of the most incredible predators in the world in action at Beastly…
UPDATE: Chattanooga fire officials say the fire is now out, but Market Street will remain closed until noon. The business was Gerdau Metals Recycling. Fire officials now say the fire was started by a cutting torch. No one was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A motorcyclist involved in a crash over the weekend has died from his injuries, according to Chattanooga Police. The wreck happened on Saturday, October 14 at around 10 a.m. It was on I-24 eastbound, at mile…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chris Harris believes, but do you? Chris Harris is a Hollywood Publicist. He said, "Well I want to know if you believe there's life…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Our tour of local schools that have achieved Level 5 Status concludes with a stop at the home of the Hustlin' Tigers. Great…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new Isaiah 117 House opened on Monday at the Chambliss Center in Hamilton County. This is the 20th Isaiah 117 House to be built…
Content Warning: Some of the footage discussed in this story is disturbing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The suspect in a homicide late last month was in court…
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A university football staff member in Tennessee faces charges after he exposed himself to a teenager at a Target. Murfreesboro Police said they arrested 29-year-old Nicholas Woodley…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is searching for a teenager who ran away over the summer. Dalton Police are looking for 16-year-old Angel Rodinilson Vasquez-Vasquez. He…
Jerusalem — Israel's government denied reports Monday that it had agreed to a cease-fire in at least part of the Gaza Strip to allow humanitarian aid in and people with international passports to escape into Egypt, as the Israeli military continued hammering…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Red Bank fire officials deemed one house a total loss after a it caught fire on Monday. A neighbor called 911 to report that the home at 147 Lynda Avenue was on fire. Red…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee nonprofit tnAchieves is seeking out 3,000 volunteers by this Friday to assist high schoolers in the state. Their recruitment deadline is Friday, October 20, and they need mentors in many nearby counties. How many…
ATHENS, GA. (CBS) -- Georgia tight end Brock Bowers underwent tightrope surgery to repair an ankle injury the star suffered against Vanderbilt, the school announced on Monday. Bowers is expected to miss 4-6…
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Hixson, Tennessee man is one of four people behind bars as result of a Georgia operation targeting child predators. Investigators arrested 30-year-old William Alexander White of Hixson. They charged him with the following: Obscene…
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. (AP) -- Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy protection and plans to sell part of its business as it attempts to restructure while dealing with losses and opioid-related lawsuits. The company…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Oktoberfest festivities took over the First Horizon Pavilion from October 14-15. Eventgoers rocked their dirndl and lederhosen while sipping on various brands of beer.…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An Isaiah 117 House campaign was held Sunday for individuals to learn about an expansion that will be coming to Bledsoe and Rhea counties.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters combated a large commercial fire Sunday afternoon. Red Shift companies responded to the 600 block of Hudson Road at 2:29 p.m. This response was after 911 started discovering numerous reports of billowing black smoke…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Shooters of all experience levels were invited to stop by the Shoot Like A Girl trailer in front of Bass Pro…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to the 2400 block of Glass Street on Friday night. The call came in for a person shot a little after 10 p.m. Officers were advised a 22-year-old male arrived at a local…