LaFayette Native to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music artist and LaFayette, Georgia native Channing Wilson is getting ready to make his Grand Ole Opry debut next year. He recently announced he'll be playing at the…
Jason Chen hearing pushed back to Friday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The man suspected of killing 22 year old Jasmine Pace had his first preliminary hearing today. 22 year old Jason Chen is charged with murder. According to investigators, Chen had a relationship with Pace. Her remains were recovered…
Tow truck rates may increase in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- If you're paying to have your vehicle towed in the city of Chattanooga, you could soon be seeing double. City Council members will be voting at tomorrow night's meeting to potentially increase towing rates in the Scenic…
Candlelight vigil held in memory of Jasmine Pace
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga community came together Monday night to remember 22-year-old Jasmine Pace, who disappeared last month. Last Thursdsay, the remains of her body were discovered in the Tennessee River.…
What's Right With Our Schools: Richard Hardy Memorial School Formal Closet
SOUTH PITTSBURG, TN (WDEF) - Getting all dressed up can be the first step in an enchanted evening, but tuxedos and formal gowns are often accessorized with an expensive price tag. Richard Hardy Memorial is home to a closet where…
Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 71
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - Kirstie Alley, a two-time Emmy winner who starred in the 1980s sitcom “Cheers” and the hit film “Look Who’s Talking,” has died. She was 71. Her death was announced Monday by her children on social media…
Can you help solve the mystery on who killed Benny Locke
BENTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Polk County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to solve a two year old murder. It was two years ago this week that the family of Benny Locke reported him missing. He was…
Real ID deadline pushed back 2 years
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - We've seen several deadlines come and go for getting the REAL ID. Today, the deadline was pushed back again. We had just crossed the sixth month warning for when the federal government would begin requiring the…
First Budgetel Eviction Hearing Held on Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The first hearing in the Budgetel Eviction Case was held this afternoon at the Hamilton County Courthouse. (more…)
Ooltewah man charged with Fentanyl and gun violations
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff's officers say they confiscated Fentanyl pills, guns and cash from a suspect in the Ooltewah area last week. The Sheriff says Narcotics officers and the Special Investigations Unit developed information…
Georgia man convicted for molesting a young girl for years
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury last week convicted a Walker County man of sexual abuse of a child. The convictions were for Rape, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Aggravated Sodomy, Aggravated Child Molestation, Sexual Battery against a Child and Child Molestation.…
Driver killed in Middle Valley crash
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A driver was killed in an early morning crash in Middle Valley. It happened in a neighborhood in the 7900 block of Hale Road just after 7 AM. The Sheriff's Office is only saying it…
Catoosa County With High Early Voting Turnout
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- In North Georgia, turnout has been very high for a runoff election. (more…)
Real Fathers Real Men
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Ten different Chattanooga programs are teaming up to help educate men how to be not only dads but fathers. One organization is Pain perseverance Character Hope. Another speaker is Founder…
Mixed Reactions to new CPD Crash Response Policy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Getting into a car crash has its many headaches. (more…)
Project Rescue Holds First Christmas Bazaar
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-A local organization who looks to help those who are homeless started what they hope becomes a new tradition. (more…)
Suspicious Package Delays Start of Mainx24 Parade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A festive scene on the Chattanooga Southside had a scare late Saturday Morning. (more…)
Second Annual Holiday on Hamill Event in Hixson
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The holiday spirit was on full display in Hixson today. The second annual Holiday on Hamill Christmas Event was held…
Main X 24 Festival Brings Large Crowd to Chattanooga Southside
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Main X 24 Festival brought many to celebrate how Chattanooga’s Southside has grown. (more…)
Dates and Artists announced for The Caverns Sessions next spring
PELHAM, Tennessee (WDEF) - A long running PBS music series returns to the Cumberland Plateau next season. But with a name change. Bluegrass Underground is now called The Caverns Sessions. The series runs on PBS, featuring a host of roots…
Little Rome Restaurant Owner sets up campaign for employees
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - The owners of the Little Rome Italian Restaurant in Chatsworth have vowed to rebuild after a catastrophic fire this week. But it won't come soon enough to save their employees at Christmas. So the owners have…
Angel Tree Program Donates Bikes to Kids in Need
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-40 volunteers gathered at the Salvation Army's Citadel Corps on East 28th Street this morning to assemble 50 bikes for the Angel Tree program.…
DUI charge dropped against Davis Lundy
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A former advisor to the county Mayor has had charges dropped against him following a traffic stop in October. Davis Lundy was stopped in Collegedale and charged with DUI and marijuana possession. At that time, he…
Outdoor Chattanooga renames building after former director
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Philip Grymes, the former Director of Outdoor Chattanooga, was honored today by his friends, family and colleagues. The organization renamed its River Street building after him today. With numerous family…