GILMER COUNTY -- The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is searching for 40-year-old convicted felon Terry Franklin Turner. Turner is a convicted felon and has an active arrest warrant for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, according…
HAMILTON COUNTY -- The Town of Walden will close the W Road on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. This closure will allow for community road clean-up, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A battle is brewing in Bradley County over a proposed new hospital. Vitruvian Health, who operates the Bradley Medical Center, has posted a petition opposing Parkridge's plans to open a freestanding emergency room in Cleveland. They argue…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dallas Bay Fire and Rescue responded to a residential fire last night at 8 PM. Residents reported they heard popping noises coming from the breaker…
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blount County is mourning the death of Blount County Sheriff's Office Deputy Justin Mowery who was killed in the line of duty. He died from a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Late Sunday night , multiple law enforcement agencies were in Sequatchie County after a suspect shot a Chattanooga PD officer at the 5500 block of Highway 153 in Hixson…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Virtual reality technology continues to grow beyond its gaming roots as device use expands into broader entertainment and media experiences. Industry reports project that the global VR…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Holiday Christmas Lights Train is a seasonal evening excursion offered by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga from December 26, 2025, through January 11, 2026 This relaxed after‑Christmas experience…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- We're learning more about a shooting Christmas morning that left a toddler in critical condition. Walker County Sheriff…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Even though Christmas has passed, shoppers returned to the mall Monday, taking advantage of post-holiday sales and exploring bargains across stores. From the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A longtime Northshore restaurant has suddenly closed its doors. Taconooga announced on its Facebook…
APISON, Tenn. -- Firefighters responded to an outbuilding fire on Huckabee Trail in Apison on Christmas Day. An outbuilding caught fire and collapsed prior to firefighters arrival, according to the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department. They say crews worked to…
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks moved slightly lower in midday Friday trading as investors returned from the Christmas holiday. Trading is expected to be light. The S&P 500 index was down 0.1% as of 12:15…
The day after Christmas is often a holiday for many people, prompting questions about whether retailers and services such as banks and the stock market are open on Dec. 26. The…
A federal judge's ruling clears the way for Hawaii to include cruise ship passengers in a new tourist tax to help pay for the impacts of climate change, a levy set to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Santa, Mrs. Claus and the Child Life team visited every patient room at Children's Hospital at Erlanger on Christmas Eve. In all, 98 patients were visited. They brought the holiday magic to the youngest of patients.…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rhea County Sheriffs Department announced on Christmas the passing of former Rhea County Sheriff, Ola Harris. Harris served as Sheriff for two terms in 1968 to…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - A variety of animals saved from a house fire on Christmas Day. Just after 1:30 PM, Catoosa County Firefighters responded to a house fire on Pine…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Signal Mountain Fire Departmet responded to a Motor Vehicle Crash with injuries on Laurel at around 6 PM on Christmas. The vehicle was found to be wedged…
UPDATE: The 2-year-old who was found with a gunshot wound to the head on Christmas has survived surgery and is in critical condition, according to Sheriff Steve Wilson. The investigation reveals the father returned home late on Christmas Eve and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two young men stepped up to help the needful in our community. Kenny Bell and Luke Stepney are Boyd Buchanan grads. They say the Lord put it on their hearts to help. They teamed up with…
RED BANK, TN (WDEF) - A runaway car created a dangerous situation in Red Bank this morning. This was the scene on Lancaster Avenue. A car rolled down the street and hit a house. One person was trapped. First, crews…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For 75 years, the Union Gospel Mission has been serving the community. This year marked one of many in a series of annual dinners hosted by the Mission at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Jon Rector,…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a Sale Creek man who attempted to be the Grinch this Christmas. (more…)