Walker County Commission approves next step of Rock City gondola project
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF)- The proposal by one of our area’s top attractions…
Local Musician Super Bowl Spotlight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga musician Nick Lutsko is stepping onto the national stage in a big way. Known for his playful internet songs and viral videos, Lutsko is bringing his…
US job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. job openings fell to the lowest level in more than five years, another sign that the American labor market remains sluggish. The Labor Department reported Thursday that vacancies fell to 6.5 million in December - from…
Minute Maid frozen juice concentrates won't be made anymore
Minute Maid helped make orange juice a year-round morning staple in 1946, when it started shipping cans of frozen juice around the U.S. But 80 years later, the brand's parent company is halting sales of…
Paving to Prompt Lane Closures on I-75
HAMILTON COUNTY -- Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) contract crews will implement temporary lane closures on I-75 near mile marker 3 to facilitate paving work. This comes as part of Phase 2 (the second of…
Boar’s Head reopens Virginia deli meat plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak
The Boar’s Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly food-poisoning outbreak in 2024 is back in business, company officials said. The Jarratt, Virginia, site resumed limited operations on Monday, nearly 17 months after it was…
Why now is a good time to start house-hunting
Homes are getting modestly more affordable for Americans. Residential real estate prices have dropped every month since July, with January marking the sixth consecutive month of declines, according to new figures from Zillow. Two factors explain the dip in home prices. First, seasonal factors…
One Charged Following Apison Pike Pursuit
APISON, Tenn. -- One person has been charged following a vehicle pursuit on Apison Pike on February 4. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) says a pursuit ensued after deputies observed a…
French navy seizes over 4 tons of cocaine in Pacific, intercepts boat with drugs in Caribbean
France's navy seized over four tons of cocaine from a ship in the south Pacific and also intercepted a boat trafficking cocaine in the Caribbean Sea, the country's armed forces minister said on Thursday. Catherine…
Volkswagen and UAW Reach Tentative Agreement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The UAW and Volkswagen have reached a tentative agreement. The UAW says 3,200 workers at Volkswagen Chattanooga have won a tentative contract deal that provides 20 percent across-the-board…
Chrysler recalls more than 450,000 vehicles with trailer brakes that could fail
Chrysler is recalling more than 450,000 vehicles with improperly designed trailer tow modules whose trailer lights may not work and that have trailer brakes that could fail, the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration says. The…
Fire Destroys Soddy Daisy Home
A Soddy Daisy home is a total loss following a house fire on February 5, 2026. A couple awoke to the smell of smoke and a popping noise coming from a closet. Around 5 a.m., a female called…
Woman loses home to devastating fire
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A woman and her dog are left without a place to stay following a devastating fire. At around 6:30 firefighters responded to the scene…
Pigeon Forge music theater closing after this season
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - An icon on the Pigeon Forge strip is calling it quits. The Grand Majestic Theater is opening its final season this week. This year, they are offering the shows Soul of Motown, Grand American Opry,…
Bill Expands Pediatric Cancer Research
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Congress has passed, and President Donald Trump has signed the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act, a new law aimed at giving children fighting cancer and…
City council, commission say they don't have authority in sheriff partnership with ICE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The debate over immigration continues here in Chattanooga, especially over the Hamilton County Sheriff Office’s partnership with ICE. The Sheriff's…
Dog Killed After Eating Neighbor’s Chickens
Summerville, GA(WDEF)-Summerville resident Corey Allen Lanye has been charged with animal cruelty under a city ordinance after allegedly shooting and killing his neighbor’s dog. According to the Smith family,…
Thrift Shop Reopens Supporting Moms
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Good Foundations Thrift in Cleveland recently reopened after a week‑long remodel made possible by donated items and volunteer efforts from two groups from First Baptist Church. The…
Kelly comments on Watson's property tax bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly is responding to a proposed bill in the Tennessee legislature. Senate Bill 2064, proposed by Senator Bo Watson, would cap how…
Jason Chen seeking retrial in Jasmine Pace murder case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man convicted in the 2022 murder of a young woman on the Chattanooga Northshore is asking again…
Cigna, Commonspirit in carriage dispute
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Cigna health insurance customers need to be aware of ongoing dispute. They are now out of network with Commonspirit, or former CHI Memorial, hospitals. This is after the two sides failed to reach an agreement to continue…
Could the Georgia Cellphone Ban be Extended to High Schools?
Georgia lawmakers are considering extending the cell phone ban in schools to high schools. Last year, they restricted phone use in elementary and middle schools. But it is a compromise. The Georgia law requires students to stow away their phones…
Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Welcomes New Assistant District Attorney
Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit has announced they have welcomed Travis Jordan as the newest Assistant District Attorney. "On behalf of the District Attorney’s Office and Acting District Attorney Deanna Reisman, we’re excited to have Travis join our team," the…
China will ban hidden door handles on cars starting in 2027
HONG KONG (AP) — China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla’s electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year. All car doors must include a mechanical release function…