Car plows into crowd at Dalton Car Show
8:30 PM UPDATE: All victims have now been released from the hospital. _______________ UPDATE: Officials now say 4 people were taken to the hospital. 3 to Hamilton Medical Center, 1 to Erlanger. ______________…
Postman known for going above and beyond retires after 32 years
A local mail carrier that has gone above and beyond his job description for over 32 years and received an…
Man Shot on Arlington Avenue Thursday Evening
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A 43 year old man was shot in Chattanooga on Thursday evening, July 28. (more…)
Chattanooga looks to curb gun violence with new program
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Mayor Tim Kelly revealed the "Roadmap to End Gun Violence in Chattanooga" program Thursday. The new initiative will serve to curb gun violence in the community. After the horrific mass shootings that took place earlier this summer, the…
Bike Chattanooga turns 10 years old
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Today's the 10-year anniversary of Bike Chattanooga. It provides residents with pay-to-ride bicycles all over the city. The program launched in 2012 with 300 bikes and 30 bike stations. Now Bike Chattanooga…
Girl dies in Smoky Mountains when tree falls on tent
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (AP) - A 7-year-old girl died when a tree fell on a tent at Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Wednesday. The park did not identify the girl, who was from Georgia. The child’s father and two siblings…
Several County Commissioners Request Rumored Wamp/Lookouts Emails
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- District Six County Commissioner David Sharpe is requesting a series of emails rumored to have been exchanged between Weston Wamp and the Chattanooga Lookouts. Sharpe hasn't addressed Wamp by name, but…
Mayor unveils Roadmap to end Gun Violence in Chattanooga
Gun Violence Prevention Roadmap 7.27 CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Mayor released a plan on Thursday to deal with the shootings in the city. Mayor Kelly's Roadmap to End Gun Violence in Chattanooga is built as a framework for coordinating responses…
The Federal Reserve raises interest rates for fourth time in 2022
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- For the fourth time this year, The Federal Reserve is raising interest rates again, leading some to fear a recession is imminent. According to CBS News, today's increase brings…
Ocoee River warning system back on line
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Forest System announces that the Ocoee River warning system is back in operation. The strobe and siren warning system was damaged by the fire at the Ocoee Whitewater Center in April. Now TVA crews have…
Wacker Chemicals to Add 200 New Jobs, Build New Facilities
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chemical Company Wacker currently employs seven hundred people at its Charleston, Tennessee facility. But soon that site is going to expand, adding several new silicone production facilities. The expansion is being…
Wiseman accepts plea deal for post-Christmas shooting
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - Brandon Neil Wiseman chose a plea deal over a trial for a fatal shooting in Chatsworth the day after Christmas. Wiseman admitted to police that he killed Joshua Dewayne Petty in the driveway of the victim's…
Police investigate drive by shooting in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are looking for a suspect in a shooting Tuesday night in East Chattanooga. It happened in the 2900 block of Taylor Street around 9:30 PM. Investigators learned that a vehicle drove up on a group…
More To The Story: Choo Choo Invitational
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Another year of the Chattanooga Choo Choo Invitational at Council Fire is "in the books!" It was the 10th year of the event. And organizers are confident…
One injured in Taylor Street shooting
Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting incident that has left a male juvenile injured. It happened at around 9:40 last night in the 2900 block of Taylor Street. Officials say police responded to calls of a person suffering from a…
Wacker Expands Production in Charleston Tennessee
Wacker plans to expand its production in Charleston Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee made the announcement this morning with Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, and Wacker officials. Governor Bill Lee said, “Companies choose to invest in…
Study shows back-to-school shopping costs have nearly doubled
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Inflation has left many families across the country stretched thin this year. With the new school year right around the corner, school supply costs, like food and gas, may…
"One Chattanooga Plan" approved by Chattanooga City Council
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga City Council unanimously approved Mayor Tim Kelly's "One Chattanooga Relief and Recovery Plan" tonight. This unlocks $30,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for 36 local initiatives. The city says this represents a major step…
Tennessee's abortion ban goes into affect August 25th
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee's Attorney General now has a firm date on when the state's full abortion ban will go into affect. It will be on August 25th. The so-called trigger law has been waiting on an official proceeding…
Georgia Judge charged with making terroristic threats over case of stolen veggies
STATESBORO, Georgia (WDEF) - A Georgia judge has been charged with making a terrorist threat by the GBI. 70 year old Chief Magistrate Judge Eddie Anderson faces that charge and a count of violating his oath of office. The GBI…
Aquarium officials say parents can learn from escalator mishap
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Five children were treated by security and E-M-Ts at the Tennessee Aquarium yesterday afternoon following an escalator mishap. It happened around 1:45 in the River Journey Building. The kids were in…
New studies bolster theory coronavirus emerged from the wild
By LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer Two new studies provide more evidence that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Wuhan, China market where live animals were sold. This further bolsters the theory that the virus emerged from the wild rather…
Volkswagen announces first ID.4 vehicles made in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's official. Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant is now rolling off the all-electric ID.4 compact SUV. The ID.4 is already Volkswagen's most popular electric vehicle, but they have all been made in Germany. Until now. In a release,…
Mega Millions Jackpot tops $800 million tonight
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot has now climbed to the third highest in game history. The pot now stands at $810 million ($470 million Cash Value). You have until 10:45 PM (EST) to buy a ticket. But you…