Red Bank Celebrates 41st Jubilee
This weekend, citizens of Red Bank celebrated their 41st Jubilee at the Red Bank City Park. (more…)
“Everything shook”: Last civilians leave Ukraine steel mill
ZAPORIZHZHIA, Ukraine (AP) — Pale and drawn, the last civilians sheltering in bunkers beneath a sprawling steel mill in the decimated Ukrainian port city of Mariupol arrived late Sunday night in Zaporizhzhia, the first major Ukrainian city beyond the frontlines.…
Southern Fried Food Truck Festival Comes To Collegedale Commons
The annual Southern Fried Food Truck Festival came to the Collegedale Commons over the weekend. (more…)
Ukrainian Refugees getting aid in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)-As Ukrainian Refugees continue to flee the war communities like those in Cleveland are aiding those in need. The Providence Haven Mission says there are more than 50 refugees in the Cleveland area and there are more in…
First Lady Mother's Day trip to war zone
UZHHOROD, Ukraine (AP) — Jill Biden made an unannounced visit to western Ukraine on Sunday, holding a surprise Mother’s Day meeting with first lady Olena Zelenska to show U.S. support for the embattled nation as Russia presses its punishing war…
80-1 shot wins Derby
This doesn’t happen. Horses at odds of nearly 81-1 don’t win the Kentucky Derby. Jockeys who have never won any big stakes race of any kind don’t win the Kentucky Derby. Owners with fewer than 10 career wins don’t win…
Thousands Pack Finley Stadium for Kane Brown Hometown Show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fifteen thousand people packed Finley Stadium Saturday night to welcome Kane Brown back home to Chattanooga. The Tennessee Valley native and country music star told News 12 last month to…
Kane Brown given key to city prior to Chattanooga concert
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- On Saturday, May 7, country superstar Kane Brown will play his first-ever stadium show at Chattanooga's Finley Stadium. But on the eve of the show, Brown was recognized for his talents and thanked for giving back to…
"Lime Green Wedding Cake" comes to Sculpture Gardens
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new sculpture has been added to the Sculpture Fields at Montague Park. IT'S Titled "Lime Green Wedding Cake." the sculpture was pieced together with layers of metal and was designed by…
73rd Annual Armed Forces Parade was one of our biggest
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The 73rd annual Armed Forces Parade happened in downtown Chattanooga this morning. This was the largest Armed Forces Parade in Chattanooga history with 121 total entries in the parade. News…
Students race electric cars in the Green Prix
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Not a grand prix, but a green prix. Students from all over Hamilton County built and raced their own electric vehicles. Local non-profit Greenspace and E-P-B teamed up to provide building…
Chattanooga Police Face Unique Challenge Pursuing Indictments for Drug Overdose Deaths
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Second degree murder, facilitation of second degree murder, criminally negligent homicide -- these are some of the charges on which fourteen people were indicted yesterday. These charges were in connection…
Erskine Oglesby resigns from city job
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Erskine Oglesby has formally resigned from his job as Administrator of Community Development for the city of Chattanooga. He was already on suspension after being charged with stealing food items from local grocery stores. Oglesby is a…
More To The Story: "You Have No Idea"
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - It's a locally owned business on Chattanooga's Main Street. Merchants on Main. This is the owner, Missy Steiner, flipping through the pages of a book. More on…
Son arrested for murdering father and dumping him in the mountains
TELLICO PLAINS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Polk County man has been charged with killing his father and then dumping the body near Tellico Plains. The body was found in a wooded area off of Old Furnace Road in the mountains…
Judge: Marjorie Taylor Greene is qualified for reelection
UPDATE: Sec. of State Raffensperger has reached a decision: "IT IS HEREBY DECIDED that Respondent MARJORIE TAYLORGREENE is QUALIFIED to be a candidate for the office of United States Representative for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District." Greene-final-decision ________ By KATE BRUMBACK…
Alabama escapee vehicle found outside of Nashville
UPDATE: WREG TV reports that officials now say Vicky White withdrew $90,000 in cash at several Lauderdale County banks from the sale of her house on April 18th. ________ UPDATE: The Williamson County Sheriff's office says there is NO sign…
Meigs County mourning loss of graduating senior in a wreck
RICEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Meigs County High is mourning the loss of one of their graduating seniors who was killed in an auto wreck on Thursday. It happened on County road 100 in McMinn County around five in the morning.…
New details on the East Brainerd Road shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have released information on yesterday's shooting on East Brainerd Road. It happened in the 7700 block near Jenkins Road and the Food City around 1 PM. The 16 year old victim said he was walking…
Three students taken to hospital after morning school bus crash
UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol says there were 34 children on the bus at the time. They say a juvenile was driving the car. It crossed the center line in a…
Candles Cause Fire that Displaces Chattanooga Family
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A house fire overnight Friday, May 6, 2022 has displaced a family in Chattanooga according to the Chattanooga Fire Department.…
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly enthusiastic about city's future
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Tivoli Theatre opened its doors to all, as Chattanoogans gathered to hear about the city's current status, as well as what to expect moving forward at Thursday's State…
Second Opening Act Added to Kane Brown Show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you haven't seen the billboards all over town, Kane Brown has added a second opening act on Saturday night. Restless Road is joining Brown once again for his…
Preparations Underway for Kane Brown Show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The team for Tennessee Valley native and country music star Kane Brown has been working around the clock, preparing for his concert at Finley Stadium this Saturday night. Kane's…
