New 178 I-24 East exit now open
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - If you do much driving in downtown Chattanooga, you are no stranger to roadwork and having to navigate around it. TDOT now wants to make motorists aware of…
Tennessee deadline Tuesday to register to vote in November
Tennesseans are running out of time to register to vote in the Nov. 8 primary election.
Small business loan deadline approaching in Tennessee
Private nonprofit organizations in 13 Tennessee counties have a few more weeks to file for federal economic injury disaster loans for losses from storms and tornadoes last December.
Out of the Darkness Walk Raises Awareness about Suicide Prevention
Author's Note: This article discusses the topic of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National…
CPD Investigating Amnicola Highway Shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting from early Saturday morning. It happened at 3 a.m. in the 2500 block of Amnicola Highway. Officers were told the shooting stemmed from an argument between two women. The victim…
Chattanooga Police Make Shooting Arrest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police make an arrest in a shooting from nearly a month ago. Police say they're charging 30-year-old Ronald Spence with Attempted First Degree Murder and Aggravated Domestic Assault. The shooting happened shortly after 5:30 a.m.…
21st Annual Chattanooga Oktoberfest come to First Horizon Pavilion
The 21st annual Oktoberfest kicked off at the First Horizon Pavilion Saturday afternoon. This free two-day festival lasts until 5 p.m. Sunday, October 9th. The event features German cultural experiences such as a live oompah music, authentic food, German contests…
Chattanooga's Walk to END Alzheimer's, held Saturday morning
The Alzheimer's Association held their annual walk to end Alzheimer's event Saturday morning. A crowd of purple and pin wheels took AT&T Field by storm in show of support. (more…)
Doctor Recommends "Baseline" Breast Cancer Screening at 35
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- For thirty-seven years, October has been Breast Cancer Awareness Month, calling attention to a disease that will affect as many as one in eight women in their lifetime. According to…
Chattanooga launches city-wide Music Census
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Scenic City is working to boost its music industry. Today, the Chattanooga Tourism Company, city leaders, and ArtsBuild organization announced the launch of the Chattanooga Music Census. Donna Harrison, Chattanooga's…
Suspect Sends Police on Chase in Collegedale
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A suspect sent police in the Collegedale area on a chase before escaping Friday afternoon. (more…)
Brainerd student charged with making school threat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County officials have charged a student with making school threats. They say a student at Brainerd High told a teacher this morning that they were going to shoot up the school. After the SRO investigated,…
More To The Story with Staley: Firefighters Gala
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Bessie Smith Cultural Center on MLK Boulevard will be a "happening" place come November the 5th. As the Net Resource Foundation is partnering with the…
Rossville Man Sets Own Home on Fire
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- A man has been arrested in Rossville after he committed arson against his own fire. (more…)
Officers make 4 arrests and confiscate 5 pounds of meth on Sand Mountain
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - DeKalb County Narcotics officers made a raid after getting information on drug activity in the Henagar area. They say they served three search warrants that netted them more than six pounds of meth. They got…
Threat at Soddy-Daisy High Causes Concern
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Students and parents alike were concerned this week after one student reportedly made a threatening social media post in relation to the school. (more…)
Driver killed and passenger injured in Dade County wreck
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - One person was killed and another seriously injured in a crash near Trenton on Thursday. It happened around 4:30 PM, on Highway 136 near Sunset Drive. State Troopers say a Ford Mustang was travelling at a…
CPD Launches Holiday Season Robbery Initiative
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the holiday shopping season right around the corner, the Chattanooga Police Department wants residents and businesses alike to exercise more caution as we approach the season. (more…)
TECH BYTE: Amazon Prime Early Access Sale
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's not too early to start your Christmas shopping. Amazon Prime Days are back! The website wants to keep you from putting off your holiday…
NOVONIX begins Future Ready Institute at Lookout Valley High School
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Students at Lookout Valley High School are being presented with what local and state officials are calling an extraordinary opportunity -- the chance to enter the workforce…
Herschel Walker's response to the abortion allegation
WADLEY, Georgia (WDEF) - Senate Candidate Herschel Walker spoke to reporters for the first time today since allegations that the ani-abortion candidate actually paid a woman to get an abortion surfaced on Monday.…
Boater's body found in Watts Bar Lake
SPRING CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) - TWRA reports that the body of a boater was found in Watts Bar Lake this afternoon. The first call to emergency responders was of an overdue boat on the lake around 1:30 PM. Then the…
Lower Grades at East Brainerd Elementary May Move to New Facility
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - 19 acres of property formerly owned by the Cigna corporation are being sold to Hamilton County for eight million dollars. There is a facility on the the property that…
George Thacker Sentenced to 33 Months in Federal Prison
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Former Rhea County executive George Thacker was sentenced at a hearing this morning at the federal…