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…
From The Archives: 1992 reaction to the Rodney King beating verdict
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police arrests caught on video are all over the news these days. But controversial arrests are nothing new. Thirty years ago, the most infamous case of all…
Fed largest increase in interest rates leads to stock market roller coaster as economy tightens
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Fed has raised interest rates again this year. This time by half a percentage point. This follows The Fed's decision to raise its rates. In March they increased rates by…
Matthew Garren now charged with killing both his brother and father on Sand Mountain
PISGAH, Alabama (WDEF) - The Sheriff in Jackson County, Alabama is adding another charge in a double shooting on Sand Mountain over the weekend. Matthew Garren was already charged with the murder of his brother, Christopher Garren on Saturday in…
National Day of Prayer: Catoosa County Observation
In observance of the National Day of Prayer, a crowd joined together on the front lawn of the Catoosa County Courthouse. (more…)
Homeland Security Opens New Chattanooga Office
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The investigations division of the Department of Homeland Security opened a new office in Chattanooga, this morning. Located across from the TBI on Century Oaks Drive, the office will provide agents with resources for investigating crimes such…
Maryville man charged in January 6 attack on Capitol building
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Tennessee man has just been arrested for his role in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. 33 year old Edward Kelley from Maryville was arrested on Thursday in Knoxville on charges…
Riverbend Festival adds Arrested Development to lineup
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Riverbend Festival is adding a last minute act to this year's lineup. Hip-hop pioneers Arrested Development will perform on Saturday, June 4. The Atlanta-based group broke out in 1992 with their hit "Tennessee." They released their…
First Annual Kelly McCoy Adopt-A-Thon
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Humane Educational Society is holding their first Annual Kelly McCoy Adopt-A-Thon on May 21st. That was McCoy's birthday. The radio personality passed away this year. McCoy was a "hardcore advocate" for animals and HES. They will…
14 people indicted for 9 fatal overdose cases over last two years
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Narcotics Unit has been busy. Today, they announced indictments against 14 different people. They involve fatal overdose cases over the last couple of years. In a statement, CPD officials say " These investigations have been…
Shiver sentenced for sexually abusing his young sister
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - John Anthony Shiver has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape of his sister. The 25 year old will be eligible for parole after serving 25 years. He was convicted of Rape and Child…
Mayor Kelly to Hold State of the City This Afternoon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga mayor Tim Kelly will be holding the annual State of the City Address this afternoon, May 5, 2022. (more…)
Chattanooga artists gather together at Storytelling Spaces event
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Miller Plaza was just stop number one for Storytelling Spaces, which features several Chattanooga artists -- all of whom received grants facilitated through The Enterprise Center. Everything from photography to canvas art…
WACKER celebrates International Firefighters Day
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- May 4 is celebrated globally as International Firefighters' Day. WACKER in Charleston, Tennessee, has firefighters of their own on standby in case of an emergency at the pyrogenic-silica plant. The…
The history and future of abortion in our area
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennessee is one of 13 states that already have triggering laws on the books, that kick in once Roe V. Wade is struck down. The legal battle didn't end…
Here is what several schools are going to do with their TVA STEM grants
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TVA, EPB and Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated are giving money back to the schools. They have aswarded $36,000 in STEM grants to 11 schools in the Chattanooga area. “TVA…
Commissioner Tim Boyd is happy that Coty Wamp won
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd didn't hide his happiness with the outcome of the District Attorney Race. Boyd has constantly hounded District…
Passenger killed by flying tire on I 75
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga investigators report a passenger was killed in a wreck on I 75 this morning. It happened just before noon near Volkswagen Drive. Traffic investigators say a Chevy was pulling a trailer heading north. A wheel came…
Election Recap: Wamps Win Nominations for Mayor, District Attorney
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Last night, siblings Weston and Coty Wamp won the republican primaries for Hamilton County Mayor and District Attorney. The Mayor's Race was tense, with Wamp and runner-up Sabrena Smedley finishing…
Georgia's Lieutenant Governor Race
ATLANTA (AP) - Butch Miller continues to press attacks on Burt Jones as the two Republican state senators compete for their party’s lieutenant governor nomination. Meanwhile, a fleet of nine Democrats are trying to stand out in their party’s crowded…
More To The Story: The WeinerMobile
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - I'm in Cleveland folks, and I'm trying to figure out what that contraption is way up yonder? Wait a minute, how could I've been so "out to lunch?" Of…