Car Catches on Fire Causing Damage to Hixson Home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A car caught fire causing damage to a home in Hixson late Monday evening, July 26.…
City of Chattanooga has a $30 million plan for American Rescue Plan money
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The city of Chattanooga is getting more money, and it's a sizable amount from the federal government. $30 million. It's all part of the American Rescue Plan. The average…
Children injured in escalator mishap at Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An escalator mishap injured several children this afternoon at the Tennessee Aquarium. Aquarium officials say it happened around 1:45 PM. They say it happened to a summer camp group visiting the aquarium. A counselor told security that…
How Did Four Men Escape Silverdale Detention Facility?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- According to a sworn affidavit, it was five thirty on Saturday morning when detectives were made aware that four men had escaped from Silverdale Detention Facility. Investigators arrived at the scene…
What's Right With Our Schools: Tennessee Aquarium Mad Scientists Week
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Summer learning can be a fluid situation at the Tennessee Aquarium. For Mad Scientists week, campers created rockets fueled with water and Alka-Seltzer. Learning really…
Lauren Alaina signs a new record deal
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee Valley native Lauren Alaina has a new recording home in Nashville. She has signed a deal with Independent label Big Loud Records. Big Loud CEO Seth England calls Alaina one of the best vocalists in Nashville,…
Chattooga Co. Sheriff asks for info on weekend cemetery vandalism
TRION, Georgia (WDEF) - The Chattooga County Sheriff is asking for the public's help to identify vandals at a cemetery this weekend. They stuck at the Alexander cemetery off of Spring Creek…
TECH BYTE: Website Helps with Self Tech Repairs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Why pay someone else to fix your tech products, when you can do it yourself? If you need to repair your phone, computer, or…
Sania Khan remembered in candlelight vigil by her friends and classmates
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - You might not know the name Sania Khan, but she left a legacy with those she knew. A candlelight vigil in her honor took place tonight at her old high…
One CHA Fest brings the city together in a start to achieve equity
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga isn't all about crime, or negative publicity. The past years in the city allowed for Mayor Tim Kelly to acknowledge that there were two Chattanoogas: the haves and the have-nots. He and City Council have done…
UPDATE: Hamilton County Sheriff's Office apprehends all four escaped Silverdale inmates
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office needs your help to find two inmates who escaped the jail at Silverdale. It was part of a four-person escape attempt at 5:15 this morning. Johnny Bryant and William Atkins, were captured…
Boat fire on Chickamauga Lock gives firefighters an early start to a Saturday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Firefighters got an early start to the day, knocking down a boat fire in the Chickamauga Lock. Units responded to a call close to 8:15 this morning on Trailhead Drive, and found a burning vessel. Smoke from…
$660 million (or more) at stake in tonight's Mega Millions drawing
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The odds are astronomical, but the third highest jackpot in Mega Millions history is up for grabs. What would you do with $660 million dollars? That's what's at stake in tonight's Mega Millions drawing. Even if you…
Health Department reports Chattanooga in "High" Covid category
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department says our area has once again hit the "high" transmission level for COVID cases. We have averaged 135 news cases a day voer the last week. The CDC recommends that communities in…
Governor changes leadership at DCS
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has appointed a new Commissioner for the Department of Children's Services (DCS) in Tennessee. Margie Quinn will follow Jennifer Nichols in the job, beginning in September. “Jennifer is a committed public servant who…
Six men charged after drinking and shooting on East Tennessee River
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Six men have been charged in the Knoxville area for shooting a man on the Holston River. It didn't appear intentional. WVLT TV reports the six were on a boat, drinking and shooting guns. They were…
Hixson, Dunlap win Dog Park Dash
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two local communities are winners in this year's Dog Park Dash. Randy and Jenny Boyd formed the Boyd Foundation to help fund dog parks across Tennessee. This year…
Home energy expert shares tips for preserving home cooling systems
As a heatwave continues to roll throughout the country, the Tennessee Valley is no exception to the raging temperatures fuming across the South East. (more…)
More To The Story with Staley: Sound Therapy
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - If you're looking for someone who knows sound......Jennifer Kearns has "got you covered!" Kearns, a Kentucky native, is relatively new to Chattanooga. And one week…
Mayor's Office Proposes $2.8 Million for Homeless Shelter
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- There are thirty million dollars in federal money available to the city of Chattanooga through the American Rescue Plan. The City is considering using two point eight million to build…
Chattanoogans compare Southside proposal to past developments
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Southside development at the former U.S. pipe site has left many in local city and county governments with split opinions on its development. However, some longtime Chattanooga public figures…
Moon River announces daily lineup for Coolidge Park Festival
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We're about six weeks away from this year's Moon River Festival. And on Thursday, organizers announced their day lineups for the artists. Of course, the host act, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, will get the second slot…
Kayakers on Chickamauga rescued after storm swamped them
DALLAS BAY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department was busy this morning rescuing two kayakers from the Harrison Bay area. The kayakers, a mother and daughter, were there to see the sunrise. While there, one of the…
Rep. Mike Cameron says it was time for Georgia's abortion law to change
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The abortion laws changed abruptly in Georgia on Wednesday following a court ruling. A federal appeals court overturned an injunction of Georgia's Heartbeat abortion ban. The legislation essentially bans…