Volkswagen sends final offer to UAW in ongoing negoiations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Volkswagen has issued its final contract offer to the UAW. (more…)
Chattanooga Library Celebrates Constitution Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Public Library and the Daughters of the American Revolution invited the community to join in celebrating the 70th anniversary of Constitution Week with a day…
Community Honors K9 Diesel’s Service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This morning, the Chattanooga Police Department escorted K9 Diesel to the Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain, where he was humanely euthanized. Diesel, three years old, was injured…
Songbirds Foundation and Dynamo Studios Merge to Boost Creative Education in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)Two Chattanooga nonprofits are joining forces to expand opportunities in creative education. The Songbirds Foundation, known for its guitars-for-kids program, has merged with Dynamo Studios, which provides training in audio and video production. Leaders say the combined organization…
EPB Quantum Brings Cutting-Edge Power Grid Technology to Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)Chattanooga is once again positioning itself at the forefront of technological innovation. EPB Quantum has announced an expansion of its partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, IonQ, and NVIDIA to tackle one of the nation's most pressing challenges:…
Man arrested at driver services center for threatening mass violence
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested for making threats at a local Driver Services Center. Witnesses say Casey William Smith from Lenoir Center made threats of mass violence. State…
Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points in first cut since December
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points — its first cut since December — as the U.S. grapples with a stalling labor market and slower economic growth. The Fed cut reduces…
Chrysler recalls almost 164,000 Jeep vehicles over door trim issue
Chrysler is recalling 163,735 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer SUVs because trim on the driver and passenger doors may detach while the vehicle is in motion, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said Wednesday. "Detached trim…
Ben & Jerry's co-founder quits, says independence "gone" under British giant Unilever
Jerry Greenfield, right, and Ben Cohen, co-founders of Ben & Jerry's, partnered with MoveOn to hand out free ice cream at Franklin Square in Philadelphia during their Scoop The Vote tour to get-out-the-vote for Vice President…
Madisonville police searching for vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Madisonville Police Department (MPD) are searching for a vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run earlier this week. On Tuesday, September…
OpenAI says it is rolling out new safety measures for ChatGPT users under 18
OpenAI announced Tuesday that it is directing teens to an age-appropriate version of its ChatGPT technology as it seeks to bolster safeguards amid a period of heightened scrutiny over the chatbot's safety.…
Costco recalls Kirkland brand prosecco, saying unopened bottles can shatter
Costco is recalling its Kirkland brand Signature Prosecco Valdobbiadene, warning that bottles of the sparkling wine could deliver a different sort of pop than customers are used to. The discount chain said unopened bottles of…
Georgia residents invited to panel discussion with lawmakers
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Georgia community members will have a chance to hear directly from their state lawmakers for free tomorrow night. Americans for Prosperity Georgia is hosting…
La Paz food pantry receives boost through Great Pantry Makeover
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - La Paz, a local food pantry in Chattanooga, is receiving major support to help neighbors who may be struggling to put meals…
Hamilton County hosts Drug Take-Back Event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Hamilton County Coalition partnered with Access Pharmacy for a drug take-back event. The program was designed to…
PBS Hosts Ale tRail Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - WTCI PBS is hosting its first-ever Ale tRail Off the Track Beer Festival as a fundraiser to support local programming. The event is set for Saturday, September…
TVA upgrading generators inside the Chickamauga Dam
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The TVA says they are in the process of upgrading Chickamauga Dam. (more…)
One Westside housing project entering new phase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The next phase of the One Westside project received its first approval. (more…)
Fall Allergies Create Seasonal Struggles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As fall settles in, allergy season reaches one of its most intense peaks of the year. Ragweed pollen, mold from damp leaves, and shifting weather patterns combine…
Golden Apple: Corey Lingerfelt, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) - Corey Lingerfelt always wanted to be a teacher. His latest stop is at Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School. He's worked hard to…
CCA student arrested after making threats of mass violence
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga Center for Creative Arts (CCA) student was arrested after making threats of mass violence. On September 16, 2025, the school resource deputy (SRD) at CCA was made aware…
Musicians from Around the World Gather in Chattanooga for IBMA Business Conference and Bluegrass Ramble
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) — The IBMA Business Conference has officially kicked off in Chattanooga, drawing musicians, songwriters, and industry leaders from across the globe for a weeklong celebration of bluegrass music. The five-day event began with the IBMA Business Conference,…
Tesla faces federal safety probe over reports of faulty door handles on some Model Y vehicles
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into reports that faulty electronic door handles on 2021 Tesla Model Y SUVs prevented owners from entering and exiting the vehicles, according to filing on the regulator's website. In…
Geoff Duncan switches parties, announces campaign for Georgia Governor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Geoff Duncan was serving as the state's Lieutenant Governor as a Republican when Donald Trump claimed the state election was rigged against him. He was the most resistant Republican to the President's claims. Today he announced…