Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting incident that has left a male juvenile injured. It happened at around 9:40 last night in the 2900 block of Taylor Street. Officials say police responded to calls of a person suffering from a…
Wacker plans to expand its production in Charleston Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee made the announcement this morning with Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter, and Wacker officials. Governor Bill Lee said, “Companies choose to invest in…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Inflation has left many families across the country stretched thin this year. With the new school year right around the corner, school supply costs, like food and gas, may…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga City Council unanimously approved Mayor Tim Kelly's "One Chattanooga Relief and Recovery Plan" tonight. This unlocks $30,000,000 in American Rescue Plan Act funds for 36 local initiatives. The city says this represents a major step…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee's Attorney General now has a firm date on when the state's full abortion ban will go into affect. It will be on August 25th. The so-called trigger law has been waiting on an official proceeding…
STATESBORO, Georgia (WDEF) - A Georgia judge has been charged with making a terrorist threat by the GBI. 70 year old Chief Magistrate Judge Eddie Anderson faces that charge and a count of violating his oath of office. The GBI…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Five children were treated by security and E-M-Ts at the Tennessee Aquarium yesterday afternoon following an escalator mishap. It happened around 1:45 in the River Journey Building. The kids were in…
By LAURA UNGAR AP Science Writer Two new studies provide more evidence that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Wuhan, China market where live animals were sold. This further bolsters the theory that the virus emerged from the wild rather…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's official. Volkswagen's Chattanooga plant is now rolling off the all-electric ID.4 compact SUV. The ID.4 is already Volkswagen's most popular electric vehicle, but they have all been made in Germany. Until now. In a release,…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tonight's Mega Millions jackpot has now climbed to the third highest in game history. The pot now stands at $810 million ($470 million Cash Value). You have until 10:45 PM (EST) to buy a ticket. But you…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- According to a 2021 data breach report conducted by Verizon, thirty-six percent of data breaches are caused by phishing scams. Phishing traditionally relies on email to trick a user into providing…
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - In an effort to make school zones safer for buses, student drivers, and cops directing traffic, the city of Soddy Daisy will be installing eight new speed cameras. (more…)
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A prominent dental company has agreed to pay a hefty fine over alleged TennCare violations. The United States Attorney announced the agreement on Tuesday. Federal prosecutors say Cloudland Dental submitted false claims for dental services to…
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - The McMinn County Sheriff says a man has confessed that he shot his wife at their home over the weekend. Joanne Johnson was shot at least two times around 5 AM on Sunday morning at the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A car caught fire causing damage to a home in Hixson late Monday evening, July 26.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…