POLL: Wamp Siblings Leading In Hamilton County Primaries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to a poll released by Hamilton Flourishing, a local political advocacy group, both Wamp…
TECH BYTE: App Brings Farmers Market to You
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Having your food delivered doesn't mean it has to be unhealthy. One smartphone app is bringing your local farmers market straight to your door.…
National Tourism Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-National Tourism week kicks off today and the Chattanooga Business Company is working alongside Chattanooga welcome centers to celebrate the week. The President of the Chattanooga Tourism Company Barry White says after the pandemic things are almost back…
U.S. Marshals Offers Rewards up to $10,000 for Escapee Wanted for Capital Murder and Endangered Correctional Officer
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama – The U.S. Marshals Service is offering up to $10,000 for information leading to the capture of an escaped inmate from Lauderdale County Jail, and the location of a missing and endangered correctional officer from Lauderdale County, Alabama…
The Judds, Ray Charles join the Country Music Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ray Charles and The Judds joined the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday in a ceremony filled with tears, music and laughter, just a day after Naomi Judd died unexpectedly. The loss of Naomi Judd…
Tennessee Aquarium celebrated turning 30
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-After weeks of preparation and a whole week of excitement leading up to it, the Tennessee Aquarium had its 30-year-old birthday party. The festival at the riverfront had plenty of food trucks, tents, and activities. It often talked…
Woman allegedly produced a firearm in Hamilton Place altercation
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Two female parties did get into an altercation inside Hamilton Place Mall according to the Chattanooga Police Department. C.P.D. says one person allegedly produced a firearm but no shots were fired. She left the scene prior to…
Holi celebration in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love, and new life. Hundreds of People in the Chattanooga area joined in on the celebration. There’s plenty of dancing, food, and color and…
Tornado rips through Kansas; 3 students killed in crash
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A tornado that barreled through parts of Kansas destroyed or damaged hundreds of homes and buildings, injured several people and left more than 15,000 people without power, officials said Saturday. In addition to wreckage from the…
CHI Memorial to build new hospital in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) -- A brand-new, "smart" hospital is coming to Ringgold. The Georgia Department of Community Health approved CHI Memorial's certificate of need to build what will be the new medical hub of Catoosa County by late 2024. "The…
Tennessee Aquarium plays huge part in downtown Chattanooga tourism
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-David and Donna Epps are tourists visiting Chattanooga to see the outdoors, site see, and of course, visit the aquarium. "We like Chattanooga a lot. The downtown area has things that…
More money this year in TVFCU idea pitch grants
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union is doubling its amount of grant money being given away during National Small Business week. This morning T-V-F-C-U announced the fifth annual idea leap…
Sheriff: "Major" Meth dealer busted in Marion County
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Sheriff Bo Burnett says a major drug figure has been indicted in Marion County. He says Michael Shane Dyer of Sequatchie, Tennessee already has six felony convictions in Marion, Grundy and Sequatchie Counties. He was…
American Idol Winner Laine Hardy Arrested
BATON ROUGE, La. (WDEF) -- Country music singer and American Idol winner Laine Hardy has been arrested. The Louisiana native turned himself in to Louisiana State University police Friday morning. He was wanted on a felony charge of intercepting communications.…
Georgia approves new Ringgold hospital plan
UPDATE: We asked Parkridge Health System officials is they had plans for any future challenges to the project and they responded with this statement: “Parkridge Health is committed to providing the highest…
Tanger Factory Outlets finally ready to break ground on new Tennessee location
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Plans are finally moving forward on a major new Tanger outlet center and entertainment district in the Nashville area. They operate outdoor malls all over the country, but the nearest complexes to us now are in…
More To The Story: A voter guide
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Who to vote for? Always an important decision in our country. Many times, people say they simply don't have enough information on the candidates. There are many forms…
Chattanooga organization calls for end to cash bail
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Chattanoogans in Action for Love, Equality and Benevolence, or CALEB for short, held a panel tonight to discuss the nationwide movement to end cash bail. They hosted The…
Gov. Kemp signs education bills; critics say it's a 'solution searching for a problem'
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed seven bills into law Thursday that are aimed at the way education is taught in our schools. The…
From The Archives: The 1992 Tennessee Aquarium Opening
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This weekend, the Tennessee Aquarium celebrates their 30th birthday. "On May 1, 1992, Chattanooga came together as the Tennessee Aquarium opened its doors, igniting the 'Renaissance on the River.'" So they are holding a Riverfront Celebration all…
Alder takes plea deal for murder of 60 year old woman
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Joanna Michelle Alder has pleaded guilty to murdering a 60 year old woman three years ago. The victim was killed in her home in Lookout Valley in January of 2019. Prosecutors say she suffered nine blows to…
Missing Murray County kids have been found
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - Authorities in northwest Georgia report that two missing children have been found. Camryn (13) and Emily Pressley were last seen at Evergreen Church in Resaca Tuesday night after leaving their home on Maple Grove Chruch Road.…
Is Volkswagen considering building another plant in Chattanooga?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga is abuzz today over talk about a new Volkswagen plant in our area. In fact, local Volkswagen officials tell us right now it is just speculation at this point. The story began with a Reuters news…
Sheriff responds to jail criticisms
UPDATE: District Attorney response to Sheriff Hammond's press conference The statement deals with the Sheriff saying that Pinkston's decision on the Collegedale arrest investigation as a "slap in the face." “It…