***Photos from Fire Department inspection CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters say people trying to help the homeless are actually fueling fires in their camps. They say a recent fire consumed two makeshift structures built from old pallets and tents.…
UPDATE: Calhoun Police say the helicopter is private. The FAA is now on the scene. ________ CALHOUN, Georgia (WDEF) - A helicopter crashed in a parking lot in Calhoun, Georgia this afternoon. It happened near an Aaron's Rental…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The state senate is making things harder for transgender females to participate in college athletics. Two bills were passed yesterday, specifically because of a transgender swimmer's win just a couple…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga City Council elected a new chair and vice-chair at Tuesday's meeting. Darrin Ledford from East Brainerd will be the new chair of the city council. “I am overwhelmed by the support and trust my colleagues…
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States's inflation rate is eight point five percent higher than it was one year ago. "The eight point five percent increase in year over year…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Being the new kid in school can be intimidating. Nikki Varnell is great at helping new students fit right in at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts. That's just…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Today marks the two year anniversary of the tornadoes that came through the Tennessee Valley on Easter weekend. An EF-3 Tornado…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Moon River Festival has announced the lineup for their September event at Coolidge Park. The headliners are Leon Bridges, The National, and hosts, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. You can sign up for the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Two men were shot on Volkswagen Drive Monday night. Police say both victims were taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. Investigators say the 31 year old and 19 year old were sitting…
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Investigators charge three young men in north Georgia with vehicle break-ins and the arson of one of the vehicles. The crime spree happened overnight between March 7th and 8th.…
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2022) Seaman River Wheeler, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., turns a mooring line spool aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), April 5, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in…
New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has been arrested in a federal corruption investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s office said Benjamin was arrested Tuesday on charges of bribery, honest services wire fraud and falsification of records.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed into law a bill making it a felony to perform an abortion, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Fire personnel responding to reports of smoke at the 36th Street station in Sunset Park found multiple people shot and unexploded devices.
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)- Roughly a month after the coronavirus pandemic shut down vast parts of everyday life, a different kind of disaster caused more suffering to many in…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The fans have spoken. We now know which country artists they've picked to take home a CMT Music Award. The show aired on CBS Monday night for the first…
After undergoing four months of interior renovations and a quiet past two years, Chattanooga's Jewish Cultural Center opened again better than ever and ready to properly welcome back its community.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine over a month ago, Americans have seen a substantial rise in gas prices. Drivers here in the Tennessee Valley are no exception. However, prices at…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Hamilton County is large, diverse and packed with humanity. Music has a way of blending all those elements together. Hamilton Sings is a melodious example of what's right with our…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- In Chattanooga, the past several years have seen an increase in homelessness as well as an increase in the average price of rent. According to Homelessness and Supportive Housing Director Sam…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The real estate website ownerly.com ranks Dalton as the second-best city in America for remote workers. The ranking considers both the quality and cost of broadband internet, cost of living, and safety among other factors. Dalton…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The CMT Music Awards are almost here, and you - the fans - get to choose who wins. This three-hour awards show is going to be action packed. We…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - 44 degrees Saturday morning. At the "Polo Field" in Fort Oglethorpe. But we have a group of "hearty souls." They are here to play baseball. The old…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly wants to allow you to add on a room for your family member. He wants to allow accessory dwelling units in Chattanooga. It's the official term for "in-law suites," carriage houses…