Domestic violence registry to launch Thursday in Tennessee
Savanna Puckett, the Robertson County corrections deputy who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2022. State lawmakers named Savanna's Law after her, creating a…
Northshore Businesses Parking Struggles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local businesses in the Northshore district say traffic, accessibility, and rising operational costs are creating challenges for both employees and customers. Richard Hardin, owner of Stone Cup Cafe,…
Vehicle Swipes School Bus and Crashes into Building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- On December 30, 2025, a vehicle crashed into an Amnicola Building after swiping a school bus. Around 10:30 a.m., first responders responded to 4300 Amnicola Highway after a vehicle swiped a school bus, went over railroad…
CARTA Receives $1.46 Million TDOT Grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) has received a $1.46 million grant through the Tennessee Department of Transportation's (TDOT) IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant program. CARTA says the grants will accelerate the development of mobility hubs, enhance…
LIFE FORCE Flight Paramedic Retires After 30 Years
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- LIFE FORCE Air Medical is recognizing Flight Paramedic Robert Berger as he retires following more than 30 years of service. Erlanger says that over the last three decades,…
Local Singer Finishes Second Nationally
LAFAYETTE, GA. (WDEF) - A North Georgia singer with decades of experience is gaining national attention after a strong showing on the first season of the CBS music competition “The Road.”…
Taconooga Closes After 12 Years
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A restaurant on Chattanooga’s North Shore has closed its doors for good. According to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page, Taconooga shut down on December 26th. …
What's Right With Our Schools: East Ridge Middle School Pioneers
HAMILTON COUNTY -- Take a listen to the East Ridge Middle School Pioneers sing at the courthouse where they spread holiday cheer. This…
Dunlap Christmas Day Pursuit Leads to Multiple Charges
DUNLAP, Tenn. -- A man has been charged following a vehicle and foot pursuit in Dunlap on Christmas Day. On December 25 around 2 p.m., Dunlap Police Officers attempted to stop a white Ford…
Pet of the Week: Zeke!
HAMILTON COUNTY -- Join us at Prime News at 7 to meet this week's Pet of the Week: Zeke! Zeke did not get the memo that he is 10! You’re only as old as you feel, and Zeke said…
Search Ensues for Wanted Convicted Felon
GILMER COUNTY -- The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) is searching for 40-year-old convicted felon Terry Franklin Turner. Turner is a convicted felon and has an active arrest warrant for Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, according…
W Road to Close New Year's Day for Clean-up
HAMILTON COUNTY -- The Town of Walden will close the W Road on Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. This closure will allow for community road clean-up, according to the Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management…
Vitruvian Health petitioning against new Cleveland Parkridge emergency room
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A battle is brewing in Bradley County over a proposed new hospital. Vitruvian Health, who operates the Bradley Medical Center, has posted a petition opposing Parkridge's plans to open a freestanding emergency room in Cleveland. They argue…
Dallas Bay Fire and Rescue respond to fire
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dallas Bay Fire and Rescue responded to a residential fire last night at 8 PM. Residents reported they heard popping noises coming from the breaker…
Blount County mourns the death of a deputy killed on duty
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blount County is mourning the death of Blount County Sheriff's Office Deputy Justin Mowery who was killed in the line of duty. He died from a…
One officer injured following a shooting and chase to Sequatchie County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Late Sunday night , multiple law enforcement agencies were in Sequatchie County after a suspect shot a Chattanooga PD officer at the 5500 block of Highway 153 in Hixson…
Virtual Reality Expands Beyond Gaming
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Virtual reality technology continues to grow beyond its gaming roots as device use expands into broader entertainment and media experiences. Industry reports project that the global VR…
Holiday Christmas Lights Train Returns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Holiday Christmas Lights Train is a seasonal evening excursion offered by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga from December 26, 2025, through January 11, 2026 This relaxed after‑Christmas experience…
Gun safety, mental health of first responders highlighted following tragic Walker County Christmas shooting
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- We're learning more about a shooting Christmas morning that left a toddler in critical condition. Walker County Sheriff…
Post-Holiday Shoppers Hit the Mall in Search of Deals
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Even though Christmas has passed, shoppers returned to the mall Monday, taking advantage of post-holiday sales and exploring bargains across stores. From the…
Taconooga suddenly closes on Chattanooga northshore
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A longtime Northshore restaurant has suddenly closed its doors. Taconooga announced on its Facebook…
Apison Fire Causes Structure Collapse
APISON, Tenn. -- Firefighters responded to an outbuilding fire on Huckabee Trail in Apison on Christmas Day. An outbuilding caught fire and collapsed prior to firefighters arrival, according to the Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department. They say crews worked to…
US stocks hover at record highs in quiet trading; gold and silver prices jump
NEW YORK (AP) - Stocks moved slightly lower in midday Friday trading as investors returned from the Christmas holiday. Trading is expected to be light. The S&P 500 index was down 0.1% as of 12:15…
What's open on the day after Christmas? Here's what's open, from the stock market to stores.
The day after Christmas is often a holiday for many people, prompting questions about whether retailers and services such as banks and the stock market are open on Dec. 26. The…