Hamilton County launches new public records portal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County now has a new public records request system. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Bethlehem Center STEAM Camp
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Best Buy is famous for its Geek Squad. Those same big brains recently visited Bethlehem Center to teach students how to solve tech problems,…
Mother facing child abuse charges after hitting child with car at CGLA
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A mother is facing aggravated child abuse charges after hitting her child with a vehicle at Chattanooga Girls Leadership…
One dead, one injured in Roper Street shooting
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One person is dead and another person is injured after a shooting on Roper Street Monday afternoon. On August 25, 2025, at 3:20 p.m., officers with the East Ridge Police…
Woman sentenced to 40 years in prison for shoving victim off cliff
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A woman pleaded guilty today to shoving another woman off a cliff into Little River Canyon. Jessie Eden Kelly pleaded to one count of murder. The judge gave her a…
Polk County woman charged with murder after shooting boyfriend
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Polk County woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting and killing her boyfriend. On Friday, August 22, 2025, deputies with the…
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp to announce campaign for re-election
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is planning to run for re-election. Mayor Wamp sent out an email stating: "In just over a week, on Labor Day, I'll be announcing plans to run for re-election as…
Safety regulators probe 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles over engine failures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into reports of engine failure involving more than 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles, according to documents recently posted on the regulator's website. The engine failures were initially investigated under a previous NHTSA recall…
Blue Bell ice cream containing nuts recalled over allergy risk posed by mislabeling
Blue Bell ice cream, sold at Walmart, Kroger and other retailers, is voluntarily recalling…
Madisonville woman dies after being struck by freight train in Dayton
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Madisonville woman is dead after being struck by a freight train over the weekend in Dayton. On Saturday, August 23,…
Five Monroe County corrections deputies suspended after in custody death ruled a homicide
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Five Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) corrections deputies have been…
International Bacon Day is sizzling up August 30, giving food lovers everywhere another reason to celebrate
Chattanooga, TN- (WDEF)- Celebrity Chef Marcel Cocit is sharing creative ways to enjoy the savory holiday, including bacon bouquets, edible straws, and even bacon-wrapped watermelon rinds. Chef Marcel says the goal is to…
Traffic stop leads to drug and gun seizure in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) seized a sizeable amount of drugs and firearms following a traffic stop. ERPD…
Chattanooga Nonprofit Building Affordable Modular Homes for Working Families
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Owning a home is becoming harder for many working families, but Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise (CNE) is working to change that. CNE Homes, a subsidiary of the nonprofit, is developing affordable, move-in-ready modular houses designed for families earning…
District 3 Town Hall Centers on Budget, Tax Proposals
Hixson TN (WDEF)-People in Hixson had the chance to speak up about Chattanooga’s budget this weekend. District 3 Councilman Jeff Davis hosted a town hall Sunday to gather feedback on the city’s proposed budget amendments. He and District 1 Councilman…
Car Show Fills Chattanooga Pavilion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Engines, chrome, and community spirit came together in Chattanooga today as the King of Chatt Car Show II filled the First Horizon Pavilion with cars, bikes, and…
Crash Survivor Chooses to Give Back
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Years after a devastating crash nearly claimed his life, Jeremy Ray Kell is turning his pain into purpose. In May of 1996, at age 20, Kell…
New details emerge in UTC false shooting call
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are learning new details about Thursday's false shooting call at UTC, as classes resumed Friday. (more…)
CCHS student charged after threatening mass violence
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Cumberland County High School (CCHS) student was charged after threatening mass violence. On Thursday, August 21, 2025, several students at CCHS reported to teacher that another student threatened mass…
DeKalb County man convicted of soliciting a minor
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A DeKalb County man was recently found guilty of solicitation of a minor. In March of 2021, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) received a tip from…
Hamilton County Falls Short of Threshold for Federal Flooding Assistance
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - The preliminary assessments are in, and according to TEMA, Hamilton County did *not* meet the threshold to qualify for federal disaster assistance. Ten days ago, historic flash flooding left parts of the Tennessee Valley underwater.…
TBI investigating death of Meigs County man facing child exploitation charges
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating an incident that occurred in Meigs County. Agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) issued three warrants against Norman Burrell…
Former Hamilton County corrections deputy indicted in South Carolina on federal charges
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputy has been indicted on federal charges in South Carolina. Johnathan Allen was originally arrested in December of 2024, and charged with…
Hamilton County authorities recover over $200,000 in separate fraud investigations
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says it has recovered more than $200,000 in two unrelated fraud cases. Treasury Scam Detectives began investigating a fraud report on March 25, 2025, involving…