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Weekend Closures of I-24 for bridge replacement program

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the next several weekends TDOT will be taking part of the bridge replacement project that's currently underway on I-24. TDOT is planning to replace the bridge over Germantown Road this weekend. This means starting Friday…

Mayor-elect Tim Kelly outlines agenda for Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor-Elect Tim Kelly is fresh off an electoral victory, in which he decisively defeated opponent Kim White. Today, Mr. Kelly outlined his vision for Chattanooga over the next four years - and in light of…

Landowners beware of timber thieves

NASHVILLE (WDEF) - You've heard of the rising problem of catalytic converter thefts. Now Tennessee officials warn about the problem of timber thefts, for a similar reason. They say that timber prices are rising, especially for specific species of wood.…

Kim White concedes defeat to Tim Kelly

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Back on March 2, 2021 there were 15 mayoral candidates. Then it became two, Tim Kelly and Kim White And now the next mayor is Tim Kelly. Kim White was one runoff election away from making history as…

Bishop picks new leader for Notre Dame High

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Notre Dame High School will get a new president this summer from Chicago. Bishop Stika announces that Kyle Schmitt will take over for George Valadie, who is retiring. He comes to Chattanooga from leading St. Francis de…

Controversy around Chattanooga church housing migrants

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga has been caught in the crossfire of the latest nationwide immigration debate, after local church Redemption to the Nations began housing unaccompanied minors who arrived at the Southern border in recent weeks – with an…

CPD starts Voluntary Special Needs Identification Program

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department is working to break down the barriers between law enforcement and residents with special needs by creating a voluntary special needs identification program. A CPD Officer learned of the need for the program…

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