Funding Approved for Lookout Valley Splash Pad
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Hamilton County Commission has approved funding for a new splash pad at the John A. Patten Community Center in Lookout Valley. The splash pad will be…
August Wilson's 'King Hedley II' comes the Chattanooga Theatre Center.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Theatre Center starts off 2026 with a play from classic screenwriter, August Wilson. From January 30 through February 15, August Wilson's King Hedley II will…
Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at Davos, but many top US allies aren't participating
By JOSH BOAK, AAMER MADHANI and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his “ Board of Peace ” to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in…
Francesca's clothing chain is closing
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A women's clothing chain seems to be going out of business. A spokesperson for Francesca's tells the Women's Wear Daily that they are liquidating their inventory and closing soon. The chain began in Houston 26 years ago…
Dalton approves contractor for Temple Beth-El Memorial Park
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton city council has moved forward with building new Memorial in the city. They have approved a contractor for the Temple Beth-El memorial Park. The park will be built at the site of the former…
Henry's BBQ burns in Summerville on Tuesday evening
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The owner blames a window heater for a fire Tuesday night fire at a Summerville restaurant. Henry's BBQ on Commerce Street was gutted by flames. An employee told firefighters…
Honor Roll Celebration Uplifts Students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Orchard Knob Middle School honored academic excellence with a special celebration recognizing 90 students who earned a spot on the honor roll, bringing families, educators, and community…
Chattanooga Zoo invites community to name Emperor Tamarin babies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of two new additions to its animal family and inviting the community to help choose their…
Better Business Bureau warns of GLP-1 weight loss scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As many people begin the New Year with resolutions focused on health and wellness, scammers are taking advantage of those searching for weight…
Discovery of container leads to Whitfield County hazmat response
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- A surprising discovery led to a large police presence in Whitfield County Wednesday. Whitfield County Sheriff's…
Historic Choo Choo terminal building up for sale
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The main portion of the Chattanooga Choo Choo has been listed for sale. It has been listed on the investment firm’s Berkeley Capital Advisors’ retail offerings page. It has been owned by the firm Northpond Partners since…
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport asking City Council for subsidy for potential Houston flight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is asking the City Council for help to land a new flight. The airport is asking for a $150,000 subsidy to convince United Airlines to fly weekly from Chattanooga to Houston, Texas. United…
Intimidation lawsuit settled out of court between former officers, Soddy-Daisy
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Soddy-Daisy has settled a lawsuit related to a controversial case. Eric Jenkins and Jake Elrod had sued the city over what they alleged was intimidation during the investigation of Justin Whaley. Whaley had been…
Red Cross Reports Critical Blood Shortage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Red Cross is reporting a critical blood shortage as hospitals across the country request more blood than is currently available. The organization says its…
Trump pushes for lower rates and ban on investor home purchases in bid to make homes more affordable
President Donald Trump‘s plans for bringing homeownership within reach of more Americans involve pushing for lower interest rates on home loans and credit cards, and banning large institutional investors from buying…
Iconic Coney Island hot dog hawker Nathan’s Famous is sold for $450 million
Nathan’s Famous, which opened as a 5-cent hot dog stand in Coney Island more than a century ago, has been sold to packaged meat giant Smithfield Foods in an all-cash $450 million deal, the…
Ford recalls some 119,000 vehicles due to engine block heater fire risk, NHTSA says
Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. The recall involves some 2016-2018 Focus, 2019 Explorer…
Preparing For Extreme Cold Weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A cold snap is expected across the Tennessee Valley this weekend, and residents are being reminded of ways to preserve energy and stay warm indoors. Sealing doors…
Community Convenes on Homelessness Solutions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A community meeting was held today at OddStory Central in Chattanooga, hosted by Atypical Place for Transformations, to discuss challenges facing unhoused residents and explore ways to…
Unity Group of Chattanooga Remembers Representative Dr. Tommie F. Brown
CHATTANOOGA (UNITY GROUP) - The Unity Group of Chattanooga was greatly saddened to hear of the recent transition of one of our foremost heroines who stood for truth, justice and universal fairness, Chattanooga former Representative Dr. Tommie F. Brown. It…
Georgia opts in for education scholarship tax credits
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Geogia is opting in on a federal tax credit for non-profits. The deal is if you donate to an organization that gives out scholarships to children, you can qualify for the tax credit. It is a dollar-for-…
Forecasters warn of a ‘potentially catastrophic’ storm from Texas to the Carolinas
By JEFF MARTIN and HAYA PANJWANI Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — With many Americans still recovering from multiple blasts of snow and unrelenting freezing temperatures in the nation’s northern tier, a new storm is set to emerge…
Bond reduced for former church deacon accused of spying on minor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A former deacon at a Hixson church made his first court appearance Tuesday. Christopher Collins was charged last week with nine counts of sexual…
Golden Apple Award, Lydia Thornton, CCS
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A healthy knowledge of geometry helps students see the world in a whole new way. At CCS, Lydia Thornton uses physical demonstrations and activities to make…