IRONMAN Faces Potential Rain Threat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is preparing to welcome the IRONMAN triathlon for its 11th year this weekend, drawing thousands of athletes from across the country and around the world. Race…
Calhoun man sentenced for attempted murder after stabbing his girlfriend
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Calhoun man will be behind bars for three decades after being convicted of attempted murder. On October 24, 2025, Terry Lee Chamlee purchased a knife from a…
Disney raising streaming prices for Disney+, Hulu and ESPN
Disney is raising the prices of its streaming services, joining competitors such as Apple and Netflix in hiking subscription costs for their streaming platforms. Beginning Oct.21, the cost of an adverstisement-support Disney+ plan will jump…
Man arrested for attempted murder after shooting in Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Soddy Daisy man has been arrested for attempted murder following a shooting Monday night. On September 22, 2025, at 11:10…
Woman who tried to sell Elvis Presley's Graceland sentenced to over 4 years in federal prison
A Missouri woman was sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in federal prison for scheming to defraud Elvis Presley's family by trying to auction off his Graceland home and property before a judge halted the brazen…
Chattanooga Native Named Executive Director of The Bethlehem Center
Chattanooga TN (WDEF)The Bethlehem Center, known locally as The Beth, has named Dr. Gerald Ware as its new executive director. A Chattanooga native and former recipient of The Beth’s services, Ware brings more than 15 years of leadership experience in…
Scottsboro police make arrests after search warrant uncovers drugs
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- The Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) made multiple arrests after a search warrant uncovered drugs. In the early morning hours of September 20, 2025,…
Recovery Happens Together with Hamilton County Coalition
Hannah Dalton with the Hamilton County Coalition invites everyone to their Recovery Happens Together event and how the organization can help your recovery journey. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County…
Walker County Animal Shelter temporarily shuts down due to parvovirus case
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Walker County Animal Shelter is temporarily closed after a stray animal tested positive for parvovirus. Staff said a juvenile…
Shrimp sold in 31 states recalled due to possible radioactive contamination
AquaStar (USA) Corp. is recalling more than 85,000 bags of shrimp due to insanitary conditions where the products may have been contaminated with cesium-137, a radioactive element. In an alert posted Sunday, the U.S. Food and…
Soddy Daisy man arrested after SWAT standoff near Dayton Pike
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Soddy Daisy man was arrested after a SWAT standoff Monday evening. At 7:20 p.m., September 22, 2025, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HSCO) responded to the 8800…
Amazon faces trial this week over whether it duped people into enrolling in Prime membership
Amazon faces a court hearing in Seattle this week to face allegations by federal regulators that the e-commerce giant duped customers into signing up for its Prime membership while also making it difficult for them…
Suspect in custody following high risk call in Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff's Office shared on Facebook that a suspect is in custody after a high risk call was made to the 8800 block of Dayton Pike. The area…
Requirements for SNAP benefits to be tightened
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some may soon lose their SNAP benefits due to new federal rules. (more…)
Forecast: fall foliage weeks away from peaking in Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday is the first full day of fall. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Cleveland Middle School's "We the People"
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Eighth graders at Cleveland Middle School recently got a civics lesson they won't soon forget. The students marched onto the football…
Bankrupt Spirit Airlines is furloughing one-third of its flight attendants
Spirit Airlines, the budget carrier that filed for bankruptcy twice this year, is laying off about one-third of its flight attendants, as it cuts flights and restructures the business to reduce costs. On Monday, Spirit…
Bruce Pearl retires: Auburn coach abruptly steps down after 11-year tenure, greatest run in program history
College basketball has been hit with a huge coaching retirement decision for a second straight preseason. Auburn's Bruce Pearl is leaving the profession, sources told CBS Sports on Monday. The news comes less than a year after Virginia's Tony…
Dalton parents arrested after toddler dies in car seat at home
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two Dalton parents have been arrested and charged after their 22-month-old son was found dead in a car seat inside their home earlier this summer. On June 5, 2025, police were…
Multiple agencies respond to multi-vehicle crash on I-75
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple agencies responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 Monday morning. TDOT reported the crash at 10:02 a.m., September 22, 2025. News 12 reached…
Tiger kills animal handler at wildlife preserve in Oklahoma
An animal handler was killed by a tiger under his care at a preserve for big cats in southeastern Oklahoma, the organization said Sunday. Growler Pines Tiger Preserve said in a statement that Ryan Easley…
HTeaO Opens New Hixson Location
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - HTeaO, a Texas-based iced tea franchise, has officially opened its doors in Hixson, bringing a wide selection of premium iced teas, coffee drinks, and fresh cupcakes to…
Prostate Cancer Survivor Inspires Others
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of understanding this disease and the challenges men face. Each year, about 300,000 men in the U.S. are…
Miracle League of Chattanooga Returns for Fall Season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF)– It’s more than baseball—it’s belonging. This fall, the Miracle League of Chattanooga returns to Rotary Field at Warner Park, inviting athletes of all abilities to step up to the plate. Now in its ninth year, the league…