TIF District to upgrade Northgate Mall infrastructure proposed
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- When it was developed in 1968, Northgate Mall was the economic center of Hixson. (more…)
UTC Students Celebrate Palestinian Heritage with Flag Day Event
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)— Students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga marked Palestine Flag Day with a vibrant campus celebration featuring food, music, and art. Organized by the Young Democratic Socialists of America, the event aimed to educate classmates about…
Woman dead in Amnicola Highway crash
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police have confirmed a 60 year old woman is dead following Tuesday afternoon's crash on Amincola Highway. Police say that a 60 year old woman was driving a Chevrolet Captiva erratically…
Co.Lab unveils 2025 fall cohort
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The next group of innovative startups to receive help here in Chattanooga were announced Tuesday. (more…)
Drug operation uncovered in Brockdell Community
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A search warrant for a residence in the Brockdell Community led to detectives and deputies uncovering a drug operation. The Bledsoe County Sheriff's Office recovered the following:…
TVFCU 29th Annual Golf Classic
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - It was a picture-perfect afternoon (9/30/25) for TVFCU's 29th annual Golf Classic. Golfers, including our own Chip Chapman, came together at Council Fire to knock some balls around, but behind all the fun in the sun,…
Rabies vaccination baits to be dropped throughout Eastern Tennessee
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Signal Mountain Police Department said our region will be getting some help to protect people and pets from the threat of…
Fire Danger Advisory issued for Alabama
Ala. (WDEF) -- The Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC) has issued a Statewide Fire Danger Advisory due to the lack of rain and high temperatures. The AFC urges residents to refrain from burning until…
State Fair corn dogs, Jimmy Dean sausage-on-a-stick products recalled due to possible wood pieces in batter
About 58 million pounds of corn dogs and other sausage-on-a-stick products are being recalled across the U.S. because pieces of wood may be embedded in the batter, with several…
Female remains found in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) -- Investigators in Cherokee County responded to the Marble area for a possible fatality on Friday. When officers arrived, they found remains of a deceased female. She was identified and her…
Chattanooga Family Justice Center hosts community Fall Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With spooky season just around the corner, the Chattanooga community is preparing for an evening filled with fun, connection, and plenty of candy. The…
Health professional advocates for clarity amid Tylenol discussion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - President Donald Trump’s recent statement, “Don’t take Tylenol” has sparked national debate this week. The comment comes as renewed discussions swirl around the possible…
Man charged in 2023 Northshore pedestrian deaths back in court as he awaits trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man charged in the death of a mother and her son in November 2023 was back in court…
Local organizations preparing for possible government shutdown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some local agencies are preparing for the possibility of a federal government shutdown. (more…)
Paul Finebaum may run for Alabama Senate
Ala. (WDEF) -- Another name from the sports world has surfaced in Alabama politics. College Football analyst Paul Finebaum says he is considering running for the U-S Senate as a Republican. He says the…
What's Right With Our Schools: Montessori Elementary Family Literacy Night
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -A love of reading really helps children excel in the classroom. Montessori Elementary at Highland Park worked to instill that love in their…
Gatlinburg Bypass closed due to landslide
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Gatlinburg Bypass remains closed following a landslide in the Great Smoky Mountains over the weekend. The Park service says they got almost three and a half inches of…
Man charged with killing 3 at waterfront North Carolina bar is decorated Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient
A man charged with firing an assault rifle from a boat at patrons of a North Carolina waterfront bar, killing three people and wounding five others, was a decorated Marine combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient whose last…
Man sentenced to 68 years in prison for multiple aggravated abuse incidents
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man was sentenced to more than 50 years behind bars for several charges including Aggravated Assault. 43-year-old Jarvis…
Rhea County K9 Unit rallies behind deputy's mother battling breast cancer
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit is stepping up to support one of their own in a powerful way.…
Suspects arrested in connection to Ringgold shooting investigation
UPDATE: New information has surfaced regarding the shooting in Ringgold over the weekend. Sheriff Gary R. Sisk says that suspects have been found and are in custody in Tennessee for Daysha Lynch's murder. The suspects,…
1 person dead and 9 injured in shooting at Michigan church, police say
GRAND BLANC, Mich. (AP) - A gunman opened fire inside a Michigan church during Sunday services before apparently setting the building ablaze, killing at least one person and injuring nine before police shot him, authorities…
One dead after being struck by vehicle
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This morning around 1:54 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a pedestrian struck call at 30 North Market Street that resulted in the fatality of the 39-year-old male pedestrian. According to the department, the Chattanooga Police Department…
Make-A-Wish brings Disney dreams to life for brave Ooltewah boy
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - Inside Chattanooga Sewing Machines, the community came together to stitch a little magic for Cam, a young boy from Ooltewah who has been…