CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Due to electrical issues during the installation of the snowflake lights, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors has decided not to decorate the Walnut Street Bridge this year. Many community members have noticed the absence of the twinkling lights that usually decorate the Walnut Street Bridge. Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors said that unforeseen electrical issues was the reason…
Janie Parks Varnell, Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp’s nominee for county attorney to replace longtime attorney Rheubin Taylor. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has formally announced who he wants to be the next county attorney. This after two years of a legal back and forth between him and the current county attorney, Rheubin Taylor. We reported Friday…
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) – In Catoosa County, students and educators have something big to celebrate excellence in math education. The Georgia Department of Education recognized schools for significant achievements or growths in the percentage of students scoring at the professional learner level or above in math. The awarded schools, Heritage Middle School, Heritage High School, LFO High School, and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway will continue to remain closed following the tragic events of the weekend. The Chattanooga Fire Department reported to the scene early Saturday morning where a brush fire was quickly spreading throughout the mountain. Ground support and a Type 1 Helicopter was able to fight and drop water on spots throughout the…
From left: Sen. Adam Lowe, District 1; Rep. Greg Martin, District 26; Sen. Bo Watson, District 11; Sen. Jack Johnson, District 27; Rep. Greg Vital, District 29; Rep. Michele Reneau, District 27; and Hamilton County Commissioner Chairman Jeff Eversole, District 10 gather for a group photo at Collegedale City Hall after discussing Senate Bill 1. (Courtesy: Sen. Bo Watson) CHATTANOOGA,…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — Cleveland city schools are yet again at the top. Blythe Bower joins a select group as a reward school. An honor that very few schools receive, and is showing the state, what’s right with our schools. “Begin on possibly the first two questions for me. And then we will go back to what we need to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An eight year old murder case is slowly working through Hamilton County courts. “After the homicide Murder of Bianca Norton happen is when is when I was requested by the FBI’s supervisor at the time to come on on a special assignment to help investigate the case,” said Jeremy Winbush, Chattanooga Police Department A judge heard motions…
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two former Monroe County corrections officers are facing misconduct charges after an investigation Caleb Kirkland / Monroe County Sheriff’s Office by the Tennessee Bureau Investigations (TBI). In 2022, TBI special agents were requested to investigate allegations of introduction of contraband into the Monroe County Jail. During the investigation, agents gathered enough information to identify Caleb…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — An assault occurred between two inmates at the Catoosa County Jail recently, leaving one critically Erwin Vanegas / Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office injured. Around 1:00 a.m., December 5, 2024, jail staff were made aware of an assault in progress involving two inmates. According to the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO), the two inmates that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The preliminary National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) report of the November 19 plane crash has been released. The report states the two involved in the crash were a flight instructor and private pilot. The purpose of the flight was to prepare for the private pilot’s instrument check-ride. He goes onto to say that he conducted a…
NEW YORK — A man in Pennsylvania is being questioned in connection to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City, police sources tell CBS News New York. The man was identified as 26-year-old Luigi Mangione. Sources say he was spotted at a McDonald’s by someone who’d seen photos of the person of interest in the case. “This is a strong person…
Woodcraft of Chattanooga’s Nate Hiltibran shows off all the possible handmade gifts that can be made with lessons at Woodcraft. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – One of the best gifts to receive this season is one made from the hand and the heart. Families can come together at Woodcraft this season for a bonding and educational experience with “Santa’s Workshop” this…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – A prompt water supply helped Red Bank firefighters to prevent severe fire damage happening to a partial log cabin. Just before 6 P.M. on Sunday, a homeowner called 911 reporting a house fire located at 117 Hendricks Boulevard. The homeowner evacuated the home and told dispatchers he saw fire at the top of the chimney….
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The holiday spirit is alive and well in Collegedale as their annual Christmas Parade brought festive cheer to the streets this weekend. The event took place on and around the campus of Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee with all invited to attend. Local schools, businesses, and community organizations were all invited to join in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today at 6:46 a.m., Chattanooga Fire Departments were dispatched to the 700 block of S. Scenic Highway after 911 received several calls about a fire in the woods. Lookout Mountain Fire Chief Dale Taylor described, “It was spreading slowly, but it was in an area we could not get to.” Throughout the day, residents were able…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- It only took one offensive play for Marion County to get on the score board and that was thanks to Mr. Football nominee Sam Pickett. That TD run came off of a Luke Tipton INT and Marion County never looked back from there winning 17-7. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
“Definitely not something I expected coming into work today. I thought it was just going to be a normal shift, and then I look up and the whole mountain is on fire,” says Kaden Moore, a resident who was caught by surprise this morning. A brush fire on Lookout Mountain sparked evacuations early this morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department, along with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A dramatic scene unfolded throughout the day on the side of Lookout Mountain. A plume of smoke dotted the Chattanooga skyline, and a fire has affected a storied Chattanooga attraction. Shortly before 7 Saturday morning, the Chattanooga Fire Department says a brush fire began off of a trail above the 700 block of South Scenic Highway. Lookout…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central held off rival Cleveland 54-51 on Friday night at Raider Arena in Cleveland. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team continues to look like one of the best teams in the nation. They were too much for rival Cleveland on Friday winning 72-34. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Calhoun Yellow Jackets are headed to the Class 3A state title game. They beat Stephenson 35-13 in their semifinal matchup on Friday night. The Jaguars scored on their opening drive to go up 7-0. Calhoun then answered with a 33-yard touchdown pass to Justin Beasley to tie the game, and they never looked back. Calhoun will face…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg came up short in their bid to repeat as Class A state champions on Friday afternoon at Finley Stadium. The Pirates lost to Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering (MASE) 34-14. The game was tied at 14 at halftime. The Pirates two touchdowns came on long touchdown runs by quarterback Dayon Cooper. The Phoenix scored in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group focused on the energy sustainability of the Southeast put out their response to a plan put out by TVA. The Southeastern Sustainability Directors Network is a coalition of over a hundred cities including Chattanooga, who collaborate on energy policy. Today, they issued their response to TVA’s Integrated Resources Plan, which has been an ongoing process…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There was a private meeting held Friday regarding who Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp wants as the next county attorney.He had attempted to fire the current attorney, Rheubin Taylor, when he took office in 2022 However, Taylor refused to leave, leading to a costly court battle in which a judge sided with Taylor to allow him to…
