CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A major development proposed for Missionary Ridge is facing strong opposition from neighbors who say it’s too dense for the proposed area. The Doolittle Farms project, which would bring more than 1,700 housing units to a forested hill between Tunnel Boulevard and South Chickamauga Creek, is set for a March 10 rezoning hearing. While the developer…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett addressed the Rotary Club Thursday morning. The Sheriff was the special guest for the Rotary Club and he had multiple talking points. He addressed the Rotary Club about the sheriff’s office’s past, plans for the future, and their successes. Sheriff Garrett also discussed a new immigration plan. He says, “Some people…
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Hamilton County School bus was involved in a crash this morning. The accident happened around 8 at the 24 exit ramp off of Broad Street. The crash involved a Volkswagen sedan and one bus. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported. In a prepared statement, Hamilton County Schools say the bus was taking students on a…
Styles can change over the years. So for our Thursday Throwback, we take a look back at the styles forty years ago. Have these styles come back in fashion? Here is a preview of the Ebony Fashion Fair of 1985. Categories: Featured, From The Archives Tags: From The Archives, Thursday Throwback
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened on Dodson Avenue. On February 26, 2025, at 10:02 p.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 500 block of Dodson Avenue on reports of a person shot call. Upon arrival, officers located a 43-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries. Hamilton County EMS transported the male…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Lookout Mountain couple has been charged after authorities discovered several intoxicated juveniles at their home. Marcella Haisten On February 22, 2025, around 11:45 p.m., officers were patrolling near Stephenson Avenue and Fort Stephenson Place when they noticed a large gathering of vehicles outside 156 Fort Stephenson Place, partially obstructing the roadway. Upon investigating, officers…
Elder’s Ace Hardware is a local family-owned business. The company operates 37 neighborhood hardware stores that serve East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and North Georgia. From lawn care to plumbing and painting, Elder’s Ace has continued to Drive our Economy Forward since 1969. Director of Marketing, John Rutter says, “So Elder’s Ace Hardware, we’re known for helpfulness. We…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs guards Trey Bonham and Honor Huff first became tag team partners at VMI. They create fun wherever they team up, and they always create havoc for the opposition. The back-court duo have Chattanooga on the cusp of winning a SoCon Title. <When Trey Bonham and Honor Huff first met, there was caution. Said Bonham:”It’s funny because he was…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The City of Collegedale held a Storm Safety Day this afternoon at The Commons, offering residents a chance to prepare for severe weather. The event was free and open to all residents of Collegedale and surrounding areas. From 3 to 7 PM, experts from Hamilton County Emergency Management and the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron were…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating the Ooltewah SWAT standoff that turned deadly Tuesday night. At around 2:30 p.m., Hamilton County deputies responded to a report of a man walking around with a gun on Rising Fawn Lane. When deputies came in contact with the man, he fled inside and returned with a gun….
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — A worker making repairs on the Incline Railway had to be rescued by the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) after suffering a fall Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred just after 1:30 p.m. on February 26, 2025, as crews continued restoration efforts following a fire in December. CFD responded to multiple points along the Incline and quickly…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — One man was shot and killed in East Ridge Tuesday. Officers responded to the 1500 block of Garner Circle for a shots fired/person shot call. Upon arrival, authorities found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Police provided “Stop the Bleed” care to the victim until EMS arrived on scene. The victim…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Known for his work on Cosmos, StarTalk, Nova Science Now, and the occasional guest appearance on Big Bang Theory, famed astrophysicist Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson visits the Scenic City for an out of this world presentation. On February 27 at 7:30 P.M., Neil deGrasse Tyson will give his “Cosmic Collisions” presentation at the Memorial Auditorium. Tickets are still…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Four dogs were rescued, but only three survived after a kitchen fire in a North Chattanooga home Tuesday evening. At 5:45 p.m., February 25, 2025, crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the 300 block of Pine Ridge Road. Upon arrival, crews quickly extinguished a fire that started in the kitchen of the residence. Four…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) – We’re learning new details following a tense standoff in Chattanooga yesterday that ended in tragedy. Authorities confirm the man who opened fire on officers is now deceased after a house fire consumed the residence where he had barricaded himself. The incident began around 3:30 p.m. on the 8400 block of Rising Fawn Place when the suspect…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After trailing by ten at halftime, CCS rallied to beat Harpeth Hall 63-55 in their state tournament opener. MoMo Moore led the way for the Chargers with 39 points. CCS advances to their first ever Elite Eight. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: CCS, Harpeth Hall, high school sports
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Heritage lost a heart-breaker to Baldwin in the Elite Eight on Tuesday by a final of 50-49. The Generals Camdyn Carter hit a three-pointer with four seconds left to tie the game at 49. Baldwin then inbounded the ball, and they were fouled. Janaye Walker hit one of two foul shots with 1.1 seconds left to secure the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee’s Attorney General has joined a coalition of 38 states and territories urging the U.S. Food and Drug Administration FDA to take stronger action against counterfeit versions of popular weight loss and diabetes medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. The demand comes as concerns grow over the rise of fake and potentially dangerous versions of these drugs,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With spring training in full swing, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) Library has released a new digital collection that offers a deep dive into the early history of the Chattanooga Lookouts. Titled Sandy Sandlin Chattanooga Lookouts Photographs, the collection features a treasure trove of images, memorabilia, and newspaper clippings dating back as early as 1912….
TRENTON, GA (WDEF) – Mike Beeler is a dedicated teacher, who always goes the extra mile for his students at Dade County High. He genuinely cares about them and their success in and out of the classroom. Throw in a dash of fun and creativity, and you have a recipe for tonight’s Golden Apple Award. “Mr. Beeler, he comes…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police have arrested a woman in connection to the daycare child abuse investigation. According to the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), their Special Victims Unit Investigator Tonya Lively presented the facts to the Hamilton County Grand Jury. The Hamilton County Grand Jury returned an indictment, charging Tonya Lively with one count of Felony Child Abuse. She…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The city of Red Bank and White Oak Bicycle Co-Op are teaming up to open a new traffic garden The new park plan for the city of Red Bank promotes biking. This led to the creation of the traffic garden. Jeffrey Grabe is the Parks & Recreation Manager for the city of Red Bank. He says, “The…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Cleveland City school is expanding. Candy’s Creek Cherokee Elementary school had their grand expansion today. The new additions include multiple new classrooms that will be able to be used by all grades and special ed. The school was in need of expansion. Some classes, like the art class, had to use part of the gym…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — One person is dead after a fatal accident in Bradley County Monday afternoon. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), a 2014 Toyota FJ Cruiser was traveling southbound on I-75 near mile marker 22. Meanwhile an unoccupied 2013 Freightliner was disabled on the right shoulder. The 2014 FJ Cruiser failed to maintain its lane and…
