Chattanooga team departs Sunday to aid Hickman County amid winter storm recovery
Hamilton County and the City of Chattanooga are sending a team to help out in Middle Tennessee amid winter storm recovery efforts. That's according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. That team began their travels Sunday and had their send-off at the Chattanooga Fire Training Center. The team is set to...
Male victim found shot on the 1700 block of Market Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Saturday evening at 9:12 p.m., the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to reports of a person shot on the 1700 block of Market Street. According to CPD, when officers arrived on scene, they discovered a 51-year-old man, suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The...
Faulty heater blamed after overnight fire destroys home in Harrison early Saturday
HARRISON, Tenn. — A woman is getting emergency help from the American Red Cross after an overnight fire destroyed her manufactured home in Harrison. No one was hurt. The homeowner called 911 a little before 3 a.m. to report the fire at a home on Birchwood Pike. When crews arrived, the home was already fully engulfed...
Chocolate Lovers Turn Out for World of Chocolate Expo in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) –Chocolate lovers packed into Catoosa County this weekend for one of the sweetest events of the year. The World of Chocolate Expo took over the Catoosa Colonnade in Ringgold on Saturday, bringing together dozens of vendors offering chocolate, savory treats, and specialty gifts. Event organizer...
Crowd concerns prompt Chickamauga Mayor removal meeting postponement
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) – The Chickamauga City Council held a special meeting on Friday at 4 p.m. to consider removing Mayor James “Trey” Deck III from office. Council members have not publicly stated their concerns regarding the mayor. As residents formed a line outside, many said they...
Municipal Court Docket Feb. 3
The following people are scheduled to appear in East Ridge Municipal Court on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Court is held at City Hall on Tombras Avenue and begins at 3 p.m. Toney Allen – Criminal Homicide. Kevin Cook – Felony Evading, Reckless Driving, Revoked DL, Registration. Reanna Hymes –...
Local Author Encourages Children to Reach for the Stars
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local author held a special book signing on Wednesday. Rita Lorainne Hubbard wrote “It’s Possible, The Story of Ronald McNair”. Ronald McNair grew up poor in rural South Carolina. He went on to become the second African American astronaut in US...
This Underwater Tunnel At A Tennessee Aquarium Feels Like A Deep-Sea Dive
Walking into this tunnel feels like trading dry land for open water in seconds. Light ripples across curved glass, shadows glide overhead, and suddenly sharks and rays become your travelling companions. The world quiets as fins pass above, creating the calm thrill of a deep-sea dive without ever getting wet....
TDOT reports improving conditions after snowfall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As conditions developed, crews with the Tennessee Department of Transportation moved into position and began monitoring travel routes across eastern Tennessee. Officials say teams were deployed as early as midnight to track changing road conditions and respond where needed. Although...
Harrison Fire Leaves Home Destroyed; Investigation Underway
Harrison Home Completely Destroyed in Devastating Fire I’ll be honest with you — house fires hit differently when you realize […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

















