Chattanooga TN

Memphis, Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga have some of the highest rates of gun violence in the nation, but the cities are not tackling the underlying causes, according to a report from the nonprofit Community Justice. In it’s annual Violence Prevention Index, Community Justice assesses 100 cities by three...

A Cherokee County woman wanted on outstanding charges is being extradited to Alabama after she and another suspect were apprehended during a large drug investigation at a Tennessee marina, authorities said Thursday. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were investigating the Harbor Lights...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This fall, pediatricians are noticing an early rise in respiratory illnesses, especially flu and RSV. These viruses spread quickly in schools, daycares, and other busy indoor spaces, making prevention at home more important than ever. Recognizing early warning signs is key. Parents should...

A Catoosa County man is among 11 individuals arrested during a four-day undercover sting targeting online predators in Whitfield County. The operation, named Operation H.O.O.K. (Hands Off Our Kids), focused on identifying and arresting suspects attempting to sexually exploit minors through online platforms. Jonathan...

You can’t talk about Kirk and Coleen Jeter’s relationship without mentioning franchising. Kirk Jeter grew up in the restaurant industry, starting work at 12 years old with his dad, a McDonald’s franchisee out of Buffalo, New York, before following in his footsteps by later becoming a manager and franchisee in the...

The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying the owner or driver of a white Jeep Grand Cherokee involved in a recent theft. According to investigators, the suspect — described as a Black male — is believed to have stolen a catalytic converter from a vehicle parked at Lookout Pest...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Kindergarten students across Hamilton County will once again be able to go to the Creative Discovery Museum. This is through a partnership between the county and the museum for the third straight year, and announced at East Side Elementary. The passes are given to each kindergarten student...

Halloween is just around the corner, but before you break the bank on this year’s costume, we've got some great tips to help you save while still getting spooky!. James sat down with Latricia Schobert from Consumer Credit Counseling Services of Chattanooga to talk about inexpensive Halloween costumes and how families...

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A 19-year-old is being charged with murder after a shooting in East Ridge a few months ago. On August 25, 2025, at 3:09 p.m., officers with the East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) were dispatched to 5700 Roper Street in response to a reported shooting.

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Bradley County judge is speaking out after the tragic death of a 27-year-old man who spent years battling severe mental illness. Judge Clay Collins says the system failed Chase Scoggins, and without significant reform and more mental health resources, others could face the same fate.