Chattanooga TN

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Ever met someone who turns a stressful situation into a sigh of relief? That’s Chad Bonawitz, the friendly face behind Dignity Properties. When selling your house feels like climbing a mountain, Chad shows up with a helping hand and a smile. No repairs, no realtors, no cleaning—just a fair offer...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County school board members got a chance to voice what they want state legislators to focus on this year. They discussed issues including testing reform, which several members say they wanted to see a reduction in. Also, others called for state lawmakers to increase funding...

After a dry spell in East Tennessee, heavy rain is finally back in the forecast. "Excessive" rain is forecast for Knoxville, Gatlinburg and East Tennessee on Friday, Jan. 9, and into Saturday, Jan. 10. There is an 80% chance that Knoxville will get more than 2 inches of rain on Friday and a 15% chance that more than...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Thursday we're hearing from leaders in construction about some of the biggest obstacles in their career field. Those leaders say they are seeing less workers show up due to an increase in Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) in Tennessee and across the country. The Associated General...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga pastor has been sentenced after pleading guilty to an $1.8 million COVID-19 employment fraud scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ says 36-year-old Ricky Lee Taylor was sentenced on Thursday in the United States District Court for the Eastern District...

A new report from the Chattanooga Mayor’s office indicates that plans for a new passenger rail connecting Chattanooga to Atlanta, Memphis and Nashville and more might be in the works soon. According to WDEF Chattanooga,. The city has put a timeline for the return of passenger train service to...

RED BANK, Tenn. — Red Bank is marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a hands on effort to reduce litter and serve the community. The city is partnering with Green Steps, a nonprofit focused on reducing litter and waste, to host a community wide cleanup as part of the MLK Day of Service.

Each year, the City of Chattanooga organizes a massive, community-wide day of service to pay tribute to the enduring legacy of one of the most transformative figures in American history: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This annual event embodies Dr. King’s spirit of civic action and community betterment, bringing...

Chattanooga’s most cherished and lauded comedy venue, The Comedy Catch, was founded in 1985 by comedians Ken Sons and Les McCurdy as Chattanooga's first full-time comedy club and has completely transformed the city’s art and nightlife since then, evolving into a cultural staple as one of the longest-running...

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – UTC has now elevated their Nursing program in the university hierarchy. They have officially launched the College of Nursing as of January 1st. It becomes UTC’s fifth academic college with almost a thousand students enrolled. Nursing training has long been a hallmark for the university.