Chattanooga TN

Dalton, GA (WDEF) – Flash flooding swamped parts of Whitfield County late Saturday night into Sunday, August 3rd, after heavy rains dropped up to six inches in just a few hours. The most severe impacts were seen in low-lying areas, including Cleveland Highway, Willowdale Road, and Coronet Drive, where...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – One of Chattanooga’s public television stations are facing a significant financial setback. WTCI PBS says a major loss in federal support could impact both local programming and station operations. Leaders at the station say they are now turning to the community for help. Programs...

Marion County Schools will implement the Rave Panic Button app as a new safety measure at the beginning of this school year. The app is designed to improve student safety by directly connecting to the county’s 911 operations. Superintendent Dr. Mark Griffith stated that the panic button had been...

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)— Hundreds of families filled the Tennessee Riverpark for the 8th Annual Back-to-School Bash, transforming the waterfront into a vibrant hub of learning, laughter, and community support. From face painting and interactive STEM exhibits to free backpacks and haircuts, the event offered something...

East Ridge Police are looking for a suspect in a Sunday morning carjacking. According to a press release, there was an accident on eastbound Interstate 24 involving multiple vehicles that injured three people. One man from the crash fled on foot off the interstate. According to police, that man then...

A crash on I-24 near Germantown Road caused major delays earlier Sunday; as police were led on a foot chase by the suspect. TDOT SmartWay cameras showed several emergency vehicles responding to the scene, with one vehicle seemingly lodged onto a nearby barrier. East Ridge Police say there were five...

A chef from Cleveland, Tennessee, was crowned the 2025 King of American Seafood during the 21st annual Great American Seafood Cook-Off in New Orleans Saturday.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As students across the country prepare to return to class, many families are facing an uphill battle. For households dealing with housing instability, food insecurity, or financial hardship, shopping for school supplies isn’t just a seasonal task, it’s a major source of stress.

Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga Police Department’s Special Victims Unit participated in the national Red Sand Project alongside the Family Justice Center and other local partners, highlighting their continued efforts to bring attention to human trafficking. Held annually in communities across the nation, the event...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a robbery that led to a shooting in the 6500 block of Pine Manor Drive. This happened Saturday afternoon, when a social media marketplace exchange turned violent. According to a press release, the victim and suspect met to complete the...