Allegiant launches nonstop flights from Chattanooga to Fort Lauderdale
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Chattanooga travelers now have a nonstop option to South Florida. Allegiant Airlines has launched a new direct service between Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport and Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport. The new route connects travelers in the Scenic City to Fort Lauderdale, often called...
Mobile Pantry Supports School Families
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Orchard Knob Elementary hosts a School Mobile Pantry distribution in partnership with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank serves a 20-county region across Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia and operates School Mobile Pantry distributions at select...
Lee University chapel attendance increases
Lee University chapel attendance increased during the fall 2025 semester, marking a positive trend that campus leaders attribute to intentional programming, diverse worship, and continued student engagement. According to campus data, both the total headcount and attendance scans rose in comparison to the fall 2024...
Chattanooga to honor manager’s retirement after 37 years at Shepherd Community Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — After 37 years of service, Chattanooga's Department of Community Development is honoring the retirement of Ivy Y. Strickland, who spent her entire career at the Shepherd Community Center. Strickland is being honored for decades of work mentoring youth, supporting families and helping create a...
Attorney argues removal of Chickamauga mayor was unconstitutional
LaFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- On Monday evening, the Chickamauga City Council voted to remove Mayor James “Trey” Deck by a vote of four to one. This was over alleged incidents of sexual harassment and a recording where the city’s counsel claims he used racial slurs. On Friday, an...
First Responder Hero Award: Detective Wallace Cunningham
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or police officer, this award honors their unwavering dedication to keeping our community safe. When danger strikes, these men and...
Last Contract for Chickamauga Lock Project Awarded
The US Army Corps of Engineers reports they have awarded the last contract for the Chickamauga Lock project. The company will build the downstream approach walls and then breach the existing dam to connect it to the new lock. But it won’t happen soon. They ae still waiting on...
Sequatchie County Son and Husband Accussed of Killing Woman
The husband and son accused of killing a Sequatchie County woman have pleaded not guilty. David Gardiner and his stepson, Gabriel Vilchez, appeared in court on Thursday, denying charges in the death of Silvia Vilchez. Investigators say her burned body was located Monday, October 27, 2025, in the Lewis Chapel...
Crane Lift Operation to Cause Closures on Market Street Bridge Sidewalk, The Passage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A crane lift operation that is scheduled to replace the cooling towers at the Tennessee Aquarium building will cause closures around the construction area. The following safety restrictions will be in effect from 7:00 .m. until approximately 12:00 p.m.:. Market Street Bridge: The west sidewalk...
Tennessee task force to tackle landfills with several nearing capacity, TDEC says
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Tennessee lawmakers are looking to address how quickly landfills are filling up across the state. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation recently pointed out how close many landfills are to reaching capacity. A new state appointed taskforce aims to dive deeper into how...
