Chattanooga TN

In the South, friendliness is not a passing state but a way of life. Warm greetings are practically expected wherever you go. Casual interactions at the post office or a coffee shop easily turn into conversations. And if you ask a stranger for directions or a restaurant recommendation, you’ll usually get an eager...

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. — The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission approved the latest version of 'Plan Hamilton' Monday. The plan has faced significant criticism, with it only passing by a small margin through the county commission. Chief among those worried about the plan are Signal Mountain...

Beginning October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026, the City of Chattanooga will launch two new recycle pilot programs aimed at reducing landfill waste and promoting responsible recycling. In partnership with NewTerra Composting and Overlooked Materials, the city will offer curbside food waste composting and glass...

This week our search for the best tacos in Chatt town brought us to Santi’s Mexican Grill and Sports Bar in Hamilton Place. This is close to El Meson, which we featured recently. It’s like a big chain restaurant in terms of size, and menu, but it has been locally owned and operated since they opened in 2023.

RISING FAWN, Ga. — An investigation is now underway after fire crews recovered a person's body from a burned-out home in Dade County, Georgia Wednesday morning. The incident happened at a home on Byrds Chapel Road in Rising Fawn, according to a Facebook post from Dade County Emergency Management.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — 3 people were rushed to the hospital after a train hit a welding truck in Chattanooga Wednesday morning. The accident happened inside the CSX Wauhatchie Yard a little after 10 a.m., at the foot of Lookout Mountain. A CSX spokesman tells us the locomotive collied with...

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) assisted in an investigation into child exploitation that led to an arrest. Authorities were investigating a Uriel Guerra Lopez. Lopez was allegedly speaking to, and sending sexually explicit videos and images to a victim who was 12-years-old.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man is facing multiple charges after an arrest report says he placed a hidden camera in his company's unisex restroom, capturing footage of employees and their children. The arrest report says they received a hidden camera complaint on July 31st from Pye Barker Fire...

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-Families are invited to Chattanooga’s riverfront this weekend for a day of fun, music, and community support. The Fun Fair Festival returns Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chattanooga Green. The free event offers activities for all ages, including train rides, face painting, a...

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) — Two rescued kestrels are getting a second chance at life thanks to the efforts of local wildlife organizations. Earlier this summer, the Chattanooga Zoo took in two injured birds: a young male that had fallen from its nest and a female suffering from an infection. After months of...