Tennessee native Lily Soto returns to the Volunteer State to star in the touring hit musical “Hamilton” at the Memorial Auditorium as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Lily Soto has put in quite the “work” to land her dream role as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds in the Angelica Tour of Hamilton, now at the…… MORE
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‘Hamilton’ arrives to give Chattanoogans their shot to see hit musicial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanoogans no longer have to wait for it. It’s their shot to see one of the biggest musicals of the modern era right here in Chattanooga. Up until now to be in the room where it happened, you had to travel to Broadway or many other larger cities to see Lin-Manuel Miranda’s…… MORE
PORCH Chattanooga looking to tackle increasing food insecurity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new organization in the Chattanooga area is looking to tackle food insecurity. PORCH Chattanooga collects food donations straight off of your front porch and takes it to local food pantries. (Courtesy: PORCH) Currently, they partner with the Northshore Neighborhood House, Joseph’s Storehouse at Dallas Bay Baptist Church, and the Red Bank…… MORE
Upcycled Art Event Sparks Creativity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today at the Warehouse Row Pavilion, Chattanooga celebrated Arts Week and Earth Week with a hands-on, upcycled art experience. Community members joined Artist J Baker to complete “Terra the Turtle,” a sculpture made entirely from recycled materials collected along the Chattanooga Riverfront. The event featured student-designed bicycle art and live music.…… MORE
Dalton Baby Shower Supports Families
DALTON, GA (WDEF) – The Women’s Enrichment Center in Dalton held its Annual Community Baby Shower today. Donors dropped off diapers, formula, baby clothes, and more to support families across Northwest Georgia, with staff and volunteers on hand to collect the items curbside. The event supports the Center’s mission to provide free, confidential services like…… MORE
Howard High’s Hustlin’ Tigers roar into national mascot tournament
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — School spirit is going national, and Chattanooga’s Howard School is stepping into the spotlight. The Hustlin’ Tigers are one of just four schools from Tennessee selected to compete in The64 National High School Mascot Tournament, an interactive, bracket-style showdown launching April 24, 2025. Hosted by The64, a new online voting platform,…… MORE
Chattanooga notifies 836 individuals affected by NRS data breach
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The City of Chattanooga has notified 836 individuals whose personal information was compromised in a data breach involving Nationwide Recovery Services (NRS). Letters have been sent to all affected, outlining what data was exposed and providing instructions to enroll in free identity protection services offered by the City. The…… MORE
Georgia man arrested in Scottsboro for drug trafficking
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) — A routine traffic stop in Scottsboro led to the arrest of a Georgia man on multiple drug-related charges. At 10:11 p.m., April 23, 2025, Scottsboro Police Department officers conducted a stop in the 2100 block of Veterans Drive. The driver and only person inside the vehicle, James Psihogios, of Acworth, Georgia,…… MORE
Cherokee County authorities searching for escaped inmate
Robert Keith Revis CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) — Authorities in Cherokee County are asking the public for help in locating an escaped inmate. Robert “Robbie” Revis is a white male, standing about 6 feet 1 inch tall, and weighs around 155 pounds. According to the Mayor of Murphy, he was last seen at 9:28 a.m.…… MORE
Cherokee County authorities locate escaped inmate
Authorities bringing Robert Keith Revis into custody / Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office UPDATE: Robert Revis has been located and taken back into custody. CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) — Authorities in Cherokee County are asking the public for help in locating an escaped inmate. Robert “Robbie” Revis is a white male, standing about 6 feet 1…… MORE
