EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- An infant who was critically injured in a crash on I-75 in East Ridge on Mother’s day has passed away from his injuries., East Ridge police confirmed. 22 month old Sawyer Smith was in his family’s Jeep when police say it was struck by a semi truck driven by Joseph Antoinier.…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Thrive Regional Partnership and the Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance are encouraging drivers to ditch the gridlock and explore five alternate routes to avoid some of Chattanooga’s most congested interstates. “We know areas like the I-75/I-24 split, the Ridge Cut, and the Highway 27 and I-24 interchange are heavily trafficked, especially by trucks,”…… MORE
ROSSVILE, GA-(WDEF) — Boynton Elementary has made history as the first school in Georgia to receive the new “Student Signature Award” from the Georgia Department of Education. State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited the school today to recognize students for their outstanding cursive handwriting. “Our mission is preparing kids for life,” said Woods. “This shows…… MORE
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- A Dalton teen who police say was wrongly arrested a few weeks ago was supposed to face her deportation hearing Tuesday. Xiamena Arias-Cristobal has been in ICE custody for nearly two weeks. However, she will have to wait to learn her fate. Xiamena Arias-Cristobal was arrested for not having a driver’s license…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – If you’re thinking about hitting the road this summer, you’re not alone, and this year, you might not feel quite as much pain at the pump. A new forecast from GasBuddy shows gas prices are expected to drop just in time for the summer travel season. Experts say it could be…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee’s school voucher program has expanded statewide, drawing tens of thousands of applications and generating both enthusiasm and concern. The issue is now front and center in Hamilton County, where leaders are weighing how the program could affect public school budgets. The Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program is off to…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Chattanooga favorite is celebrating a milestone this week. Bea’s Restaurant is turning 75. Located on Dodds Avenue, right at the foot of the ridge, Bea’s has been serving up all-you-can-eat Southern comfort food since 1950. With its signature lazy Susans and family-style seating, the restaurant has become more than…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A traffic stop attempt on Tuesday afternoon resulted in a brief pursuit and a man facing multiple charges. At approximately 12:20 p.m. on May 20, 2025, a Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy spotted a motorcycle with a bent license plate in the 1900 block of Cummings Highway. The deputy…… MORE
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Community members in Ringgold, Georgia are once again honoring their heroes in a breathtaking and patriotic way. The city’s annual Festival of Flags is more than a visual tribute — it’s a tradition rooted in pride, sacrifice, and remembrance. Since the 1970s, this event has been growing in size and meaning,…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Arborists in St. Elmo are working to save a tree older than the neighborhood around it. A tree on Alabama Avenue is estimated to be around three hundred years old. Arborist Cameron Audette, who owns Boniface Arbor Works, say it is in poor health in part due to its size and interactions…… MORE
