Hixson Kitchen Fire / Chattanooga Fire Department via Facebook HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga firefighters put out a kitchen fire in Hixson Tuesday night. On April 1, 2025 at 9:05 p.m., crews responded to the 2100 block of Crescent Club Drive on reports of a residential structure fire. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) stated a…… MORE
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities are investigating the reason two cars were lost during a fire Tuesday evening. At 11:04 p.m., April 1, 2025, personnel with Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue (DBFR) responded to 1943 Light Tower Circle on reports of a multi-vehicle fire with structural endangerment. Upon arrival, firefighters found two fully-engulfed vehicles near…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Longtime golfer, Boyd Cobb has a goal very few dream of. In honor of his 90th birthday, he’s aspiring to golf 90 holes. You’ll typically find Boyd golfing throughout the week at the Chattanooga Golf & Country Club. Coming up on 90 years young, he has an inspiring story for us…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is partnering with Blood Assurance for a two-day blood drive, held Monday (April 1) and Tuesday (April 2) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The nonprofit is urging students, faculty, and community members to roll up their sleeves and donate, as the region faces an…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In September 2023, a Baylor alum and Chattanooga businessman was murdered in front of Patten Towers. Now, the man charged with first degree murder in that shooting is facing this trial. On the night of September 28, 2023, Baylor alum and businessman Chris Wright was walking past Patten Towers. Surveillance footage showed…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and today, law enforcement hit the streets for Operation Hands Free—a statewide effort to crack down on distracted drivers and highlight the dangers of using a phone behind the wheel. In Chattanooga, officers boarded a CARTA bus, using the higher vantage point to spot…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Biology is defined as the study of living organisms. It can be one of the more challenging subjects on a 9 grader’s schedule, but Warren Smith sprinkles in plenty of life lessons for his students a CCS. For teaching growing minds about growing things, we honored, Mr. Smith with tonight’s Golden…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A family is safe after a fire broke out at their home Tuesday afternoon. On April 1, 2025, at 1:15 p.m. crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 1500 block of Lillian Lane off Wilcox Boulevard. The residents called 911 after noticing smoke, and seeing fire in a…… MORE
Haley Layman arrested / Grundy County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook UPDATE (4/2/2025): An arrest has been made in connection to the fatal hit-and-run that killed Bobby Dan Green. According to the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office, multiple agencies, including Tennessee Highway Patrol, assisted in the arrest of Haley Layman. No further details are available at this…… MORE
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Grundy County man has died after being struck by a vehicle during a hit and run incident Monday. On March 31, 2025, the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO) responded to the intersection of Rock Avenue and Main Street in Palmer, Tennessee after getting reports of a hit and run.…… MORE
