CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The last defendant in a 2016 murder of a Chattanooga mother was back in court Monday. Bianca Horton was looking to get justice for her baby daughter, Zoe, after she was paralyzed in a 2014 shooting where she was caught in the crossfire. Andre Grier walking into his hearing on Monday. She…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A major development proposed for Missionary Ridge faces strong opposition from neighbors who say it’s too dense for the area. The Doolittle Farms project, which would add more than 1,700 housing units to a forested hill between Tunnel Boulevard and South Chickamauga Creek, was the focus of a rezoning hearing today. …… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This afternoon, Chattanooga’s Chief of Police, John Chambers, addressed the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club to discuss progress and ongoing problems. Chief Chambers has served with the CPD for over 25 years and served as Assistant Police Chief before his unanimous confirmation as Chief of Police in September by the Chattanooga City…… MORE
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — Dalton Police have arrested 53-year-old Philip Kevin McKinley in connection to a sexual assault case. Philip Kevin McKinley A report was filed with the Dalton Police Department (DPD) on February 12, 2025 by a woman who was performing community service as part of her probation at the Dalton Convention Center. The…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Are Tennessee students getting enough recess time? A new bill is arguing they are not. Filed by Representative Scott Cepicky of Culleoka, Tennessee, it would increase the amount of required recess time for Tennessee students. Currently, schools are required to allow for 130 minutes per week with a minimum of 15 minutes…… MORE
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities in Marion County are investigating a death on Big Rock Road. The death occurred at a property on Big Rock Road. The deceased individual has been identified as 67-year-old Danny Durham. Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) are working alongside personnel from the Marion County Sheriff’s…… MORE
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Bradley County man has been arrested and charged for Attempted First Degree Murder in Hamilton Richard Lee Thomas County. Deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) were dispatched to a home on Flagpoint Drive on March 8, 2025. Upon arrival, deputies located the resident and his girlfriend. While speaking…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Convention Center was the destination for road warriors this weekend as the annual RV Convention takes over downtown. From luxury motorhomes to compact campers, there was something for everyone looking to hit the open road. Alongside the rows of campers, vendors were offering gear and gadgets to make life…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF)This past Saturday, a public forum was held in LaFayette to discuss important topics surrounding charter schools and school vouchers in Georgia. The event provided a platform for community members to engage in a panel discussion and learn more about these key issues shaping the future of education in the state. Attendees had the…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA,TN(WDEF) The Tennessee Ancient Sites Conservancy recently unveiled a new state historical marker for the Chickamauga Mound, a site dating back to the Woodland period. This monumental mound has long been a focus of preservation efforts by the Chattanooga InterTribal Association, and the new marker ensures its historical significance will be remembered for generations to…… MORE
