CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Chattanooga man has pleaded guilty to killing a woman more than two years ago. David Wayne Fritts Around noon on January 26, 2023, the Chattanooga Police Department responded to 605 Merriam Street for reports of an unconscious woman. Upon arrival, officers found Young unresponsive, and determined she had sustained gunshot…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Tennessee has set a new execution date for Chattanoogan Harold Wayne Nichols. The state set dates for four death row inmates on Monday. Nichols is now scheduled to die on December 11th. He has faced several execution dates over the years. Tennessee put all executions on hold three years ago as…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Rising star Jessica Baio, a 23-year-old singer and social media influencer, is making waves with her Unsaid Tour, bringing songs from her newest album to life. Known for her emotional lyrics and powerful vocals, Jessica has built a massive following online, but performing has always been her true passion. Opening for…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A meeting to discuss tax incentives for Chattanooga businesses faced some criticism Monday. The concerns raised during Monday’s Chattanooga Industrial Board meeting were in regards to the new PILOT policies passed by the Chattanooga City Council earlier this year. Presented by the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, these updated policies are designed to…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) — In the movie, The Six Triple 8, Tyler Perry shares the story of an all-black, all-female Battalion in World War II. They took on an almost impossible backlog of mail and packages and made sure everything got where it needed to be. One of the stars of that film recently spoke…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Health experts in Tennessee are taking proactive steps to address growing concerns over the recent measles outbreak, even though no cases have been reported in the region. The Tennessee Health Department’s Regional Health Council hosted a critical presentation this morning to educate the public and prevent the disease from reaching our…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A change is on the horizon for TVA employees in Chattanooga. After nearly four years of remote and hybrid work, TVA called workers back to the office this morning. TVA leadership is making the move to bring employees back to the office, citing collaboration and efficiency. The transition has been met…… MORE
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities have filed additional charges in connection to the February SWAT standoff in Sale Creek. Kenneth Lee Kizzar and Julia Ann Kizzar have both been charged with 11 felonies related to the investigation and search warrant following the Sale Creek SWAT standoff that occurred February 21. Kenneth was originally charged…… MORE
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Several agencies responded to a large brush fire in Collegedale Monday afternoon. At 12:45 p.m., March 3, 2025, a homeowner reported a large brush near a residence at 4618 Howardsville Road. The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department (TCVFD) requested a large mutual aid response due to other TCVFD personnel working another…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One person died at a local hospital after being involved in a crash on Hixson Pike Saturday afternoon. At 2:00 p.m., March 1, 2025, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a two vehicle crash in the 6400 block of Hixson Pike. Upon arrival, officers located one person with life-threatening…… MORE
