New 729 area code now in effect, ten-digit dialing required - WDEF
August 5, 2025, is an important date for the process of adding a new area code for phones in our area. Tuesday, the new code and ten digit dialing became official.| WDEF
August 5, 2025, is an important date for the process of adding a new area code for phones in our area. Tuesday, the new code and ten digit dialing became official.| WDEF
A dangerous scene played out on Riverside Drive in Chattanooga around 7:45 p.m. Monday night.| WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man who has been convicted twice of a 20-21 murder outside of a Brainerd night club is attempting to seek a third trial. Kristijian Mrkonjic was convicted last year of first degree murder in the shooting death of Eric Grant. (From: Tennessee Department of Corrections) The shooting occurred outside of the Sky Zoo Bar on June...| WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) — The Volkswagen Academy made history this Summer. They graduated their first ever class of Automotive Systems Technology students, alongside their sixth cohort of manufacturing specialists. What they learned is a far-reaching example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.” Sam Dean is the Technical Training Supervisor at Volkswagen Academy. He explains, ” The very first automotive Sister’s...| WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As Hamilton County Schools embark on a new year, teachers from every school descended on downtown Chattanooga Friday morning. Over 5500 employees gathered at the Chattanooga Convention Center to kick off their brand new school year. It was a raucous atmosphere as each school was recognized in the opening ceremony of the second annual Professional Learning Conference....| WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future downtown technical school at the Gateway Building has entered a new phase. Banners promoting the future Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Institute were placed this week on the Westside. It will be the first technical school in downtown Chattanooga since the closure of Kirkman Technical School. (From: Hamilton County Mayor’s Office) The project is one of the...| WDEF
A Chattanooga man recently pleaded guilty after stabbing a woman to death back in 2022 in East Brainerd.| WDEF
Driver who plan to use the I-75 , I-24 interchange should expect delays as TDOT crews push forward with Phase 2 of the I-24 project.| WDEF
CDOT has temporarily closed a portion of Standifer Gap Road due to a damaged stormwater pipe.| WDEF
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- A portion of a popular trail on Signal Mountain is temporarily closed. The suspension bridge on the Rainbow Lake Trail was damaged by a tree. The bridge connects that trail to Edward’s Point and the Cumberland Trail. That bridge is operated by TDEC. Signal Mountain’s town manager, Matthew Justice, says that this situation accelerated plans to...| WDEF
A man involved in the fatal accident on Ashland Terrace back in February has been indicted.| WDEF
As the city of Chattanooga grapples with how to better pay their first responders, a different type of discussion began.| WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new proposal in light of the recent rise in property values across Hamilton County was given Wednesday. Hamilton County Commissioner David Sharpe proposed a tax freeze for senior homeowners. He says that in his district, some tax bills went up over 150 percent. Chattanooga City Councilman Ron Elliott is currently pursuing a similar policy within city...| WDEF
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The ill fated Plan Hamilton came back up in discussion Wednesday morning. It was tabled at a County Commission meeting back in June after 8 commissioners said they weren’t ready to vote on it. The plan is designed to guide future growth in unincorporated Hamilton County. In tandem with that tabling, a moratorium was placed on new...| WDEF
Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is proposing a one-time investment to strengthen EMS and volunteer fire departments across the county.| WDEF
A male suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting that occurred in 2024 on Fagan Street.| WDEF
