I-75, I-24 split construction project
A construction project at the I-75, I-24 split could help make that freeway interchange much safer.
Chattanooga Firefighters Pull Woman from Burning Home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Shortly after 2:00 this afternoon, Chattanooga firefighters responded to a house fire at 4005 Rogers Road. As they responded from their respective stations, they were informed by 911 Communications that someone may still be inside the…
Roy Moore accused of sexual contact with a 14 year old
McConnell says: "If these allegations are true, he must step aside."
TBI charges 22 men in human trafficking operation
“The fact that so many men were willing to engage in sexual activity with who they believed to be a 14- and 16-year-old is shocking.
Is it an emergency? Insurer makes patients question ER visit
Anthem has notified customers in a few U.S. states that they may foot the bill if they go to the ER for minor complaints
Not a bad birthday for Lauren Alaina at the CMA Awards
Video from the Red Carpet, performance and award announcement on ABC
Endangered Child Alert middle Tennessee
Not much information yet, just that a 2 year old is in trouble
Signal Mountain man found deceased from gunshot wound
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Signal Mountain officers were dispatched to 201 S. Palisades on a shooting at 6:27 p.m. Upon arrival officers found a male victim deceased inside the residence. At this time there is no indication of foul play…
Hamilton County commissioners listen to school facility plan presentation
The Hamilton County Schools Superintendent presented the school board's $125 million facility plan to commissioners Wednesday morning.
BlueCross BlueShield and UTC prepare students for careers after college
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blue Cross Blue Shield partnered with UTC to host a Global Leadership Summit earlier today. The summit offered students a free opportunity to prepare for careers after college. Students from UTC's College of Business were able to…
Chattanooga residents raise concerns of S-curve development
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A North Chattanooga community is demanding answers after raising concerns with the council about a proposed development along the S-curve. One resident says that his daughter was involved in an accident along the S-curve in 2000.…
Tennessee Promise Students Need 60 More Hamilton County Mentors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce and business member investors have recruited 84 percent of the 381 mentors needed to support the Tennessee Promise scholarship program in Hamilton County. “Hamilton County led the state last year in…
Tennessee city unveils tribute to wildfire first responders
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee city has reunited first responders to unveil its tribute to their work battling deadly wildfires last year. Pigeon Forge tourism officials say 39 of the 64 fire stations that aided the city in…
2 killed in Tennessee plane crash
MCMINNVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a plane crash has killed two people in Tennessee. The Federal Aviation Administration tells news outlets the Piper PA-32 crashed in a field while trying to land at Warren County Memorial Airport on Tuesday…
Keith Urban records song inspired by Harvey Weinstein
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The widening sexual harassment scandal surrounding Harvey Weinstein has inspired a new song called "Female," which Keith Urban will debut at the Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday. Urban says as a father and a husband,…
Boulder causes Ocoee River flume geyser
POLK COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - TVA has posted a photo of the boulder that crashed into the Ocoee River flume and caused a major leak. The damage caused multiple leaks that sent torrents of water down the side of the…
Macon County escapee added to Ten Most Wanted list
LAFAYETTE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A manhunt in upper east Tennessee this morning now includes the TBI. The agency has posted one of 3 jail escapees on their ten most wanted list. They are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading…
Cleveland Police make arrest in Goodwill robbery
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Police charge a suspect with the robbery of the Cleveland Goodwill store on Grove Avenue. It happened around 7:21 PM. Witnesses told officers that the robber fled on foot toward the Village Green. They found a…
Democrats make gains in Georgia legislature
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Democrats make actual gains in the Georgia legislature after Tuesday's special elections. They won't nearly change the balance of power in the legislature, but it is a moral victory for the far out-gunned party in Georgia. Democrats…
Tennessee to offer retraining 'warranty' for technical grads
each graduate will receive a card that constitutes a warranty claim form.
Packaging manufacturer plans expansion in Chattanooga
"reflects the confidence homegrown businesses have in Tennessee's workforce and business climate."
North Georgia Election Results
NORTH GEORGIA (WDEF) - Voters took to the polls in North Georgia today for a number of elections. Here are some of the results. In Dade County, The Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax failed with 57 percent of…
Local ballot issues in North Georgia elections
GEORGIA (WDEF) - Polls are closing in Georgia, as voters have made their choice in major races, like the mayor of Atlanta, or one of the nine special elections statewide to fill seats of those who decided not to finish…
Grundy County High School football players previously investigated
The Grundy County Sheriff says two of the football players accused of attempted aggravated rape last month, were investigated for a similar incident two years ago.
