Emily's List of Weekend Activities - August 4, 2017
If you're looking to do some bargain shopping, check out the world's longest yard sale.
Taylor Swift, ex-radio host head to court over groping claim
DENVER (AP) - A former radio host claims in a lawsuit that he lost his job because Taylor Swift falsely accused him of groping her. The singer-songwriter has countersued, alleging she's the victim of sexual assault and battery. David Mueller…
Officials want R. Kelly concert canceled after media report
ATLANTA (AP) - Officials in a Georgia county want an upcoming concert by R. Kelly canceled after a media report accusing the singer of mental and physical abuse of women. The Fulton County Board of Commissioners this week sent a…
UTC professor researches animal assisted therapy
A professor at U-T-C is conducting research to see how animals can help with physical therapy.
Police report carbon monoxide leaks in Ford Explorers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local police departments are taking extra precautions to keep officers safe, after reports of possible carbon monoxide leaks in Ford Explorers. No officers have been injured, but some Hamilton County officials are using similar models. Police departments…
Hamilton Place Mall Celebrates 30th Anniversary
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Celebrations for Hamilton Place’s 30th Anniversary kicked off this morning with an event featuring executives from CBL Properties; Hamilton County Mayor, Jim Coppinger; City of Chattanooga Mayor, Andy Berke; and pop sensation Tiffany. The morning’s festivities…
Cleveland Firefighters "Fill the Boot" for MDA
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Members of the Cleveland Fire Department and Cleveland Professional Firefighters kicked off their annual Fill the Boot fundraising campaign earlier today. The campaign helps the Muscular Dystrophy Association find much needed treatments and cures for Muscular Dystrophy,…
TENNESWIM 2017 Comes to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A world-record-holding endurance swimmer and professor of Medical and Life Sciences in Germany will be attempting to swim the entire length of the Tennessee River. He says he's doing it to bring awareness to aquatic plant life.…
Fleischmann for punishment on government leaks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Congressman Chuck Fleischmann says people who leak classified information need to be punished. He's not the only one that feels that way. The nation's top law enforcement official is vowing to crackdown on government leaks. Attorney…
HCSO Corrections Corporal Placed on Suspension with Pay
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office are not releasing details of the alleged misconduct that resulted in the suspension of Corrections Corporal Gene Planer. This is because the case is pending in Criminal Court. A bill of…
10-year-old girl falls off cliff, dies at Tennessee park
SPENCER, Tenn. (AP) - A 10-year-old girl has died after falling from a cliff at a Tennessee state park. Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation spokesman Eric Ward tells local media that Grace Goodwin died Wednesday evening at Fall Creek…
Feds take no action after reviewing police shooting
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Department of Justice has concluded its review into a deadly shooting involving a Metro Nashville Police officer and said no further investigation is warranted in the case. The decision was announced Friday morning in a statement…
Video of Business Burglary in Fort Oglethorpe
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Detectives are requesting assistance identifying the person(s) responsible for a burglary at The Shoe Show on Battlefield Parkway. Surveillance video shows the incident occurred on this morning around 6 a.m. The offender and his vehicle are…
Future of Chattanooga Police Department
"I knew I wanted to be a police officer from when I was a kid."
Minor fire at Silverdale Academy Friday Morning
"We are thankful on so many levels and praise Jesus that we can continue business as usual today."
Dalton doctor suspended after complaints by female patients
Dr. Patel is “unfit to practice medicine with female patients.”
Tennessee wineries, farms hosting solar eclipse watchers
all of Tennessee's 70 wineries will be open for visitors on eclipse day
With less than 1 year before primary, Corker mum on future
"I'm not elusive, I'm just doing my job, you know?"
Ooltewah house fire
A fire in Ooltewah causes 10-thousand dollars in damages.
Meet August "Do the Right Thing" Winner: Rondell Crier
A Chattanooga man is using his love for art and teaching to make a difference in his neighborhood.
Breaking Ground for Project Jump
RINGGOLD, Ga (WDEF) - This morning, officials broke ground on Project Jump’s first tenant, the Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics. Project Jump is a public private partnership between Armour Commercial Real Estate, Catoosa County Economic Development Authority, Catoosa County…
Bradley County authorities and DCS investigate after baby was burned
An 8-month-old baby was doing okay on Thursday after she suffered burns on her head on Tuesday.
Chattanooga takes part in “The World's Longest Yard Sale”
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - “The World's Longest Yard Sale” is going on right now in surrounding areas. The yard sale is from August 3rd through August 6th. This is said to be the longest yard sale in the world. It…
Ooltewah Teachers Receive Free Lunch
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hundreds of teachers received free lunch today in Ooltewah. The pastors of the East Hamilton Ministerial Association along with Salsaritas and Chick-fil-A planned to serve 400 school teachers at the drive-thru from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.…