Solar Eclipse: What to expect on August 21st
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In just four weeks, a solar eclipse will be visible from all fifty states as well as parts of South America, Europe, and Africa.
Total Eclipse Countdown: Get your glasses now
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Textile Corporation of America bringing 1,000 jobs to Pikeville
PIKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) The Textile Corporation of America is making a big difference in a small town. On Monday, Governor Haslam came to Pikeville to announced a major development for Bledsoe County. The $27 Million facility will be the largest…
STEM student goes to MIT
A student from the STEM School in Chattanooga is heading to MIT.
A dozen humans now being treated for post-rabies exposure in northwest Georgia
"The fact that these unrelated cases occurred in separate areas of the North Georgia Health District within the past two weeks is a coincidence."
TBI charges nurses with using their positions to get drugs
Investigators say she used her position as a Registered Nurse to divert hydrocodone pills for patients to herself.
Crews looking for missing hikers overdue since last night in Big Soddy Creek Gulf
Officials say one of them needs medicine for diabetes
Collegedale Police looking for car break-in suspects
"They managed to steal several handguns, credit cards, multiple vehicles"
Dog dies in hot car while owner cleans Florida condos
The car was not running and its windows were cracked about an inch on each side.
Will it Float? A Honky Tonk on the river
The Pontoon Saloon launches in Nashville, but could it work in Chattanooga?
After cheap summer, big jump in gas prices in Chattanooga last week
"motorists are likely to see gasoline prices continue to rise" but cheapest gas is in Ooltewah, Ringgold & Varnell
Black women picking up firearms for self-defense
A recent study by the Pew Research Center indicates that just 16 percent of "non-white women" identify themselves as gun owners.
Benefit held for injured Ringgold police officer raises $15k
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- A benefit for an injured Ringgold Police Officer raises around $15,500.
Residents plan protest against sewage holding tank
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A group of residents in Chattanooga are pushing against a future sewage tank they say will be built near their homes.
2 injured in Catoosa County crash
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A van crashed causing injuries in Catoosa County today.
Sheriff's office arrests wanted fugitive from Ohio
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Sunday afternoon, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Patrol and SWAT teams located and arrested a man wanted by authorities in Cleveland, Ohio.
Robbery suspect waits outside store to surrender to police
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - Police in Tennessee say a man allegedly told a convenience store clerk he had a gun and was committing a robbery, then asked her to call police and went outside to wait for officers to arrive
Tennessee construction worker fell to his death, police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police say a construction worker has fallen to his death in Nashville while working on an apartment building.
Coyotes pose problems for east Georgia golf course, airport
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Coyotes are creating concerns for golfers and for pilots at a nearby airport in east Georgia.
UPDATE: Child Molestation Suspect Arrested
Authorities continue to search for an Indiana man, wanted on several counts of child molestation, who was last seen in Pikeville.
Home catches fire on East Freemond Circle
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A home caught fire in the Ooltewah area. A 911 call came in just before 1 Saturday afternoon about a fire at a house on East Freemond Circle. Authorities said smoke could be seen coming…
Accidental fire leaves two families temporarily without home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An early morning fire left two families temporarily without a home. According to Chattanooga Fire officials, firefighters responded to a fire at a duplex on Rogers Road around 3 Saturday morning. The fire was located in…
Man faces rape and robbery charges
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A man is facing rape and robbery charges for allegedly forcing a man and woman to preform sexual acts on him. Dejuan Smith was booked at the Hamilton County Jail Saturday. The victims said Smith…
Child dies in tragic accidental drowning
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A 2-year-old has died in tragic accidental drowning. The McMinn County Sheriff said authorities responded to the drowning around 7:15 Friday night at a home on County Road 854. Authorities said the child had wandered…