Tennessee Valley Authority names Don Moul as new president & CEO
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Board of Directors has selected Don Moul as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Moul will step into his new…
What's Right With Our Schools: Woodsong
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - We are learning more about a school that focuses on the growth of a child through play-based learning in the natural world. What began as a…
Some liquid eggs products recalled as they may include bleach, USDA warns. Here's what to know.
Some Egg Beaters and Bob Evans liquid egg products are under recall because they may include a cleaning solution with bleach, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. The liquid egg substitutes were recalled by Cargill…
Bradley County K9 unit tracks down fleeing suspect
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Bradley County K9 Unit assisted in the capture of a fleeing suspect. The suspect fled from a traffic stop…
Two Civil War sites in Hamilton County to receive funding for preservation
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Wars Commission has awarded grants to preserve key Civil War battlefield sites in Hamilton County. This funding is part…
Grundy County man arrested for setting fire to Palmer Market
PALMER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Grundy County man has been arrested and charged with arson after setting fire to a local convenience store. On March 29,…
Authorities Investigate Death Near I-75 Entrance Ramp
GORDON COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - On Sunday, around 8:27 a.m., a truck driver discovered a body near an empty minivan on the northbound entrance ramp of Interstate 75 at Exit 320. Deputy sheriffs and Fire-Rescue personnel arrived on the scene…
Frustration Grows in Hixson as Residents Feel Ignored by Elected Officials
Hixson, TN (WDEF) – Frustration is mounting in Hixson as residents express growing dissatisfaction with their elected representatives. Despite multiple attempts to engage with local officials, many community members feel their concerns are being ignored. At a recent town hall…
Chattanooga Downtown Library Hosts Fun-Filled Day of Crafting
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Downtown Library was alive with creativity on Saturday as fiber artists, crafters, and makers gathered for a day of hands-on activities. Visitors enjoyed interactive stations offering lessons in weaving, quilting, crochet, and more. Richard…
Serious crash leaves one injured
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - A violent single-vehicle crash early this morning on Ooltewah-Ringgold Road caused the engine to rip out of the vehicle and catch fire in the nearby woods. The accident happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. near the…
Captain Larry L. Taylor exhibit unveiled at the MOHHC
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (MOHHC) officially unveiled the Captain Larry L. Taylor Exhibit on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with…
Student brings handgun to Lake Forest Middle School
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office was notified Saturday morning that a student brought a handgun to Lake Forest Middle School on Thursday, March 27. An investigation was launched immediately, and the student was identified. Charges…
Sale Creek home sustains heavy fire damage
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A newly constructed home in Sale Creek suffered extensive fire damage late Friday night. At approximately 10:00 p.m., a 911 call was made reporting a residential fire at 2080 Boat Hook Lane. The Sale…
Honoring Officer Dunn Through Giving
FLINTSTONE, GA. (WDEF) - Today, from 12 to 5 PM, the community gathered at 4465 Happy Valley Road in Flintstone, Georgia, for a special blood drive honoring the life and service…
Nightfall Cutbacks Concern Some Fans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s beloved Nightfall concert series is back, but not without some big changes stirring up some concern. This year, the lineup is being cut in half, and…
Captain Larry Taylor Exhibit Opens This Weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new exhibit honoring a Chattanooga war hero is set to open this weekend at the Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. The Captain…
Chattanooga firefighters battle woods fire at Shepherd Community Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga firefighters have battled a woods fire Friday afternoon. (more…)
Man arrested in Cherokee County for sexual assault of a minor
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) -- A Cherokee County man has been arrested and charged with Sexual Assault of a Minor. On January 30, 2024, the Cherokee County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) received a report from…
Cherokee County woman arrested on various drug charges
MURPHY, Nc. (WDEF) -- A Cherokee County woman has been arrested on various drug charges. Her arrest was the result of a four-month long investigation into local drug trafficking. As part of this investigation, the Cherokee County Sheriff's…
Trump fires member of TVA Board of Directors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- President Trump has fired a member of the TVA Board of Directors. Michelle Moore had a year left on her term but is out immediately. The firing…
Whitfield County authorities searching for escaped inmate
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is actively searching for an inmate who walked away from a work crew. Vincente Vasquez-Lopez walked away near Five Springs Road and South…
Georgia woman pleads ‘no contest’ in TennCare fraud case
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Georgia woman has pleaded “no contest” to a charge of TennCare fraud. Erikea Akridge now lives in Crandall, Georgia but used to be in Tennessee. The state says she…
Earthquakes hit Myanmar and Thailand kill dozens, leave workers trapped under toppled Bangkok skyscraper
Bangkok — Two violent earthquakes rocked Southeast Asia on Friday, killing at least 144 people in Myanmar, according to the country's military rulers. In the Thai capital Bangkok, the first powerful quake toppled a skyscraper that…
Historical marker honors Chattanooga Rotary Club
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new historical marker will immortalize one of Chattanooga's longest running institutions. (more…)