Public starting to consider Bradford Pear trees as invasive
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)-With weather like this, it certainly feels like Spring is already in full swing! One early bloomer will catch your attention… Bradford Pear…
Target is pulling back on self-checkout, limiting service to people with 10 items or fewer
Target is pulling back on what's become a ubiquitous and often speedier way for customers to pay for their purchases in stores. The retailer on Thursday said it's making changes to a key part of the…
Riley Gaines among more than a dozen college athletes suing NCAA over transgender policies
Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Thursday, accusing it of violating their Title IX rights by allowing transgender woman Lia Thomas to compete at the national championships in 2022. The lawsuit,…
Cumberland County man charged with attempted murder
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) assisted in arresting a man who they believe is responsible for shooting a woman in eastern Cumberland County. The TBI began assisting local authorities in the investigation on March…
From the Archives: Blizzard of '93
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The weather was beautiful on Thursday, but that wasn't the case 31 years ago. We were in the middle of the biggest snowfall of our lifetimes. The records show 18 and a half inches fell in Chattanooga,…
A pickup truck fails to tame the mountain
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Dunlap Fire Department is showing how, in a contest between a pickup and a mountain, the mountain won again. The heavy-duty pickup truck was towing a trailer loaded with another truck up highway 111…
Surveillance video shows last moments before suspected homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A former Chattanooga cop had his preliminary hearing today in a November 2023 murder case. Three key pieces of evidence were introduced by a…
Library shows kids how to make pies on Pi Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Public Library celebrated National Pi Day on Thursday. National Pi Day commentates the ratio of the circumference to the diameter…
CHA awarded grant to enhance Emma Wheeler Homes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Housing Authority (CHA) received a $20,000 grant for the Butterfly Effect Program, going toward enhancements at the Emma Wheeler Homes (EWH). CHA will use the grant to enhance community resilience and natural disaster preparedness…
Best Buy recalls air fryers sold nationwide due to fire, burn and laceration risks
Best Buy is recalling more than 287,000 air fryers sold across the U.S. and in Canada following dozens of complaints of the products overheating, melting or glass shattering, as well as six reports of the products catching fire. The recall…
TWRA to preview 2024-2025 hunting, trapping recommendations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) will preview recommendations for the 2024-2025 hunting and trapping seasons soon. It will make these recommendations at the Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission meeting on March 21-22. The meeting will…
Cartersville sex offender sentenced on child pornography charges
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Cartersville man will serve ten years in prison for possessing child pornography, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. A judge sentenced Jerry Joseph Southern on Thursday for having "thousands of digital images and videos…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Legacy Box Academy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Legacy Box is a local company specializing in preserving important moments on video tapes, film and photos. On Wednesday, we learned more about the company's digitizing process and how they continue to help future generations…
Veteran's Park restrooms closing due to repeated vandalism
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Town of Spring City is closing the restrooms at Veteran's Park due to repeated vandalism, they announced on Thursday. The bathrooms will be…
Easter activities around Chattanooga for 2024
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Those looking for Easter activities for families don't have to look too far. There are several agencies and groups offering public Easter activities, including Easter egg hunts.…
What's Pi Day all about? Math, science, pies and more
By CURT ANDERSON/Associated Press Math enthusiasts around the world, from college kids to rocket scientists, celebrate Pi Day on Thursday, which is March 14 or 3/14 — the first three digits of an infinite number with many practical uses. Around…
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he's going to put together investor group to buy TikTok
UPDATE: Associated Press Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says he's going to put together an investor group to buy TikTok, a day after the House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S.…
Trump arrives at Florida courthouse for hearing on whether to dismiss his classified documents case
By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and TERRY SPENCER/Associated Press FORT PIERCE, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump arrived Thursday at a federal courthouse in Florida, where a judge will hear arguments on whether to dismiss the criminal case accusing the…
Linda Morrow of Athens, Tennessee Wins Food City Claude P. Varney Humanitarian Award
ABINGDON, VA (Thursday, March 14, 2024) – Each year, Food City recognizes outstanding volunteerism among their dedicated team of associates through the Claude P. Varney Volunteer Recognition Program. “As a company, we’re committed to giving back to the communities we…
RFK Jr. teases Aaron Rodgers, Jesse Ventura as VP contenders, amid push to be on more states' ballots
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former professional wrestler turned-Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura as potential running mates for his independent campaign for president, Kennedy's campaign confirmed to CBS News. Kennedy, who is running as an independent and polling nationally…
Florida woman found dead on cruise ship, Bahamas police say
A 27-year-old Florida woman traveling to the Bahamas on a cruise ship was found dead in her cabin, police said. The Royal Bahamas Police Force said it was investigating the unidentified woman's death and that an autopsy will be conducted to determine how she…
Siskin Hospital holds annual 'Possibilities' luncheon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Siskin Hospital hosted their annual "Possibilities" luncheon Wednesday at the Chattanooga Convention Center. "The event is all about hope. Hope beyond disability, hope after a traumatic…
Police: Red Bank woman arrested for trying to run over kid's father
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A mother in Red Bank is facing attempted first-degree murder charges after attempting to run over her ex-boyfriend. Red Bank Police said Shekinah Terrell got into an argument with…
Chattanooga Police say man was shot on Lee Highway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place on Lee Highway. Officers responded to a person shot call at around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13. Upon arrival to the 7700 block of…