School Safety on Forefront of Back-to-School Concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As we begin a new school year in Hamilton County, we asked you what your main concerns were heading into this school year. (more…)
Hamilton County Schools Increase Counselors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Another concern parents have shared with us is concerns over bullying. (more…)
Lawsuit says Tennessee's US House and state Senate maps discriminate against communities of color
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is facing its first court challenge over a congressional redistricting map that carved up Democratic-leaning Nashville to help Republicans flip a seat in last year's elections, a move that the…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Hamilton County's Construction Career Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County's Construction Career Center is literally building its future workforce. Let's see how it's driving our economy forward. "You know, the story…
Active shooter drill held at Chattanooga State
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- First responders are preparing for the worst, with an active shooter drill at Chattanooga State on Wednesday. Multiple agencies participated in the exercise. This…
Chattanooga Police arrest suspect in Amazon shooting
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police say they have arrested the man involved in the shooting of a 19-year-old at the Amazon Fulfillment Center. The police department said they arrested 20-year-old…
Tennessee adds more vehicles to yield for in Move Over Law
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The state of Tennessee updated their Move Over Law this year to include more types of vehicles. The Move Over Law requires drivers to change lanes…
A Tennessee judge throws out the case of a woman convicted of murder committed when she was 13
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee judge dismissed the case against a woman who was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison in the slaying of a man who was bound with duct tape and robbed when she…
More to the Story with Staley: Bradley BMX
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Maybe you're not a BMX-Motocross fan, but you've almost certainly heard about it. It's organized bicycle racing on a dirt track, using a kind…
Pet therapy benefits health of older adults, says BlueCross, Humane Society
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- BlueCross BlueShield, the Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga and Love on a Leash partnered up to offer pet therapy to…
Mayor Wamp announces two new county leadership roles
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp made two key changes within county government. He recently announced two leadership changes, featuring David Roddy and Lee Brouner. Mayor Wamp named David Roddy as Hamilton County's first Chief Operating…
Keith Urban, Kix Brooks of Brooks & Dunn inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country superstar Keith Urban and Kix Brooks of powerhouse country duo Brooks & Dunn will be…
Tennessee Titans unveil plans for new stadium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- NFL team Tennessee Titans are getting a new stadium. The Titans expect groundbreaking on the new stadium to happen in 2024, by midyear. The Titans' website says the new stadium will be built on the east…
American nurse and her young daughter freed, nearly two weeks after abduction in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — An aid organization in Haiti says one of its staff and her daughter have been freed, nearly two weeks after they were kidnapped in the capital Port-au-Prince. Witnesses told The Associated Press that armed men seized…
Tory Lanez gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge sentenced rapper Tory Lanez to 10 years in prison Tuesday for shooting and wounding hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, bringing a conclusion to a three-year legal and cultural saga that saw…
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Florida wins $1.58 billion jackpot, the third-largest in US history
NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A single ticket sold in Florida is good for a $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot, ending weeks of anticipation over who would win the eye-popping top prize. A Publix grocery store in Neptune Beach sold…
Reaction to Gov. Lee's call for a special session on public safety
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - As expected, Governor Bill Lee has called lawmakers back to Nashville for a special session on public safety and school violence…
Charges Dropped Against Angel Bumpass
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A woman who had been convicted of first degree murder in the death of a Chattanooga man. (more…)
Local organizers gathered for special conversation on gun violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Community and law enforcement leaders gathered at Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church for a special conversation. They talked about gun violence and ways to…
Georgia Gov. Kemp tells business group that he wants to limit lawsuits, big legal judgments
By JEFF AMY Associated Press Abstract: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp says he wants to make it harder for people to file lawsuits and win big legal judgments. Kemp told the Georgia Chamber of Commerce in an appearance Tuesday in Athens…
Jasper native receives award aboard USS Iwo Jima
NORFOLK, VIRGINIA (Press Release) – Seaman Dylan Lotshaw, a native of Jasper, Tennessee, was named Warrior of the Week aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, Aug. 2. The Iwo Jima Warrior of the Week recognizes a sailor…
Dueling ads and campaigns hit Tennessee before Public Safety Special Session
No More Tears from Our Kids Deserve Better on Vimeo. NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A coalition announces a new ad and campaign to ratchet up pressure for new gun laws in Tennessee before the upcoming special session. Governor Lee is…
IRONMAN Chattanooga gets longer this year
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This year's IRONMAN competition will be even more challenging than ever. Organizers say they are adding four more miles to the bike race, making it the longest…
More to the Story with Staley: FedEx St. Jude Championship
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A professional golf tournament is fueled by its sponsorships. No sponsors means no tournament. But it's made to run smoothly because of…