Chattanooga Police on scene where they are told a stabbing suspect is hiding
Chattanooga Police are currently on the scene where a stabbing suspect is supposedly barricaded.
Man jumps out of an ambulance and is hit by oncoming traffic on I-24
Chattanooga Police responded to a man who was hit while attempting to run across Interstate 24.
Drive Electric Scenic City spreads awareness about electric vehicles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In downtown Chattanooga at the "Bend," Drive Electric Scenic City hosted an event called " Cars and Coffee." The event is used to spread…
Farmers Markets make a return to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's Farmers Market season in Chattanooga, and the River Market is in full swing this weekend! The markets grand opening of the year was March 11th…
Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department fights 2-story house fire
On Saturday, March 18th, the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a 2-story house fire at 6:45p.m..
Bill would lower Tennessee’s age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 17
Hamilton County District Attorney, Coty Wamp, is actively supporting a bill that would lower the age of criminal responsibility in Tennessee from 18 to 17.
Show-Me-Reptiles brings scaly companions to East Ridge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Show-Me-Reptiles hosted the Show-Me Trade show today and filled the East Ridge community center with a selection of scaly pets. The Missouri-based company hosts expos across the country with a simple mission in mind: educate the…
Rock the Riverfront kicks off their 31 day event
St. Patrick's Day 2023 marks the opening day of Rock the Riverfront put on by River City company.
Bradley County detectives arrest man for aggravated robbery
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County detectives said that on Wednesday, they arrested a man who was wanted for an aggravated robbery. Bradley County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested Izak Sensibaugh,…
DeKalb County woman arrested for child abuse
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested a Crossville woman for child abuse and torture. DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said they arrested Jessica Lindsey Nation on…
Blackburn Touts Rural Health Care Agenda
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn was in Chattanooga this morning. (more…)
Brainerd High School student arrested for possessing taser
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Police arrested a Brainerd High School student for having a taser. Taija Hudson is an 18-year-old student at Brainerd High. Police said she got into a fight with another girl Friday afternoon. The…
Police arrested man for 2020 Chattanooga homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department arrested a man for a homicide, they announced on Friday. They are charging him following the death of Tramell Harris. They are charging Teatio Cal, 20, with first-degree murder and with attempted…
Bicyclist hit by car, sustained major injuries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A vehicle hit a bicyclist on McCallie Avenue Friday morning, according to Chattanooga Police. They received a call about a pedestrian that had been hit just after 3 a.m. They then found the 55-year-old man in…
Red Cross gives gift cards to blood donors in March
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The American Red Cross is asking the public to donate blood this spring. Those who do will receive a $10 gift card and be entered into a drawing for a $3,000 gift card. [caption id="attachment_1252104"…
Chattanooga sees several road closings for holiday weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Department of Transportation announced upcoming road closures for this weekend. On Friday, Station Street will be closed from 4 p.m. until midnight. This road is between Market Street and Rossville Avenue. It is closing…
Chattanooga Police Department warns about drinking and driving on St. Patrick's Day
The Chattanooga Police Department addresses St. Patrick's Day drinking and driving and the dangers of hitting the roads.
Unity Group petitions to make Juneteenth legal holiday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Unity Group of Chattanooga started a petition to make Juneteenth a legal holiday. Currently, it is only a "day of special observance," according to the group. Unity Group said a bill to make this change happen…
Man who hoped to kill Arab and Black people gets 20 years
ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia man who shot at two convenience stores hoping to kill Arab and Black people has been sentenced to serve 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to a federal hate crime charge. Larry Edward Foxworth,…
Ford recalls 1.5M vehicles to fix brake hoses, wiper arms
Associated Press DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S. in two actions to fix leaky brake hoses and windshield wiper arms that can break. The largest of…
Man sentenced to 60 years for murder of wife
JACKSON COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- An Alabama man was sentenced to 60 years in prison on Thursday. Officials said he is being charged with the murder of his wife. …
Cleveland man assists in Oscar-winning Avatar film
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local man recently assisted Avatar: The Way of Water in winning an Oscar. Ben Murphy is an alum to Cleveland High School. On Sunday, the new Avatar film won an Oscar for Best Visual…
St. Patrick's Day rites: parades, bagpipes, clinking pints
By RUSS BYNUM and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN Associated Press Oh, Danny boy, 'tis the time of year when Irish bagpipes are calling in the concrete glens of New York City, across the swooning boughs of Savannah, Georgia, and in the…
TECH BYTE: App Helps Musicians Learn Favorite Songs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Every musician loves playing songs by their favorite artist. But hunting down music and lessons online can be a big pain. One smartphone app…