Driving Our Economy Forward: Small Business Development Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Starting a successful business is a monumental task. Having a great idea is only the beginning. You'll need expert advice and plenty of it.…
One man injured in Chattanooga drive-by shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Police say a drive-by shooting happened in Chattanooga this afternoon. It happened on the 4700 block of Pawnee Trail, just before 3:30 p.m. The shooter did hit one person, according to the CPD. The police department…
CPD Offers Shooting and Robbery Updates
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - At this week's press briefing Wednesday, Chattanooga Police offered updates on a few incidents. (more…)
Tunnel Hill man sentenced for child molestation
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Catoosa County jury convicted a Tunnel Hill man on Wednesday of molesting his daughter. Officials said they are charging Michael Shane Cramer with two counts of child molestation and one count of enticing a…
East Ridge Looking to Renovate Gym
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city of East Ridge hopes that they will soon be able to renovate their community gym. (more…)
Investment firms buy Spring City Resort with plans of growth
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Real estate investment firms have bought the Spring City Resort and Marina for $2.2 million. Along with the acquisition, the firms have planned a four-phased development plan. Ridges Capital and Yonah Capital, based in Hiawassee,…
More to the Story with Staley: Donating Dresses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- He runs one of the world's largest independent fashion internet sites. Yet he does all he can to help underprivileged young women. He's been…
Polk County annual audit finds 14 issues, most among Tennessee counties
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An audit report released today by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office detailed more than a dozen problems in Polk County. According…
Georgia House and Senate in power struggle over budget
By JEFF AMY Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — The Georgia Senate on Tuesday rolled out a budget that would slice $87 million from Georgia's public universities in a power struggle with the House over hospital funding and permitting. The budget…
GM to stop making the Camaro but a successor may be in works
By TOM KRISHER AP Auto Writer DETROIT (AP) — The Chevrolet Camaro, for decades the dream car of many teenage American males, is going out of production. General Motors, which sells the brawny muscle car, said Wednesday it will stop…
Former elementary teacher faces 10 sexual abuse charges
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office has released the mugshot and 10 charges that an Ooltewah man faces. These charges involve child sexual abuse, according to police. Duane…
Nokian Tyres breaks ground on new Dayton warehouse
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nokian Tyres announced on Wednesday that they have begun construction on their new Dayton warehouse. It will be a finished goods warehouse, which they expect to be completed by…
Supreme Court chews on Jack Daniel's dog toy dispute
By JESSICA GRESKO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is hearing a spirited dispute Wednesday between whiskey maker Jack Daniel’s and the manufacturer of a squeaking dog toy that parodies the liquor's bottle and label. The question for…
Alabama police bust drug distribution after 6-month investigation
HOLLYWOOD, Ala. (WDEF) -- After a six-month-long investigation, the Hollywood Police Department busted a large-scale drug operation. An extensive amount of drug activity was coming from one residence in Stevenson, Alabama. Officials…
Family safely evacuates significant Chattanooga house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A fire caused significant damage to a Chattanooga home on Tuesday night, according to fire officials. The home was on the 2400 block of North Chamberlain Avenue. The…
Dr. Tommie Brown donates papers from her career to UTC
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As we mark Women's History Month in March, UTC is getting documents that will share more information on an historical figure in Chattanooga. Dr. Tommie Brown was a professor of social work at the University from 1971-1998.…
2 escape jail and go to IHOP, where patrons report them
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Two inmates in a Virginia jail used primitively made tools to create a hole in the wall of their cell and escape, only to be found hours later at an IHOP restaurant nearby, a sheriff…
Polk County leads state in most audit findings
BENTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee Comptroller's Office has some suggestions for Polk County after an audit. They didn't find any criminal activity, but they did come up with 14 issues. That's the most findings in any of the 95…
Deputies look for two suspects in overnight shooting in Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County deputies are looking for a pair of suspects in an overnight shooting. They say it happened just before 2 AM in the 1900 block of Lois Street SE. Deputies found a male victim in…
TikTok CEO to tell Congress app is safe, urge against ban
TikTok's CEO plans to tell Congress that the video-sharing app is committed to user safety, data protection and security, and keeping the platform free from Chinese government influence. Shou Zi Chew is due to answer questions Thursday from U.S. lawmakers concerned…
Chattanooga Police release video surveillance of Regions Bank robbery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police released surveillance footage from the robbery at Regions bank on Monday. It happened at the bank location on Market Street in Downtown Chattanooga. Police have yet to…
Golden Apple Award: Kim Lockery, Nolan Elementary
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) - Recognizing each child's unique strengths *and* challenges is crucial to helping them become the best students they can be. Kim Lockery does that every…
Tennessee law prevents local bans on natural gas stoves
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican Gov. Bill Lee has signed legislation that says local governments can't ban gas stoves, even though no current city in Tennessee is currently pursuing…
Georgia bill restricting vaping in public gets final passage
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia lawmakers gave final passage Tuesday to a bill that would restrict vaping in public spaces. The state House voted 152-14 to pass Senate Bill 47, which would regulate vaping in…