Three suspects charged in Bradley County drive by shooting
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County investigators have charged three people with a drive by shooting back in June. They say that the shots were fired into…
Governor Kemp Tours Summerville Flood Damage
Summerville, GA (WDEF) - Wednesday morning in Summerville, Georgia, Governor Brian Kemp toured the areas that he declared to be in a state of emergency on Monday after they…
Commission Holds First Meeting, Plans to Expand Dais
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- From the outside, not much has changed at the Hamilton County Courthouse. But things are different in the County Commission's Chambers, where a new slate of elected officials met…
JUUL e-cigarettes settle with states over targeting underage vapers
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennessee will get a cut from a settlement with JUUL Labs. The e-cigarette manufacturer agreed to pay more than $430 million to 34 states. The states accused JUUL of making false claims in their marketing to customers.…
Two shootings in Chattanooga Tuesday night
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a pair of new shootings in the city on Tuesday night. Two people were shot around 9:30 in North Chattanooga. Police don't have many details yet, but it happened in the 100 block…
Pilot in fatal plane crash used to practice medicine here
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Medical Examiner has now identified the victims in Monday night's plane crash. They were Dr. William Edward Gist and his wife, Beth Ann. The Gists were…
Local nonprofit encourages community to help homeless
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- While many Chattanoogans may have fall on their minds, one nonprofit is already thinking about winter. Its founder says he truly loves the city's homeless population…
Whitfield County Assessors freezing property evaluations
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Whitfield County is pushing "pause" on property taxes this year while they consider their options. The Board of Assessors on Tuesday voted to set aside any changes to the tax digest for now and return to…
Jack's Family Restaurants’ Collegedale Location Opens to the Public
Jack’s Family Restaurants, celebrated the opening of its Collegedale location Tuesday by offering 12 weeks of online exclusive giveaways, prizes and promotions accessible by downloading the Jack's app.
Fake movie money now circulating in Chickamauga area
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) - The fake "movie money" has found it's way into northwest Georgia. A few weeks ago, authorities in Western North Carolina warned about the counterfeit bills. Now the Chickamauga Police warn they are circulating in their area…
Update on Flood Relief in Chattooga County
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The water is going down but the need is still great in northwest Georgia from this weekend's flooding. Governor Kemp and his wife will visit…
GBI identifies killer in 33 year old cold case murder
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation finally closed the case today of a woman whose body was found in Rising Fawn, Georgia in 1988. They identified a truck driver and…
Hiker Injured after Fall on Mowbray Mountain
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- First responders with multiple agencies rescued a woman who was injured while hiking on Monday evening. (more…)
Prop plane crashes in Bradley County
UPDATE: Two people are confirmed dead after a single-engine, four-seat prop plane crashed in Bradley County on Monday night. Authorities did not provide the names of the deceased. Adam Lewis, the Public Information Officer for Bradley Co. EMA told News…
Amendment One Would Codify "Right to Work" Law into State Constitution
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- For many, Labor Day is a chance to relax. Some gather at barbecues or stroll through parks, taking a day off as summer comes to a close. But for others, Labor Day is just another Monday --…
Recovery from flooding in Summerville begins, and things are looking up
SUMMERVILLE, GA (WDEF) - The flooding in Chattooga County is called a "once in 200 years" kind of event, and the scenes from Sunday are overwhelming. You could see it in Trion. Lyerly saw flooding that had people getting out…
What's Right With Our Schools: CSLA Construction
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - CSLA is about to pass a milestone more than 30 years in the making. Their upper and lower school campuses are coming together like never before. This brick and mortar progress is a rock solid example…
Walker County Labor Day Car and Motorcycle Show Postponed
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF)- Walker County's 30th annual Labor Day and Motorcycle Show scheduled to be held today at the Walker County Civic Center in Rock Spring has been postponed due…
Man in Critical Condition after Shooting in Chattanooga Sunday Night
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man is in critical condition after a shooting sometime either late Sunday evening or early Monday morning in Chattanooga. (more…)
Relief Events for Chattooga County Flood Victims Today
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- Flood victims in Chattooga County have multiple ways today to get some needed clean water after Sunday's devastating flood event. (more…)
TECH BYTE: Virtual Reality Used to Study Concussions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- College football season is officially underway. One university is using tech to study concussions, and help players. Virtual reality isn't just for playing video…
Chattanooga Exterminators protecting animals at Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-When attending the Chattanooga zoo you expect to see animals. What you don’t often see if the work that goes on behind the scenes. Chattanooga Exterminators works provides pesticide control while making…
Georgia Governor Kemp declares a state of emergency as heavy rains cause flash flooding in Trion and Summerville
TRION, GA (WDEF) - Georgia Governor Brian Kemp declares a state of emergency for Chattooga and Floyd Counties…
Rain drenches the Fall Food Truck Rally, but not the hunger for the food
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - While the rain was still going on, the first Horizon Pavilion across from Finley Stadium held the Fall Food…
