Nonprofit 'tnAchieves' needs to fill 2,000 volunteer spots in 1 day
Tennessee is the Volunteer State, and one non-profit is hoping we live up to the name. TN Achieves has until tomorrow to find 2,000…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Komatsu
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you think operating big machines is cool, imagine what it's like to work at Komatsu. It's actually one of the first Japanese manufacturers in Tennessee. Komatsu…
EPB launches new residential WiFi solution
Thursday morning EPB officially launched Smart Net Plus. The service is described as a "world-class Wi-Fi solution designed to ensure EPB customers get their full internet value across all their smart devices…
No injuries in Bradley Central bus crash this morning
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A school bus headed for Bradley Central High was rear-ended this morning. It happened on Spring Place Road around 7:35 AM. Only high school students were on board at the time when a passenger car hit…
Early voting underway in Tennessee general election
Early voting has begun in Tennessee for the November midterm general election. The 14-day period of voting ahead of the Nov. 8 Election Day started Wednesday and runs Mondays through Saturdays until Thursday, Nov. 3.
Novonix lands government grant for battery production
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Officials with Novonix announced today that the company's division here in Chattanooga has been selected for possible government grant funding. Under President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Novonix was chosen to enter negotiations…
Flu is already widespread in Georgia, ahead of schedule
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia health officials say this isn't the year to wait until the winter to get your flu shot. They report flu activity is already widespread in Georgia, which is earlier than they've seen in recent years.…
Murray County announces major drug seizure
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - Murray County officials are reporting a drug bust they made last week. They were working with the TBI, the DEA and the 10th Judicial Drug Task Force. Eight days ago, they spotted the suspect vehicle in…
New booster available for ages 5-11 beginning Thursday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department will begin offering the Pfizer Bivalent Booster shots to children ages 5-11 beginning Thursday. No appointment necessary. You are eligible for the booster two months after your last shot. The…
Hamilton County Commission defends Attorney Rheubin Taylor
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Commissioners stood up for one of their own during their latest meeting Wednesday morning. Attorney Rheubin Taylor will be keeping his position with the…
CPD Weekly Media Conference: Project SAFE Robbery initiative update
The Chattanooga Police Department's Project SAFE kicked off October 7. During the first week the CPD has logged 80 robbery initiative efforts. (more…)
More To The Story With Staley: Cristal writes a book
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - "I've always wanted to write books since I was a little kid. And it's always been in the back of my mind. And after…
Bradley County man facing assault charges after Tuesday morning stabbing
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Bradley County man has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed another man early yesterday morning. Wesley Beck is being charged with one count of Aggravated Assault. The incident took place at around 1:30 A.M. Tuesday,…
Florida sees rise in flesh-eating bacteria amid Ian concerns
Florida has seen an increase in cases of flesh-eating bacteria this year driven largely by a surge in the county hit hardest by Hurricane Ian.
Police search Georgia landfill for missing toddler's remains
uthorities say they plan to search a Georgia landfill for the remains of a toddler reported missing nearly two weeks ago. Chatham County Police Chief Jeff Hadley said Tuesday that investigators have evidence that leads them to believe 20-month-old Quinton Simon's body was dumped in a trash bin that had its contents deposited at the landfill outside Savannah.
Witnesses describe shooting that set off Memphis rampage
A man testified Tuesday that he saw an acquaintance shoot his friend and business partner, unprovoked, outside his Tennessee home in a killing that authorities said sparked a daylong crime rampage that paralyzed Memphis.
Groups mobilize to help voters confronting new election laws
Voters in Georgia, Texas and some other states are facing new hurdles to cast a ballot during the midterm elections under laws passed by Republican-led legislatures following President Donald Trump’s false claims that voter fraud cost him reelection in 2020.
Residents respond to Collegedale rezoning
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For months, hundreds in the local community had vocally opposed the rezoning at Collegedale's planning and city commission meetings. Over 3,500 signatures had also been signed on…
City Council to vote on multi-million dollar sewer bond
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga City Council is voting Tuesday night on money to help improve the city's wastewater system. If approved, a $186,000,000 loan from the…
"Super fan" charged with plotting sexual assault accusation against college coach
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A couple have been charged with a conspiracy to extort Georgia Tech with a sexual assault accusation. They were indicted by a federal grand jury in Georgia. Prosecutors say Ronald Bell and Jennifer Pendley conspired to…
Memphis announces major sports facility plan, requiring some state money
MEMPHIS, Tennessee (WDEF) - Memphis is the latest Tennessee city to ask the state to kick in money for new sports facilities. Nashville announced their plans for a new Titans stadium on Monday. Both Chattanooga and Knoxville are also building…
Golden Apple: Ashley Frogg, Rossville Elementary
ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) - Ashley Frogg has a gift for connecting with some of youngest students at Rossville Elementary. She lays the foundation for a life-long love of learning. That lesson is not…
Georgia sets early voting record, TN & NC also start this week
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Early Voting began in Georgia on Monday with record setting numbers. The state reports that more than 130,000 Georgians voted…
Social Security Beneficiaries to see largest increase to payments in over 40 years
Americans on Social Security will see the largest increase to their checks in over four decades. On average, Social Security benefits will increase by more than $140/month. (more…)