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New Pizza chain coming to our area

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A national pizza chain has signed a deal to enter the Chattanooga market. Blaze Pizza has signed a franchise agreement with developer Bob Martino for three restaurants to open in our area over several years. The first…

Cleveland picks new school principal

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland city schools have promoted Robert E. Pritchard as their new principal of Cleveland High.   He is currently the Assistant Principal.   Pritchard will replace Autumn O'Bryan who is taking a new job as…

Fire destroys home in Soddy Daisy

Soddy Daisy, TN (WDEF) - Sunday morning, firefighters from several fire departments respond to a large house fire on the lake in Soddy Daisy. At 9:53 am, the homeowner called 911 reporting heavy smoke in the house and fire showing…

Tennessee Valley locals enjoys snow day

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Valley's local communities woke up to the wintery white stuff to begin their Saturday. Sledding and snow angels both left their marks in the cold, and even…

Mayor Kelly fires back at homeless criticism

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly is firing back at accusations that he is against Tiny Homes for the homeless. He says a "fringe group" wants him to back the building of what he calls flammable sheds that he…

Mountain residents have already endured a power outage

YOUNG HARRIS, Georgia (WDEF) - Some North Carolina and Georgia mountain residents are just getting their power back as the storm rolls in. About 17,000 residents, including some customers in Cherokee and Fannin Counties suffered outages on Thursday. The Blue…

Tips for Saving Money at the Gas Pump

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- $4.09 a gallon, $4.29 a gallon, $4.34 a gallon - these are just a few of the gas prices currently listed at Chattanooga gas stations. It's no surprise that gas…

Animal Control investigates dog bite of baby

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police report that a new born was bitten by a dog this morning. It happened this morning at a home in a northwest Cleveland. Police say the father said he was holding the one week…

Driver who hit sheriff's vehicle charged with DUI

***photos from Hamilton County Sheriff's Office HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - A man has been charged with drunk driving after hitting a Hamilton County Sheriff's vehicle last night. The wreck happened in the 5470 block of Hixson Pike above…

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