More To The Story with Staley: Union Gospel Barbeque
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Jon Rector has been the executive director of the Union Gospel Mission for 19 years. He and his staff are getting ready for one of their big events!…
Whataburger coming to Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - The Whataburger franchise has been inching closer to the Tennessee Valley. Now we learn that a franchise will open in Fort Payne, Alabama. The City Council on Tuesday night approved the sale of land that…
Woman seriously burned at Rustic Village Apartment fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A morning fire at the Rustic Village North Apartments has left a woman in critical condition. Firefighters…
National Overdose Awareness Day: Hamilton Co. Coalition is here to offer help
CHATTANOOGA, Tn (WDEF) - It is National Overdose Awareness Day, and the Hamilton County Coalition is making an effort to recognize and remember those effected on a local level. (more…)
Kane Brown Adds U.S. Shows to Upcoming Tour
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you missed him in Chattanooga in May,…
Three People Stabbed Tuesday Evening in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Three people were taken to a local hospital after being stabbed on Tuesday evening. (more…)
Local officials provide safety tips following black bear sighting
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Black bears have been making their presence known in local communities recently, spurring responses from local police and wildlife agencies. On Monday, the…
Governor Lee Announces Measures to protect Tennessee Schools
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- In the wake of the June's mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed executive order 97, providing additional resources to help parents, teachers, and law enforcement protect students.…
Officials identify remains as girl reported missing in 1978
JACKSBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say skeletal remains found nearly 40 years ago in rural northeast Tennessee have been identified as those of a missing Indiana girl. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday that the remains have been positively…
Schools confirm that a 6 year old was dropped at wrong location
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Department of Education has confirmed an investigation into a bus stop that left a six year old girl stranded in an unfamiliar location. Spokesperson…
Air Racing comes to Wings Over North Georgia show
https://youtu.be/HiBaMoPUlu0 ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - Wings Over North Georgia this fall will offer a new twist on public air shows. They will use the annual even at Russell Regional Airport to launch the first AirShow Racing Series event. The racers…
Suspect arrested for Food City fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Investigators have charged a suspect with setting the fire at a Food City entrance just after midnight on Sunday. The fire was set in a garbage can…
Hamilton County, Erlanger sign memo of understanding
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Hamilton County continues to move forward with Erlanger Medical Center's transition from public to private. On Monday, both county and Erlanger officials met to sign a…
Local organizations receive Governor's Awards of Excellence
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Gov. Bill Lee recognized several local organizations tonight with Governor's Awards of Excellence. The awards highlight the work done by local faith-based communities and nonprofits. Some…
Just months after being removed from sex offender registry, he does it again
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - Just two months after getting off the Georgia sex offender registry, Stacy Keith Wisener began abusing a new victim. He had been found guilty of molesting a victim under 16 in 2003. He didn't get any…
Road Closures on the Way as South Broad is Redeveloped
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Multiple lanes of traffic were blocked on Broad Street on Monday for a median repair beneath I-24. Obstruction of traffic was minor, but…
UTC professor uses virtual reality to shine light on the reality of concussions
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - High school football started a couple of weeks ago. College's Week 1 begins Thursday. The Vols take on Ball State September 1st, and the Mocs face Wofford on Saturday. Football brings…
Ex-lawyer gets 10 years on latest child exploitation conviction
HARRIMAN, Tennessee (WDEF) - A former lawyer has been sentenced for child exploitation in East Tennessee. 67 year old Kent Lowery Booher is a disbarred criminal defense attorney from Harriman. He was already a convicted sex offender when he was…
Back to work at Tellico Village after weekend fire destroys clubhouse
TELLICO VILLAGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A retirement community on the Little Tennessee River is already in recovery mode after a fire over the weekend. The Tanasi Clubhouse was destroyed by fire Saturday at Tellico…
What's Right With Our Schools: Barger Academy of Fine Arts
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Creativity is an essential part of the curriculum at Barger. Talented students can pursue their passions in dance, drama, music and visual mediums. Juana Wilson-Roberts…
More To The Story With Staley: Forensic odontologist
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - He's an 85 year old gentleman. Sitting alone in his room. On his computer. He's a retired doctor. But in a sense, he's still working. He lives right…
Cleveland Hardwick clothing plant closing down
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland Daily Banner reports that Hardick Tactical is closing it's Cleveland plant. The company used to be Hardwick Clothes, a local men's clothing line that goes back more than 100 years in Cleveland. They were…
Who set the fire outside a Food City entrance overnight?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Fire investigators are trying to figure out who set a fire outside the door to a Food City overnight. It was a passerby who reported seeing the fire around 1 AM at the store at 1600 23rd…
Judge: Gov. Kemp must testify before grand jury in election interference probe
order-kemp-motion-to-quash ATLANTA (WDEF) - A Fulton County judge ordered Georgia Governor Brian Kemp to testify in front of a special purpose grand jury regarding the state's election interference. But, in a victory for the governor, he will not have to…