Tennessee Voters Must Register Today for August Election
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today, July 5, is the last day that voters in Tennessee can register to be eligible for the upcoming August 4 elections. (more…)
Veteran flies American flag while skydiving to honor Military and Veterans this 4th of July
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF)- "These jumps make me excited to be out here, even after 10,000 jumps. These are the jumps I…
Trenton celebrates 6th annual 1945 Dade County Fair
Monday, the 6th Annual 1945 Dade County Fair was celebrated all day long in Trenton at Jenkins Park. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Grundy Center
For 60 years, the old Grundy County High School educated students in and around Tracy City. It closed 25 years ago but now the building is enjoying a remarkable second act.
Fatal Rossville house fire erupted Monday morning
A residential structure fire occurred on Shearer Drive in Rossville this morning starting at about 6:15 am. (more…)
TECH BYTE: Sony Announces New PC Gaming Gear
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gamers, rejoice! Sony is out with new gear that'll take your computer gaming experience to the next level. If you're looking to upgrade your…
Hixson couple faces murder charges in starving death of mentally-handicapped son
HIXSON (WDEF) - A Hixson couple is in jail, accused of first-degree murder in the starving death of their mentally-handicapped son. John and Jacqueline Hoover were arrested Friday night. Chattanooga Police say John Hoover called the department, saying his 44-year-old…
McDonagh to Nashville as Tampa Bay clears caps space
Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Ryan McDonagh skates on the ice during the overtime period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Colorado Avalanche, June 22, 2022, in Tampa, Fla. The Lightning have traded McDonagh to…
Pops on the River Returns
After two years, Pops on the River made it's return this weekend. The free annual event has been held in Coolidge Park since 2000. The Chattanooga Symphony performed for attendees, as well as local bands and solo artists. It is…
Local songwriting non-profit benefiting veterans holds performance
Local non-profit Freedom Sings USA held a show at Edley's Bar-B-Que this weekend where they showcased original songs written by veterans. Freedom Sings' mission is to help veterans, military personnel, and their families throughout the country reach emotional balance by…
National Medal of Honor Heritage Center hosts honorary brick dedication
Saturday afternoon the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center held a brick dedication ceremony. Veterans and supporters gathered together to reveal the new Charles H. Coolidge Tribute Section of the Heritage Center's Bricks of Honor Walk. Steven Thomas with the…
Rossville hosts second summer Farmers Market
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) -- Friday night's scorching weather didn't stop the Rossville community from enjoying their second farmers market in as many months. Everything from locally crafted mead to baked goods, flowers and produce were there. However, behind the shopping,…
More To The Story with Staley: Making Knives
FLINTSTONE, Georgia (WDEF) - "I figured out I'm good at this. Or I can BE good at it." He's good at it all right! History indicates such! For Michael Prater…
Army announces penalty for Guard missing their Covid vaccines
(WDEF) - The Army announced on Friday on how they will deal with National Guard members who missed the Thursday deadline for a Covid vaccine. They will not "fire" them (exactly) as threatened. Instead, Guard members will not be allowed…
Six officers shot serving a warrant in Kentucky
ALLEN, Kentucky (WDEF) - Kentucky State Police report that one police officer remains in critical condition after what they term an ambush shooting last night.…
What do Hamilton County's Mayoral Candidates Think of the New Lookouts Stadium?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- According to the website for the new Lookouts Stadium project, construction will cost seventy-nine point five million dollars, plus seven point five million for bond issuance and capitalized interest costs. The site says ninety-six percent of the…
New art exhibit debuts at Chattanooga Airport
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new art exhibit opened Friday at the Chattanooga Airport. "Tipping Point" joins the CHA ART SPACE in the ticketing area. The modular exhibit space is curated by local artist Carrie Pendergrass. "Tipping Point" features the work…
2022 Fireworks shows in our area
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Two years ago we had the pandemic, then last year we had a fireworks shortage. But this year, it looks like just about all of the Fireworks shows are back. FRIDAY JULY 1 Chattanooga Lookouts Ten Mile,…
Gov. Kemp extends Gas Tax Suspension into August
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Georgia drivers will continue to get a break on gas prices for a few more weeks. Governor Kemp today extended the suspension on the state gas tax that we've seen since April. The suspension now runs…
Chattanooga church hosts pro-life prayer event
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- It's been nearly a week since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which has sparked protests and anger throughout the nation. But it's also sparked joy and…
Warning for Volunteer Fire Departments about financial oversight
ADAMSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Tennessee comptroller has a message for volunteer fire departments after an investigation in McNairy County. “It’s important that volunteer fire departments provide oversight over their finances,” said Comptroller Jason Mumpower. “In this situation, a simple…
Arson investigation into pro-life clinic fire in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Both local police and the FBI are investigating a fire at a pro-life pregnancy resource center in Nashville as an arson. It happened at the Hope Clinic for Women on Hayes Street in Midtown Nashville early…
Cyberattack disrupts unemployment benefits in Tennessee
By JONATHAN MATTISE and ALAN SUDERMAN Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A cyberattack on a software company has disrupted unemployment benefits and job seeking assistance for thousands of people in several states. In Tennessee, the website for unemployment benefits…
Volkswagen hits halfway mark in 2022 hiring drive
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Volkswagen Chattanooga reports they have hit the half way point in their drive to hire a thousand new workers this year. VP of human resources Burkhard Ulrich says they got a great response from their career fair…