Celebrating National Pi Day with STEM Activities from Local Learning Center
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Today is National Pi Day! There are many ways to celebrate. You can eat pizza or pie, but the best way to…
Here is the TV schedule for our local teams in March Madness
(WDEF) - Here is the breakdown on where you can find the most popular teams in our area during March Madness. The schedule is more complicated these days, now that the games are spread over 4 CBS-owned networks. So we'll…
Chattanooga firefighters have busy Monday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The firefighting day started early on Monday for the Green shift in Chattanooga. They responded to a structure fire right next to I 24 in Lookout Valley before dawn. It…
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…
Acclaimed filmmaker Brent Renaud shot, killed in Ukraine
FILE - Brent Renaud attends the 74th Annual Peabody Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on May 31, 2015, in New York. Renaud, an American journalist, was killed in a suburb of Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sunday, March…
US view of Putin: Angry, frustrated, likely to escalate war
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than two weeks into a war he expected to dominate in two days, Vladimir Putin is projecting anger, frustration at his military's failures and a…
TECH BYTE: Apple Announces Spring Products
CUPERTINO, Calif. (WDEF) -- Apple is bringing tech fans some good luck ahead of St. Patrick's Day. March means new products for the tech company, including a makeover…
Warrior Freedom Service Dog aided by veterans
FLINTSTONE, Georgia (WDEF)- Americans rely on the military to protect our freedoms. Then soldiers become veterans sometimes they need to rely on service animals so it’s important for those…
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…
Dollywood closes on opening weekend; delayed opening Sunday
Due to overnight snowfall, current temperatures and park conditions, Dollywood will be closed on Saturday, March 12. Snow removal teams will work throughout the day to prepare the park for opening on Sunday, March 13. A delayed park opening is…
EPB working on power outage in Signal Mountain
SIGNAL, MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF)- A power outage on Kell Road in Signal Mountain was caused by fallen trees from high wind from the early morning storms. EPB's Grant Carriker said when a power…
Local church raising donations for Ukrainian refugees
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- As soon as the invasion began, so did the Ukrainian Gospel Church's mission to collect donations for refugees. Everything from clothing, blankets, baby supplies and more…
Mother sentenced to 400 years for abuse of her children
CALHOUN, Georgia (WDEF) - A northwest Georgia mom has been sentenced to 400 years for child abuse. But Stephanie Danielle Davis will only have to serve the first 200 years in prison, the rest on probation. Last November, she pleaded…
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…
Bishop names Hicks Armor as interim leader for Notre Dame High
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bishop Richard Stika has appointed a Notre Dame alum to lead the school on an interim basis. Deacon Hicks Armor will become the new Head of School. He will take over for Kyle Schmitt, who resigned…
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…
Famed Ernest Tubb Record Shop in Nashville up for sale
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The downtown Nashville, Tennessee record store that was opened by Opry legend Ernest Tubb in 1947 and has been a landmark in country music for decades will close as the building is being put up for…
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…
UTC students concerned for future due to rising inflation
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Graduating college is a massive accomplishment and is often met with optimism about the future. However, with rampant inflation, some students at the University…
Titans Discussing Plans to Build New Stadium Next to Current Nissan Stadium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have gone from trying to modernize Nissan Stadium to working on plans for a new stadium right next door after renovation costs more than doubled to $1.2 billion. Burke Nihill, the Titans’ president,…
Latest BlueCross Healthy Place opens in St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - City officials cut the ribbon on Thursday for a new BlueCross Health Place park in St. Elmo. It is at the old St. Elmo Park on St. Elmo Avenue. The makeover painted the space in a bright…