TDOT celebrates National Work Zone Awareness Week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- TDOT told us that there were 4,034 crashes in work zones throughout the state's roads last year. In the past, numerous TDOT employees have been severely…
Fire Department warns about homeless heating after fires
***Photos from Fire Department inspection CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters say people trying to help the homeless are actually fueling fires in their camps. They say a recent fire consumed two makeshift structures built from old pallets and tents.…
Helicopter crashes in downtown Calhoun, Georgia
UPDATE: Calhoun Police say the helicopter is private. The FAA is now on the scene. ________ CALHOUN, Georgia (WDEF) - A helicopter crashed in a parking lot in Calhoun, Georgia this afternoon. It happened near an Aaron's Rental…
State senate passes bill to exclude transgender females from competing in athletics
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The state senate is making things harder for transgender females to participate in college athletics. Two bills were passed yesterday, specifically because of a transgender swimmer's win just a couple…
City Council elects new chair and vice-chair
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga City Council elected a new chair and vice-chair at Tuesday's meeting. Darrin Ledford from East Brainerd will be the new chair of the city council. “I am overwhelmed by the support and trust my colleagues…
Inflation Soars to 39-Year High
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States's inflation rate is eight point five percent higher than it was one year ago. "The eight point five percent increase in year over year…
Golden Apple Award: Nikki Varnell, CSLA
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Being the new kid in school can be intimidating. Nikki Varnell is great at helping new students fit right in at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts. That's just…
We look back at the Easter Tornadoes that hit two years ago
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Today marks the two year anniversary of the tornadoes that came through the Tennessee Valley on Easter weekend. An EF-3 Tornado…
Lineups released today for Moon River and CMA Festivals
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Moon River Festival has announced the lineup for their September event at Coolidge Park. The headliners are Leon Bridges, The National, and hosts, Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. You can sign up for the…
Police investigate Volkswagen Drive shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Two men were shot on Volkswagen Drive Monday night. Police say both victims were taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. Investigators say the 31 year old and 19 year old were sitting…
3 charged in auto break-ins that included burning one of them
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Investigators charge three young men in north Georgia with vehicle break-ins and the arson of one of the vehicles. The crime spree happened overnight between March 7th and 8th.…
Chattanooga sailor serving on USS Essex
PACIFIC OCEAN (April 5, 2022) Seaman River Wheeler, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., turns a mooring line spool aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), April 5, 2022. Essex is underway conducting routine operations in…
NY Lt Gov Benjamin arrested in campaign donation scheme
New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has been arrested in a federal corruption investigation. The U.S. Attorney’s office said Benjamin was arrested Tuesday on charges of bribery, honest services wire fraud and falsification of records.
Oklahoma governor signs bill to make abortion illegal
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed into law a bill making it a felony to perform an abortion, punishable by up to 10 years in prison.
Multiple people shot, unexploded devices found at NYC train station
Fire personnel responding to reports of smoke at the 36th Street station in Sunset Park found multiple people shot and unexploded devices.
Remembering the 2020 Easter Tornado Outbreak
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)- Roughly a month after the coronavirus pandemic shut down vast parts of everyday life, a different kind of disaster caused more suffering to many in…
Carrie Underwood Wins Two CMT Music Awards, Kane Brown Co-Hosts
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The fans have spoken. We now know which country artists they've picked to take home a CMT Music Award. The show aired on CBS Monday night for the first…
Chattanooga's Jewish Cultural Center re-opens to growing community
After undergoing four months of interior renovations and a quiet past two years, Chattanooga's Jewish Cultural Center opened again better than ever and ready to properly welcome back its community.
Gas station owner says consumers will drive down prices even lower
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine over a month ago, Americans have seen a substantial rise in gas prices. Drivers here in the Tennessee Valley are no exception. However, prices at…
What's Right With Our Schools: Hamilton Sing
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Hamilton County is large, diverse and packed with humanity. Music has a way of blending all those elements together. Hamilton Sings is a melodious example of what's right with our…
Sam Wolfe Explains the Connection between Rent Prices and Homelessness
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- In Chattanooga, the past several years have seen an increase in homelessness as well as an increase in the average price of rent. According to Homelessness and Supportive Housing Director Sam…
Study ranks Dalton as second best city for remote workers
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The real estate website ownerly.com ranks Dalton as the second-best city in America for remote workers. The ranking considers both the quality and cost of broadband internet, cost of living, and safety among other factors. Dalton…
Emily Cassulo previews tonight's CMT Music Awards on CBS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The CMT Music Awards are almost here, and you - the fans - get to choose who wins. This three-hour awards show is going to be action packed. We…
More To The Story: Vintage Baseball
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - 44 degrees Saturday morning. At the "Polo Field" in Fort Oglethorpe. But we have a group of "hearty souls." They are here to play baseball. The old…