Standoff as man in pickup near Capitol claims he has a bomb
A man sitting in a black pickup truck parked on the sidewalk outside the Library of Congress told police he had a bomb Thursday.
New Amazon fulfillment center, 500 jobs headed for Tennessee
A new Amazon fulfillment center is planned for Tennessee, bringing with it 500 full-time jobs.
TVA upping their EV fleet over next decade
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - TVA has upped their goal of switching to all-electric vehicles of the next decade. The new timeline: -- 100% light duty vehicles by 2030 -- 50% medium-duty vehicles by 2030 That means buying 1,200 vehicles made…
Unity Group concerned over local African American census trend
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Our area continues to grow, but a recent trend has alarmed the Unity Group of Chattanooga. According to census data, the city's African American population declined by more than 5-thousand people between 2010 and…
Heritage Middle in Catoosa County moves to virtual learning
MESSAGE FROM CATOOSA SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT DENIA REESE: I am monitoring the spread of COVID in every school and in the district all day every day. This week, we have seen a high number of positive cases at Heritage Middle School,…
Mayor Kelly announces he tests positive for Covid-19
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly says he is self-isolating at home following a positive Covid test. A statement from the mayor's office say he is exhibiting only mild symptoms, similar to an allergy. He tested positive today, while…
GoFundMe used to help offset cost for college
A first-year college student from Fort Oglethorpe is taking a different approach to paying for her tuition.
Dolly Parton humble about her contribution to Moderna Vaccine
(WDEF) - Dolly Parton talked about her new book deal, the 9 to 5 Musical and diversity in the country music business in an interview on British radio. But she was also very humble about her contribution to a Covid…
Memphis imposes mask mandate for restaurants and businesses
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The health department in Tennessee’s most populous county has reinstituted a face mask requirement for indoor public places such as restaurants and other businesses. The move comes Wednesday as a surge in COVID-19 cases has strained…
Erlanger restricts visitors for most patients
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Due to an increase in COVID cases in the Tennessee Valley, Erlanger has updated its visitor policy. The hospital says, starting today, there will be a "no visitor" policy for most inpatients. Minors younger than 18 at the…
Sheriff: Inmates bid to take over part of Gadsden jail fails
GADSDEN, Ala. (AP) - Authorities say a bid by prisoners to take over part of the Etowah County jail failed after officers intervened. A statement by Sheriff Jonathon Horton says several inmates attempted to gain control of a unit at…
Unique Paintings At Chattanooga Airport
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - If you've been to the Chattanooga Airport lately, you maybe have noticed a number of paintings on display in the terminal. And they are there for a reason. Not only are those…
Tyner Academy Seniors walk out of school in demand of better building conditions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Students at Tyner Academy came back to school on Thursday, only to find unexpected changes- changes such as the closure of a building due to structural concerns. The 400 building also known as the…
DeSantis top donor invests in COVID drug governor promotes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been criticized for opposing mask mandates and vaccine passports — is now touting a COVID-19 antibody treatment in which a top donor's company has invested millions of dollars.
Georgia board to review Fulton elections, takeover possible
Georgia’s State Election Board on Wednesday took a step toward a possible eventual takeover of elections under a process outlined in the state’s sweeping new voting law.
US health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19
U.S. health officials Wednesday announced plans to offer COVID-19 booster shots to all Americans to shore up their protection amid the surging delta variant and evidence that the vaccines' effectiveness is falling.
Mask defiance in Tennessee, mask emergency in some north Georgia schools
Dade County moving to virtual classes in middle and high schools beginning Wednesday for the rest of the week.
City employees voiced backing on Mayor Kelly's budget plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - A crowd of Chattanooga city employees rallied together before the Chattanooga City Council meeting. "We support the pay plan. Our members, the employees of the city of Chattanooga have been the essential workers…
Feds finally approve ending vehicle emissions testing in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Four years after The Tennessee General Assembly passed a resolution to halt emissions testing in Chattanooga, the federal government has given final approval. State senator Bo Watson and late state representative Mike Carter both pushed…
Early morning wreck victim dies in hospital
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 71 year old victim in a weekend traffic crash has died from his injuries. The collision happened around 6 AM on Saturday on East Third Street. Investigators say the man turned in front of another vehicle…
Dalton Mayor Justifies State of Emergency Declaration
DALTON (WDEF) - Dalton Mayor David Pennington declared a State of Emergency in Monday night's City Council meeting. But he says the declaration could have been prevented. "I know it could have. They're not having this problem…
Police ask for your help in Hamilton Place Mall shooting
They have several suspect photos for you to identify
Veteran fights ptsd and substance use - finds his way back to living life
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Army Veteran Todd Sims served as a cavalry scout from 2001 through 2006 and deployed to Iraq in 2004. After serving our country, Sims returned to his Chattanooga home where he faced his next…
Massive Tree Falls on Signal Mountain Home Tuesday Afternoon
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF:) A large tree fell on a Signal Mountain home just before noon today. After a 911 call was made, Signal Mountain Fire Department arrived and reported a massive tree on a house. It…