Tennessee to offer $250 flight vouchers for booking hotels
Tennessee officials are offering 10,000 travelers a $250 flight voucher for four airports in the state if they book certain hotel packages.
Chattanooga Skydiving Company went skydiving with the American flag to celebrate freedom
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga skydiving Company flew an American Flag to honor all those who make America’s freedoms possible. "It the closest I’ll ever get to be in a rockstar. Our songs only about 30 seconds," said…
Delta Variant continues to cause concern among healthcare experts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Delta variant is a version of the coronavirus that has been found in more than 80 countries, but was first detected in India. This new variant of the coronavirus continues to be a…
Cleveland Nonprofit Organization hosts "Christmas In July" celebration
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Caring Place in Cleveland, TN is hosting a Christmas In July celebration to help raise money that will continue to support their efforts in assisting the needy. The Organization provides access to basic…
What's Right With Our Schools: Barger Aquatic and Outdoor Classroom
Students at Barger Academy of Fine Arts have a great new resource to see Science in Action. Take a look at their Aquatic and Outdoor Classroom in What's Right With Our Schools.
Highway 58 VFD saves home from car fire
Harrison, TN (WDEF) - The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department saved a Harrison home from a fire early this morning. They got the call a little after midnight. It happened at…
Chattanooga Skydiving Co. jumps with 1500 ft. American Flag
Jasper, TN (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Skydiving Company pulled off an amazing stunt for the 4th of July. Happy Independence Day From Chattanooga Skydiving Company!! Be safe and have fun everyone! pic.twitter.com/G8S3IZRcfk — Chattanooga Skydiving Company (@ChattSkydiving) July 4, 2021…
TECH BYTE: Tech You'll Want for Your Backyard
Let's look at some tech that's safe to use out in the elements.
Selfie with the 'Declaration of Independence'
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Taking a selfie with the Declaration of Independence also took place over the holiday weekend. The first facsimile of the Declaration of Independence is on display at the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor…
Capitol, symbol of democracy, off-limits on Independence Day
WASHINGTON (AP) - The one-two punch of the coronavirus pandemic that shuttered the Capitol’s doors in the spring of 2020 and the deadly January riot by Donald Trump's supporters has left the icon of American democracy closed to all but…
Man killed in shooting at Atlanta-area country club
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) - A shooting at an Atlanta-area country club has left one man dead as authorities search for his killer. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the slaying occurred Saturday afternoon at Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw. Authorities did…
Under pressure, company cancels Tennessee pipeline
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Environmentalists are claiming victory after a company canceled plans to build an oil pipeline through southwest Tennessee and north Mississippi and over an aquifer that provides drinking water to 1 million people. Byhalia Connection said Friday…
Teen charged after fireworks launched at police helicopter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Tennessee teenager has been charged with endangering police officers after a firework was launched at a Nashville Police helicopter. Nashville police say a detective saw a man look up at the helicopter, go to his car…
Demolition preparations begin at condo with storm looming
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) - Rescuers have suspended their search for victims in the rubble of a collapsed South Florida condo building to allow crews to begin preparing the remainder of the structure for demolition ahead of a tropical storm. A…
Spiegel family asks for prayers
SURFSIDE, Fl. (WDEF)- It is day 10 of the search and rescue in Surfside, Florida. Kevin Spiegel's wife Judy is still among those that are missing. The former Erlanger CEO asked for prayer's for Judy's return today. He posted a…
18-year-old gang member found guilty in 2019 armed robbery
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)-A teenage gang member was found guilty on 12 felony counts including armed robbery, aggravated assault, false imprisonment. 18-year-old Alexandro Perez-Lucas found guilty late Friday by a Whitfield County Jury. Perez-Lucas is a documented member…
Man shot in his car on Lee Highway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday afternoon in the 7700 block of Lee Highway. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="7700 Lee Highway" zoom="15" title="63-year-old man shot"] Police say that a 63-year-old man was sitting in his…
Biden says teachers deserve 'a raise, not just praise'
President Joe Biden has told the nation's largest teachers union that the nation's educators need “a raise, not just praise.” Speaking Friday at the National Education Association's annual meeting, Biden says the pandemic showed America's parents how hard teaching is.…
Ransomware hits hundreds of US companies, security firm says
WASHINGTON (AP) - A ransomware attack has paralyzed the networks of at least 200 U.S. companies. That's according to a cybersecurity researcher whose company was responding to the incident. John Hammond of the security firm Huntress Labs says a major…
Tennessee Valley Authority considers replacing coal with gas
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The nation's largest public utility is looking at shutting down three of its five remaining coal-fired power plants. The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering replacing the lost megawatts from coal with natural gas, which is also…
TVA shutting down coal plants but is natural gas really better?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The nation's largest public utility is looking at shutting down three of its five remaining coal-fired power plants. The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering replacing the lost megawatts from coal with natural gas, which is also…
License Suspended for Baptiste Group Following Arrest and Other Incidents
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - From reports of a 16-year-old escaping to his home in Guatemala to the latest arrest of staff member Randi Duarte for sexual misconduct, the Tennessee Department of Children's Services has suspended the license…
Hamilton County students graduate from BASF's TECH Academy
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Eight Hamilton County high school juniors and seniors completed BASF’s annual TECH Academy. "Getting to meet everybody. Coming in and seeing new faces and getting to see the stuff I didn’t know about," said student…
Chattanooga Fire Department hosts training event, teaches life saving techniques
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department always goes above and beyond to keep our city and families safe. This week they have been hard at work fine tuning their skills and adding a few more to…