Areas of Tennessee Riverpark Closed Due to High Waters
Several areas of the Tennessee Riverpark are closed due to high waters.
Patten Towers Condemned and Displaced Residents Respond
Davis is one of several Patten Tower residents who evacuated after a fire broke out over the weekend with nothing but the clothes on her back.
Local rescue teams aide Burgess Falls rescue in Sparta
SPARTA, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue Service traveled to Putnam County on Tuesday. They assisted with a high angle rescue at Burgess Falls State Park between Sparta and Cookeville. The victim had fallen from a height and suffered…
Volkswagen now admits the name change was just an April Fools prank
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Volkswagen of America officials now confess that their "Voltswagen" name change was just an April Fools stunt. CBS reports the same company spokesman who insisted that it was legit yesterday, admits it was not today. A…
City council approves Steep slope ordinance
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A Chattanooga City Council ordinance handling vegetation requirements on steep slopes has been discussed for over a year now. "I think we've talked about it for over a year and I think did not pass it would be…
Catoosa inmate walks away from work crew
David Matthew Faulkner is not considered dangerous.
Tennessee legislature passes "permitless carry" handgun bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Monday, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed a “permitless carry” gun bill after some contentious debate. The measure has been a longtime Republican agenda item. The law, which will take effect July 1, allows for…
Golden Apple Award: Claire Millsaps, Big Ridge Elementary
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The pandemic forced teachers to adapt. Virtual learning is typically not ideal. Claire Millsaps took on that challenge in style, and her second graders at Big Ridge recently scored very well on their…
Asian Council Hosts Prayer Vigil on Campus
"held this event to not only support and pray for the victims of the Atlanta shooting, but to intercede for the rising hate crimes and speech against Asian and Pacific Islander brothers and sisters,"
UPDATE: Looie Returned After Being Stolen from the Chattanooga Lookouts
UPDATE, 10:42 a.m., 3/31/21 -- Looie, the Chattanooga Lookouts mascot, has been found and safely returned to the organization. The team posted on their social channels that "After being mascot-napped, Looie the Lookout has been returned home safe. The Lovable…
Cocaine suspect gets more than 11 year sentence
Prosecutors say Jerriod Sivels lead a drug organization working in Eastdale and Brainerd
Covid-19 Task Force meets for the last time
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Covid-19 task force met for the last time. With vaccines available to anyone 16 and up , Hamilton county has been vaccinating as many people as possible but will it be enough by the time…
Chattanooga Area Food Bank provides for community throughout pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on every business and every person. Throughout the year, the Chattanooga Area Food bank has continued to provide for our local needs. But with the inability to host live events,…
Roadway Settlement causes T-DOT to Reduce Section of SR-30 to One Lane
Tennessee Department of Transportation is temporarily reducing a section of SR-30 East of Pikeville to one lane.
First and Second Dose Pfizer Vaccine Appointments added to Hamilton County Schedule
The Hamilton County Health Department has vaccine appointments available April 8th-12.
Tennessee flood deaths rise to 6 with more rain coming
The death toll from weekend floods in Tennessee now stands at six.
Tennessee gov revives K-12 mental health trust fund push
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is reviving a proposal to put $250 million towards helping expand mental health services for children.
Volkswagen changing to Voltswagen in U.S.
TUESDAY UPDATE: Volkswagen of America officials now confess that their "Voltswagen" name change was just an April Fools stunt. CBS reports the same company spokesman who insisted that it was legit yesterday, admits it was not today. A statement to…
Tennessee lawmakers sending gov permitless carry gun bill
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will soon be able to sign off on his proposal to let most adults 21 and older to carry handguns - concealed or openly - without a…
Almost 200 Catalytic Converters Stolen This Year
In Chattanooga, 197 converters have been stolen since January 1st.
What's Right With Our Schools: Bess T. Shepherd Keeping Students Hydrated
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Water makes up more than half of our bodies. Depending on their age, children should drink anywhere from 4 to 11 cups a day. That's hard to do when school water fountains are shut down due…
Pedestrian killed over the weekend in Athens
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A man crossing a street in Athens on Saturday night was hit by a vehicle and killed. It happened around 8PM on South White Street. Witnesses say it looked like Bryan Teasley walked out in front…
Hamilton County Honors Vietnam War Veterans Day
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On this day in 1973 the United States Military Assistance Command Vietnam was disestablished and the last US combat troops departed Vietnam. When the last Vietnam combat troops came home from the war, they didn’t receive…
Police arrest suspect in overnight shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police report that a 32 year old man was shot Sunday night in East Lake. It happened in the 3700 block of 4th Avenue around 11PM. He was sent to the hospital with what police called…