Last Call for Girl Scout Cookies
In response to the covid pandemic, Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachian, which serves the East Tennessee region, will host a series of last call drive-thru events.
Firefighter Expectations Under Kelly Administration
Their current salaries have been frozen by the Berke administration due to the covid pandemic, according to the Chattanooga Firefighter Association.
Hamilton County Mask Mandate Set to End this Week
The mask mandate in Hamilton County is set to expire this Wednesday. Thursday, the 29th will be the first official day that masks will not be required. The mask mandate was first put into effect July 10th of last year.…
Rash of stabbings at Silverdale Detention Facility
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County officials confirm multiple stabbings at the Silverdale Detention Facility over the weekend. The confirmation comes after several family members of the victims contacted us about the incidents, complaining they couldn't get information from officials about…
People missing covid vaccinate second dose appointments
(WDEF)- A growing number of Americans have missed their scheduled second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As most people are aware the vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna require two…
Cherohala Wildfire now 75% contained
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cherokee National Forest reports progress from over the weekend in battling a wildfire in the mountains of Monroe County. The Long Branch fire has burned more than 700 acres near the North Carolina border. Smoke…
Tennessee PTA memberships drop drastically as a result of the Pandemic
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Parent Teacher Association has seen a dramatic decline in memberships throughout the state of Tennessee as a result to the pandemic. With most schools staying virtual throughout the year, PTA memberships have…
Victims identified in boat crash during fishing tournament
DANDRIDGE, Tenn. (AP) - Wildlife officers are investigating a boating accident on an East Tennessee lake that left one man dead. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency said two bass fishing boats collided on Douglas Lake on Saturday morning. The agency…
Grayson's Ladder Hosts 'Golf Fore Grayson' Event at The Ooltewah Club
https://youtu.be/f_XrazrjmZk Many gathered in Ooltewah this morning to help raise funds in the fight against Alexander's disease. The first annual 'Golf Fore Grayson' event took place at The Ooltewah Club today. The money raised will go to help Grayson Ledbetter…
GA politics: Doug Collins won't challenge Warnock or Kemp next year
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A key player in Georgia politics has clarified his plans for 2022. Former Congressman Doug Collins won the backing of many pro-Trump supporters for his spirited defense of the President in the impeachment proceedings. But that…
TECH BYTE: A Look at Apple's New Vibrant Products
Let's get a look at Apple's new colorful computers.
Chattanooga Market opens for the first time this season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Market has officially opened for the first time of this season. The market kicked off their season with a two day event and customers were loving it. Last summer the market had…
Glass Street Gateway Initiative Unveiled
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - After years of planning, the Glass House Gateway Initiative is complete! This revitalization project was a community effort to revamp the neighborhood in East Chattanooga better known as Glass Street. “We're celebrating all…
Dalton Police searching for fatal shooting suspect
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)-Dalton police are asking for the public's help with identifying the suspect of a fatal shooting that happened early Sunday morning. The shooting happened outside of the Oyster Pub on Market Street. [su_gmap width="700" height="700"…
Man shot after a fight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A 24-year-old man was shot early Sunday morning after he was in a fight. CPD says that they responded to a shots fired call around 2:00 a.m. in the 100 block of Honest Street.…
Rabbit Valley Farmer's Market has successful opening day
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- It's officially market season and the Rabbit Valley Market got a great start to things today in Ringgold. Patrons came out in the rain to check out local vendors at the new Saturday market…
Epic Games CEO saves old growth forests in North Carolina
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (AP) - The founder of Epic Games is donating a large stretch of North Carolina’s Appalachian highlands to be preserved as a haven for wildlife. The Asheville-based nonprofit Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy says it will prevent development on…
Catoosa County Health Incident Trailer
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Catoosa County got to use their brand new Health Incident Trailer for a good cause. Catoosa County Government and Emergency Management Agency offered no-appointment walk-up COVID-19 vaccines today at Mt. Peria Baptist Church. The…
Armenian Americans celebrate Biden's recognition of genocide
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Armenian Americans celebrated the news Saturday that President Joe Biden formally declared as genocide the systematic killing and deportation of hundreds of thousands of their ancestors by Ottoman Empire forces in the early 1900s. The White…
Appeals court reinstates Tennessee abortion waiting period
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A federal appeals court has reinstated a 48-hour waiting period for women seeking abortions in Tennessee as the state appeals a judge’s ruling in the case. The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk adding SNL hosting job to his to-do list
NEW YORK (AP) - Technology mogul Elon Musk has a lined up a new gig in addition to his jobs as CEO of electric car maker Tesla and spaceship maker SpaceX. He is going to host the iconic TV show…
Drug Take Back working to combat Overdoses and Drug Abuse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the last year drug overdoses have risen significantly not only in Hamilton County but also state wide. In order to help combat drug usage the Hamilton County Drug Coalition and Tennessee American water…
Drive Thru Vaccine Event hosted at The Howard School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Getting vaccinated has never been easier. On Saturday, CHI Memorial and Get Vaccinated Chattanooga hosted a free drive thru event for anyone over the age of 18. The event was held at The Howard…
Waldens Ridge firefighters host event to work with community members who are special needs
WALDENS RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) - April is Autism Awareness Month and Waldens Ridge Emergency Services are working hard to bridge the gap between people with special needs and first responders. On Saturday, community members with special needs were…