Reward raised in an effort to find who killed two animals on Olive Street.
More reward money is being offered to find the person responsible for killing two animals last week.
How to stay prepared during severe weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With the recent threats of damaging storms in our area it's time to make sure you have an emergency plan for you and your family. Since the goal is to stay safe during severe weather, be aware…
Inclement Weather Postpones COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Scheduled with Hamilton County Health Dept
Due to inclement weather, the Hamilton County Health Department is closing their COVID-19 vaccination sites at 2PM.
Pro-Life supporters gather after concerns over Planned Parenthood
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Inside Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul Wednesday night is a group of around 80 people. They're here for a Right to Life event. "We're here because Chattanooga is pro-life and we do not want Planned…
Two drivers seriously injured in morning Cleveland wreck
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two people were flown to the hospital with serious injuries from a morning crash in Cleveland. It happened just before 10 AM at the intersection of Paul Huff Parkway and Mouse Creek Road. Cleveland traffic investigators…
Stimulus Checks May Force Some Businesses to Close
Stimulus checks are designed to provide a needed boost to the economy, but are they causing more people leave their current jobs?
Local Covid - 19 Task Force Announces its End
The Hamilton county Covid -19 task force is announcing its end next Tuesday. Exactly one year after they first started. Throughout the past year, many healthcare professionals, researchers, and community leaders gave their expertise on how to handle the pandemic.…
East Ridge Mayor says Chattanooga was silent on homeless housing plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a resolution that would lease up to 100 hotel rooms from the Budgetel Inn and Suites off of Exit 1 near East Ridge. Chattanooga already provides this…
Local Nonprofit offers virtual life skills training for Foster kids and parents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Currently there are over 8,000 kids in the foster system in Tennessee and there are only approximately 350 children awaiting adoption. Governor Bill Lee and a local Organization are working to provide more support for those kids…
Challenger STEM Center Reopens
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been over a year since the UTC Challenger Learning Center has opened their doors to the public, allowing groups to have a hands-on learning experience about space. Starting Friday, March 26th, with the help of Grammy…
Early Voting for Chattanooga Municipal Run-Off Underway
Early voting is underway for the City of Chattanooga Municipal Run-Off Election. Voters will get to decide between Chattanooga mayoral candidates Tim Kelly and Kim White. And, city council district two and five runoffs. You must be a resident of…
Chattanooga City Council Members approve agreement with hotel to house folks dealing with homelessness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga City Council Members approved an agreement with a Budgetel to provide non congregant COVID-related housing up to 100 households dealing with homelessness. “For a 90 day period beginning March 13th 2021 and ending June 12…
Dade County Commissioner dies after Covid struggle
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley has lost another public official to Covid-19. 72 year old Allan Bradford has died after a month long battle with coronavirus. Bradford was a County Commissioner for Dade County. He has been in…
Sportsbook operator sues over its suspension in Tennessee
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee sports betting company has sued state officials to try to overturn their suspension of the firm's sportsbook. Tennessee Action 24/7 on Monday filed the lawsuit targeting Tennessee Lottery officials…
Chattanooga enjoys booming real estate market despite pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While the national economy has been ravaged over the last year due to the pandemic, Chattanooga’s housing market has been booming. But now, some Chattanooga realtors are warning that the inventory of homes just might not…
Georgia dropping Vaccine age to 16 on Thursday
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Georgia is ready to begin vaccinating all adults in the state as early as this week. On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Kemp announced that they will drop the age requirement to 16 and above. "This is our ticket…
Silverdale inmate severely beaten
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An inmate has been severely beaten at the new Hamilton County jail facility at Silverdale. It happened around 6PM Monday evening. Sheriff's officials say corrections officers responded to a disorder in the Alpha female unit. They found…
Pumped Up Gas Prices
A spike in cost fueled by the stimulus and vaccine rollout.
Golden Apple Award: Richard Hardy's Coach Tommy Wells
Tommy Wells is an institution at Richard Hardy Memorial School in South Pittsburg. Through his decades of teaching, he has displayed genuine kindness to all his students and players earning him this week's Golden Apple Award.
Vaccine Eligibility soon to be available to Tennesseans 16 and up
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Tennessee has vaccinated over 2 million people and Starting April 5th anyone who is over the age of 16 will be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccination. So far Tennessee has been distributing the vaccine to health…
New data shows risks of domestic violent extremism in Tennessee
New data collected shows heightened risks of domestic violent extremism in Tennessee, compared to the national US average.
Get a Free Krispy Kreme Donut If You Have a COVID-19 Vaccination
Krispy Kreme is offering a sweet treat for anyone with proof of vaccination.
Hamilton County Health Dept and Southern Adventist University Holding Vaccine Event Sunday
Hamilton County Health Dept. will hold a free vaccine event at Southern Adventist Univ. this Sunday. It's limited to 500 people by appointment.
Tennessee lawmakers pass transgender sports ban
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee House has approved the transgender sports bill, sending it to the Governor's desk for his signature. It bans transgender athletes from taking part in girls' sports in Tennessee. Middle and High School athletes will…