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Women's Fund of Greater Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Women's Fund of Greater Chattanooga presented what work they have done and will continue to do to help aid women and girls in Tennessee. The women’s fund of Greater Chattanooga website said since 2008 the organization has been…

Friends remember UTC Student killed in March

UPDATE- Friends and family of UTC student Holman Tanner are remembering him tonight after two people were arrested in connection to his murder. According to an affidavit, Holman was shot while he was protecting his girlfriend during an apparent robbery.…

Morgan Wallen explains all in Instagram post

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Country music star Morgan Wallen says he waited to make an official statement on his use of the n-word in a TMZ video. He had previously issued a written apology. On Wednesday night, he doubled down…

Tennessee transgender sports bill reaction

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee House Bill 3 requires that middle and high school athletes compete in either boys or girls sports based on the student’s original birth certificate. On Wednesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee responded to a question about…

Additional gun tax proposal

One of Joe Biden's campaign promises on gun safety could place an additional $200 tax on gun purchases. If fulfilled, the move would add assault weapons under the National Firearms Act of 1934 which charges a $200 tax on the…

Alleged "book burner" fired from Chattanooga Library

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga has fired a part-time library specialist for destroying books. Officials accused Cameron Dequintez Williams of taking books from conservative authors and burning them in December. Williams led several protests last year in Chattanooga…

Grace Baptist Academy Rebuilding after Easter Tornadoes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Grace Baptist Academy is well into their demolition and rebuilding process after Tornadoes ripped through their campus last Easter. On Wednesday, the school received a $2,000 grant from Cindy’s Choice to work towards the transformation of the…

Tips to prevent frozen pipes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "Even a one-eighth inch break in a pipe can spray more than 250 gallons of water. So if it's left unattended, it can flood your whole home before you even realize it," Kerry Smith said. Smith…

Transgender sports bill facing changes in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) - A proposal that would ban transgender girls and women in Georgia from playing on school and college sports teams is headed for changes. Republican Rep. Philip Singleton of Sharpsburg says the measure is needed to prevent girls…

How to prevent Electrical Fires and burns

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - In 2020, the Chattanooga Fire Department worked 47 structure fires that were caused by electrical issues Now, The Chattanooga Fire Department and Erlanger Health System are working together to put a spotlight on National Burn Awareness Week.…

One injured in shooting on Burris Lane in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - A quiet day on Burris Lane in Cleveland soon became violent when neighbors were greeted with sounds of gunfire down the street. At approximately 1pm, Bradley County Sheriff’s office responded to the reported gunshots off of…

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