Hiring and Retention Hurdles in Signal Mtn.
Public safety leaders of Signal Mountain address their struggles to attract and retain employees.
Collegedale City Manager retires
Commissioner called for his resignation last week over communication issues.
New social media app "Clubhouse" focuses on public discourse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - “It’s kind of a more, I want to say, integrated experience with the listener.” A new kind of social media app has taken the tech world by storm. The app, called Clubhouse, is currently an invite-only…
What's Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga Prep Speak Like A King
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Prep will put on its Speak Like a King Event this week (2/22-2/26 2021). It has to be virtual this year, because of the pandemic, but on the bright side, the whole world can see…
Former U.S. Senator Bob Corker to Speak at FreightWaves' Global Supply Chain Week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Freight Waves starts their Global Supply Chain Week this Monday. Over a span of eight days, Freight Waves will discuss a variety of subjects including impacts from COVID-19 and recent weather events. Last week's winter storm across…
National Supermarket Employee Day Highlights Local Manager with Over 50 Years of Service
Today is National Supermarket Employee Day! The Food Industry Association recently proclaimed the day to recognize employees at every level for the work they do feeding families. Food City is awarding each of their 17,000 associates a $15 gift card/certificate…
Alton Park Beautification Project needing sponsors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Net Resource Foundation is looking for individuals or businesses to help sponsor park benches. These benches are $700 and are part of a beautification project called the Hughes project in the South Chattanooga community. “This project…
CPD responds to viral Tik Tok Video
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga Police respond to a Tik Tok Video that shows a Chattanooga Police officer attempting to arrest a fleeing suspect on Thursday. According to police, after responding to a robbery call at 1820 Gunbarrel Road, officers found a man…
All Star Sports Cards navigating the pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee-All Star Sports Cards Owner Steve Wrate has owned the store for almost 30 years. "I've seen all the ups and downs that come with a hobby business. When the pandemic hit, I was really concerned about what was…
Boeing: 777s with engine that blew apart should be grounded
Boeing has recommended that airlines ground all 777s with the type of engine that blew apart after takeoff from Denver this weekend.
TECH BYTE: Apps to Help You Score Money Watching Sports
Let's look at some apps where you can hopefully score some money betting on your favorite teams.
Homeowner has 3rd degree burns after mobile home fire
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF)- A homeowner in Harrison is in the hospital after suffering third degree burns when their house caught on fire this morning. According to officials, the fire started around 4 Sunday morning on Ramseytown Road. [su_gmap width="700" height="700"…
Marion County deputies possibly exposed to Fentanyl
MARION CO. Tenn. (WDEF)- Three Marion County Sheriff's Deputies were rushed to the hospital after they were possibly exposed to fentanyl. According to Sheriff Burnett, patrol officers arrested a couple after they were passed out in the parking lot of…
Man shot near Wheeler Avenue in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CPD is also investigating a shooting that happened Saturday night. According to police, the victim drove himself to the hospital after he was shot in the 800 block of Wheeler Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="800 wheeler avenue"…
Viral Tik Tok video raises concern over a CPD officer's use of force
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Tik Tok Video has been going viral around Chattanooga. The video shows a Chattanooga police officer attempting to arrest a fleeing suspect on Thursday. DISCLAIMER: The below video has obscene language: @mookychique##fyp ##foryoupage ##police ##defundthepolice ##policebrutality…
Arrest made in East Brainerd car wash shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An arrest has been made in connection to the shooting that happened at a local car wash. 23-year-old Eric Woods was arrested and charged with two counts of Attempted Criminal Homicide, Aggravated Assault and Felony Reckless Endangerment.…
Woman Shares Near Kidnapping Story
Desiree Oliver tells News 12 that she was a possible victim of kidnapping after experiencing a terrifying incident at an Ootlewah gas station.
Donald Trump to speak at CPAC in first post-White House appearance
WASHINGTON (AP) - Donald Trump will be making his first post-presidential appearance at a conservative gathering in Florida next weekend. A spokesman for the American Conservative Union, Ian Walters, confirms that Trump will be speaking at the group’s annual Conservative…
With no crowds, Louvre gets rare chance to refurbish
PARIS (AP) - The 518-year-old Mona Lisa has seen many things in her life on a wall, but rarely this: Almost four months with no Louvre visitors. It’s uncertain when the Paris museum will reopen, after being closed on Oct.…
Enrollment at US community colleges plummets amid pandemic
PHOENIX (AP) - Enrollment at U.S. community colleges has plunged 10% from fall 2019 to fall 2020 amid the coronavirus pandemic. That's according to The National Student Clearinghouse, which says community colleges were hit the hardest for enrollment among all…
Kroger is latest victim of third-party software data breach
BOSTON (AP) - Kroger Co. says it was among the multiple victims of a data breach involving a third-party vendor’s file-transfer service. It says it is notifying potentially impacted customers and offering them free credit monitoring. The Cincinnati-based grocery and…
Senator seeks probe of natural gas price spikes during storm
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Democratic senator is calling for federal investigations into possible price gouging of natural gas in the Midwest and other regions following severe winter storms that plunged Texas and other states into a deep freeze that caused…
Frozen pipes, electric woes remain as cold snap eases grip
DALLAS (AP) - Warmer temperatures are spreading across the southern United States, bringing some relief to a region weary of winter. The region faces a challenging clean-up and expensive repairs from days of extreme cold and widespread power outages. In…
Boy Scouts celebrate the first group of female Eagle Scouts
The Boy Scouts of America is celebrating a major milestone this weekend with a virtual event honoring the nearly 1,000 girls and young women who are the first females to attain the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. Astronauts, admirals, U.S.…