News

Deadly Saturday afternoon shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Saturday afternoon. According to CPD, the incident happened near 5000 New Country Drive. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="5000 New Country Drive" zoom="15" title="Deadly Shooting"] When they arrived on…

Paws and Clause

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Everyone needs a furry friend for the holidays and the Bradley County SPCA is ready to assist families that are looking for the perfect pet. They held their annual Paws and Clause adoption event today. They started…

14 Arrested during sex trafficking sting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the TBI, 14 men were arrested as part of an undercover investigation aimed at addressing human trafficking in East Tennessee. The TBI says that they set up a two day sting with the assistance of…

Visitation hold at Bradley County Jail

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Bradley County Sheriff's office has put a temporary hold on visitations at the Bradley County Jail. They made the decision based on the increased number of COVID-19 cases in the county. Starting Monday, December 14th, all…

Reach One Teach One Holds Annual Toy Drive

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Reach One Teach One hosted it’s annual toy drive to help give children in underserved communities the Christmas that they deserve. Donations of unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items were dropped off at Orchard Knob Middle…

Supreme Court rejects Texas election lawsuit

WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Republicans have been rallying around a lawsuit filed by the Attorney General of Texas to overturn election results in four states, including Georgia. It asked the court to act before the Electoral College meets on Monday…

Local Holiday Spending

The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce encourages buyers to shop local this holiday season.

Erlanger Doctor Warns Chattanooga ICUs Could Reach Capacity

UPDATE: Erlanger has announced that they are closing hospital visits. There will be exemptions for end of life cases, Obstetrics, NICU, and Children’s Hospital at Erlanger) And they will make exceptions on a case-by-case basis. ________ CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…

Foster Families are in short supply due to the Pandemic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, The Tennessee Department of Child Services has been hard at work helping foster children find safe and welcoming homes.  Statewide- there are 8,000 children in need of a foster home and over 300…

Suspect arrested in truck stop stabbing

CHARLESTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley county officers have arrested a truck driver in a stabbing incident yesterday at a truck stop in Charleston. The suspect, Chad Anthony Teague, is booked in the Bradley county jail. He's charged with aggravated assault.…

Suspect arrested in Irongate Drive shooting

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton county Sheriff's office has arrested a suspect in the December 10th shooting on Irongate Drive. The victim was treated and released from a hospital. The suspect is 32-year old Tony Phillips, who was arrested in…

East Ridge residents express concerns over soccer fields

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Much like other residents in the Jordan Run neighborhood, Rachel Pryor didn't see it coming. “One day some orange stakes appeared out here. I think it was November 9th, if I'm not mistaken. We just…

Alcohol Delivery in Dalton Georgia

Instead of having to purchase alcohol at the register, grocery stores, restaurants and liquor stores in the city of Dalton will be able to deliver beverages to your front door.

Chattanooga Sister Cities' President Slams Senator Blackburn

CHATANNOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CHATTANOOGA’S SISTER CITY PROGRAM IS BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT AFTER IT’S PRESIDENT, KAREN CLAYPOOL, PUBLISHED AN OPEN LETTER THIS WEEK CONDEMNING REMARKS MADE BY SENATOR MARSHA BLACKBURN – WHO SUGGESTED THE DECADES-OLD CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM WOULD…

Tennessee Owned Sports Betting Company

TENNESSEE (WDEF) - With sports betting now legal in the state of Tennessee, a locally owned business is throwing their hat into the ring.  Action 24/7 is a Nashville based sportsbook company that allows Tennessee residents over the age of 21…

Local Events


What's On TV Now