Soddy Daisy cancels 4th of July celebration
follows cancellations of Collegedale, Middle Valley, Signal Mountain & Pops on the River.
UTC investigating allegations of 'racially insensitive activities' by fraternity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a post on Twitter, Kalani Porto described alleged situations of racism with the UTC fraternity Sigma Chi, including a claim that while pledging, the fraternity made him continuously say 'the only reason I'm here is…
Suspect arrested after chase over Signal Mountain
Deputy who fired at the suspect killed another fleeing suspect just three weeks ago, and faces a lawsuit over another traffic stop in Collegedale.
Tennessee will allow nursing home visits beginning Monday
But there are new rules you will have to follow.
Protesters Join Tuesday's City Council Meeting
Protesters took their message from the streets, to the city council meeting Tuesday night.
Memorial artist says George Floyd death similar to Ed Johnson lynching
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Construction on the Ed Johnson Memorial at the Walnut Street Bridge has begun, during a time of racial unrest. "We need the message now more than ever," Ed Johnson Committee co-chair Steve Derthick said. Peaceful protests,…
Hamilton County reports new Covid-19 hospital high
50 patients now in local hospitals with Covid-19 with another 15 people under investigation.
Statue of ex-Panthers owner removed from outside stadium
A statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has been removed from outside the NFL team's stadium.
Petition to remove the Confederate statue in Downtown Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Confederate statues across the United States are being removed as equal rights protests continue around the world. In downtown Cleveland stands a 1910 memorial dedicated to confederate soldiers. The statue stands directly in front of Lee University…
Social Media Do's and Dont's
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Social Media can be a useful tool if used correctly, but posting about someone can also get you in legal trouble. A Lot has gone on in the year of 2020, but most recently Americans are in…
GA election results from Tuesday
We break down some of the biggest results from Georgia's primaries in northwest Georgia and why we should care about each one.
It wasn't your typical Election Day in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Tuesday was Election Day during the coronavirus pandemic. And, It was different. "I wore my mask to protect myself. I wanted to make sure that I didn't catch any germs and I have hand sanitizer…
Officials Weigh in on “Defund The Police”
Following the death of George Floyd, defunding the police has become a rallying cry.
Tennessee GOP remains resistant to removing Confederate bust
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As more calls grow across the country to remove Confederate statues, Republican lawmakers in Tennessee remained steadfast Tuesday in their resistance to removing a bust of a former Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader displayed…
Protester hit by car speaks out
CHATTANOOG, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the Weekend we showed you a video of a car driving through a group of protesters. That car did hit one protester as they were walking near the Chattanooga convention center. The person hit by…
Can cloth face masks get you sick?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - People across the United States are wearing cloth face masks in an effort to curb transmission of the coronavirus. But experts say that wearing a fabric mask for long periods of time- or for several days…
Long lines snarl voting in Georgia primaries amid pandemic
ATLANTA (AP) — Long lines formed at some polling places as Democratic candidates vying to take on Republican U.S. Sen. David Perdue of Georgia in November faced off in a primary election Tuesday. Georgia’s chief election officer had warned results…
63 year old killed in East Lake house fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A house fire early this morning has resulted in the death of one person. Chattanooga firefighters answered the call to 4023 Hollar Trial off 41st street in East Lake around 3:30 a.m. The home was fully involved…
Victim dies from shooting at the Emma Wheeler Homes Monday night
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A man was fatally shot last night in the Emma Wheeler neighborhood. Police found 27 year old Tedrick Walker in the 4900 block of Jeffrey Lane suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Walker was transported to the hospital…
Rep. Mike Carter apologizes for comment to black lawmaker
“I made an inappropriate and deeply regretful comment that hurt my friend Joe’s feelings."
Health Dept. on Protests: "we worry about every potential spread"
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department said that a recent spike in coronavirus cases is not linked to ongoing protests. In response to whether or not they're expecting a spike in the coming weeks because of…
Church opens Free Grocery Shop
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A part of Venue Church is now a grocery store. But not a typical grocery story, because whatever folks pick up down the aisles, they can take home for free. "I think this is wonderful. This…
Organizers cancel 2020 Tennessee State Fair
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The Tennessee State Fair is the latest casualty of coronavirus. Organizers announced they will cancel the annual 10-day event held in Nashville in September. Here is the announcement they posted on Monday: Not since World War II…
Republicans tour Savannah as possible GOP convention site
“a truly unmatched experience to the Republican National Convention.”