Despite what skeptics may think, infectious disease expert Dr. Mark Anderson says research proves the October 8th decision is the best decision moving forward, "Wearing mask, controversial issue but one that has been proven beyond all doubt works to decrease the spread of of this virus."
Mayor Jim Coppinger has extended Hamilton County's mask mandate to October 8.
One of the victims in Wednesday's shooting on Wilson Street has died.
Continuous unemployment claims in Tennessee dropped to 184,781 while new claims rose for the week of August 29.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Every year the 4 Bridges Art Festival showcases artists and their work. The festival connects the community with over 100 artists, and gives folks the opportunity to check out and buy all types of art. The…
TOCCOA, Georgia (WDEF) - A Georgia case worker has been charged with exploiting seniors that were in his charge. 49 year old Ronald Thomas from Athens, GA faces ten counts of Elder Exploitation. The investigation began on August 21st into…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating three more shootings that happened on Wednesday. The first happened on Wilcox Boulevard this afternoon. One person suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in that one. Then two more people were shot around 5:30…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A viewer is asking when Life Care Centers of Tennessee will allow family visits to their residents again. Tennessee has set up guidelines for how senior care facilities can accommodate visitors, but they are based on Covid-19…
" It's not that easy for everybody to come down to the food bank."
The video of his amusement park ride has gone viral on Tik Tok.
Boyd and other Hamilton County Commissioners denied Sheriff Jim Hammond's proposal to renovate Silverdale detention center.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The UTC Covid-19 Campus Support Team has issued a warning for students. They are concerned about positive tests for members of the football team. They are tracing contacts the players may have had with other students since…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — A Tennessee county is suing a business that it says isn't complying with a mask mandate put into place due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Chattanooga Times Free Press reported that the Hamilton County Health Department…
a woman was meeting her estranged boyfriend at the gas station to exchange property.
A flag commission voted Wednesday to recommend a new design for the Mississippi flag with the state flower.
Health officials urge residents to avoid large gatherings during the Labor Day holiday weekend.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The hot weather is not over yet. That's why Tennessee's Secretary of state stopped in Hamilton and Bradley counties on Tuesday to talk about protecting children in hot cars. Tests have shown that closed vehicles can get…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga is making plans to open their Youth and Family Development Centers for students. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the centers have been closed. In one of the Chattanooga City Council meetings Tuesday,…
DULUTH, Ga. (AP) — Authorities in Georgia are looking for a man accused of kidnapping a woman and her 1-year-old child during a carjacking. Gwinnett County Police said in a statement posted Tuesday on Facebook that the man approached the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country star Miranda Lambert turns her “Wildcard” into an ace as she's the leading nominee at the 2020 Country Music Association Awards, including entertainer of the year. Lambert has seven nods and is back in contention…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The new Hamilton County School Board members were sworn in on Tuesday after the August elections. Joe Wingate, Tiffanie Robinson, Marco Perez and their families were there for the ceremony. Perez is the newest face to join…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We continue our series of reports on how different schools are dealing with Covid-19 with a look at CGLA. The Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is a private STEAM school 6-12. They resumed classes with hybrid classes. And…
"I wanted to cry, I had tears in my eyes, it was overwhelming, I couldn't believe we finally found him."
Use the app to see live demonstrations and conversations with 14 artists in the festival Sept. 3-5.