Chattooga County Probate Judge goes into ICU with Covid-19
"He is considered in serious condition and is receiving the best available care."
Health Department limits services
“We hope our residents understand that slowing the spread of COVID-19 in our county remains our top priority.”
Bradley County Schools break ground on PIE Center
BRADLEY COUNTTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Bradley County Schools officially broke ground on the new PIE center on Tuesday morning. Partnerships in Industry and Education or PIE. The PIE center will be an innovation center for students to collaborate with businesses, industries…
Huge explosions rock Beirut with widespread damage, injuries
Explosions rocked Beirut, inflicting injuries and damaging buildings in a large radius around the city's port.
Helicopter crashes into Tennessee River; 1 dead, 3 saved
One person has died after a helicopter crashed into the Tennessee River.
As many schools return this week, send us your photos
if you are taking back to school photos of your students, we'd love to see them
Chattanooga Preparatory Back To School precautions
"starting August 6 our boys will log on and greet their new teacher. And we felt like that is the right move because we don't know if we will end up remotely. "
Is Covid-19 moving into the smaller counties of Tennessee
Skip to the bottom to see which counties are now doing the best and worst when we crunch the numbers.
Great-grandson of man in controversial Signal Mountain monument speaks out
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you drive up Signal Mountain on Highway 127, you can see it on the left as you enter the town of Signal Mountain. The monument is of Signal Mountain founder C. E. James. It's…
Lee calls special session to address COVID-19 liability
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Gov. Bill Lee has announced he’s calling lawmakers back to the Capitol to address legislation that would provide health care providers, schools and businesses broad protections against coronavirus lawsuits. Lee said Monday that the special legislative…
District Attorney won't prosecute Decosimo campaign billboard
"Decosimo is seeking office for the local school board on a nonpartisan basis"
Pachyderm Club wears masks after Lincoln Dinner controversy
Masks were hard to find at Friday Night's Republican event, but not at the Monday luncheon.
President Trump fires TVA chairman over foreign workers
UNION: "This work really does belong to the people of the valley. TVA: "We have to make this change. It's what's best for the Valley."
Sequatchie County resumes school on Monday
25% decided to do their school year virtually.
Report: Tennessee COVID hospital stays up outside big metros
Report says outbreak has moved into more rural communities with fewer health care resources.
Health Dept. warns of Amigos Restaurant exposure
You may have been exposed if you ate at the East Ridge location last week.
Trump fires Tennessee Valley Authority chair
Trump fires Tennessee Valley Authority chair, citing executive compensation, hiring of foreign workers.
TECH BYTE: Apps to Help Develop Good Habits, Kick Bad Ones
Let's look at some smartphone apps that can help you stay productive, and even get healthier.
Locations in Chattanooga and Jasper Added to Register of Historic Places
The Dixie Mercerizing Company, Chattanooga’s downtown historic district and the Ebenezer Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Jasper were recently added to the National Register of Historic Places.
Fatal Shooting on Taylor Street
Chattanooga Police responded to reports of a person shot on Taylor Street Sunday morning where they found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds.
Delayed Stimulus
Recent negotiations at Capitol Hill could mean a second stimulus check is on the way. But millions of Americans are still waiting on their stimulus check.
Ringgold city pool is now open
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- August is just getting started and summer seems to be flying by. The coronavirus has many pools closed and we all are suffering from cabin fever. But, one pool opened on Friday and residents are really thankful.…
Man rescued from duplex fire
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga firefighters rescued a man from a burning duplex in Hixson Sunday night. It happened around 9 PM in the 5100 block of Eldridge Road. According to the fire department, when crews arrived, there was heavy fire…
Bob Johnson Celebration of Life
Veteran Broadcaster Bob Johnson lost his battle with Parkinson’s Disease on Monday, July 13.