Reward offered for suspect who shot Grundy County cows with a crossbow
"it's just, sort of heartbreaking to see your work destroyed like that for no reason."
New water park opening in Tennessee amid COVID-19 pandemic
Soaky Mountain Waterpark in Sevierville opening June 27
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Tennessee reach highest level
increases in hospitalizations in June were mostly concentrated in the Memphis area and southeast Tennessee, including Chattanooga.
Trump administration sues to stop release of Bolton book
The Trump administration has sued former national security adviser John Bolton to block the publication of a book that the White House says contains classified information.
Silverdale Detention reports 15 positive Covid-19 tests
"The rate of infection... is well below what is being reported by other correctional systems nationally."
North Korea destroys empty liaison office with South
North Korea has blown up an inter-Korean liaison office building just north of the heavily armed border with South Korea.
"New Normal" is setting in for local Covid-19 tests
This week's numbers continue to be an improvement over last week's record highs for both new positive tests and hospital cases.
Hamilton County Schools considering Sears building at Northgate Mall
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School board is exploring options for a new location for one school. The Chattanooga School of Liberal Arts off of East Brainerd road is in need of a lot of maintenance and work.…
Erlanger Nurses wanting to create a Nurses Union
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Nurses at a local Hospital in Chattanooga are causing a stir on social media. They’re hoping to have their voices heard by creating a union at Erlanger Hospital. A Facebook page, created by Nurse Jeff Holland, encourages…
United Airlines suspends Chattanooga to Chicago flights
"We are optimistic that service to Chicago will resume as the air travel industry continues to rebound,"
Should I Replace My Home’s Siding?
Is your home’s siding getting to the end of its usable life? If the answer is yes, this summer may be the time to re-side your house. New siding can make a real difference in your home’s appearance. Beyond aesthetics,…
Trump signs executive order on police reform
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order on policing following weeks of national protests after the death of George Floyd.
US retail sales up a record 17.7% in a partial rebound
U.S. retail sales jumped by a record 17.7% from April to May, with spending partially rebounding after the coronavirus had shut down businesses.
Tennessee officials want mail voting appeal fast-tracked
Tennessee officials are seeking a fast-tracked decision by the state Supreme Court to block a judge's order to offer absentee voting to all eligible registered voters during the coronavirus pandemic.
14 year old sentenced in Tessa Majors stabbing
NEW YORK, New York (WDEF) - One of the young teens charged in connection to the stabbing death of Tessa Majors, has been sentenced. Majors was a Barnard College freshman from Virginia who was the Grand-Niece of Tennessee football legend…
The City of Dalton Debates Over the Joseph E. Johnston Statue
The city of Dalton is facing controversy over whether the Joseph E. Johnston statue should be removed.
'When does it stop?' Slain man's family makes tearful plea
Family devastated, mayor says police dept. moral plummeting after protests over Friday's police shooting
Central High still holds their Class Night to honor seniors
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Because of the coronavirus pandemic, schools have had to change the way they operate, and celebrate. Central High School - like most schools in our area - had to rethink how to make their graduating class feel…
Legislative Plaza standoff continues in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee's legislative plaza continues to be the focus of George Floyd-related protests. For three days now, protesters have tried to enter the plaza and occupy it. But today they were met by a line of Tennessee…
Suspect charged with assaulting officer while breaking into city hall
CARTHAGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators have charged a suspect with attacking a police officer in Middle Tennessee last week. The TBI handled the investigation. They say Ralph Overstreet was trying to break in to the City Hall of Carthage on…
Two northwest Georgia nursing homes suffer Covid-19 deaths
Another death in Rossville, first fatalities at Fort Oglethorpe facility.
TECH BYTE: Affordable Father's Day Gifts
Thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of people are on tight budgets right now.
Two more deaths and a message that we aren't wearing enough masks
"We're not seeing people taking this as seriously as they should be."
Morning Pointe Assisted Living creates Visitation Booth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Last week, Governor Bill Lee announced long care facilities would start the reopening process. Nursing Homes have been closed to the public since March of this year and that means that residents have been unable to visit…