Putnam County/Cookeville tornado update
Missing list down to just one name, NWS says the Putnam tornado hit EF 4 power
Trump attacks Sessions ahead of primary runoff for US Senate
Former Senator faces Tommy Tubberville on March 31st
Deputies arrest northeast Alabama murder suspect
SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) - Investigators have arrested a suspect in the death of a man in Jackson County. The body of Charles David McEwen was found behind a home on Jackson County road 140 in the Estillfork community on Sunday…
The Great American Divide, Pt. 3: The Media
As we continue to take a look at the Great American political divide, a lot of focus tends to get put on the media.
South Carolina man killed in northwest Georgia crash
He lost control in a curve and hit a tree.
Salvation Army Chattanooga helps with Nashville tornado aftermath
People with the Salvation Army in Chattanooga have been asked to go to Nashville to help with the aftermath of the tornado.
College student falls out of moving SUV on Foothills Parkway
GATLINBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Maryville College student has died after falling out of a moving vehicle on the Foothills Parkway. It happened last night around 10:30 inside the national park. 18 year old Maiah Reilich-Godino from Maine was sitting…
Grundy County Sheriff's Office holds donation drive for tornado victims
The Grundy County Sheriff's Office is doing its part to help people in Putnam County who were impacted by the deadly tornado.
Usher donates funds to provide local students with musical instruments
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An international artist is paying tribute to his musical roots in Chattanooga. Today the Hamilton County school system announced a donation from Usher's Community education fund and the Little Kids Rock program. The money will provide music…
Local EMT burned after being scalded by hot water after falling in shower
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) A local E-M-T and his family are asking for help after an unfortunate accident. Hamilton County E-M-T, Duane Beacham was getting ready for work, when he slipped and fell in the shower. He was knocked unconscious, and…
Volkswagen is Direct Hiring for 600 Positions
This spring is the perfect time to become a Volkswagen employee.
Here is the final Facilities Master Plan
But will Hamilton County actually pay for the suggested changes?
Toyota adds 1.2M vehicles to US fuel pump recall
Toyota is adding 1.2 million vehicles to a major recall in the U.S. to fix possible fuel pump failures that can cause engines to stall.
Bloomberg drops out of presidential race, endorses Biden
Bloomberg drops out of presidential race, endorses Biden
Sheriff: 3 dead, no survivors in Georgia small plane crash
Authorities say at least three people have been confirmed dead following a single-engine plane crash in northwest Georgia.
Biden wins Democratic presidential primary in Tennessee
Former Vice President Joe Biden has won the Democratic presidential primary in Tennessee.
Sessions, Tuberville head to runoff in Alabama Senate race
Former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions will face ex-college football coach Tommy Tuberville in a Republican runoff March 31 as the former Alabama senator seeks to regain his longtime seat.
HCS Board Members get final facilities recommendations
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - School Board members tasked MGT Consulting Group with taking a look at their schools and coming up with a master plan to present the board. So, for the past few months there have been community…
Hamilton County Mayor in Nashville as tornadoes swept through
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger was in Nashville when tornadoes swept through the state early Tuesday morning. He was in a hotel downtown for a business trip and said that he about two miles away…
Marty Haynes is re-elected as Hamilton County Assessor of Property
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The race for Assessor of Property in Hamilton County only had two candidates. Both of them are Republicans. No democrats qualified for the race. But the incumbent, Marty Haynes easily won re-election. Taking a look at…
Mayor Andy Berke endorses Democratic Candidate Joe Biden
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - In Tennessee, voters want Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee for President. And democratic voters in Hamilton County also voted for Biden in today's election. Biden came out on top in Hamilton County, followed by Bernie…
Alabama chase ends with officers shooting suspect in Fort Payne
Suspect has been released from the hospital.
Tennessee Lawmakers move anti-abortion, gun bills amid tornado dig-out
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - While Tennessee dug out from deadly tornadoes, lawmakers have moved ahead with votes to advance Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's key priorities to restrict abortion and expand gun rights. The decision to…
Boston Marathon Bomb Survivor Speaks
"There was blood and glass everywhere. I couldn't hear very well"