American Red Cross Awards Family and First Responders
"At first I thought it was a dream and it started to hurt my feet so I jumped onto a couch.”
Veteran/First Responder helps coach other First Responders through PTSD
Only soldiers and sailors who've been in combat really understand the toll it takes on even the toughest person.
Report offers details of local educator arrested in online sex sting
Investigator accuses former school principal of posting ""Just love little girls."
Presidential candidates in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Democratic primary contender Mike Bloomberg lured in a crowd as he stopped in Chattanooga on Wednesday. Hamilton County Democratic Chair Khristy Wilkinson explained that while she would love more candidates to stop by, it might be…
Tennessee lawmakers demand answers over voucher program
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Outraged Tennessee lawmakers have been grilling state education officials over the handling of a much-debated school voucher program. Republican Rep. Matthew Hill of Jonesborough demanded answers Wednesday from the education agency,…
Early Voting begins in Tennessee for Super Tuesday
Plus info on primary voting in Alabama, Georgia and North Carolina
Mike Bloomberg rallies in Chattanooga
For the first time this campaign season, a 2020 presidential candidate makes a stop in Chattanooga.
GDOT Install Rumble Strips for Safety
Drivers who drifted out of their lane caused half of all deadly crashes in Georgia.
200 People in Georgia are self-monitoring for symptoms of the Coronavirus after recent trips to China
DALTON, GA (WDEF) -About 200 people in Georgia, have to stay in their homes after returning from recent trips to China. An Infectious Disease Director says none of the travelers came from the high risk areas of China. That is…
Man starts petition to bring EPB fiber to Flintstone
"Everybody that I have seen or posted on it, desperately wants EPB."
Hamilton County gets funds for Cash Canyon Road work
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Good news for long-suffering residents of Cash Canyon Road in Hamilton county. County commissioners on Wednesday morning heard from EMA Director Chris Adams that with the help of TEMA, money has been allocated for repairs to the…
Paul English, Willie Nelson's longtime drummer, has died
He was the Paul in the song "Me and Paul"
Jury convicts woman accused of attacking tow truck driver
The driver was trying to repossess her car.
Runoff floods man's property
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A steady stream of water was filling up the backyard of a duplex on Mimosa Drive Tuesday afternoon. "We've never had this much water. The amount of water has increased dramatically," George Patten said. Patten has…
Georgia authorities ID 4 killed in weekend small plane crash
CALHOUN, Georgia (AP) - Four people killed in a small jet crash in the Georgia mountains have been identified. The Gordon County coroner's office on Tuesday said the deceased included three men and one woman. They were identified as the…
Chickamauga Lock project gets enough funding for 6th year of work
$101 million will be enough to continue engineering, design, and construction of the lock.
USGS: Five earthquakes rattle area near Great Smoky park
The earthquake swarm hit in a small area about 25 miles southwest of Knoxville
Are you ready for the new folding, flip phone?
Samsung unveils the Galaxy Z Flip.. the phone that bends.
Hamilton County Schools offers online lessons during closures
Administrators with Hamilton County Schools and community leaders want to make sure students stay productive when school is canceled.
Golden Apple: Audrey Alexander
A Brown Academy educator is passionate about teaching. Her dedication and commitment have earned her this week's Golden Apple Award.
Sheryl Crow will headline this year's Moon River Festival
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Moon River Festival announced their lineup today for this year's show. The Coolidge Park festival is coming up on September 12th and 13th. The headliners this year are Sheryl Crow and a reunion of the group…
Hydroplaning Safety Awareness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A break in the rain means more drivers are out on the roadways. "Prepare for that ponding of the water on the roadway. You need to really slow down. We don't want you to hydroplane," says…
Tribute to the oldest Pearl Harbor Survivor from Blue Ridge
Fred Johnson died at the age of 104 two weeks ago.
"Sanitary Sewer Overflow" bubbling out of manholes on 23rd Street
avoid physical contact with the water