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Local woman makes community pantry: 'I've got your back, eat.'

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Across from the planned Save-A-Lot, you can find a wooden cabinet planted at Glass Street and Crutchfield Street. If you open it up, you'll find food and water. "Your human purpose is to help each other,"…

A look at Tennessee Gov. Lee's 2nd budget proposal

SEE THE STATE OF THE STATE SPEECH HERE NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican Gov. Bill Lee's top priorities in his latest spending plan would boost K-12 teach pay, extend postpartum health insurance for Tennessee's low-income women, encourage employers to hire…

Watch Gov. Bill Lee's State of the State

Watch the speech here. NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee will soon unveil his top priorities for the 2020 legislative session, as well as announce his spending proposal for the upcoming fiscal year during his second annual address in…

Howard Art contest

A Howard School student is using her artistic skills to send a message about the problem of littering.

Red Bank Police Officer Killed While Off-Duty

KODAK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Red Bank Police Officer James "Chip" Smith was shot and killed while off-duty in Sevierville Saturday. According to officials, Officer Smith and Melissa Smith had been at the Old Tennessee Distilling Co. for two hours. Officials…

Free tax preparation

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tax season is here. If you need to get your taxes done, there are some people that will do them for free. There is assistance through the VITA program. If your household income was less than…

Locals in Super Bowl commercial

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Most people watch the Super Bowl for three reasons. The game, the half-time show, and the commercials, of course! Companies know lots of people watch the game, so they spend a lot of money creating eye-catching,…

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