NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With recent severe inclement weather in the region, the Salvation Army is preparing to respond to areas affected by tornadoes that hit on December 9, 2023. The organization is currently assessing areas in Middle Tennessee that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Saturday was the big day for 'Wreaths Across Chattanooga' as a handful of 18-wheelers dropped off over 25,000 wreaths, and volunteers lined up to honor and remember veterans…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Every year, the national commander of the Salvation Army challenges each of the locations to raise $2 million in four…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Friends and family of the East Lake community came out on a rainy Saturday to remember the life of one of…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Signal Mountain Post Office closed unexpectedly on Saturday. However, carriers have continued to deliver even with a mail hold in place. People have taken to putting signs inside their mailboxes to say their mail…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Thursday a little before 2:00 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a fatal traffic crash on Amnicola Highway. When officers arrived, they found a 52-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries. CFD and HCEMS responded to the scene.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Police responded to an incident near the intersection of Market Street and Martin Luther King,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- During the holiday season, the Tennessee Aquarium is celebrating ‘Holidays Under the Peaks’ with different interactive exhibits for the family. Besides interactive adventures with the aquatic…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sunday around 3:00 a.m., a Hamilton County Sheriff's Office deputy attempted to stop a Chevrolet Cavalier in the Hixson area after noticing the license…
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office are investigating a residential fire fatality. At around 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, Cumberland County Fire responded to a fully engulfed home at 1041 Flathead Road. An individual was found dead inside…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Santa 'Scuba' Claus is once again taking time to visit the Tennessee Aquarium and take a dip in some of its largest exhibits.…
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Marion County is mourning the loss of a beloved high school student. Senior, Bentley Buchanan, passed away on Friday morning. She was a highly-involved…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We have entered December and are welcoming all the holiday festivities and decorations. With this in mind, local first responders are encouraging…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The BlueCross Bowl has taken over Finley Stadium for the third year with teams and families crowding in support. The president & CEO of…
ROANE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The TBI uncovered a cold case of more than 30 years on Thursday morning. A woman's remains were found in 1987 in Roane County, Tennessee. The TBI identified those remains this week as Betty Lou…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A five vehicle crash on I-75 S at mile marker 19.6 has the interstate reduced to one lane of traffic. Major delays are expected due to a lengthy clean up. Rae Anne Bradley with TDOT…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With the holiday season in full swing, many are sharing what they are thankful for. One veteran reflects on a fund that…
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A small town celebrated their annual Christmas parade on Saturday with lights streaming down Main Street. The city of Pikeville is known for their iconic Christmas…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Communities across the nation celebrated small businesses on November 25 for 'Small Business Saturday.' In the small town of Dunlap, the Game…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a fatal traffic crash in the 200 block of Frazier Avenue on Saturday afternoon. UPDATE: Officers were advised…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 18-wheeler carrying gallons of milk caught on fire on Saturday afternoon. At 2:00 p.m., a motorist reported the accident on I-75 at Scenic Overlook. Tri-Community VFD responded to the scene and reported a trailer fire…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- While there has been a definite shift to more online shopping in recent years, folks have continued to come out and take advantage of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Covenant Presbyterian is packing their annual Operation Christmas Child boxes. Each box that is donated has supplies that help children in need around the world. Church…
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters are on the scene of an active fire in Marion County. The fire has spread on Whitwell Mountain. Local first responders are trying to contain it. Authorities urge the public to avoid Hwy 108 and…
BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Great American Smoke Out event was held in Brainerd Sunday afternoon to encourage the public to quit smoking. This event was an…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hixson residents safely escaped their home on Sunday afternoon as flames engulfed their front porch and began to spread. At 2:38 p.m., Blue Shift companies responded to the 4800 block of Winding Lane after 911 received…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The city of East Ridge hosted a Christmas parade Saturday night down Ringgold Road. There were over 100 entries in the event. Multiple organizations…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters are preparing for possible high winds coming Monday through Tuesday. Wind gusts up to 60 and 70 mph could occur in the Appalachian Mountains. This could cause current fires to escape containment lines, as well…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sale Creek residents awoke to black smoke Sunday morning which led to residential fires in the area. Firefighters responded to two…
BLUE RIDGE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Georgia firefighters were on the scene of a structure fire Saturday afternoon in Blue Ridge. Fannin County EMA advised people to avoid the downtown area earlier in the afternoon. A structure…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A turkey giveaway across Chattanooga is giving away more than just a seasonal feast. The Hope Harvest was held November 18 across the greater Chattanooga community…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo is lighting up its quarters once again this winter for the Asian Lantern Festival. The Asian Lantern Festival will be hosted…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A 'Why Rural Matters' conference was held Thursday afternoon at the Chattanooga Convention Center. It focused on the condition of rural education across the nation. The 'Why Rural Matters'…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Airport has announced a new nonstop flight to Las Vegas. Allegiant Air will begin offering those flights this spring. President and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Saturday at Warner Park, the Junior League of Chattanooga held their annual Touch A Truck festival. The event featured all types of different trucks…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Fair's new location at Old McDonald Farm was a success as people flooded in from all over the area…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Volkswagen of Chattanooga made history as they hosted the biggest active shooter exercise in Tennessee on Sunday. Twenty-seven local, state, and federal agencies…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Early Sunday morning, Chattanooga police responded to a carjacking in the 900 block of Dallas Road. Officers responded to the carjacking at 1:31 a.m. While on the way to the incident, a traffic crash was reported…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Saturday night a little after 7 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call in the 1700 block of South Lyerly Street. When officers arrived, they found a 36-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. Chattanooga…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two country music artists returned to their hometown Saturday evening for a concert at the Hamilton…