Reports Show Traffic Fatalities Have Fallen in Tennessee
Traffic fatalities have gone down across the state of Tennessee, but not in our viewing area. The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security says that nearly one hundred and 50 less…
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Battle continues over proposed Bradley County emergency room
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The debate over a proposed new emergency room in Cleveland is continuing to heat up. Despite there being over 110,000 people in Bradley County, the…
Grace Baptist Academy Makes Progress Following 2020 Tornado Damage
A Chattanooga private school destroyed by the 2020 Easter Tornado in East Brainerd is finally starting to come out of the ground. Grace Baptist Academy was destroyed by that EF 3 Tornado at the corner of Shallowford and Jenkins…
Parkridge Responds to Petition Against New Cleveland ER
Parkridge is responding to an effort by Virtruvian Health to petition against a new freestanding emergency room in Cleveland. Virtruvian Health, who operates the Bradley Medical Center, is arguing that Parkridge ER in Cleveland would skyrocket medical costs for patients…
Domestic violence registry to launch Thursday in Tennessee
Savanna Puckett, the Robertson County corrections deputy who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2022. State lawmakers named Savanna's Law after her, creating a…
Animal Services Looking to Identify Person Who Left Kitten Outside in a Trash Bag
A kitten was found inside of a trash bag this morning behind an East Ridge motel. East Ridge Animal Services says this female kitten was found inside of a carrier inside…
Walker County Man Arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
WALKER COUNTY -- A Walker County man has been arrested on several sexual abuse charges, where the victim was a minor. An affidavit from the Walker County Sheriff's Office states that…
Vitruvian Health petitioning against new Cleveland Parkridge emergency room
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A battle is brewing in Bradley County over a proposed new hospital. Vitruvian Health, who operates the Bradley Medical Center, has posted a petition opposing Parkridge's plans to open a freestanding emergency room in Cleveland. They argue…
Gun safety, mental health of first responders highlighted following tragic Walker County Christmas shooting
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- We're learning more about a shooting Christmas morning that left a toddler in critical condition. Walker County Sheriff…
Taconooga suddenly closes on Chattanooga northshore
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A longtime Northshore restaurant has suddenly closed its doors. Taconooga announced on its Facebook…
Woman Arrested for 2023 Murder
JACKSON COUNTY -- A woman has been arrested for a 2023 murder in Jackson County. Jackson County Sheriff Rocky Harnen says 23-year-old Johneil Stead of Gadsden, Alabama was arrested Christmas morning.…
Man arrested after attempting to steal Sale Creek family’s Christmas
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a Sale Creek man who attempted to be the Grinch this Christmas. (more…)
Child Injured and Driver Charged with Vehicular Assault Following Crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A man is facing a litany of charges following a crash which injured a three-year-old child. A Hamilton County affidavit states that David Brown was driving erratically along Rossville Boulevard, including…
Trends emerge from state school report card across Southeast Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The state of Tennessee has released their school…
Hamilton County school board adopts growth policy
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County School Board has adopted a policy pertaining to how new development will affect school zones. Proposed by school board member Ben Daughtery,…
How local schools performed on Tennessee’s school letter report card
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The state of Tennessee has released their annual school letter report cards for all public schools across the state. These grades are determined via test scores and college/career readiness. We analyzed the grades for all 159 schools…
Red Bank presents ‘belt tightening’ measures in wake of tax mishap
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)-The city of Red Bank unveiled a plan to deal with a nearly million dollar budget shortfall. Red Bank financial officials say now is the…
Water Leak Prompts Soddy Daisy School Closures for Second Day
UPDATE: The water main break has been fixed. Customers should gain back water and water pressure, according to the North West Utility District. They ask people to contact them if issues persist. SODDY DAISY --…
Resolution to establish unincorporated planning commission withdrawn
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposal to create a brand new planning commission for unincorporated Hamilton County has been withdrawn. Commissioner Jeff Eversole proposed this last week. He said that the purpose of such a commission would be to remove…
State no longer pursuing Bradley County site for mental institution
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- For months, the state of Tennessee has been searching for a replacement for the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute. (more…)
Family relieved After execution of Harold Wayne Nichols
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Thursday morning, Harold Wayne Nichols death was carried out by lethal injection, for the rape and murder of Karen Pulley, who was a 20 year…
Debate ensues at Hamilton County school board over diversity policy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A debate over a Hamilton County School Board policy over hiring strategy turned tense. (more…)
Husband Denies Involvement in Murder of Wife as Son is Denied Bond
UPDATE: Back in October a 50 year old…
Murray County commissioner says biowaste facility on hold
UPDATE: Thursday night, hundreds of Murray County residents attended an emotional public hearing regarding a proposed biowaste facility. Murray County Commissioner Noah…
Greene, Murray County residents show up to oppose biowaste facility in explosive meeting
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF)-…
Meigs County Jail Decertified after Emergency Meeting
UPDATE: This decertification comes on the heels of a heated debate over what the future of the Meigs County jail should look…
Finley Stadium unveils new amenities
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Finley Stadium has announced some new amenities for fans. (more…)
County leaders, state representatives discuss various topics at Hamilton County Legislative Breakfast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County leadership had a chance to discuss issues this morning with…
Hundreds of shoppers brave cold for Black Friday shopping
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hundreds braved the cold this morning to begin their Christmas shopping. (more…)
Neighbors come out against proposed neighborhood near Varnell
VARNELL, Ga. (WDEF)- Rapid development…
TVA, TWRA conducts survey of Lake Sturgeon
GALLATIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- The TVA and TWRA have conducted a study on…
Family relieved following conviction in Walker County cold case
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- Last week,…
Extreme social media forecasts cause concern for emergency managers, meteorologists
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF)- As the holiday travel season ramps up, you may have begun seeing forecasts for snow on…
Mental health services to be reintegrated into Hamilton County Schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Three months ago, the Hamilton County School voted to terminate their contract with Centerstone to provide mental health services. (more…)
Chattanooga Public Library expansion floated at City Council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the Chattanooga Public Library expand one day? (more…)
Beer Board authorizes investigation into Shady’s Corner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga bar is finding itself at the center of an investigation following numerous complaints.…
Perimeter Properties purchases Motor Wheel’s facility
UPDATE: Andy Stone of Perimeter Properties says his team is brainstorming ways this building could enhance the experience…
New affordable housing community opens in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new affordable housing development in Chattanooga held its ribbon cutting Wednesday. (more…)
Suspended East Ridge police officer makes initial court appearance in domestic assault case
Joseph Hawks making his initial court appearance on a domestic assault charge. He has been suspended without pay from…
Full Northgate Mall economic impact proposal unveiled
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The final plan to fix infrastructure issues at Northgate Mall was unveiled Tuesday. (more…)