Why a pre-dawn wreck took so long to clean up today
The motor oil on the back of the truck spilled all over the interstate, taking hours to clean up.
Tennessee lawmakers OK making locals help detain immigrants
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers have passed legislation to require state and local law enforcement to detain immigrants for deportation at the request of federal officials without requiring warrants or probable cause. The Republican-led…
Dog stabbed to death owned by soldier
Suspect said he would stab the dog if if followed him down the street.
Tommy Jett, Rock N Roll DJ legend, has died
Jett had the most popular Rock N Roll Show in Chattanooga in a radio career that spanned from the 1950s til today.
Tennessee suspect captured after wild chase in North Carolina mountains
He was a Top Ten fugitive in Bradley County, she was charged with slashing a Polk deputy with a blade.
Teacher charged with possession of heroin in Whitfield County
Students and teachers reported that she seemed to be high at school.
Woman charged in death of man in Bledsoe County
A woman is charged in the death of a man whose body was found in a barrel in Bledsoe County.
Man charged with stabbing a German Shepherd
The dog was friendly, but witnesses say Jefferies said he would stab it if if followed him.
Tennessee lottery looking for dogs for game tickets
Your dog could end up on a Tennessee Lottery ticket.
Former McCallie basketball coach accused of sexual assault
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Former McCallie basketball coach Steve Carpenter is being accused of sexually assaulting students during his tenure as a blue tornado. Two students who attended the school in the 1990s came forward, saying Carpenter sexually abused them.…
Agency hopes to help older adults fight food insecurity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Southeast Tennessee Area Agency on Aging and Disability is hoping to help some older adults fighting food insecurity. Thanks to a new partnership they've been able to hire someone completely dedicated to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
Metropolitan Ministries kicks off Gardens-To-Go distribution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Metropolitan Ministries kicked off its annual Gardens-To-Go distribution this week. The organization helps people who are having a dire personal financial crisis and are unable to pay rent, utilities, or they have no food. During this…
What has James Mahon been up to?
James had to leave the United States because of VISA work permit issues. He has been teaching mobile Journalism in Scotland since, but is back in Tennessee to attend an awards banquet for his reporting on ISIS in the Persian Gulf.
Walker sentenced to 4 years for Woodmore bus crash
Johnthony Walker was sentenced to four years in prison for the Woodmore bus crash that killed six students.
The Latest: Lawmakers honor man who snatched shooter's gun
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Latest on a shooting at Tennessee restaurant that left four dead (all times local): 12:10 p.m. In a brief address that drew a standing ovation, the man who snatched an AR-15 rifle away from a…
Rains causes large crack in Rhea Co. mountain road
Wassom Memorial Highway reduced to one lane while TDOT mulls the fix.
VIDEO: Marion County bus driver fired for cursing around kids
WARNING: Some language may be offensive to viewers MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Marion County bus driver is now fired for using inappropriate language around his students last week. A video recording shows bus driver Kelly Ross in a…
Relative remembers plane crash victim
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Scott Parent remembered Bob Gillisse as an exciting man, retired army, with an adventurous spirit. "Bob was a soldier first. He served his country, and he did the whole term that he needed to do and he…
Emissions testing ban passes Tennessee Senate
The bill will end emissions testing in Hamilton County.
Police offer "Take Me Home" program
You pre-enroll family members who may someday wander from home. Police will be able to get photos out to officers better.
Former Gov. Phil Bredesen addresses Corker, Capitol Hill partisanship
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Former Tennessee Governor Phil Bredesen visited the Scenic City today, as he spars with Republican Marsha Blackburn for Bob Corker's senate seat. Bredesen says it's odd and very telling to the nation's political climate that Senator…
Comparing how Tennessee, Georgia & Alabama celebrate confederates
Our 3 states all have different ways of dealing with Confederate Memorial Day
Montgomery pleads to child sexual battery
Scott Montgomery was originally charged with rape of a child under 13.
EPB Poetry Contest
EPB is celebrating the work of some young poets.