Governor Deal declared state of emergency for all of Georgia
GEORGIA (WDEF) -- Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has expanded the state of emergency to all 159 counties - that adds an additional 65 counties.
Early morning fire on 3rd Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a house fire early Sunday morning on 3rd Avenue.
Hamilton County Schools to close two hours early Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools plan to open as scheduled on Monday morning, September 11th.
5 Red Cross shelters in Tennessee ahead of Irma's arrival
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The American Red Cross has opened five shelters in Tennessee ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Irma.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama hit with $8M penalty
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama has been hit with an $8 million penalty for charging rates from 2005 to 2013 that differed from those approved by the Alabama Department of Insurance.
Ryf wins third Ironman 70.3 World Championship
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It was a beautiful day in the Scenic City, just right for an Ironman World Champion to bring in a win.
Local church, nurses helping those impacted by Irma
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Irma has many people in our area doing what they can to help those affected by the storm - from collection donations to providing a temporary home for evacuees.
Tennessee governor takes action to help hurricane evacuees
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has issued an executive order suspending state laws to assist Hurricane Irma evacuees in receiving medical attention while in Tennessee.
1 dead after train vs. car accident on Reavley Road
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says one person is dead after an incident involving a car and a train on Reavley Road at the railroad crossing.
Sea Turtles Come to Chattanooga to Avoid Irma
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Animal care experts at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center spent the last several days making plans to move a group of sea turtles and other creatures out of harm’s way as Hurricane Irma’s path came into…
TDFN Scoreboard: September 8
#TDFN: Scores updated through the evening.
Wacker and Bradley County EMA address leak
CHARLESTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Wacker and Bradley County Emergency Management Agency address the media in a press conference after what they say was an explosion and Chlorosilane leak at the plant Thursday afternoon. Wacker Charleston site manager Mary Beth Hudson said,…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - September 9, 2017
Enjoy two days of railroad history and fun at the Tennessee Valley Railfest.
Tyner Academy Rebuilding Band Program
The Tyner Pride Band has been through a lot recently.
Red Cross Shelter Open for Hurricane Irma Evacuees
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - American Red Cross of Southeast TN has opened a shelter at East Brainerd Church of Christ for evacuees of Hurricane Irma. The Red Cross encourages anyone coming to an emergency shelter to bring personal items for each…
Irma evacuees head north towards Chattanooga area
Florida residents are evacuating their homes and coming into northwest Georgia and the Chattanooga area, which is causing traffic back ups.
Georgia woman indicted in stabbing deaths of husband, 4 kids
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (AP) - A Georgia woman has been indicted in the deaths of her husband and four of her children.
Kitchen Fire Displaced 1 Adult & 3 Children
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a structure fire around noon today at 601 N. Germantown Rd. The fire had been extinguished by the occupants, but the kitchen had substantial damage. Capt. William (Chris) Fryar says that no…
Troy Gentry of country duo Montgomery Gentry dies in crash
LUMBERTON, N.J. (AP) - The official website for Montgomery Gentry says Troy Gentry, half of the country duo, has died in a New Jersey helicopter crash.
Grundy Co. makes arrest in string of Pelham burglaries
More arrests are expected
Hurricane Irma: New video from Turks & Caicos, St. Martin
7:35 a.m. French Interior Minister Gerard Collomb says Hurricane Irma has left at least nine people dead, seven missing and 112 injured on the French Caribbean islands of St. Martin and St. Barts and urged coastal residents to take shelter…
The Latest: Mexico quake death toll rises to 15
Videos of swinging statues and house lights in Mexico City, building damage in Chiapas
Nashville, Memphis to join chase to land Amazon headquarters
it will spend more than $5 billion to build another headquarters in North America to house as many as 50,000 employees.