Faith based group brings students to Walker County this summer to help residents
“I JUST LIKE TO GIVE BACK. I DON’T WANT TO BE SELFISH AND SPEND MY WHOLE SUMMER DOING ME TIME. I WANTED TO DO STUFF FOR OTHER PEOPLE.”
Lauren Alaina nominated for New Artist of the Year by CMA
This means she may actually do more than just attend this year's awards show.
Man arrested on charges of hanging a pit bull from a fence
Investigators do no know yet why he would have left the dog hanging.
$1 Million Mega Millions Winner in Hixson
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - A lucky Tennessee Lottery player in Hixson has won a cool $1 million after matching 5 of 6 Mega Millions numbers drawn Friday night. No information is available about the winner until the prize is claimed.…
TWRA: Dayton man dies in jet ski accident
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency says a 24-year-old Dayton man has died in a jet ski accident.
Local Fire Rescue teams helping out in Texas
HOUSTON (WDEF) -- A local team from area fire departments is helping recovery efforts in Texas.
Southside Community Park held BBQ Cook-off
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new park in Chattanooga kicks off labor day weekend with a good old Barbecue Ribs Cook-off.
Chattanooga Bike Cruise hosts bicycle takeover
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A bicycle takeover in Chattanooga today meant free rentable bikes for the public.
Gas shortages, rising gas prices across the region
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As travelers hit the road for Labor Day Weekend festivities, gas shortages and increased prices are still affecting their trips.
Man taken to hospital after being hit by vehicle
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police respond to a call of a person being hit by a vehicle.
Update: West Nile Cases in Georgia, 1 Death
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia health officials have confirmed nearly 20 human case of West Nile virus so far this year, including at least three deaths.
Ivey issues declaration on price gouging, gas deliveries
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has issued a state of emergency to prevent price gouging in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.
Student home from college drowns in Lake Lanier
BUFORD, Ga. (AP) - A 21-year-old man home from college for the Labor Day weekend has drowned in Lake Lanier.
UPDATE: Accidental Death at Georgia Industrial Plant
Chatsworth, GA (WDEF) -Murray County Coroner's Office identified the employee killed in an industrial accident as 42-year-old Vickie Dyer of Chatsworth. Friday evening after 7:00pm, Emergency Medical Services responded to an employee who was killed in an industrial accident at…
TDFN: Trion at Dade County
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) - Trion was a rushing machine last week in their win over LaFayette. The Bulldogs rushed for a staggering 429-yards. Tonight, Trion tried to unleash that ground attack on Dade County. Wolverines got a lot of yards rushing…
TDFN: Polk County at Tyner
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) - Tyner had a home date tonight against Polk County. Rams take time to flex for the camera. Opening kick. Ke'un Webb takes off with the rock and is taken down after a nice pickup. That run was…
TDFN: NW Whitfield at Dalton
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) - Northwest Whitfield quarterback Luke Shiflett broke a bone in his non-throwing hand in the Bruins season opening win over Ringgold. You never would have known it though. The MTSU commit threw five touchdown passes last week against…
TDFN: Fannin County at Ringgold
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) - Ringgold at home tonight against Fannin Co. Tigers led it 21-0 at halftime. Garrett Davis adds to that lead in the third quarter. He connects on the field goal to make it 24-0. Rebels try to punt.…
TDFN: East Ridge at East Hamilton
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) - At East Hamilton, the East Ridge Pioneers were celebrating a 7 - 0 lead at halftime. Hurricanes looking to get on the board. Jared Price going long for Will Harris and the ball is deflected off of…
TDFN: Christian Academy of Knoxville at Notre Dame
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) - Notre Dame was at home tonight as they took on CAK. Warriors got a field goal early to make it 3-0. They kick it to Notre Dame's Cameron Wynn. This guy is a Vols Committ. If he's…
TDFN: Chattanooga Christian at Silverdale Babtist
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) - Silverdale and Chattanooga Christian moved into the new Division 2, AA private school division this season. Tonight, the cross-town rivals clashed in the first region match-up for both teams. The game ended with a final score of…
TDFN: Bradley Central at Ooltewah
Tennessee Valley (WDEF) — The Bears rolled into the Owls Nest looking for another offensive feast. They scored 52-points in their win last week against Walker Valley. And tonight, Bradley Central was facing an Ooltewah defense that gave up 62-points…
TDFN: SCOREBOARD SEPTEMBER 1
CHATTANOOGA, (WDEF) – Scoreboard updated throughout the evening. 7:30PM KICK Baylor 6, Marist* 31 Boyd-Buchanan 3, Knoxville Grace* 42 Bradley Central 42, Ooltewah* 35 Brainerd 12, Loudon* 27 Calhoun 6, Cartersville* 58 Cass 13, Sonoraville* 14 Chattanooga Christian 48, Silverdale…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - September 1, 2017
If you like baseball, you have lots of local games to choose from this holiday weekend.