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Chattanooga seeks removal as trustee of Confederate Cemetery

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last week, Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke moved to disassociate the city and his administration from the city's Confederate Cemetery. In the wake of the violent Charlottesville, Virginia rally, Berke admitted that the city's connection to the cemetery…

Man arrested after foot chase

A man with multiple outstanding warrants, who's also a suspect in a shots fired incident, was arrested after leading Chattanooga police officers on a foot chase.

Remains of World War II Marine to Return to Whitwell

Marion County, Tennessee (WDEF) –  After 75 years, a World War II soldier’s remains have been identified and are being returned home to Marion County. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder recognize the service and sacrifice…

Dalton police warn public of mail scam

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton police are warning the public of a scam after a city resident told officers she got a check in the mail as a "mystery shopper" assignment. The Dalton resident said she received an official-looking letter…

CPD arrests suspect in Oakland Ave shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Jonathan Smith has been taken into custody today by the Chattanooga Police Department for a shooting that was reported last week near Oakland Avenue. The 33-year-old has been charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder and Aggravated…

Chattanooga lands an esports festival in October

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - TenGIG is bringing esports to Chattanooga. Esports turn multiplayer video games into a competitive sport, complete with pros and spectators. TenGIG is a new festival coming to town October 6-8. It promises to bring thousands of attendees…

Solar eclipse baby in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There were at least 7 babies born in the Chattanooga area between 2 and 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. But one youngster came at the height of the eclipse. Little James Cotter was born at 2:28 At Erlanger…

Mayor Berke on Police Pay

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga police officers, like all city employees, will be getting a 3 percent raise next year. Mayor Andy Berke and police union representatives have come to terms on pay raises and adjustments, which will be included in…

IRONMAN Returns to the Scenic City

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - IRONMAN will be back in the scenic city in just a couple of weeks. The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship will bring athletes from 91 different countries to Chattanooga, to swim, bike, and run through the Tennessee Valley.…

City council votes David Roddy as new police chief

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Deputy Chief David Roddy's nomination for Chattanooga's next police chief was confirmed by the city council Monday night. 8 to 1 - Deputy Chief David Roddy will soon step into the official role as Chief of…

Firefighters Battle Hard to Access Trailer Fire

Chattanooga, Tenn. --  Chattanooga Fire Department was dispatched to 955 O'Grady Drive on multiple reports of a structure fire Monday afternoon around 2:45 pm. A heavy black column of smoke could be seen from Highway 27 as firetrucks from downtown Station 1…

Section Of Walnut Avenue Closing Friday For Investigation

Dalton, Georgia (WDEF) - Westbound lanes of Walnut Avenue between Lester Drive and Sheridan Drive will be closed on Friday morning, August 25th. The closure will begin at 9:00 am to allow traffic investigators to investigate and document the scene of…

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