Chattanooga's Sign-language speaking orangutan raised like a human dies
Chantek was raised and taught as a child at UTC.
The Blue Angels and "Fat Albert" will headline Wings Over North Georgia Air Show
Last year, over 50,000 people attended the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show in Rome.
Haslam offers reward in fatal shooting of Tennessee toddler
"whoever is responsible for this tragic crime to be brought to justice."
Woman retains Gloria Allred & Chattanooga attorney for lawsuit against ex-lawmaker
Allred has applied for temporary approval to practice law in Tennessee and is working with Chattanooga attorney Donna J. Mikel.
4 arrested in Alabama shooting that left 2-year-old boy dead
people from within each vehicle fired shots at one another.
New Web Portal Connects Diverse Talent With Nonprofits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga is a very diverse city with the population accounting for 51% women and close to 40% people of color. Recognizing that most of the area nonprofit boards did not accurately reflect the diversity of the…
Reward Offered in Walker Co. Arson Cases
ATLANTA – Deputy Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Jay Florence announced today that a reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information regarding separate fires that damaged two vacant homes last week in Walker County. State Fire Investigators…
CHI Memorial Mobile Health Coach to Visit Cleveland
Chattanooga, TN – CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at CHI Memorial Primary Care Associates on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. The event will be from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. All women should have one screening mammogram…
Tennessee Department of Revenue to collect 911 fees
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials hope a new state law will end legal disputes between emergency communications districts and telecommunications companies over 911 fee collections. Local media reported Monday that the law puts the Tennessee Department of Revenue in…
Police investigate Graysville Road home invasion
They say the victim was still too incoherent as they were rushed to the hospital.
Haslam announces Reen Baskin as Director of Communications
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced Reen Baskin will become the new communications director for his administration, a Cabinet-level position on his senior staff. “As a trusted and valuable member of this administration since my first…
Local transportation officials prepare for solar eclipse traffic
While many people are making plans to travel to see the eclipse, local transportation officials are focusing on keeping you safe.
City of Chattanooga to Begin Striping Northpoint Boulevard
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - Crews are making progress remediating Northpoint Boulevard in Chattanooga. The repairs will bring the road up to standards and increase safety along the route that connects Hixson Pike and Highway 153. As part of repaving Northpoint,…
Front Porch Alliance
A local organization helped Chattanooga's youth get jobs for the summer, and gain practical work experience.
Soddy-Daisy man accused of attempted murder now arrested for kidnapping
A Soddy-Daisy man who was arrested for attempted murder in October, is now accused of kidnapping that same victim.
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry talks about the death of her son
"This last nine days have been pretty.. I don't have words.."
TWRA identifies wakeboarding victim at Harrison Bay
they have not filed any charges in the case at this point.
Child killed, 3 injured in Tennessee apartment fire
father suffered burns to 80 percent of his body and their mother was burned on her hand.
green|spaces holding a Solar Eclipse party
Tennessee Solar Solutions is also capturing the solar tie-in with a raffle to win a $20,000 Solar Energy System
CHI Memorial extends influence in Georgia with Fort Oglethorpe deal
“In recent years, CHI Memorial has expanded its service to patients in North Georgia"
Rep. Marc Gravitt is running for Hamilton Co. Register of Deeds
"I believe understanding the office’s operations from both the side of Tennessee statute and regulations and as a frequent customer in this office, will drive my approach to this critical administrative position that serves the public.”
Outdoor Chattanooga will give away free eclipse glasses
On Monday, August 14th at 9 AM, they will begin handing them out to whoever wants them.
Tennessee deputy given national award after helping child
Deputy Kevin Teague performed the Heimlich maneuver on a child who was choking in the cafeteria
Gas prices continue to climb in our area during Venezuela crisis
"We're likely to see gas prices continuing to move higher in the week ahead as they catch up to oil."