Fire damages duplex in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department was called to a duplex fire Saturday evening around 5:30 p.m. on Arlington Avenue.
State lost recordings from first day of Gatlinburg wildfires
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials say they have lost recordings of calls made to the State Emergency Operations Center during the first day of the wildfires that destroyed much of Gatlinburg.
Gordon is Alabama National Guard's first female leader
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - A woman, for the first time, has been named the new leader of the Alabama National Guard.
Whither the sticker? State could peel license plate decals
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia is considering the idea of eliminating the stickers motorists must attach to license plates, a decision that could do away with a ritual that's become familiar for many drivers - the decals got stuck on more than 10.7 million vehicles in the last fiscal year alone
TNDP Chair Condemns White Supremacist Conference
Nashville, TN (WDEF) - Mary Mancini, chair of the Tennessee Democratic Party, released the following statement on the white supremacist conference taking place throughout the weekend in Dickson County. "There is no place in a civil society for hate groups.…
Person Shot on East 51st Street
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police responded to a local hospital after a victim arrived by a personally owned vehicle Saturday afternoon. Rashard Crabtree, 26, suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and informed officers he was struck while exiting a…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - July 28, 2017
Ever watched a movie in a cave before? If you haven't, now's your chance!
New Dining Options at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Leon Williams Contractors, a Maryville-based commercial design-build firm, has been contracted out to help build three new dining options for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students. These options include a Panda Express, Steak 'n Shake by…
Tax-Free Weekend in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The first day of Tax-Free weekend is bringing smiles from shoppers and merchants. The turn-out has been better than expected in some stores. The main group of shoppers today were trying to get their kids ready for…
Children's Advocacy Center unveils new look
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A tarp dropped down Friday unveiling the new logo, sign, and name for the Children's Advocacy Center of Hamilton County. The new sign reads "Children's Advocacy Center The Emmy Haney House." "We just unveiled the…
Superintendent Dr. Johnson to host Community Listening Tours
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - HCDE Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson will host listening tours in each district this August. HCDE Superintendent is asking the community to join him for the first of nine Community Listening Tours on Thursday, August 3rd. The first…
Amber Alert Cancelled, Missing Cleveland Girl Found
While mom took the three year old inside, Arleth said she would run back to the soccer field to get the keys.
Chattanooga Zoo Welcomes New Animal Arrivals
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is proud to announce its collection of animals has once again expanded. These recent animal acquisitions and hatchings have added to the Zoo’s number of Species Survival Plans (SSP) and increased interactive offerings…
DeKalb County Deputy, K9 Involved In Wreck
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) - Deputy Hunter Akins and K-9 Marianna were involved in an accident on Highway 75 in Fyffe. The accident happened at approximately midnight on Thursday, July 27th. Deputy Akins was responding to a call and was traveling…
News 12 Then: When George W. Bush visited Porkers Restaurant
Plus a bonus look at a much younger GW visiting Chattanooga 30 years ago.
Renaissance Park Murder Suspect Dies From Suicide Attempt
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - The prime suspect in a murder at Renaissance Park is now dead. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says 22-year-old Tyree Corley attempted to commit suicide inside the Hamilton County Jail. He died from his injuries today…
Flash Flooding in Middle Tennessee
LINDEN, Tennessee (WDEF) - There is flash flooding going on in Middle Tennessee after a rain line that is heading our way today. Warnings are up now for Hickman, Lewis and Perry counties west of Nashville after upwards of four…
St. Rep. Dan Howell picked the wrong cruise to take his wife on
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Lawmakers often have to mend fences at work and at home after a long legislative session. State Representative Dan Howell decided to take his wife on a cruise for her birthday. But things didn't go as…
Where your senators stands on healthcare vote now
“Throughout this entire process, we have witnessed everything that’s wrong with Washington."
Evening House Fire on Greenwood Dr.
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters were dispatched to an evening house fire today. The Chattanooga Fire Department received the alarm at 7:26 p.m. and responded to 1911 Greenwood Dr. with 5 fire companies. Incident commander Capt. David Thompson Jr.…
Georgia sheriff accused of exposing himself makes plea deal
ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia sheriff accused of exposing himself in an Atlanta park has pleaded guilty to violating two city ordinances after prosecutors agreed to drop a public indecency charge. News outlets report DeKalb County Sheriff Jeffrey Mann pleaded…
More charges filed against Johnthony Walker
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There are new criminal charges against Johnthony Walker. The Hamilton County District Attorney's office filed 14 new reckless aggravated assault charges and 7 assault charges on Wednesday. The charges tack on to what he already faces,…
Bradley County Holds Grand Opening Of Inmate Workhouse
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Punishment for crimes is sometimes a two-edged sword. Not only will a person lose their freedom--many also lose their jobs and are unable to provide for their families. Bradley County is trying to minimize that extra…
Boyd Buchanan Hosts Groundbreaking For New Building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Boyd Buchanan School is getting a new building for their Wrestling program. School officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today. "We are excited to have this new space for our wrestling program as well as the strength training…