Lawsuit: Nashville jail infested by scabies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A lawsuit filed against a privately-run jail in Nashville, Tennessee alleges both employees and inmates were affected by a widespread scabies outbreak.
Microchipping employees by Wisconsin company raises questions
A local attorney and an HR consultant react to the idea of microchipping employees.
Woman accused of leaving Fentanyl patch at Grundy County Courthouse
A woman is accused of leaving a fentanyl patch on a door at the Grundy County Courthouse.
Troopers investigate fatal wreck on Highway 127 Tuesday morning
PIKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Troopers believe a driver fell asleep at the wheel in an early morning crash in Bledsoe County. The car heading toward Pikeville on Highway 127 hit a tree. It happened around 3 AM. You can read…
Mom charged with Child Abuse after leaving kids with Dad
Amey told officers she actually left the children with their father, who has not been charged at this point.
NTSB preliminary report on Chatsworth plane crash
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) An NTSB preliminary report says that a small plane that crashed in northwest Georgia killing four people actually broke up in the air. The twin engine plane was returning to McMinn County after a family vacation on…
Cleveland City Council voting on 29 cent property tax hike
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A property tax hike passed a first reading Monday in the city of Cleveland. The council voted 4-2 in favor of a 29 cent hike. It still must survive future readings. Mayor Tom Rowland and council…
Small plane with WWII Nazi design lands on Georgia highway
The plane is designed to look like a Messerschmitt BF 109,
Parents indicted for murder of toddler left in hot car overnight in Gatlinburg
Kipp had been left in the vehicle overnight, but it was after noon at that point.
Barn fire in Collegedale
Fire crews battle a barn fire Monday night in Collegedale.
Vandalism at Ooltewah High Football field
Someone drove a vehicle on the football field at Ooltewah High School, damaging the field.
Solar Eclipse: What to expect on August 21st
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In just four weeks, a solar eclipse will be visible from all fifty states as well as parts of South America, Europe, and Africa.
Total Eclipse Countdown: Get your glasses now
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Textile Corporation of America bringing 1,000 jobs to Pikeville
PIKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) The Textile Corporation of America is making a big difference in a small town. On Monday, Governor Haslam came to Pikeville to announced a major development for Bledsoe County. The $27 Million facility will be the largest…
STEM student goes to MIT
A student from the STEM School in Chattanooga is heading to MIT.
A dozen humans now being treated for post-rabies exposure in northwest Georgia
"The fact that these unrelated cases occurred in separate areas of the North Georgia Health District within the past two weeks is a coincidence."
TBI charges nurses with using their positions to get drugs
Investigators say she used her position as a Registered Nurse to divert hydrocodone pills for patients to herself.
Crews looking for missing hikers overdue since last night in Big Soddy Creek Gulf
Officials say one of them needs medicine for diabetes
Collegedale Police looking for car break-in suspects
"They managed to steal several handguns, credit cards, multiple vehicles"
Dog dies in hot car while owner cleans Florida condos
The car was not running and its windows were cracked about an inch on each side.
Will it Float? A Honky Tonk on the river
The Pontoon Saloon launches in Nashville, but could it work in Chattanooga?
After cheap summer, big jump in gas prices in Chattanooga last week
"motorists are likely to see gasoline prices continue to rise" but cheapest gas is in Ooltewah, Ringgold & Varnell
Black women picking up firearms for self-defense
A recent study by the Pew Research Center indicates that just 16 percent of "non-white women" identify themselves as gun owners.
Benefit held for injured Ringgold police officer raises $15k
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- A benefit for an injured Ringgold Police Officer raises around $15,500.