Bradley County Sheriff indicted on title fraud charges
"To my knowledge, I have not been questioned about the accusations which are contained in an indictment which I have not seen. "
Georgia boy drowns moments after family's vacation started
Boy ran through a side yard that leads to a canal while parents unpacked their truck
10-year-old discovers mother's body; stepfather sought
boy saw his stepfather leave the house around 9 p.m., but didn't notice anything suspicious.
19 displaced, 2 hospitalized in Knoxville apartment fire
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - An apartment fire has displaced 19 residents and sent two people to the hospital in Tennessee. News outlets report the fire was reported Thursday night at a four-unit apartment building in North Knoxville. Knoxville Fire Department…
Police investigate early morning Hixson shooting
Police need your help in determining what happened.
UPDATE: Inmate identified in Polk Co. shooting
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 10th Judicial District Attorney General Steve Crump requested the TBI to investigate the shooting of Polk County Jail inmate Freddy Ruth. 48-year-old Ruth is a trustee with the Polk County Jail, and was working with…
Big Brothers Big Sisters children receive bicycles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Different organizations partnered together to make sure five children at Big Brothers Big Sisters received new bicycles. The kids got their bikes this afternoon at The Chattanoogan Hotel. Executives with the Tennessee Hospital Association built or donated…
Instacart joins grocery delivery services in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Residents in Chattanooga now have a new way to tackle what is on many people's to-do list. Instacart launched on Thursday and will cover over 125,000 residents in Chattanooga, Red Bank, Soddy-Daisy, Lakesite, Ooltewah, East Brainerd,…
Lawyer for driver in Woodmore bus crash wants diversion for client
The attorney for the Woodmore bus driver wants diversion to be considered for her client.
Hamilton Co School Board, New Superintendent discuss iZone Schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School Board held a special work session, that included new superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson, to discuss where the board stands on the iZone School proposal. Tonight was the first meeting with the new Superintendent…
Police: 50 percent of toddler's body burned by hot water
PRICHARD, Ala. (AP) - Police say 50 percent of a 1-year-old child's body was burned by hot water in an Alabama home. Prichard police detective Sgt. Robert Martin tells media the child was at home with his family when the…
Northpoint Boulevard Closure
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Mayor Andy Berke, District 3 Councilman Ken Smith, and area business leaders were there this morning to announce that the city would soon pave that bumpy and dangerous roadway. Ten thousand vehicles a day were using it. The…
Public CPR and Fire Extinguisher Classes in Catoosa County
Ringgold, GA (WDEF) - Learn to be a lifesaver! The Catoosa County Fire Department is now offering CPR and Fire Extinguisher classes to the general public. Participants will receive hands on training regarding the latest techniques in CPR and will…
Boyfriend charged with overnight murder on Cypress Street Court
she was in a fight with her boyfriend before the shooting
Funeral Home taking donations to bury man who drowned at the dam
the single father of 3 young children did not have any life insurance.
Teenage motorcyclist killed in Polk County crash
The victim was 19 year old Colby t. Smith of Cleveland.
Shooting investigation on Chattanooga's Westside
the 1200 block of Cypress Street Court
Judge: Hamilton County schools violated federal disability laws
The case centered on the removal of Luka Hyde from Normal Park Elementary School in 2013
9 Legionnaires' disease cases connected to Graceland hotel
The hotel's pool and hot tub have been authorized to reopen after tests revealed no viable legionella bacteria.
New Gulf Coast amusement park opening in Alabama
The Park at OWA opens Friday in Foley, Alabama
BlueCross and CHATECH Host Coding Camp For Students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Almost two dozen students from around the area are spending part of their summer break learning skills that could last them a lifetime. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and the Chattanooga Technology Council are hosting a week-long summer…
Tennessee Tourism to Showcase Chattanooga Adventures on Snapchat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --- With access to some of the nation’s top venues for rock climbing, road and mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, white-water rafting, hang gliding and more—all within a short drive of downtown—the Chattanooga outdoors offer unique opportunities for…
Hamilton County Commissioners scrap new nonprofit financial rules
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The county commission's effort to get non-profit agencies, and the convention bureau to use Hamilton County accounting policies, has been scrapped. With a 7-to-2 vote this morning, the resolution of 4 weeks ago was rescinded. Commissioner…
Woman charged after police say she livestreamed a sexual assault
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Both Tyasiza Roberson and Sherman Hubbard are set to appear in court January 12th at 8:30 am. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two arrests have been made in connection with a sexual assault, detectives say was live-streamed on…