Golden Apple: Judy Sivils
A Hixson High School teacher helps students with their reading and math skills, earning her a Golden Apple Award.
Walker County looking for driver in fatal hit and run
Investigators are looking for the person responsible for a fatal hit and run Tuesday morning in Walker County.
8 more schools get Volkswagen eLabs
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Eight more Hamilton County schools will get Volkswagen eLabs next year. The Public Education Foundation announced the next schools this morning. They at Brainerd High, Brown Middle, Center for Creative Arts, Hixson Middle, Hixson High, Ooltewah Middle,…
Fire burns two businesses on Lee Highway
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - When Chattanooga firefighters got the the scene just after midnight, it was already too late to save most of the products inside. The fire burned General Appliance Warehouse on top and Summitt Pianos and Organs on the…
Child dies, others hurt after Georgia school bus crash
WARNER ROBINS, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a 6-year-old girl has died after a school bus she was riding in overturned in Georgia. Five other people were injured in the crash Monday afternoon. Warner Robins Assistant Police Chief John Wagner…
Recently released study takes a look at downtown Chattanooga parking
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "I got hired on in the kitchen. I've worked here since day one. So I know everything about this place and the area that we exist in," Community Pie General Manager Brian Scott said He also…
In State of the State address, Haslam challenges Tennessee to 'be the best'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam is using his eighth and final annual address to tout the state's achievements and challenge Tennessee to "be the best" in the nation in jobs, education and government efficiency. In his State of…
Cleveland caregiver steals thousands from dementia patient
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After three years of court trials and hearings, the family of Forrest Coleman finally has justice. In just about 38 days, Rick Stevison stole thousands of dollars of jewelry, cash and other items from an elderly…
Fort Oglethorpe Police Department honors officer
The Fort Oglethorpe Police Department is mourning the loss of one of their own.
Brainerd basketball temporarily suspended after brawl
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TSSAA has suspended both the Austin East and Brainerd basketball teams from play after their brawl on Saturday night. One students was injured when the fight broke out on the court and spread to the…
Banana Republic leaving Hamilton Place Mall
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One of Hamilton Place Mall's longest running retailers has closed up shop here. Banana Republic posted signs encouraging customers to visit their store in Knoxville. Gap announced last fall that they planned on closing about 10% of…
Georgia first lady Sandra Deal has tumor removed
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal's wife says she has successfully undergone surgery to remove a tumor after being diagnosed with breast cancer. A press release issued by the governor's office Monday said first lady Sandra Deal was diagnosed…
Advocacy group fights bill to keep lottery winners anonymous
ATLANTA (AP) - A local free speech advocacy group is denouncing a bi-partisan proposal being considered by the state Senate to allow lottery winners to remain anonymous. The Georgia First Amendment Foundation says in a statement that allowing the government…
Tyner Academy Pep Rally
Tyner Academy brings in a number of guests to celebrate the school's first ever, academic pep rally.
Summerville safest city in Georgia according to new study
SafeWise applauds Summerville police for only one violent crime and 41 property crimes in 2016.
TSSAA reviewing footage shot at Brainerd basketball brawl
“very unfortunate situation that needs to be dealt with.”
Do you recognize a Sale Creek Thief?
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The break-in cost the store as much as the theft did this morning in Sale Creek. A thief broke into the Country Mart Convenience Store at 1600 Mayflower Road. They made off with several thousand…
Father to Fatherless non-profit committed to helping youth in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Father to the Fatherless is a local organization that works in partnership with many community groups, organizations, and schools to help with youth development in our area. But they are always looking for other businesses to…
Police investigating shooting on Wheeler Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police say a person showed up at a local hospital with a gun shot wound.
Suspect injured in Chattanooga home invasion, police say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police say officers were called to a home invasion around 11:25 p.m. Saturday night.
Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame 2017 Honorees
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Pitcher Ashley Rogers from Meigs County and Manker Patten tennis pro Wesley Cash are the Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame athletes of the year for 2017. They will be recognized February 26th at the hall's…
Downtown Chattanooga Parking Study Complete
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Downtown Chattanooga has over 43,000 parking spaces, but less than one-third of those are publicly available. Led by the Chattanooga Parking Authority and River City Company, this is one of the findings from a comprehensive parking…
Brainerd High Fight Sends Student to Hospital
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fight at Brainerd High that sent a student to the hospital. During a basketball game Saturday evening between Brainerd High and Austin-East of Knoxville, a fight broke…
Chili with Coonrod hosted to bring District 9 community together
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod held a chili cookoff today in the Mission Ridge Community. One of the attends stood up and said, "My whole thing about being here today is being apart of District 9. I…