Police investigate body found in East Chattanooga
Police say the victim is a validated gang member, but is not releasing the name yet.
Police: Tennessee truck driver robbed, then killed
shot in a parking lot while repairing his 18-wheeler
7 boats stolen at Georgia lake; 2 men arrested so far
Both men were caught on surveillance video of the Timberidge community boat dock.
Tennessee woman gets 10-year sentence in 5-year-old's death
A jury previously convicted Rutledge, a Whitwell resident, but found her not guilty of first-degree murder in the boy's death.
Questions arise about whether the city will continue to fund the Rape Crisis Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Budget talks among Chattanooga City Council members will continue over the next few weeks. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, the CEO of one of Chattanooga's largest nonprofits spoke up about a line item that she…
Arrest in made in 2016 homicide case
CHATTANOOGA – In a collaborative investigation with the Chattanooga Police Department, Special Agents from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation have obtained an indictment charging a man in connection to a homicide in late 2016. At the request of 12th District…
Hamilton County to return to school Thursday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. – As Hamilton County Schools students get ready to hit the books again THIS Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017. HCDE wanted to take a moment to remind parents about a few housekeeping items to make back to school…
Goose round-up at Chickamauga Dam
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture is taking steps to restore balance in waterfowl on Chickamauga Lake. And that requires removing geese and some ducks from the area. A spokesman for the USDA told us today that…
Marion County woman arrested after dog attacks deputy
A Marion County woman is in jail after being accused of letting her pit bull attack a deputy.
Whitwell woman sentenced for 2015 murder of 5-year-old boy
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Marion County woman who was convicted for the death of her ex-boyfriend's son will go to state prison. A judge this afternoon sentenced Holly Rutledge to ten years behind bars. At her trial last June,…
McMinn County Sheriff on Eclipse: It's a Huge Deal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Eclipse 2017 is almost here, and areas across the region are getting ready for what could be a very busy day.
Bradley Co. Sheriff's Office passes federal inspection
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The United States Marshal’s Service (USMS) completed its annual inspection of the Bradley County Sheriff Office’s Correctional Facility. The inspection conducted by USMS enables the federal agency to identify any problem areas as well as identifying…
Glen Campbell, superstar entertainer of 1960s and '70s, dies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Glen Campbell, the grinning, high-pitched entertainer who had such hits as "Rhinestone Cowboy" and spanned country, pop, television and movies, has died. He was 81. Campbell's publicist Sandy Brokaw says the singer died Tuesday morning in…
Chi Memorial Named 'Best Regional Hospital'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CHI Memorial is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. On the list of Best Hospitals in Tennessee, CHI Memorial is…
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.