CCA Awards
The Center for Creative Arts school has received a number of awards in the recent past.
Hamilton County Schools Plan Two-Hour Delay Tuesday Morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Schools plan to operate on a two-hour delay Tuesday morning, September 12th, due to weather. These areas are due to expect high winds and heavy rains associated with the remnants of Hurricane Irma. Child…
Dalton Police Seek Man Wanted In Cologne Theft
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a man who stole more than $200 worth of cologne from an area store. Police are hoping someone will recognize the shoplifter from surveillance pictures, or…
Chattanooga Firefighters Recognized with "Three Stars of Tennessee" Award
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters that responded to the Woodmore Bus Crash on November 21, 2016 were recognized for their efforts today by the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. The recognition is normally reserved for one first…
Ironman 70.3 World Championship Weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Ironman 70.3 world championship wraps up in Chattanooga Sunday.
Barn fire visible from Highway 341
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A barn catches fire in Walker County leaving many things inside destroyed.
Florida family shelters in Chattanooga during Irma
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As we're keeping a watchful eye on Irma, so are many Florida evacuees concerned of what devastation the hurricane will leave behind.
Governor Deal declared state of emergency for all of Georgia
GEORGIA (WDEF) -- Georgia Governor Nathan Deal has expanded the state of emergency to all 159 counties - that adds an additional 65 counties.
Early morning fire on 3rd Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a house fire early Sunday morning on 3rd Avenue.
Hamilton County Schools to close two hours early Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Schools plan to open as scheduled on Monday morning, September 11th.
5 Red Cross shelters in Tennessee ahead of Irma's arrival
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The American Red Cross has opened five shelters in Tennessee ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Irma.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama hit with $8M penalty
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama has been hit with an $8 million penalty for charging rates from 2005 to 2013 that differed from those approved by the Alabama Department of Insurance.
Ryf wins third Ironman 70.3 World Championship
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It was a beautiful day in the Scenic City, just right for an Ironman World Champion to bring in a win.
Local church, nurses helping those impacted by Irma
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Irma has many people in our area doing what they can to help those affected by the storm - from collection donations to providing a temporary home for evacuees.
Tennessee governor takes action to help hurricane evacuees
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam has issued an executive order suspending state laws to assist Hurricane Irma evacuees in receiving medical attention while in Tennessee.
1 dead after train vs. car accident on Reavley Road
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says one person is dead after an incident involving a car and a train on Reavley Road at the railroad crossing.
Sea Turtles Come to Chattanooga to Avoid Irma
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Animal care experts at the Georgia Sea Turtle Center spent the last several days making plans to move a group of sea turtles and other creatures out of harm’s way as Hurricane Irma’s path came into…
TDFN Scoreboard: September 8
#TDFN: Scores updated through the evening.
Wacker and Bradley County EMA address leak
CHARLESTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Wacker and Bradley County Emergency Management Agency address the media in a press conference after what they say was an explosion and Chlorosilane leak at the plant Thursday afternoon. Wacker Charleston site manager Mary Beth Hudson said,…
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - September 9, 2017
Enjoy two days of railroad history and fun at the Tennessee Valley Railfest.
Tyner Academy Rebuilding Band Program
The Tyner Pride Band has been through a lot recently.
Red Cross Shelter Open for Hurricane Irma Evacuees
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - American Red Cross of Southeast TN has opened a shelter at East Brainerd Church of Christ for evacuees of Hurricane Irma. The Red Cross encourages anyone coming to an emergency shelter to bring personal items for each…
Irma evacuees head north towards Chattanooga area
Florida residents are evacuating their homes and coming into northwest Georgia and the Chattanooga area, which is causing traffic back ups.