Minor fire at Silverdale Academy Friday Morning
"We are thankful on so many levels and praise Jesus that we can continue business as usual today."
Dalton doctor suspended after complaints by female patients
Dr. Patel is “unfit to practice medicine with female patients.”
Tennessee wineries, farms hosting solar eclipse watchers
all of Tennessee's 70 wineries will be open for visitors on eclipse day
With less than 1 year before primary, Corker mum on future
"I'm not elusive, I'm just doing my job, you know?"
Ooltewah house fire
A fire in Ooltewah causes 10-thousand dollars in damages.
Meet August "Do the Right Thing" Winner: Rondell Crier
A Chattanooga man is using his love for art and teaching to make a difference in his neighborhood.
Breaking Ground for Project Jump
RINGGOLD, Ga (WDEF) - This morning, officials broke ground on Project Jump’s first tenant, the Center for Sports Medicine and Orthopaedics. Project Jump is a public private partnership between Armour Commercial Real Estate, Catoosa County Economic Development Authority, Catoosa County…
Bradley County authorities and DCS investigate after baby was burned
An 8-month-old baby was doing okay on Thursday after she suffered burns on her head on Tuesday.
Chattanooga takes part in “The World's Longest Yard Sale”
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - “The World's Longest Yard Sale” is going on right now in surrounding areas. The yard sale is from August 3rd through August 6th. This is said to be the longest yard sale in the world. It…
Ooltewah Teachers Receive Free Lunch
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hundreds of teachers received free lunch today in Ooltewah. The pastors of the East Hamilton Ministerial Association along with Salsaritas and Chick-fil-A planned to serve 400 school teachers at the drive-thru from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m.…
Mayor Berke to announce choice of new chief
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mayor Andy Berke will announce his choice for Chattanooga Police Department's new chief tomorrow. The three finalists are: current acting Chief David Roddy, Assistant Chief Edwin McPherson, and Captain Todd Chamberlain of the Los Angeles Police Department…
Four Teens arrested for burglary
Four young teens have been arrested for a burglary at a Chattanooga business.
Plans change for Medal of Honor Museum
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Plans are changing to build a Medal of Honor Museum at Coolidge Park. That's after public outcry last year because people didn't want to lose so much park space to a museum. Today, Major General Bill…
First Day of School for CGLA
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hundreds of students are getting back in the swing of getting up early and having to go to school...as several schools are back in session. But the Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is taking a different approach…
Over 50 Marijuana Plants Seized In Dade County
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dade County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force and Governor’s Office Drug Task Force Aviation Unit, seized over 50 Marijuana plants on Wednesday. In the 400 block of Wells Rd, Marijuana…
Law Regulates 'In God We Trust' License Plate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new Tennessee law has been enacted making the option of 'In God We Trust' license plates available in Hamilton County. County Clerk Bill Knowles announced that in July, 685 ‘In God We Trust' license plates were…
Tennessee teen indicted for murder, rape of 6-year-old girl
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee teenager has been indicted on charges of murder, rape and aggravated child abuse following the death of a 6-year-old girl. Shelby County prosecutors allege that the teen, who was 14 at the time, was…
Chattanooga Zoo Celebrates 80th Birthday
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo's 80th birthday celebration will be this Saturday, August 5th. This event will be free with the purchase of regular zoo admission. Chattanooga Zoo Members receive free admission. Activities will include: - Crafts stations to make…
Dalton Police search for Kohl's shoplifters
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Dalton Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a male suspect who shoplifted more than $200 worth of men’s underwear and socks from a department store. The suspect and a friend with whom he…
Nine Apply for 11th Judicial District Circuit Court Opening- Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Trial Court Vacancy Commission will consider nine applicants when it meets August 30, 2017 in Chattanooga to select nominees for the Circuit Court vacancy in the 11th Judicial District – Hamilton County. The vacancy…
Cleveland Police Search For Rape Suspect
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Police are actively looking for a rape suspect this afternoon. Trent Donnelly Sise is wanted for Aggravated Rape and Aggravated Assault. The 23-year-old rape suspect is 5-10 and weighs around 250 pounds. Police responded to a…
4 Arrested For Insane Paintball Robbery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CPD officers have arrested 4 juvenile suspects for the burglary that occurred at Insane Paintball on Monday. Due to the suspects' age, the names of the suspects cannot be released. However, they are facing charges in…
Woman killed in overnight house fire in Rising Fawn
Mother killed in house fire, Dad severely burned, but kids got out okay.
Florida women trash Chick-fil-a during argument over order
A police report says the women caused $900 in damage.