Boy finds gun at Atlanta mall; mom pulls trigger
the mother took the gun from the boy and pulled the trigger "to see if it was real."
Walker County Creates Plan to Pay Down Erlanger Debt
LaFayette, GA – Walker County Sole Commissioner Shannon Whitfield called for the formation of a special district to generate funds to pay down the county’s debt owed to Erlanger Health System. Whitfield created and established the Walker County Public Health…
SWAT team peacefully ends 5 hour stand off
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A nearly 5 hour standoff comes to a peaceful end, thanks to the Chattanooga SWAT team. Police got called out at 9 this morning to the 300 block of Cross Creek road on a domestic incident. Officers…
Marine killed in W.W. II returns back to Whitwell
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a moving manner the casket of Corporal Henry Andregg was carried in front of his remaining family members at an airport in Atlanta to return back to his home in Whitwell. Cpl. Andregg's relatives call…
Ooltewah Students In Advanced Marketing Class Help Re-Brand HCDE
At Ooltewah High School, in Heather McIntyre's Advanced Marketing Class students will be taking what they are learning and putting it into practice.
Haslam announces global leader in health technology to create approximately 800 jobs
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Bob Rolfe and Philips officials announced today that the international technology company will establish a center of expertise in Middle Tennessee. Philips, a global leader in health…
Chattanooga to host largest event in IRONMAN 70.3 history
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Scenic City will be at the center of the world stage during the largest IRONMAN 70.3 event in history – the 2017 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship. This year’s championship, the first year it will be…
Chattanooga man shot in Jacksonville, FL; Another suspect charged with Aggravated Battery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- News 12 confirmed with WJXT that the police report shows that the suspect, Gregory Norwood, is from Chattanooga. It says that he attended Ooltewah High School. Local media also confirm that…
TDOT announces new ramp project on I 24 in downtown Chattanooga
They don't expect to begin construction until the second half of 2019.
Chattanooga Police arrest suspect in Gillespie Road shooting
21 year old Jaylon Priest faces charges of Aggravated Assault and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.
Motorist reports house fire in Dallas Bay
The caller reported flames pouring out of the windows.
Great Smoky Mountains observation tower closes for repairs
Visitors will not be able to climb the tower, but the Clingmans Dome parking overlook, visitor contact station and store, trail and nearby trailhead access locations will remain open.
Funeral set Friday for Tennessee Marine killed in WWII
The body is being escorted through Chattanooga to Reed Funeral Home in Whitwell Thursday morning.
Family accepts $86K settlement in students arrest lawsuit
The charges against the children were dismissed in June 2016.
Bus driver found with bottles of liquor after DUI bust with kids onboard
they found a large bottle of tequila in her purse, along with four smaller bottles of vodka and four more bottles of prescription pills.
Red Cross to install smoke alarms in Chattanooga homes
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Red Cross is holding a Sound the Alarm home fire safety and smoke alarm installation event on September 23rd at 9 AM. Red Cross volunteers and local partners will be canvassing neighborhoods, installing free smoke…
Chattanooga seeks removal as trustee of Confederate Cemetery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last week, Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke moved to disassociate the city and his administration from the city's Confederate Cemetery. In the wake of the violent Charlottesville, Virginia rally, Berke admitted that the city's connection to the cemetery…
Man arrested after foot chase
A man with multiple outstanding warrants, who's also a suspect in a shots fired incident, was arrested after leading Chattanooga police officers on a foot chase.
Chief Roddy meets with community members
On his first official day heading the Chattanooga Police Department, Chief David Roddy met with community members.
Remains of World War II Marine to Return to Whitwell
Marion County, Tennessee (WDEF) – After 75 years, a World War II soldier’s remains have been identified and are being returned home to Marion County. Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Veterans Services Commissioner Many-Bears Grinder recognize the service and sacrifice…
Dalton police warn public of mail scam
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton police are warning the public of a scam after a city resident told officers she got a check in the mail as a "mystery shopper" assignment. The Dalton resident said she received an official-looking letter…
CPD arrests suspect in Oakland Ave shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Jonathan Smith has been taken into custody today by the Chattanooga Police Department for a shooting that was reported last week near Oakland Avenue. The 33-year-old has been charged with Attempted 1st Degree Murder and Aggravated…
Chattanooga lands an esports festival in October
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - TenGIG is bringing esports to Chattanooga. Esports turn multiplayer video games into a competitive sport, complete with pros and spectators. TenGIG is a new festival coming to town October 6-8. It promises to bring thousands of attendees…
Man arrested in the shooting death of a transgender woman
Investigators have not said if Dangerfield's gender played a role in the fatal shooting.