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.
Kentucky mom charged in daughter's drowning in Tennessee
Mays failed to maintain visual supervision of the girl while they were at the swimming pool at a Hendersonville apartment complex.
Ribbon cutting for new Southside Community Park
It boasts a large green space/lawn, with trees, benches, picnic tables, a pavilion and walking track.
Volkswagen confirms they will build a new microbus for a new age
" we received a large number of letters and emails from customers who said, 'please build this car’,”
Videos from the powerful typhoon that hit Macau & Hong Kong
see videos of falling cranes, whirling revolving doors, a flying building and typhoon dog gear from Hong Kong & Macau
Grundy deputy seizes blotter acid from Alabama-bound vehicle
A preliminary field test identified the substance as LSD.
$2M grant program to bolster Tennessee courthouse security
Preference will be given to counties with courtrooms that don't meet minimum security standards,
Chattanooga airport eyes expansion, signs new deal with CEO
CEO Terry Hart says officials will consider proposals to add additional gates, concourse passenger serves and creating more parking next to the terminal.
Teen missing for 11 days found OK in Tennessee national park
MARYVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A teenager who had not been seen for 11 days has emerged on his own from Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Media outlets report 18-year-old Austin Bohanan walked out of a remote area in Blount…
Erlanger's Heroes Run Raises $22,000 Honoring Chattanooga's Fallen Five
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Erlanger Medical Center sponsored a Heroes Run and walk last July 16th, and today the proceeds were presented to the Community Fund of Greater Chattanooga. Representatives of Erlanger's Level one Trauma Center were on hand for…
Solar eclipse baby in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There were at least 7 babies born in the Chattanooga area between 2 and 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. But one youngster came at the height of the eclipse. Little James Cotter was born at 2:28 At Erlanger…
Mayor Berke on Police Pay
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga police officers, like all city employees, will be getting a 3 percent raise next year. Mayor Andy Berke and police union representatives have come to terms on pay raises and adjustments, which will be included in…
IRONMAN Returns to the Scenic City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - IRONMAN will be back in the scenic city in just a couple of weeks. The IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship will bring athletes from 91 different countries to Chattanooga, to swim, bike, and run through the Tennessee Valley.…
City council votes David Roddy as new police chief
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Deputy Chief David Roddy's nomination for Chattanooga's next police chief was confirmed by the city council Monday night. 8 to 1 - Deputy Chief David Roddy will soon step into the official role as Chief of…
Bradley County forms ad hoc committee to study forensic audit costs
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley County commissioners voted 11-3 to create an ad hoc committee which will study the possible paramaters and costs of a forensic audit of the Bradley County Sheriff's Office budget. The idea to form the committee came…
Firefighters Battle Hard to Access Trailer Fire
Chattanooga, Tenn. -- Chattanooga Fire Department was dispatched to 955 O'Grady Drive on multiple reports of a structure fire Monday afternoon around 2:45 pm. A heavy black column of smoke could be seen from Highway 27 as firetrucks from downtown Station 1…
Section Of Walnut Avenue Closing Friday For Investigation
Dalton, Georgia (WDEF) - Westbound lanes of Walnut Avenue between Lester Drive and Sheridan Drive will be closed on Friday morning, August 25th. The closure will begin at 9:00 am to allow traffic investigators to investigate and document the scene of…
Walker Theatre books first round of musical acts
See the 5 acts that will break in the Walker Theatre renovation
Cleveland Firemen bust toddler out of hot car at Walmart
Cleveland fire crews busted the window to free the baby.