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.
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.…