Alabama Ethics Commission expected to hear Bentley matter
Maybe we'll learn today if lawmakers will really move ahead with the impeachment of the Governor.
Mayors and county officials celebrate Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke and Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger today joined more than 4,000 other mayors and county officials across the country for the fifth annual Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service. The Foster…
UTC organization to host Chattanooga Ronald McDonald House 5k
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Runners and walkers are welcome to enjoy the annual Color the House 5k and 1 Mile family fun run/walk starting at UTC’s Chamberlain Pavilion in support of Ronald McDonald House Charities. The charity’s mission is to create,…
Chattanooga blood donors needed before anticipated weather
UPDATE: Area schools are closing early tomorrow and some area blood drives scheduled for Wednesday, April 5th have been canceled. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Non-profit regional blood center Blood Assurance is asking the community to donate blood before anticipated inclement…
EPB announces affordable and Eco-friendly driving option
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga moves forward with more sustainable mobility options. Today E-P-B announced the rollout of three Driving Change Vehicles. These are among 20 cars for Chattanooga's Green Commuter E-V Car Share program. The membership based, fully automated program…
Ben and Jerry's celebrates "Free Cone Day"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ben and Jerry's is celebrating "Free Cone Day" today! The event has been going on since 1979 all around the world! You can grab your free frozen treat until 8 p-m tonight, at any participating Ben…
Erlanger raises flag for National Donate Life Month
It's National Donate Life Month, and a special ceremony was held today at Erlanger. 59 organ donors were there as well to help raise a special flag. Representatives with Tennessee Donors Services and Erlanger Health System took part in the…
Ringgold man donates $400,000 in recycling money to children's home
For decades, a Ringgold man has been using the money he receives from recycling and donating it to a cause that is important to him.
Mars Inc. suing Wisconsin woman over her brand of chocolates
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Candy maker Mars Inc. is suing a Wisconsin woman over chocolates she is selling under a name that the company says is "confusingly similar" to its cocoa extract supplements called CocoaVia.
Tennessee Education Department announces evaluation plan
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A new plan released by the Tennessee Department of Education will make schools more accountable and give parents a better idea of how to evaluate their neighborhood schools.
Seat belt bill clears House transportation committee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) -- Tennessee lawmakers, led by State Representative Joann Favors of Chattanooga, continued work today on legislation to require new school buses to have seat belts.
Golden Apple: Meghan Fox
A Rivermont Elementary school teacher is dedicated to making sure her students succeed.
Brand News: A new look, service and menu for Krystal restaurants
“We’re planning on moving forward with the Davenport design in future locations."
Welder injured in explosion at Moccasin Bend plant
Police say he was welding on top of a tank when the explosion happened.
Local resident reacts to President Trump's meeting with Egyptian President
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The meeting between President Trump and Egypt's President is not sitting well with one local resident.
Previewing Chattanooga Film Festival Thursday Lineup
We've got a cardboard maze run amock, a live score performed for a spacey silent film, and a world premiere.
Education Commissioner to release major plan for schools
Plan will support English language learners and increase transparency about how they are performing.
Rep. berates GOP over gas tax, colleague says don't whine
Sexton demanded that Republican House Speaker Beth Harwell of Nashville to essentially re-start the committee process for the bill.
Man convicted of human trafficking in Brentwood
A Williamson County jury has convicted a man of human trafficking in what's believed to be the first trial of its kind in the county.
Ongoing death investigation in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - The Walker County Sheriff's Office is calling for help with a death investigation. Deputies got called out around 5:30 Monday afternoon to a location near Chickamauga in the Kensington Community. A family member reported a death…
Special event street closures for April 6 - 8
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Here are a few event street closures for April 6 - 8. Thursday, April 6 Unum International Day Celebration: Walnut Street will be closed between E. 5th Street and E. 6th Street for this event that celebrates Unum's commitment…
City of Athens Easter Egg Hunt
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Athens Parks and Recreation Department has announced the annual city-wide Easter Egg Hunt with over 10,000 eggs will be held on April 8th, 2017 at noon at the Athens Regional Park. The great prizes this year…
Man crowded almost 400 birds, rabbits in Nashville backyard
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say a suburban Nashville man has surrendered 368 chickens, roosters, quail, rabbits and pigeons he was raising in his backyard and slaughtering for meat. Metro Animal Care and Control spokeswoman Becca Morris says the yard…
Official says storage under roads to be reviewed
ATLANTA (WDEF) -- Georgia Transportation Commissioner Russell McMurry says his department will be evaluating "all things" including its storage policies, after the fiery collapse of a major Atlanta interstate bridge.