Marion County woman arrested after dog attacks deputy
A Marion County woman is in jail after being accused of letting her pit bull attack a deputy.
Whitwell woman sentenced for 2015 murder of 5-year-old boy
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Marion County woman who was convicted for the death of her ex-boyfriend's son will go to state prison. A judge this afternoon sentenced Holly Rutledge to ten years behind bars. At her trial last June,…
McMinn County Sheriff on Eclipse: It's a Huge Deal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Eclipse 2017 is almost here, and areas across the region are getting ready for what could be a very busy day.
Bradley Co. Sheriff's Office passes federal inspection
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The United States Marshal’s Service (USMS) completed its annual inspection of the Bradley County Sheriff Office’s Correctional Facility. The inspection conducted by USMS enables the federal agency to identify any problem areas as well as identifying…
Glen Campbell, superstar entertainer of 1960s and '70s, dies
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Glen Campbell, the grinning, high-pitched entertainer who had such hits as "Rhinestone Cowboy" and spanned country, pop, television and movies, has died. He was 81. Campbell's publicist Sandy Brokaw says the singer died Tuesday morning in…
Chi Memorial Named 'Best Regional Hospital'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CHI Memorial is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. On the list of Best Hospitals in Tennessee, CHI Memorial is…
Chattanooga's Sign-language speaking orangutan raised like a human dies
Chantek was raised and taught as a child at UTC.
The Blue Angels and "Fat Albert" will headline Wings Over North Georgia Air Show
Last year, over 50,000 people attended the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show in Rome.
Haslam offers reward in fatal shooting of Tennessee toddler
"whoever is responsible for this tragic crime to be brought to justice."
Woman retains Gloria Allred & Chattanooga attorney for lawsuit against ex-lawmaker
Allred has applied for temporary approval to practice law in Tennessee and is working with Chattanooga attorney Donna J. Mikel.
4 arrested in Alabama shooting that left 2-year-old boy dead
people from within each vehicle fired shots at one another.
New Web Portal Connects Diverse Talent With Nonprofits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga is a very diverse city with the population accounting for 51% women and close to 40% people of color. Recognizing that most of the area nonprofit boards did not accurately reflect the diversity of the…
Reward Offered in Walker Co. Arson Cases
ATLANTA – Deputy Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Jay Florence announced today that a reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information regarding separate fires that damaged two vacant homes last week in Walker County. State Fire Investigators…
CHI Memorial Mobile Health Coach to Visit Cleveland
Chattanooga, TN – CHI Memorial’s mobile health coach will provide mammography screenings at CHI Memorial Primary Care Associates on Wednesday, August 16, 2017. The event will be from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. All women should have one screening mammogram…
Tennessee Department of Revenue to collect 911 fees
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials hope a new state law will end legal disputes between emergency communications districts and telecommunications companies over 911 fee collections. Local media reported Monday that the law puts the Tennessee Department of Revenue in…
Police investigate Graysville Road home invasion
They say the victim was still too incoherent as they were rushed to the hospital.
Haslam announces Reen Baskin as Director of Communications
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam today announced Reen Baskin will become the new communications director for his administration, a Cabinet-level position on his senior staff. “As a trusted and valuable member of this administration since my first…
Local transportation officials prepare for solar eclipse traffic
While many people are making plans to travel to see the eclipse, local transportation officials are focusing on keeping you safe.
City of Chattanooga to Begin Striping Northpoint Boulevard
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - Crews are making progress remediating Northpoint Boulevard in Chattanooga. The repairs will bring the road up to standards and increase safety along the route that connects Hixson Pike and Highway 153. As part of repaving Northpoint,…
Front Porch Alliance
A local organization helped Chattanooga's youth get jobs for the summer, and gain practical work experience.
Soddy-Daisy man accused of attempted murder now arrested for kidnapping
A Soddy-Daisy man who was arrested for attempted murder in October, is now accused of kidnapping that same victim.
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry talks about the death of her son
"This last nine days have been pretty.. I don't have words.."
TWRA identifies wakeboarding victim at Harrison Bay
they have not filed any charges in the case at this point.
Child killed, 3 injured in Tennessee apartment fire
father suffered burns to 80 percent of his body and their mother was burned on her hand.