Remote Area Medical to offer free clinic in Athens this weekend
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Remote Area Medical (RAM) is getting ready for their free two day clinic at McMinn County High School in Athens this weekend - July 8th and 9th.
County Clerk says "In God We Trust" plates available
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Clerk Bill Knowles says the clerk's office has received a supply of the new optional standard "In God We Trust" vehicle registration plates.
Chief Fletcher takes personal days to end tenure at CPD
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police Chief Fred Fletcher's last official day is this Thursday, July 6th.
VW returns to Iran after 17-year absence
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Volkswagen says its flagship brand is returning to Iran after a 17-year absence.
Reward grows to $10,000 after dog is found buried alive
TUCKER, Ga. (AP) - The reward has grown to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever buried a dog up to her nose in the ground near Atlanta. The canine later died.
Neighbors remember couple killed in Georgia plane crash
Neighbors of a McMinn County couple who were killed in a Georgia Plane crash, say they were kind people and they are saddened to hear about their death.
Knoxville World's Fair Beer could become permanent offering
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The revival of a beer to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Knoxville World's Fair was only meant to be on the market for six months. But heavy demand has brewers considering making it a permanent…
Parents of student sue University of Alabama over suicide
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - The parents of a Texas woman who said she was raped while attending the University of Alabama are suing the alleged attacker, school officials and others over her suicide. The federal lawsuit filed by Megan Rondini's…
"American Idol" auditions set for Alabama Music Hall of Fame
TUSCUMBIA, Ala. (AP) - The television show "American Idol" is coming to the Alabama Music Hall of Fame this fall. Alabama's tourism agency says the show will hold auditions at the museum in Tuscumbia on Sept. 7. Hall of Fame…
Sunday night fire damages several garbage trucks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two people walking by alerted the fire department Sunday evening when they saw smoke at the Chattanooga Public Works storage yard on 12th street. It ended up being garbage trucks on fire. Catching the fire early may…
Suspicious item shuts down Parkridge Medical Center area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Several blocks were shut down around Parkridge Medical Center this afternoon to check out a suspicious package. Around 12:30 this afternoon police were called to 100 Derby Street where the suspicious item was said to be…
UPDATE: Names released from Murray County plane crash
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Devastating new details have been released in the Murray County plane crash that killed four people, including two 10-year-old children over the weekend. Brother and sister Austin Day and Kinsley Wilson lost their lives. Along with…
Lookout Valley Band
Some students at Lookout Valley Middle School are making sweet music with the band.
Celebrating an early WDEF pioneer, Mildred Gaither
She was the force behind the first kids show on Chattanooga TV.
The Fireworks show calendar for the Tennessee Valley
2017 Fireworks JULY 3RD Pops on the River Camp Columbus Collegedale Veterans Park Patriotism at the Post Fort Oglethorpe JULY 4TH Chattanooga Lookouts Signal Mountain Soccer Complex Soddy Daisy Lake Lakesite Lake Winnie Cleveland TN Lowery Lot Cleveland Flealand Hwy…
Russian anti-virus CEO offers up code for US govt scrutiny
MOSCOW (AP) — The chief executive of Russia’s Kaspersky Lab says he’s ready to have his company’s source code examined by U.S. government officials to help dispel long-lingering suspicions about his company’s ties to the Kremlin. In an interview with…
ATF Promotes Fireworks Safety
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) wants the public to be safe during the Fourth of July. Understanding the dangers associated with illegal or improperly used fireworks can prevent severe injuries, disfigurement, or…
Fireworks show calendar for the Tennessee Valley
2017 Fireworks July 2ND None JULY 3RD Pops on the River Camp Columbus Collegedale Veterans Park Patriotism at the Post Fort Oglethorpe JULY 4TH Chattanooga Lookouts Signal Mountain Soccer Complex Soddy Daisy Lake Lakesite Lake Winnie Cleveland TN Lowery Lot…
Firefighters Stop Fire at McCallie School
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Firefighters responded to a fire at the McCallie School at 500 Dodds Avenue Saturday evening. The fire was first noticed by the dean of students, who informed 911 operators there was smoke coming from the athletic…
Statue brings in protest and counterprotest at Rhea County Courthouse
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, a group with the Tennessee Committee for the Bill of Rights and the Tennessee Pastors Network gathered inside the Rhea County Courthouse. The courthouse is the site where nearly 92 years ago a…
Chattanooga FC & GA Revolution July 4th Matchup
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Chattanooga FC returns to Finley Stadium for one last regular season match this Tuesday, July 4th against Georgia Revolution. Following the upset at the hands of Memphis City FC, coach Bill Elliott knows these last…
Child Succumbs after Drowning at Little River Canyon National Preserve
Fort Payne, AL (WDEF) - The five year old girl who drowned at Canyon Mouth on June 18th passed away in a Chattanooga hospital yesterday morning. The girl was with her family from Albertville. She was discovered underwater and was…
Structure Fire in Downtown Athens, TN
Athens, TN (WDEF) - Several fire crews responded to a massive blaze that consumed an office building in downtown Athens, Tennessee early Saturday morning. The fire is now extinguished with no injuries reported. It has yet to be determined how…
Fireworks show calendar for the Tennessee Valley
2017 Fireworks JULY 1ST Lake Winnie New Salem Lookout Mountain Freedom Defenders/ Omega Center International Cleveland Graysville (TN) FreedomFest Spring City Shake The Lake Decatur Cottonport Marina & RV Resort Lake Nickajack Hales Bar Marina Lake Blue Ridge Marina Summerville…