UTC welcomes international students from eighteen countries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga welcomed 22 students from 18 countries, who will study at the university for the next four weeks.
Emily's List of Weekend Activities - July 1, 2017
There’s a lot to do in Chattanooga, and in nearby cities this holiday weekend.
Help Chip Make A Wish
Help Chip make his wish to give every child in our area affected by cancer an unforgettable experience at the Chattanooga Zoo with music, food and more; come true.
Tennessee Senior Olympics Inducts Two Chattanooga Athletes into Inaugural Hall of Fame
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Scenic City athletes Charlie Baker, 90, and Warren Barger, 96, were inducted into the first class of the newly-established Tennessee Senior Olympics Hall of Fame during a special ceremony held on Monday night in Franklin. Both…
DeKalb County Needs to Be Aware of Scams
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. - DeKalb County Sheriff's Office warns residents of recent scams. Sheriff Jimmy Harris states as follows: " Sheriff Harris want the citizens of DeKalb County know that it is getting that time of year and there are…
Panel votes to explore other cities for Tennessee State Fair
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A state panel is considering moving the Tennessee State Fair to a new location after more than 100 years. News outlets report the Tennessee State Fair and Exposition Commission voted 9-0 Thursday to gauge if any…
Gas tax up, grocery tax down: 133 Tennessee laws take effect
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee taxes are going up at the gas pump and dropping at the grocery store in just two changes in store as 133 new state laws take effect. Saturday marks the July 1 benchmark for many…
Charges Dropped Against Two Youths in Tennessee Wildfires
Two juveniles are no longer charged with starting the Tennessee wildfires that killed 14 people in November.
Berke administration staff transitions during second term
Officials with Mayor Andy Berke's office announced two staffers in his administration will be transitioning back to the private sector.
7 months later, Sevier Co. & TEMA still aren't releasing Gatlinburg fire info
" sharing information freely about the Gatlinburg wildfires appears to be a path the state is determined not to take."
Fireworks show calendar for the Tennessee Valley
2017 Fireworks JUNE 30TH Freedom Fest LaFayette Ft. Payne Sports Complex Eton, GA Pleasant Valley Fair Grounds McCaysville, Georgia JULY 1ST Lake Winnie New Salem Lookout Mountain Freedom Defenders/ Omega Center International Cleveland Graysville (TN) FreedomFest Spring City Shake The…
Stray dog wanders onto orchestra stage, steals the show
TURKEY (WDEF) - The Vienna Chamber Orchestra got upstaged at a performance in Turkey when a furry fan wandered out on stage. Take a look.
Officers honored at CPD Annual Awards Ceremony
Police officers were honored for their efforts to make Chattanooga a safer place to live at the department's annual awards ceremony.
Community leaders work to combat violence among young people
Parents, educators and community leaders gathered at the Kingdom Center on Thursday to try to figure out how to fix the issue of gun violence among young people.
Cemetery double homicide victim was shot in the back
He was shot four times in the back.
Can you identify a computer store robber in Whitfield County?
Surveillance cameras caught both still and video images of the break-in
Chattanooga drug dealer pleads guilty to selling heroin that caused Red Bank overdose
"in 2016, heroin deaths surpassed gun homicides for the first time in more than 15 years."
Here are this year's public Fireworks shows
Including small town Friday, Lake fireworks Saturday, big city shows Monday & everybody else on Tuesday
Republican Tim Burchett mulls bid for US House or Senate
He probably would have to take on either Bob Corker or John Duncan Jr. if he does
Varnell Police Chief on administrative leave
VARNELL, Ga. (WDEF) -- In Whitfield County, the Daily Citizen says the Varnell Police Chief is on administrative leave.
Rhea county jail faces deadline
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Being an inmate in the overcrowded Rhea county jail is unlike any other in Tennessee County officials have debated what to do for years, with no firm results.
Officials: Scare at Redstone Arsenal was false alarm
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - The military says a security scare that shut down an Alabama Army base was a false alarm.
Inmate fatally shot, deputy wounded inside Tennessee clinic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say an inmate was killed and an officer wounded after the prisoner attacked one of his escorts inside a Tennessee clinic.
Body found in field in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office says a body was found in a field on Tuesday, June 27.