Tennessee sued for move to charge tax for online sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Haslam says Tennessee has been sued for moving to require all major online vendors to collect sales taxes on purchases made in the state.
Area schools closed Tuesday due to illness
(WDEF) -- Due to illness, several area schools are closing.
CSAS Custodian
A custodian at CSAS goes above and beyond her job description to help the students at her school.
Designer proposes building an indoor Drive-In in Nashville
The idea is to recreate a 1960's era vibe without any of the inconvenience of actually being outdoors.
Two arrests made after pair of aggravated assaults
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) -- On Sunday, Dalton Police arrested 28 year old Quentrell Shropshire and 34 year old Jonathan Sutton after a two aggravated assaults.
Hamilton Co. Schools and Highway Patrol announce plan to ensure bus safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Department of Education and the Tennessee Highway Patrol have announced a plan of action to ensure bus safety in the county.
Reward offered for information in bald eagle shootings
Crossville, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After two area bald eagles were shot recently, the US Fish and Wildlife Service is now offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person responsible.
Body found in the Tennessee River
spotted floating near a boathouse along homes on Suck Creek Road
Sequatchie County Fair officials indicted
“The Sequatchie County Fair Board must take steps to prevent theft”
East Tennessee deputies shoot woman in car after two officers run over
No condition on suspect, officer treated and released
Georgia sheriff's deputy dies after inhaling liquid nitrogen
He was trying to rescue a worker at a chemical plant
Bill excludes churches from campaign spending disclosures
include measures related to alcohol, drugs, abortion, marriage or gambling.
Fired math teacher accused of having sex with student
Billy Carl Jones was fired in January
Flu is growing across the southeast, not just Rhea County
Flu is widespread throughout most of the country
Services set for Nashville officer who tried to save woman
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Services are set for a Nashville police officer who went into the Cumberland River while trying to save a woman.
Sheriff: Man sets bus driver's hair on fire, commandeers bus
SPARTA, Ga. (AP) - Authorities say a 63-year-old retiree is accused of lighting a bus driver's hair on fire, taking control of the bus and leading police on a chase through two Georgia counties that reached speeds of 95 mph.
Britain to mark Queen Elizabeth II's record 65-year reign
LONDON (AP) - Queen Elizabeth II is poised for another historic milestone, an unprecedented 65 years on the throne.
Man slain on athletic field at old Atlanta school site
ATLANTA (AP) - Atlanta police were searching a large athletic field for clues after a man was slain at the site of a former middle school.
House Fire in Dalewood
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a house fire early this morning. Fire crews arrived at 3825 Larry Drive just before 3am, reporting fire and smoke visible from a home. Hose lines were deployed and a…
Creative Discovery Museum celebrates the Chinese New Year
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chinese New Year celebrations continue this weekend. Several hundred people turned out for a celebration event here at the Creative Discovery Museum.
Habitat for Humanity dedicates home to local widow
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga family will soon move into a new home, thanks to Habitat for Humanity.
Outreach event helps people overcome addictions
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local faith-based non-profit is working to help people overcome their addictions.
Smoke visible from I-75 after unattended trash burning in Ooltewah
Ooltewah, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Officials say dispatchers received several calls reporting heavy, black smoke visible from I-75 northbound Saturday afternoon.
Free health clinic offered for wildfire victims
SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Some victims of last year's Tennessee wildfires have received free health screenings at an event organized by Healthy Tennessee and physicians from Vanderbilt University Medical Center.