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Guns on boats

People could carry loaded guns on their boats in a bill approved by the Tennessee House of Representatives.

Aspen Dental to provide free dental care to Veterans

Aspen Dental will be providing free dental care to veterans from the Chattanooga area Wednesday, March 16th. Apsen Dental says they do this event because the VA only covers dental care for veterans who are 100% disabled or have a…

President Trump commemorates Andrew Jackson's 250th birthday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – President Donald J. Trump commemorated Andrew Jackson’s 250th birthday at the seventh president’s Nashville residence, The Hermitage, on Wednesday, March 15th, afternoon as part of his first official visit to Tennessee. Tennessee legislators and Nashville Mayor Megan…

Juvenile found with drugs at Dekalb County school

DEKALB COUNTY , Ala. (WDEF) - A teacher at Collinsville High School smelled a strong smell on two of the students as they walked into her class room. The assistant Principal, Principal and the SRO was alerted of the situation. The…

Tenn. Highway Patrol teams up with Chattanooga Police

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol teamed up with the Chattanooga Police Department today to crack down on distracted drivers. A THP TROOPER drove the tractor trailer while a CPD officer rode shotgun looking specifically for texting drivers. Lt.…

Thousands gather for Trump speech

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thousands of people are gathering in Nashville for a chance to hear President Trump speak. The newly elected President is expected to address both school vouchers and healthcare. Some residents from the Tennessee Valley are in the…

Chattanooga Police Department Raids

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police Department took one of our reporters on a ride along today. Besides CPD being involved in the raids, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Department, ATF, US Marshalls, TBI, East Ridge and Red bank were actively…

Free workshop to reduce caregiver stress

Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF)  –Caregiving, especially for family, can be stressful and often overwhelming, but a free workshop starting in April can help caregivers reduce stress as well as provide them with tools and strategies to better handle unique caregiver challenges.…

State Veterinarian issues poultry health advisory

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) —The state veterinarian for Tennessee is urging all poultry owners to take extra precautions to protect their flocks from illness. “We are working to protect the poultry population from exposure to avian influenza,” State Veterinarian Dr. Charles Hatcher…

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