CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many are still cleaning up after trees fell in the area causing power outages and thousands of dollars in damages. In one case, a tree fell into the home, caving in parts of the roof. "It hit…
Spring Creek Elementary celebrates Read Across America Day.
A man suspected of stealing utility trailers from a Cleveland church is behind bars in Catoosa County.
Best Buy selling some at midnight
The state will give rewards of up to $10,000 for information
DALLAS, Georgia (WDEF) - The Georgia Bureau of Investigation will look into a police shooting incident in northern Georgia. A Dallas Police officer shot a suspect who is now in critical condition. They were called to a report on shots…
Accused of driving by and ignoring crash of suspect he was chasing
"We recognize that our liberties do not come from governments, but from almighty God."
Nathaniel Ledbetter is the first freshman to hold the position.
5,500 lost power Wednesday
A storm caused outages and extensive damage in the Chattanooga area.
DeKalb County, Tenn. (WDEF) - On February 28th the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office made several drug arrest from traffic stops. DeKalb County Deputies set up a driver’s license check point on County Road 44 and County Road 50, as a result…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The lawmaker sponsoring Gov. Robert Bentley's $800 million prison construction plan says the proposal is likely being scaled down as it heads to a committee vote next week. Republican Sen. Cam Ward of Alabaster said the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Seasonal eating is catching on. Farmers have responded to that trend of eating local foods when in season with efforts to extend the growing seasons of their crops. In Tennessee, one fruitful example of farmer ingenuity is the arrival…
CVB Spends $7M for a Billion Dollars in Tourism Dollars
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A woman died this morning in a pedestrian involved crash while trying to cross Highway 153 near Northgate Mall. The crash involved a blue Dodge Challenger belonging to Ricky Hughes, 33, and a pedestrian, Ashley Marie Morris, 23.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - David Crockett held a news conference today, March 1, to discuss the mayoral campaign as it's starting to come to a close. The mayoral candidate disclosed his financial information and expressed why he believes he is the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. – Current Transportation Supervisor for Hamilton County Department of Education (HCDE), Ben Coulter, has been splitting his time between Information Technology (IT) and Transportation, since that was how the position was set up when he applied and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Flash Flooding and Minor Storm Damage has impacted Chattanooga travel in some areas. Due to tree and/or wire and power pole damage following the previous minor storm, some roads have been closed. The following roads are closed for tree…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) It just so happens to be severe weather awareness week in Tennessee, and as if right on cue, we found ourselves with storms moving into the Tennessee Valley today .... When weather does hit the area, you…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The head of Hamilton County's transportation department is leaving the job. Coulter is listed as a defendant in several lawsuits over the Woodmore bus crash. He wouldn't comment on the change today on advice of his lawyer.…
Woman trying to cross the highway in the dark
State officials estimate that the change means the state will get $18 million less
(Photo of Percy Priest Lake marina) The Newschannel 5 helicopter is up, broadcasting live as it looks for tornado damage in south Nashville neighborhoods.