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.
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damage in Franklin, Cool Springs, Brentwood
Hail in Franklin & Dickson this morning
Gas tax plan up again on Wednesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tomorrow, March 1, 2017, is a big day for the Tennessee Aquarium. Chattanooga's biggest tourism draw is bringing the island of Madagascar to the scenic city.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two local robotics teams recently brought home Georiga State V-E-X Championships and will be competing in the World Championships in Kentucky in April. Saddle Ridge Mecha Mustangs and Gilbert Elementary Gator Bytes are the two winning teams.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Cleveland man is speaking out for the first time since serious charges brought against him have been dropped. Last year, Rickey Stevison was charged with Grand Larceny and Abuse of an Adult. Stevison says his reputation…
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - The Alabama House of Representatives has approved a bill that would let hunters use bait for deer and feral hogs. House members voted 69-18 for the bill Tuesday. It now moves to the Alabama Senate. State…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - South Korean appliance maker LG Electronics Inc. says it has selected Tennessee as the site for its washing machine plant in the United States. The 829,000-square-foot facility is projected to cost $250 million and create 600…
A Ridgeland High School teacher is being called unique, with unconventional ways of educating his students.
Investigators believe victim was shot in Nashville area and driven across state line and dumped
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The nationwide bus tour called Save My Care stopped in the Scenic City today in Miller Park East. Unfortunately the rally was canceled due to inclement weather. The purpose of this tour is to travel to 20…
indictment alleges that 13 people were paid to vote
What they looked like back in the day and what they look like now
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF)- A school resource officer is being accused of mishandling a child at Meigs South Elementary School. Corey Davis said he couldn't breathe after the school's resource officer roughed him up trying to get him in the school after…
No one had lived in home for years
Both Georgia and Tennessee tinkering with labels