EPB reports power restored to most customers by Thursday morning
5,500 lost power Wednesday
Storm in Chattanooga causes damage and power outages
A storm caused outages and extensive damage in the Chattanooga area.
Traffic Stops Leads to Three Arrest
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…
Sponsor says Senate bill likely being scaled down
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…
Tennessee Strawberries in March? It’s Happening.
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…
Commissioner Questions Spending by the Convention and Tourism Bureau
CVB Spends $7M for a Billion Dollars in Tourism Dollars
UPDATE: Woman dies in pedestrian involved crash
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.…
David Crockett discusses mayoral campaign
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…
HCDE to Hire Full Time Transportation Supervisor
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…
Road Closures due to Flash Flooding and Minor Storm Damage
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…
Stay Alert During Severe Weather
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…
Why did Hamilton County Schools Transportation Director leave?
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.…
Pedestrian killed in Hixson this morning
Woman trying to cross the highway in the dark
Georgia House approves a flat tax
State officials estimate that the change means the state will get $18 million less
Watch NC5 chopper live looking for tornado damage in Nashville
(Photo of Percy Priest Lake marina) The Newschannel 5 helicopter is up, broadcasting live as it looks for tornado damage in south Nashville neighborhoods.
Dalton, Whitfield and Murray schools dismissing early for storms
Here are the times
Video and damage from possible tornado in Nashville area
damage in Franklin, Cool Springs, Brentwood
Early look at storm front passing through Middle Tennessee
Hail in Franklin & Dickson this morning
Haslam transportation bill gets another swing in House panel
Gas tax plan up again on Wednesday
Tennessee Aquarium opens new Lemur exhibit
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.
Two local robotics teams bring home wins
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.
Cleveland man speaks out after serious charges are dropped
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…
House approves deer baiting bill
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…
Tennessee LG to build $250M plant in Tennessee, creating 600 jobs
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…