Plane with 62 people aboard crashes in fiery wreck in Brazil
A plane with 62 people aboard crashed in a fiery wreck in a residential area of a city in Brazil's Sao Paulo state Friday, the airline said. It was not immediately clear how many people…
Soddy Daisy man indicted for relations with minors
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Soddy Daisy man turned himself in after being indicted on having sexual relations with minors. In February, 2024, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Investigative Services detectives were made aware of the situation. [caption id="attachment_1789213" align="alignright"…
Tennessee set to host first Major Baseball game in 2025
BRISTOL, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that a Major Baseball game will take place in Bristol Tennessee. The Atlanta Braves will face the Cincinnati Reds at Bristol Motor…
TDOT employees have two close calls in one week
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two employees at the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) came very close to a bad ending in one week. Friday, August 2, 2024, a TDOT HELP truck stopped on Interstate 640 West in Knoxville to remove…
Jeff Davis announces 2025 Chattanooga City Council candidacy
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Jeff Davis has announced that he's running for the District 3 seat in the 2025 Chattanooga City Council election. Davis is a child welfare lawyer in the area, and has…
Health experts raise awareness for back-to-school vaccinations
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- School will soon be back in session in Hamilton County and Doctors are urging parents to make sure children are vaccinated. "We are needing more vaccinations this year than we have in the past. That is…
Grove Oak welfare check investigation reveals murder suicide
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) -- A welfare check turned into a crime scene Thursday, August 8, 2024. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office was headed to conduct a welfare check in the Grove Oak community. When…
Two ex-Hamilton County deputies get favorable federal court ruling
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two former Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies learned today whether or not they would be liable for a controversial 2019 traffic stop. (more…)
Sports Authority Board approves $80 million stadium bond
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Sports Authority Board has approved a 80 million dollar bond issuance for the South Broad Stadium. (more…)
Ooltewah Middle School student arrested after bomb threat
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An Ooltewah Middle School student was arrested after making bomb threats. On August 8, 2024, a staff member contact the School Resource Deputy at 11:30 a.m. saying a student has made…
Portion of Fuller Road maintenance coming soon
EAST BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some of Fuller Road in East Brainerd will be closing soon for maintenance. The portion of the Fuller Road closed is between East Brainerd Road and Kelso Lane. Detour Map /…
Sequatchie County Schools cancels after school program
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After 20 years, Sequatchie County Schools are closing the doors on after school programs. Sequatchie County Schools announced on Facebook that they would not be offering the SOAR before-school and after-school programs this year. This…
Suspect takes plea deal in shooting of father and mother after drug deal
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Genesis Latroy Vaughn has taken a plea deal for a double shooting almost three years ago. Investigators say it happened after a drug deal on Highway 153. They say Vaughn got…
Chattanooga non-profit brings music to inmates on death row
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga non-profit is helping inmates on death row find hope and healing through music. Second Verses recently visited the Mississippi State…
Strong earthquake with 7.1 magnitude hits off southern Japan, prompts tsunami advisory
A powerful earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory. There were no immediate reports of casualties, the Reuters news agency reports. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake, which hit…
14 arrested in Knox County after TBI meth distribution investigations
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fourteen have been arrested after investigations revealed a meth distribution operation in Knox County. The Tennessee Bureau of investigations (TBI) started investigations into large amounts of methamphetamine in December around Knox County. Throughout the course of…
New Salem Baptist kick off first day of school at Allen Elementary
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The First Day of School is finally here! New Salem Baptist Church lined the streets to welcome Allen Elementary Students…
Collegedale Police Alert Parents to Social Media Risks as School Year Begins
As the new school year begins proud parents will flood social media with their first-day-of-school photos. What parents might not realize is these innocent…
Tennessee Aquarium to host after-hours event for adults
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Aquarium has the perfect lineup for students and families this August-- but it's also offering a twist for adults. The aquarium will be opening their doors…
Hamilton County school facilities plan at varying stages
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Wednesday is the first day…
Taylor Swift concerts canceled after 2 arrested in Vienna for alleged terrorist attack plans
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows in Vienna, Austria, have been canceled after government officials confirmed an alleged ISIS-linked terrorist plot to attack large events, organizers said Wednesday. "With confirmation from government officials of a…
One dead in Cumberland County shooting
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cumberland County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a shooting call on August 6, 2024. The call came in at approximately 7:06 p.m. at 507 Yellow Cliff Creek Road. When deputies…
COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud scheme suspect sentenced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The suspect in a COVID-19 unemployment insurance fraud scheme was sentenced to 51 months in prison, August 7, 2024. Evelyn Blevins of Souths Pittsburg, Tennessee pled guilty to Wire Fraud and Aggravated Identity Theft for being…
Juvenile missing out of Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A juvenile in Cleveland has gone missing. Gabriel Hutto has been missing since July 25, 2024. Hutto is 17 years old, 6 feet, 1 inch tall, and 150 pounds. He…
