Father of braindead 22-year-old Hamilton County Jail inmate speaks out
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Monday, we brought you the story of a 22-year-old man who is braindead…
Suspect charged with assaulting, hitting victim with his vehicle
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect in a serious assault just after midnight on Tuesday. It happened in the 5400 block of Mountain Creek Road, at the northern end above Red Bank. A 36-year-old man was…
Man sentenced for stealing clothing of woman who rejected him
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - A north Georgia judge has sentenced a spurned lover accused of breaking into a woman’s home. Rueben Santos, 40, was convicted of first-degree burglary. But prosecutors say the case was…
Dolly is getting signature Krispy Kreme doughnuts
(WDEF) - Krispy Kreme and Dolly Parton are launching a new doughnut line based on the country music star. The Dolly Southern Sweets Doughnut Collection is available a local stores beginning today. There are four Dolly Doughnuts: Dolly Dazzler Doughnut…
UTC lands NASA grant to study Tennessee River water quality
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A UTC professor has won a grant from NASA to study the Tennessee River. Associate Professor Azad Hossain is an environmental geo-scientist at the university. He says the program will test…
Fiber news from EPB and Cleveland Utilities
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Electric Power Board is offering a new fiber service for businesses. The Smart Net Plus for Business offers a Wi-Fi solution to guard against cyberthreats and dead zones. The service will install a Wi-Fi network at…
Vacant home destroyed in Highway 58 fire
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Firefighters in Harrison have been battling a house fire Tuesday morning.…
Sheriff's Office: Suspect in Middle Valley shooting was victim's grandson
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County authorities are releasing more information on the shooting suspect from Middle Valley on Monday. They say 24 year old Tyler Brigham is being charged with shooting his grandfather. The call to the 8700…
Remembrance day for the Holocaust
During the years of 1933 and 1945 were some of the worst times in history for Jewish people. Six million Jewish lives were lost during the holocaust and today, the Jewish…
UTC's School of Nursing announces significant impact grant from Unum Group
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced a new partner for their nursing building. The Unum Group is donating $500,000 for the…
What's Right With Our Schools: Heritage Middle Teacher Appreciation Week
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - It's always a good idea to let teachers know just how much you appreciate them. The good folks at Heritage Middle…
Family wants answers after 22 year old man suffers brain death in Hamilton County Jail custody
A photo of Christopher Ayala, who his family says is brain dead after being in custody…
Residents want details about potential Soddy-Daisy property tax increase
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Some Soddy-Daisy residents are saying they are against potential property tax increases from their municipal government. Residents with Concerned Citizens for District…
Tennessee drivers set new seat belt usage record
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Highway Safety Office today announced that more Tennesseans are buckling up than ever. They cite their latest roadside survey report. They post researchers at major intersections and write down what they see. It found that 92-percent…
Suspect in custody in Middle Valley shooting
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County authorities say a suspect is in custody from a shooting this afternoon in Middle Valley. The call came in after 2 PM to the 8700 block of Frieda Lane near Gann Road. Deputies…
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors hold graffiti clean up
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chances are you've seen graffiti sprayed somewhere in the community. On this past Saturday, teams of volunteers spent the day preparing to clean up graffiti along the river park area. Those same volunteers will repaint the…
Two local officers added to Memorial for National Police Week
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) - The names of two local law enforcement officers will be added to the list of fallen officers this week at a memorial in Washington, D.C. A total of 282 officers will be added to the Memorial…
Police annual report shows drop in overall crime
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF - The Chattanooga Police Department has released their 2023 Annual Report on local crime. (Full report here.) It shows a 12% drop in overall crime statistics in the city. But violent crime remains a growing problem. Chief Celeste…
Hamilton County School Board Elections
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Schools District 2 School Board meeting was held today at Red Bank Community Center where Republican, Ben Daughtry, and Independant, Crystal Boehm, debated on what issues need to be addressed in Hamilton…
Dolly Days Festival in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Downtown Ringgold had their third annual "Dolly Days" festival this Saturday afternoon. The event shuts down the streets, shops for food vendors, and a live band dedicated…
Closing arguments heard in Jason Chen's motion to quash evidence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The defense attorney for a man accused of killing a 22-year-old woman is continuing to argue his motion to quash important evidence…
Bradley County deputies help find runaway teen from Florida
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County Sheriff's Office deputies helped find a runaway 13-year-old from Florida. The Walton County Sheriff's Office notified Bradley County authorities of her possible location on Sunday, May 5. Later, deputies found the teenager in…
Rare severe geomagnetic storm watch issued for first time in nearly 20 years amid "unusual" solar event
A severe G4 geomagnetic storm could emerge on Friday, triggering a watch for a storm of this magnitude from NOAA officials for the first time in nearly 20 years. The watch comes after days of solar activity that seemingly sent…
Here is where you can find Chattanooga firefighters for Fill the Boot
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters across the nation are participating in the Fill-the-Boot campaign to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Chattanooga Fire Department is participating…