Sand quarry moves forward despite community pushback
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Jumpoff community of Marion County is not happy about their new neighbor. There is a planned sand quarry to be added to that…
Hamilton Co. Health Department to offer mobile WIC services
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- The Health Department is bringing WIC services to new moms and children in Chattanooga.. The WIC mobile service is coming to the East Lake Community Center on Tuesdays. WIC is a program that provides education on nutrition and…
Police warning about iPhone "NameDrop" update
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - Police officials are warning iPhone users about the new name drop update on IOS 17 and why it could pose a privacy risk. "NameDrop" is an…
One-year-old among victims of deadly Northshore crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - We now know the identities of the victims of Saturday’s tragic crash on the Chattanooga Northshore. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Dalewood Middle Ride for Focus
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Healthy bodies, healthy minds. Students at Dalewood Middle School are getting physically fit and learning the rules of the road thanks to a three-year grant. Hop on and learn how Riding for Focus is a free-wheeling…
Fleischmann criticizes pro-Palestinian protestors, affirms support for Israel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Representative Chuck Fleischmann gave his thoughts on the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza conflict. (more…)
Chicken truck spill disrupts Rossville Boulevard
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There was a major traffic disruption Monday morning on Rossville Boulevard. (more…)
East Ridge Police looking for Dodge Charger following fatal shooting
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The East Ridge Police Department is asking for help locating a Dodge Charger, which they believe was related to a…
Ten people charged with stealing wire from communications poles
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) arrested ten people for wire theft, following a three-month investigation. These people cut live AT&T and Charter Communications wiring off of poles, burned the plastic off the wiring and…
Chattanooga firefighters extinguish East Lake house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A house caught fire in East Lake on Monday and now authorities are investigating to determine the cause. The fire broke out at…
Bradley County man pleads guilty in fatal 2022 Christmas crash
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Bradley County man pleaded guilty on Monday to a deadly crash from Christmas of 2022. After pleading guilty, a judge sentenced Patricke Conley to 22 years in prison. Mugshot of…
Meta deliberately targeted young users, ensnaring them with addictive tech, states claim
UNITED STATES (CBS) -- The company that owns Facebook and Instagram has tailored both social media platforms to keep children and teenagers engaged on their platforms for as long as possible in order to gather personal data and sell it…
Volkswagen brand "no longer competitive" says company official
WOLFSBURG, Germany (WDEF) - The Volkswagen brand got a stark warning today from one of their own. The automaker posted the assessment from their brand chief on their website in Germany. Thomas Schaefer told staff that the original brand is…
All burning in Catoosa County banned until further notice
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Burning outdoors is banned until further notice in Catoosa County. The Board of Commissioners adopted an emergency resolution to declare the burn ban. County officials say this is because of the extreme drought the area…
Fires result in chemical spill at Chattanooga plant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple small fires broke out at a chemical plant near Amnicola Highway Monday morning, resulting in a chemical spill. It happened around 8 a.m. at Zeco, located at 4146 South Creek Road, the Chattanooga Fire Department…
Space heater fire destroys camper in Jasper
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Improper use of a space heater resulted in a camper fire early Monday morning, according to firefighters. Crews with the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD)…
Chattery hosts 'Small Business Saturday' Market on Nov. 25
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattery held their annual Small Business Market this Saturday which had a wide variety of small businesses to show what they had to offer. Co-Founder of The Chattery, Shawanda Mason, stated "It's a lot of…
Five car crash causes I-75 pileup on Sunday evening
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A five vehicle crash on I-75 S at mile marker 19.6 has the interstate reduced to one lane of traffic. Major delays are expected due to a lengthy clean up. Rae Anne Bradley with TDOT…
Army vet shares fitness mission and thankfulness for 'The Fund'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With the holiday season in full swing, many are sharing what they are thankful for. One veteran reflects on a fund that…
Pikeville celebrates 27th annual Christmas Parade on Nov. 25
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A small town celebrated their annual Christmas parade on Saturday with lights streaming down Main Street. The city of Pikeville is known for their iconic Christmas…
Dunlap's Game Shack Cafe celebrates 'Small Business Saturday'
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Communities across the nation celebrated small businesses on November 25 for 'Small Business Saturday.' In the small town of Dunlap, the Game…
CPD respond to fatal pedestrian traffic crash in Northshore
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a fatal traffic crash in the 200 block of Frazier Avenue on Saturday afternoon. UPDATE: Officers were advised…
18-wheeler catches fire and spills milk across I-75
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 18-wheeler carrying gallons of milk caught on fire on Saturday afternoon. At 2:00 p.m., a motorist reported the accident on I-75 at Scenic Overlook. Tri-Community VFD responded to the scene and reported a trailer fire…
Lost Kanagroo rescued in Georgia mountains
ELLIJAY, Georgia (WDEF) - There was an unexpected "roo-hunt" on Black Friday in the Georgia mountains. The Gilmer County Sheriff's Office got the call when a pet kanagroo escaped from his owner in the Blackberry Mountain area of Ellijay. The…
