New Hope Firefighters Resign and Say Mayor is Undermining them
NEW HOPE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A group of firefighters in Marion County have had enough of what they say is mismanagement by their town’s mayor. (more…)
Sound of Freedom: saving children from trafficking
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- 'Sound of Freedom' is a film based the true story of a U.S. federal agent who quits his job in devotion to saving children from human trafficking. Film creators have developed a pay it forward program,…
Coolidge Park fountains closed this week for repairs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --This week, you will have to find somewhere else to cool off. Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors says the Coolidge Park fountains will be closed for…
Local law enforcement prepares for 'Operation Southern Slow Down'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Operation slow down focuses on informing the public of safe driving techniques and enforcing speed limits. The Tennessee Highway Patrol and Georgia State…
More to the Story with Staley: Soccer Boom
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Is soccer growing in America you ask? Check this out from Sunday night. Lionel Messi was introduced to the MLS fans in Miami. One…
United Way of Chattanooga currently recruiting for tutoring program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The United Way of Chattanooga's tutoring program is currently looking for tutors. Tutors will provide literacy and math assistant to students in Hamilton…
Phase 2 of I-24/I-75 split underway in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has started Phase 2 of construction near the I-24 and I-75 split. Ramps to Moore Road and Belvoir…
What's Right With Our Schools: Fund for Teachers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The best educators never stop learning. Fund for Teachers gives them a chance to focus on their subjects with leading experts around the globe.…
Fuzzy invasion of domestic rabbits has a Florida suburb hopping into a hunt for new owners
WILTON MANORS, Fla. (AP) — When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida's latest invasive species comes a-hoppin' down the street: lionhead rabbits. The bunnies, which sport an impressive flowing…
Chattanooga air quality poor again while wildfires continue to burn
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga is once again seeing the effects of unruly wildfires across North America. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued a…
Tennessee, Georgia compete in best-looking cruiser contest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The American Association of State Troopers' best-looking cruiser contest is underway in the U.S. Most states are competing in the competition, submitting their best cruiser photo. Tennessee and Georgia recently shared to their social media…
Dalton Councilmember Sams resigns, running for mayor
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Annalee Harlan Sams resigned from being a member of the Dalton City Council so that she can run for mayor. Sams resigned her seat on Monday,…
Train car full of potatoes catches fire in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A train car caught on fire in Chattanooga on Monday, according to the fire department. Firefighters responded to a "railroad equipment fire" next to Wilcox Boulevard. When they…
Mother says man who killed 4 people in Georgia needed mental help for years but refused treatment
By KATE BRUMBACK and JEFF AMY Associated Press HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — The 40-year-old man who shot four people in the country's 31st mass killing this year needed mental help for nearly a decade, but his family and officials couldn't…
Chattanooga average gas prices fall 10 cents, nationwide prices rising
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Average Chattanooga gas prices fell almost 10 cents in the last week, according to a GasBuddy survey. Gas prices previously rose nearly 7 cents in the prior week around the time…
I Heart Mac and Cheese Opens in Hixson
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new restaurant to the Chattanooga area held its grand opening in Hixson Monday. (more…)
Chattanoogan wins $50,000, Powerball jackpot jumps to $900 million
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local person won $50,000 from the Tennessee Powerball recently. The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation said that winning ticket came from Weigel’s at…
Drivers be aware of Operation Southern Slow Down
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers should be alert and slowing down this week. Operation Southern Slow Down has begun. It is an effort from law enforcement to reduce speeding…
Catoosa County Library open as designated cooling station
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Library has opened itself as a designated cooling station for the area while the temperatures are high. On July 15, Catoosa County Emergency Management said the library would be open as a…
DeKalb County woman arrested for trafficking meth
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- DeKalb County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a Henagar, Alabama woman for trafficking meth last week. Deputies conducted a search warrant on Thursday, July 13 on…
East Chattanooga house fire update
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - We are learning more about a recent East Chattanooga house fire. On June 30, the call came out at 4:17 a.m. to respond to a…
Shepherd's Men honors the Fallen Five on eighth anniversary
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sunday marked the eighth anniversary of Chattanooga’s Fallen Five. On July 16, 2015, five servicemen died due to an act of domestic terrorism. …
Local nonprofit holds fish fry fundraiser to help students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local nonprofit held a fish fry on Saturday morning to raise funds for underserved students in the area. Reach One Teach One…
Tré Herndon hosts backpack drive in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- NFL athlete, Tré Herndon, hosted a backpack drive on Saturday at East Hamilton High School. Herndon graduated from East Hamilton in 2014 and now plays…