Antique Alley yard sale more than 500 miles long
DADE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The U-S 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale spans from Bristol, Virginia to Meridian, Mississippi. We made a stop in Dade County near…
Chattanooga Police concerned about guns stolen from cars
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department had their weekly briefing Thursday around 11 a.m. "Guns stolen from vehicles, I know we talk about this- we talk…
Greene issues articles of impeachment against Biden, other officials
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDEF) -- On Thursday, Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced articles of impeachment against President Joe Biden. Greene made a public statement on her impeachment introduction and explained her reasoning for doing so. She says President Biden has compromised national…
Fishermen concerned TN river deaths not just catfish
UPDATE: About three weeks ago, fishermen along Chickamauga Lake say they began to see some very concerning signs. (more…)
Missing Chatsworth man found deceased in Crawford County
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Bibb County Sheriff's Office found a deceased man who had gone missing from Chatsworth. Bibb County Police said they found 24-year-old Olico Dennis just before 11 a.m. on Thursday. They found his body in Crawford…
Court drops all charges against deputy in baptism case
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Court of Appeals has dismissed all claims against Sheriff Deputy Jacob Goforth. The court ruled…
TVA celebrates 90th anniversary with day of service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- TVA celebrated its 90th Anniversary by serving the community. They want to give back to the community of Chattanooga. More than 2,000 employees volunteered…
Algae on Hiwassee causing bad odor, taste in drinking water
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Residents of Bradley County have been experiencing a change in their water since late April. Cleveland Utilities has been investigating to determine…
World War II soldier's remains identified, will be buried in Tennessee hometown
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Officials have identified the remains of a U.S. Army corporal who died during World War II. His remains will be buried in his hometown. Joe A. Vinyard (from East Tennessee Veterans…
Dalton's 2023 Spring Carnival now open
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The 2023 Spring Carnival has returned to the North Georgia Fairgrounds. The carnival lasts from May 18-28. Entry is $4 and an unlimited ride pass is $25. Tickets are available on-site or on their website. The fair…
Music & Movies in Miller returns this month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Music & Movies in Miller returns to Chattanooga this month. River City Company is bringing back this event to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The company…
Chattanooga Police make arrest in May 10 shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police arrested a man on Wednesday for a shooting that happened last week. CPD said they arrested 44-year-old Antione Hamilton. They are charging Hamilton with aggravated assault. According to police, he was involved in the…
Monroe County sheriff warns public of paving scam
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of an ongoing scam. Sheriff Tommy Jones warns that a "paving company" in the area has been going door-to-door, pressuring residents into a contract. He says…
Remains of Georgia woman killed 46 years ago identified, confirmed serial killer victim
MACON, Ga. (AP) — The remains of a Georgia woman killed 46 years ago were identified and confirmed as a victim of Samuel Little, known as the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history, authorities said Thursday. Yvonne Pless was…
Memorial Day gas projections
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gas prices are projected to be lower than last year for Memorial Day weekend, but Americans are still cautious about traveling. GasBuddy released a 2023 Summer Travel Survey on Thursday. In…
GBI investigating officer involved shooting in Catoosa County
UPDATE: The GBI identifies the woman who was shot as 40 year old Jennifer Yates. They say she is in critical, but stable condition. They say Yates was…
Governor signs payraise for Tennessee teachers into law
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee has signed the bill that he says will give teachers their biggest pay raise in Tennessee history. He says the Teacher Paycheck Protection Act raises the minimum salary to 50-thousand dollars by 2026. That's…
City Speaks on Vacation Rental Ordinance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city of Chattanooga is discussing the new ordinance on short term vacation rentals. (more…)
Montana governor bans TikTok. But can the state enforce the law?
NEW YORK (AP) — Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed into law a first-of-its kind bill that makes it illegal for TikTok to operate in the state, setting up a potential legal fight with the company amid a litany…
First full-size 3D scan of Titanic shows shipwreck in new light
In this grab taken from a digital scan released by Atlantic/Magellan on Thursday, May 18, 2023, a view of the bow of the Titanic, in the Atlantic Ocean created using deep-sea mapping. Deep-sea researchers have completed…
TWRA responds to concerns of more dead fish on Chickamauga Lake
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Fishermen and others continue to post video and stories of fish kills on Chickamauga Lake. They say the problem continues since TWRA investigated last week. At the time, TWRA officials said the…
Brainerd Road Shooting Arrest
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police made an arrest after a man was shot on Brainerd Road over the weekend. James Dupree is charged with attempted 1st degree murder, aggravated assault and unlawful…
Driving Our Economy Forward: The Mueller Co. in Kimball
KIMBALL, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Mueller is a manufacturing company that makes fire hydrants, water metering products, and many other water products. It's brought hundreds of jobs to…
81-year-old dies in Polk County crash
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 81-year-old man died in a car crash near Reliance in Polk County this week. It happened at 236 Lost Creek Road. THP identified the…