NORFOLK, VIRGINIA (Press Release) – Seaman Dylan Lotshaw, a native of Jasper, Tennessee, was named Warrior of the Week aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, Aug. 2. The Iwo Jima Warrior of the Week recognizes a sailor…
No More Tears from Our Kids Deserve Better on Vimeo. NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A coalition announces a new ad and campaign to ratchet up pressure for new gun laws in Tennessee before the upcoming special session. Governor Lee is…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This year's IRONMAN competition will be even more challenging than ever. Organizers say they are adding four more miles to the bike race, making it the longest…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A professional golf tournament is fueled by its sponsorships. No sponsors means no tournament. But it's made to run smoothly because of…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - High School is an exciting and very busy time in a teenager's life, but some students might be wondering, 'How…
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Today's line of severe thunderstorms has taken a toll on traffic, power and back-to-school. The Eletric Power Board reports 30,000 customers were left in…
Trucking company Yellow Corp. has declared bankruptcy after years of financial struggles and growing debt, marking a significant shift for the U.S. transportation industry and shippers nationwide.
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The town of Dunlap hosted a benefit concert for a local man who recently passed away due to a tragic car…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The world's longest yard sale wrapped up on Sunday. Despite the rainy weather, people from all over continued to shop. Taking place…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The sixth annual Back-to-School Bash was held this morning for Hamilton County Schools. Hosted for the first time at Tennessee Riverpark, families were…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The second annual Grace Mitchell Memorial Showcase was held today at Boyd Buchanan. Teams from around the community paid to participate in the…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Catoosa County has announced new pay increases in their proposed 2024 budget. It includes increases for the sheriff's office, emergency management, fire department and county government. The Board of Commissioners allocated over $668,000 for pay…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Governor Bill Lee is inviting out of state law enforcement officers to come to work in Tennessee. It is his third pitch in three…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Back to school time! The first day of a new year at Chattanooga Prep. At 7:45 a.m., everybody is gathering in the school gymnasium.…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man is in custody in Dunlap, Tennessee for stealing a vehicle and possession of meth. The Dunlap Police Department said they arrested Dameion E. Ervin…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last night a chemical fire shut down the interstate and caused an evacuation. Rick Boatwright, operations chief of Chattanooga fire department, said "where…
LONDON (AP) — Global prices for food commodities like rice and vegetable oil have risen for the first time in months after Russia pulled out of a wartime agreement allowing Ukraine to ship grain to the world, and India restricted…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin warned that troop readiness and retention is at risk as the Army's chief stepped down Friday, leaving the military's two ground combat forces without Senate-confirmed leaders for the first time in history. [caption…
DECORAH, Iowa (WDEF) - Republican Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was asked about his crash in Chattanooga today on the campaign trail. The wreck happened July 25th as he and his caravan got…
WASHINGTON, D.C. (CBS) -- A new poll reveals that most Americans are against providing additional funding to Ukraine. Independent research company SSRS conducted the CNN poll, which shows that 55% of Americans think the U.S. should not send more funding…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chaos ensued overnight in the East Ridge and Brainerd areas. (more…)
UNITED STATES (CBS) -- Mark Margolis, the Emmy-nominated actor who played a drug kingpin on the acclaimed TV series "Breaking Bad" and its prequel "Better Call Saul," has…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One Chattanooga nonprofit is attempting to provide assistance to those affected by the closings of some Siskin childcare centers. On Thursday morning, the Siskin Institute announced they were closing their early learning centers. Signal Centers, in…