More to the Story with Staley: Seniors Unprepared
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A natural disaster can strike at any time, and we've had our share of those here in the Chattanooga area. Being prepared for such…
Larry Taylor honored with parade, ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A hometown hero received his homecoming celebration on Monday. Captain Larry Taylor received the Medal of Honor from President Joe Biden last Tuesday, September 5.…
Honoring local first responders on 9/11
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The anniversary of the 9/11 attacks has evolved into tributes to first responders. We are taking the date to honor the firefighters and police who died in the September 11 terrorist attacks. Today, that meant…
Driver taken to hospital by Life Force after collision
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A pickup truck crashed into a commercial vehicle Monday morning in Bradley County. The pickup truck rear-ended the commercial truck at around 11:15 a.m. on Holloway Road. [caption…
Man dies after walking in front of car in Pikeville
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has died after walking out in front of a car in Pikeville, Tennessee, according to the Highway Patrol. On September 7, around 6 a.m., a 75-year-old man walked into the path of a…
3-month-old found safe after Chattanooga endangered child alert
UPDATE: The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation says authorities have found the missing child. They said Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers spotted the vehicle and determined the child was safe.…
Bells toll as the US marks 22 years since 9/11, from ground zero to Alaska
By JENNIFER PELTZ and KAREN MATTHEWS Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — With tolling bells, personal tributes and tears, Americans looked back Monday on 9/11 at anniversary observances that stretched from ground zero to small towns. People gathered at memorials,…
Cumberland County investigating unexplained deaths of couple
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the unexplained deaths of two people on Sunday. The bodies of 56 year old Tamara Clark and 54 year old Del Clark were found in a home on Deep…
Middle School basketball coach indicted on charges of stealing from his team's fundraisers
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Middle School basketball coach has been indicted on charges of stealing money from fundraisers for his team. The indictment follows an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller's Office into allegations at Montgomery Central Middle in Clarksville.…
Boy's body found after jet ski collision with barge that also killed father
ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (AP) — Search crews have recovered the body of a 9-year-old boy who died when a jet ski operated by his father hit a barge over the weekend on a Tennessee waterway. The father, 36-year-old Steven White,…
Patriotic parade held for Medal of Honor recipient on 9/11
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Monday, September 11 will be a patriotic day in the scenic city. Remembering the sacrifice of first responders, as well as service men and women, a patriotic…
Fatal crash near tunnel causes 18-year-old to lose her life
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 18-year-old woman lost her life in a fatal car crash near the East Ridge Tunnel early Sunday morning. Chattanooga Police, Chattanooga Fire, and Hamilton County EMS responded to 2500 Westside Drive a little after 3:00…
Dunlap benefit concert held to honor Sandra Gray Roberts
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dunlap’s second Saturday monthly concert turned into a celebration of life for Sandra Gray Roberts. Sandra was a well-known singer in the Sequatchie Valley. At just 45…
Free 'RAM' clinic held in Camp Jordan Arena
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Camp Jordan Arena is hosting the Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinic from Saturday, Sept. 9 to Sunday, Sept. 10. “RAM’s mission is to prevent pain and alleviate suffering by providing…
CPD respond to overnight shooting on Glass Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities are investigating an overnight shooting on Glass Street. Chattanooga Police responded to a call in the 2400 block of Glass Street at 8:21 p.m. on Friday night. Shortly after the shots fired call, two individuals…
Overcrowding at McKamey Animal Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Shelters around the world are over crowded. Inga Fricke, executive director at McKamey Animal Center said, “Shelters all around the country right now are struggling with overcrowding. Dog intake numbers are up and more than they…
UT System Unveils New Guidelines as Admissions Break Records
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga announced Friday that it has a record high freshman class. (more…)
Chattanooga Autism Center hosts 13th annual conference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Autism Center hosted its annual autism conference at the Chattanooga Convention center. More than 600 people were in attendance. "We have more than 100…
'Welcome Home Parade' to be held for Capt. Larry Taylor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There are just a little over 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients in the history of the United States. Larry Taylor is the…
Prosecutors drop charges against suspect in a hairdresser's fatal shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Prosecutors have dropped murder charges against a local man in a shooting case from three years ago. Sanel Durakovic was charged with…
Four Chattanooga police officers on leave following shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Last weekend's standoff in Chattanooga has resulted in four officers being on paid administrative leave. The incident happened on South Kelley Street on September 2. A man pointed a gun at police, and police shot…
Burlington moving locations in Hixson
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Burlington is moving out of Northgate Mall into a new spot in Hixson. Their new location will be at Towne Center North, at 5591 Highway 153 in Hixson. The company did not give an exact date,…
Woman struck and killed by car in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car on Friday morning in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Police Department said the pedestrian was a 59-year-old woman…
Chattanooga Carriage Company donates horse to nonprofit supporting trafficking survivors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Carriage Company is donating a retired carriage horse to the Blazing Hope Ranch. This will support the horse's well-being and the therapy the ranch gives to female…