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…
Singer John Hiatt injured while hiking near Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Singer-songwriter John Hiatt received injuries while hiking in the Chattanooga area. A post from his team says Hiatt fell off a hiking trail and got lacerations, bruising and a…
Georgia special grand jury recommended charges in election case for Sen. Graham and 2 ex-senators
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — A report released on Friday revealed that a special grand jury investigating efforts to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results recommended indictments against a much larger group than Fulton County District Attorney…
Country music star Zach Bryan says he was arrested and jailed briefly in northeastern Oklahoma
By KEN MILLER Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Country music star Zach Bryan was arrested by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and jailed briefly Thursday in northeastern Oklahoma, according to a video posted on his account on the social media…
CPD receives $250,000 in DUI enforcement grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) announced grant funding that will be provided to departments across the state. Each government agency received grants to improve…
Vigil planned for Massachusetts teen who died after taking part in One Chip Challenge
By MICHAEL CASEY and STEVE LeBLANC Associated Press WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — The family of a teenager who died after eating an extremely spicy tortilla chip as part of a social media challenge will gather to remember the promising basketball…
A person is shot and critically wounded at a Lil Baby concert in Memphis
BY Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — One person was shot and critically wounded at a concert headlined by rapper Lil Baby in Memphis, Tennessee, on Thursday night, police and local media said. The Memphis Police Department posted on social…
TECH BYTE: Researchers Concerned Over Lack of Car Data Privacy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new study shows your car could be spying on you. Your cell phone or tablet isn't the only computer in your…
Mayor Tim Kelly announces reelection
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced his re-election campaign on Thursday evening. Mayor Kelly said, "It's easier to go with a box of Band-Aids or a coat of…
Throwback Thursday: 1978 Audio Systems
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Before streaming music and ear buds, your grandparents listened to their records and 8-tracks on gleaming, big, shiny audio systems that often came from Japan. This week, we want to take you back 45 years into…
Westside One plan advances to next step
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A committee reviewed the current state of the Westside One project Thursday afternoon at Chattanooga City Hall. (more…)
An influx of migrant children tests the preparedness of NYC schools
By BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, ROBERT BUMSTED and ELLIOT SPAGAT Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Damien, age 5, was giddy with excitement as he left a Manhattan homeless shelter, sometimes running and skipping along the sidewalk accompanied by his wistful…
Local rehab center addresses female binge drinking concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As September marks National Recovery Month, local rehabilitation centers are offering their guidance on a developing issue: female binge drinking. According to the CDC,…