Local Non-Profit Organization Need Supplies
Northside Neighborhood Houses are in need of Hygiene products. The Local Non profit agency started in 1924. They serve local families in the Northside of Chattanooga. Through their pantry they provide…
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers opening first Chattanooga area location
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - A new fast food chain is coming to our area this week. Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers will open their first Chattanooga area location on Thursday in Fort Oglethorpe. It will be at 3561 Battlefield…
Buc-ee's will open Sevierville locations on June 26th
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bucc-ee's company has set a date for the debut of their newest location in east Tennessee. The Sevierville location will open to the public on Monday, June 26th. When it opens, it will be the…
Nightfall to feature blues, jazz music this Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nightfall has returned. This weekend will feature blues and jazz music. Patrick Sweany and his band will headline on Friday, June 2. Then, Clare Donohue Quintet, featuring Ken Watters, will perform at 7 p.m. Patrick Sweany…
Driver goes airborne before crashing on Georgia highway
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- A driver went airborne during a crash in Valdosta last week. On Wednesday, the Georgia State Patrol confirmed that driver is from Tallahassee, Florida.…
Collegedale officers rescue fawn from roadway
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Collegedale Police were notified of a fawn wandering around in the roadway. Officers found the baby deer in the 5000 block of Little Debbie Parkway on Monday. They made several tries at getting the fawn back…
Two Rossville Murder Suspects Convicted
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- Two defendants in a felony murder case in Walker County have been…
Appeals window is now open to challenge 3rd grade TCAP results in Tennessee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Parents now have a month to appeal if their Tennessee student is in danger of being held back in the third grade. The window opens today for the appeals process following the TCAP test results on the…
Former tenant charged with setting fire in LaFayette
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - Investigators have charged a former tenant with setting fire to a northwest Georgia house just after he had been evicted from it. The fire happened last month in LaFayette on West Magnolia Street. Walker County investigators…
Dolly Parton's 57th Wedding Anniversary
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- 57 years ago today, Dolly Parton was married in Ringgold. (more…)
9 injured in Memorial Day shooting at Florida beach
Nine people were injured when gunfire erupted along a beachside promenade in Hollywood, Florida on Memorial Day.
Inmate dies Friday night at Bradley County jail
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office reports than an inmate died inside the jail on Friday night. They say correctional staff found two males unresponsive. They attempted life saving efforts and then sent them to the hospital.…
Our Town: Dalton
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton is known for being nationally recognized as "The Carpet Capital of the World," but…
More To The Story With Staley: Twins Graduating At Top Of Their Class
They are as different as night and day. But they both face the same challenges.
Driver in vehicular homicide crash has history of DUIs
SALE CREEK, Tennessee (WDEF) - A man charged with vehicular homicide in a deadly crash last week has now had four DUI cases on his record. 31 year old Colton Drake Clingan was charged with vehicular homicide after his vehicle…
Rise in Gas Prices
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee. (WDEF) - Gas prices in Chattanooga are on the rise. According to GasBuddy, prices are up 8.7 cents per gallon in the last week. They are averaging $3.12 today. In the survey, 170 stations in Chattanooga were included.…
What's Right With Our Schools: Battle Academy Students at Honey Seed
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Cooking Up Learning is a program at Battle Academy that teams students up with community partners for lessons in real world…
Memory Flags Displayed in Ringgold for Memorial Day
The City of Ringgold is displaying flags along the streets to honor fallen service members. It first started in the early 19-70s with only five flags. Over the…
Fighter Pilot Who Served in Vietnam Honored at Memorial Day Ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
'He's home': Missing 73 years, Medal of Honor recipient's remains return to Georgia
By RUSS BYNUM Associated Press SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Soldiers of the 9th Infantry Regiment made a desperate retreat as North Korean troops closed in around them. A wounded, 18-year-old Army Pfc. Luther Herschel Story feared his injuries would slow…
Chattanooga Market welcomes Street Food Festival
The Chattanooga Street Food Festival took over the beloved Chattanooga Market this Sunday.
Runners prepare for the 56th annual "Chattanooga Chase" race
Monday morning from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m, runners will line up to compete in the region's oldest active road race called the "Chattanooga Chase."
AAA celebrates 25 years of keeping intoxicated drivers off the road
For the 25th year in a row, triple A is preparing to rescue more than 483,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Memorial Day weekend.
TWRA recognizes the final day of National Safe Boating Week
Saturday was the final day the TWRA was recognizing National Safe Boating Week. The annual event serves as a reminder to promote safe boating activity and preparation for the summer boating season.