Rally for minimum wage hike held at UTC
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Local members of the United Campus Workers held a rally today at UTC, demanding the school raise minimum wages to $15 an hour. The organization's campaign has already received hundreds…
Catoosa County officials concerned over bus route safety
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) -- Catoosa County leaders need the community's help to make a school bus route safer. Both the local sheriff's office and school board are asking residents to call the…
Indoor water coaster planned for Wilderness at the Smokies
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Wilderness at the Smokies has big plans for the 15th anniversary next year. They are celebrating with a major expansion of their Wild WaterDome. The Seiverville resort attraction already boasts multiple water parks and the largest…
From The Archives: 2017 Hurricane Harvey issues
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We've had a very calm hurricane season so far in our part of the world. But that generally is not the case this time of year.…
Gov. Kemp extends gas tax suspension in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Governor Brian Kemp is extending Georgia's sales tax suspension for another month. The legislature and Governor lifted the state tax on gas last spring when prices were skyrocketing over $4 a gallon. They have come down…
New Hamilton County Officials Take Oaths of Office
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- After twelve years of service, Mayor Jim Coppinger said goodbye to the Mayor's Office this morning. His successor, Weston Wamp, was sworn in, and says he intends to lead…
Equipment manufacturer 'Ironcraft' to open in Cleveland bringing an estimated 400 jobs
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A new company announced this week it will bring 400 new jobs to the Bradley County area. (more…)
Collegedale introduces Shell and Goose
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Collegedale Police are introducing a new team member on National Police K9 Day. Officer Goose is a two year old German Short Haired Pointer. He will be partnered with Office Casey Shell. Shell and Goose…
Dade County man charged with sexual exploitation of children online
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A national tip has led to the arrest of a Dade County man on charges of sexual exploitation of children. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children gave the cybertip to the GBI over online…
Court refuses appeal of life sentence for shooting at police
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - The Alabama Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a Monteagle man for the attempted murder of two northeast Alabama police officers. 25 year old Christian James Street got a life time sentence on two…
New $582 million dollar investment will bring new jobs and high salaries to McMinn County
State and local officials announced $582 million dollar investment to establish a lithium hydroxide processing facility in McMinn County. (more…)
Piedmont Lithium Inc. Investing $582 Million in McMinn County
Piedmont Lithium will invest $582 million to establish a lithium hydroxide processing, refining and manufacturing facility in McMinn County.
EPB warns customers of potential phone scam
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB is warning the community about a scam some of its customers may be experiencing or have experienced. Some customers have reached out to…
LaFayette residents celebrate library with pie war
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) -- From apple to rhubarb, pumpkin to peanut butter -- Americans love their pie. On Wednesday night in LaFayette, nine neighbors ditched the forks and ate…
Alabama man charged with Meth in the Mail
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A 73 year old man on Sand Mountain faces charges of receiving a very illegal package in the mail. The investigation has been underway for more than 8 months. Postal Inspectors intercepted a package headed…
County Mayor Jim Coppinger's Final Term Comes to an End
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- At noon, the current Hamilton County Board of Commissioners adjourned for the last time. Beginning tomorrow, four commissioners will be replaced and two additional commissioners will be added to represent…
More To The Story with Staley: Union Gospel Barbeque
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Jon Rector has been the executive director of the Union Gospel Mission for 19 years. He and his staff are getting ready for one of their big events!…
Whataburger coming to Fort Payne
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - The Whataburger franchise has been inching closer to the Tennessee Valley. Now we learn that a franchise will open in Fort Payne, Alabama. The City Council on Tuesday night approved the sale of land that…
Woman seriously burned at Rustic Village Apartment fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A morning fire at the Rustic Village North Apartments has left a woman in critical condition. Firefighters…
National Overdose Awareness Day: Hamilton Co. Coalition is here to offer help
CHATTANOOGA, Tn (WDEF) - It is National Overdose Awareness Day, and the Hamilton County Coalition is making an effort to recognize and remember those effected on a local level. (more…)
Kane Brown Adds U.S. Shows to Upcoming Tour
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you missed him in Chattanooga in May,…
Three People Stabbed Tuesday Evening in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Three people were taken to a local hospital after being stabbed on Tuesday evening. (more…)
Local officials provide safety tips following black bear sighting
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Black bears have been making their presence known in local communities recently, spurring responses from local police and wildlife agencies. On Monday, the…
Governor Lee Announces Measures to protect Tennessee Schools
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- In the wake of the June's mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed executive order 97, providing additional resources to help parents, teachers, and law enforcement protect students.…