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.…
Officials identify remains as girl reported missing in 1978
JACKSBORO, Tenn. (AP) - Authorities say skeletal remains found nearly 40 years ago in rural northeast Tennessee have been identified as those of a missing Indiana girl. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said Tuesday that the remains have been positively…
Schools confirm that a 6 year old was dropped at wrong location
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Department of Education has confirmed an investigation into a bus stop that left a six year old girl stranded in an unfamiliar location. Spokesperson…
Air Racing comes to Wings Over North Georgia show
https://youtu.be/HiBaMoPUlu0 ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - Wings Over North Georgia this fall will offer a new twist on public air shows. They will use the annual even at Russell Regional Airport to launch the first AirShow Racing Series event. The racers…
Suspect arrested for Food City fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Investigators have charged a suspect with setting the fire at a Food City entrance just after midnight on Sunday. The fire was set in a garbage can…
Hamilton County, Erlanger sign memo of understanding
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Hamilton County continues to move forward with Erlanger Medical Center's transition from public to private. On Monday, both county and Erlanger officials met to sign a…
Local organizations receive Governor's Awards of Excellence
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Gov. Bill Lee recognized several local organizations tonight with Governor's Awards of Excellence. The awards highlight the work done by local faith-based communities and nonprofits. Some…
Just months after being removed from sex offender registry, he does it again
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - Just two months after getting off the Georgia sex offender registry, Stacy Keith Wisener began abusing a new victim. He had been found guilty of molesting a victim under 16 in 2003. He didn't get any…
Road Closures on the Way as South Broad is Redeveloped
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Multiple lanes of traffic were blocked on Broad Street on Monday for a median repair beneath I-24. Obstruction of traffic was minor, but…
UTC professor uses virtual reality to shine light on the reality of concussions
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - High school football started a couple of weeks ago. College's Week 1 begins Thursday. The Vols take on Ball State September 1st, and the Mocs face Wofford on Saturday. Football brings…
Ex-lawyer gets 10 years on latest child exploitation conviction
HARRIMAN, Tennessee (WDEF) - A former lawyer has been sentenced for child exploitation in East Tennessee. 67 year old Kent Lowery Booher is a disbarred criminal defense attorney from Harriman. He was already a convicted sex offender when he was…