Bradley County marks Bearettes Day
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - This is Bearettes Day in Bradley County. The County Commission made it official this morning with a proclamation honoring the Bradley County women's basketball team for…
More to the Story with Staley: The Little Farmhouse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Creative Discovery Museum is one of the "Crown Jewels" of downtown Chattanooga. It's been here for some 25 years, always coming up…
GOP donor faces trial on charges of sex trafficking minors
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A formerly well-connected Republican donor, accused of plying petite, vulnerable teenage girls with cash, liquor and gifts, goes on trial Tuesday on federal charges of sex trafficking minors. Anton “Tony” Lazzaro is…
Sheriff: 3 people dead, suspect detained in Georgia shooting
CONYERS, Ga. (AP) — Three people are dead in what authorities said was a shooting in an Atlanta-area home early Monday, according to a news report. The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office received a report of gunshots at 12:10 a.m. in…
Active shooter at Regions Bank in Chattanooga, police say
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police received reports that a man entered the Regions Bank at 601 Market Street and fired several rounds. They said he left the bank with an unknown amount of money. The suspect fled the bank before police…
Veteran opens East Tennessee center to help fellow vets
The Veterans Center of East Tennessee in Rogersville, opened by a veteran, helps bring individuals out of isolation and into a center that provides community, resources and classes to help them thrive in society. The center officially opened its doors…
Ed Johnson Day of Remembrance hosted on Walnut St. Bridge
On Walnut Street bridge this evening, community members gathered in support of Ed Johnson Day of Remembrance.
CPD respond to a shooting off of E. 26th St.
Chattanooga Police respond to a shooting off of East 26th St., where police discovered a man who was suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound.
Chattanooga police respond to shots fired on a passing vehicle
Police were alerted to multiple shots fired on a passing vehicle near 500 Derby Street.
Chattanooga Police on scene where they are told a stabbing suspect is hiding
Chattanooga Police are currently on the scene where a stabbing suspect is supposedly barricaded.
Man jumps out of an ambulance and is hit by oncoming traffic on I-24
Chattanooga Police responded to a man who was hit while attempting to run across Interstate 24.
Drive Electric Scenic City spreads awareness about electric vehicles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In downtown Chattanooga at the "Bend," Drive Electric Scenic City hosted an event called " Cars and Coffee." The event is used to spread…
Farmers Markets make a return to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's Farmers Market season in Chattanooga, and the River Market is in full swing this weekend! The markets grand opening of the year was March 11th…
Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department fights 2-story house fire
On Saturday, March 18th, the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a 2-story house fire at 6:45p.m..
Bill would lower Tennessee’s age of criminal responsibility from 18 to 17
Hamilton County District Attorney, Coty Wamp, is actively supporting a bill that would lower the age of criminal responsibility in Tennessee from 18 to 17.
Show-Me-Reptiles brings scaly companions to East Ridge
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Show-Me-Reptiles hosted the Show-Me Trade show today and filled the East Ridge community center with a selection of scaly pets. The Missouri-based company hosts expos across the country with a simple mission in mind: educate the…
Rock the Riverfront kicks off their 31 day event
St. Patrick's Day 2023 marks the opening day of Rock the Riverfront put on by River City company.
Bradley County detectives arrest man for aggravated robbery
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley County detectives said that on Wednesday, they arrested a man who was wanted for an aggravated robbery. Bradley County Sheriff's Office detectives arrested Izak Sensibaugh,…
DeKalb County woman arrested for child abuse
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala. (WDEF) -- The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested a Crossville woman for child abuse and torture. DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden said they arrested Jessica Lindsey Nation on…
Blackburn Touts Rural Health Care Agenda
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn was in Chattanooga this morning. (more…)
Brainerd High School student arrested for possessing taser
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Police arrested a Brainerd High School student for having a taser. Taija Hudson is an 18-year-old student at Brainerd High. Police said she got into a fight with another girl Friday afternoon. The…
Police arrested man for 2020 Chattanooga homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department arrested a man for a homicide, they announced on Friday. They are charging him following the death of Tramell Harris. They are charging Teatio Cal, 20, with first-degree murder and with attempted…
Bicyclist hit by car, sustained major injuries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A vehicle hit a bicyclist on McCallie Avenue Friday morning, according to Chattanooga Police. They received a call about a pedestrian that had been hit just after 3 a.m. They then found the 55-year-old man in…
Red Cross gives gift cards to blood donors in March
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The American Red Cross is asking the public to donate blood this spring. Those who do will receive a $10 gift card and be entered into a drawing for a $3,000 gift card. [caption id="attachment_1252104"…