Nokian Tyres to Add New Jobs in Rhea County
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The excitement was palpable at the Nokian Tyres plant in Dayton Wednesday morning. (more…)
New Solar Production Facilities to Create Jobs in Georgia
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- New Qcells facilities in Northwest Georgia will bring over 2,500 new jobs to the area, Governor Kemp announced on Wednesday. The company will be doubling their production in Georgia. Qcells is a solar module manufacturing facility.…
Chattanooga sees disruptions from national flight groundings
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The U.S. flight system got another shock to the system on Wednesday morning. Thousands of flights were either delayed or cancelled. This time it was a computer outage by the Federal Aviation Administration in a system where…
Ken Smith moves to Hamilton County Commission
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Ken Smith is switching from the City Council to the County Commission. On Wednesday, the Commission unanimously approved him taking over the seat vacated by Greg Martin. Martin has moved to the state legislature. Smith has served…
Ladd McConkey celebrated at North Murray High School
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) -- Two seasons, two trophies, two rings for former North Murray Mountaineer Ladd McConkey. There are numerous folks at North Murray who say the young receiver is…
Town of Cohutta discusses destroyed police center
COHUTTA, Georgia (WDEF) -- Cohutta leaders are discussing the future of their police department tonight after a large fire destroyed their Police Services Center last month. Right now, officers…
Federal utility chooses gas plant despite EPA concerns
By TRAVIS LOLLER Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The nation’s largest public utility has decided to build a new natural gas plant despite concerns from the Environmental Protection Agency. Tennessee Valley Authority President and CEO Jeff Lyash on Tuesday…
Golden Apple Award: Kate Campbell, Soddy Elementary
Soddy Daisy, TN (WDEF) - Long division is no problem for students in Kate Campbell's fourth grade class at Soddy Elementary. Through kindness and patience, she makes sure every…
Bradley County Affordable Housing 10 Month Waiting List
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cynthia Derryberry says she's been on the waitlist for an affordable housing complex for almost 11 months. She is currently living in her car and is 6th…
Men Urged to take Care of their Mental Health
Warning: This Story Contains Mention of Suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts, you can always contact the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline…
Road Work Causing Delays on Signal Mountain
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Drivers on Signal Mountain should expect delays as they go up and down the mountain for the next few weeks.…
Ellijay Woman Arrested in Drug Bust
GILMER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A two-month long investigation ended with an arrest and the seizure of an estimated $24,000 worth of methamphetamine, according to the Gilmer County Sheriff's Office…
Residential Development Proposed for Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A residential development proposed in April has reached the next steps of being approved, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Riverton Residential Development would be a mixed-use residential community near downtown Chattanooga. The…
5 Tennessee police officers fired amid sex scandal
LA VERGNE, Tenn. - Officials in a Tennessee city have fired five officers and suspended three others following a sex scandal at the police department. Jason Cole, the mayor of…
Tennessee Legislature begins 2023 session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers are kicking off their annual legislative session, where they’ll spend the next few months finalizing the state’s upcoming budget, debating abortion ban exceptions and considering express toll lanes among other policy decisions. In Tennessee,…
In-N-Out Comes to Tennessee
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Officials announced on Tuesday that In-N-Out Burger is expanding to Tennessee, with an office in Franklin. They say the first restaurants in Tennessee will open by 2026. This is the first time the west-coast company has…
Bonnaroo 2023 Lineup Announced
MANCHESTER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bonnaroo announced their lineup for the 2023 festival on Tuesday morning. Headliners include Kendrick Lamar and Foo Fighters, amongst others. The festival will take place June 15-18 this year in…
National Hiring Event: MAPCO Offers Guaranteed Interviews at All Locations
On Saturday, January 14, MAPCO will host a National Hiring Day at all its locations throughout the Southeast, inviting Chattanooga workers to come out for guaranteed on-site interviews with a manager. Attendees can explore exciting career-building opportunities with the brand, named a 2022 Top…
Sheriff asks help finding a Stevenson murder suspect
STEVENSON, Alabama (WDEF) - The Jackson County Sheriff's Office have identified a suspect in a deadly shooting in Stevenson, Alabama Monday evening. It happened at a home on County Road 147 west of Stevenson around 6:30 PM. Officers found the…
Tennessee Legislature begins 2023 session
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee lawmakers are kicking off their annual legislative session, where they’ll spend the next few months finalizing the state’s upcoming budget, debating abortion ban exceptions and considering express toll lanes among other policy decisions. In Tennessee,…
Cleveland cuts ribbon on downtown affordable housing
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland is undergoing some major renovations to its historic downtown, including new affordable housing for the community. In partnership with the city council and outside…
Childhood Obesity Guidelines Updated for First Time in 15 Years
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Academy of Pediatrics released recommendations for anti-obesity medications and surgery for the first time ever. Dr. Joani Jack, Medical Director of the Healthy Eating and Active Living…
What's Right With Our Schools: Morning Music at Chattanooga High Center for Creative Arts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Talent takes center stage early and often at the Chattanooga High Center for Creative Arts. In fact, beautiful live music is part of the morning routine at…
Douglas Lake Homicide Victim Identified
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. - A 2019 homicide victim found at Douglas Lake was identified as Earl Pizzoferrato of Knoxville on Monday, according to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. They say the investigation…