TELLICO PLAINS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Polk County man has been charged with killing his father and then dumping the body near Tellico Plains. The body was found in a wooded area off of Old Furnace Road in the mountains…
UPDATE: Sec. of State Raffensperger has reached a decision: "IT IS HEREBY DECIDED that Respondent MARJORIE TAYLORGREENE is QUALIFIED to be a candidate for the office of United States Representative for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District." Greene-final-decision ________ By KATE BRUMBACK…
UPDATE: WREG TV reports that officials now say Vicky White withdrew $90,000 in cash at several Lauderdale County banks from the sale of her house on April 18th. ________ UPDATE: The Williamson County Sheriff's office says there is NO sign…
RICEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Meigs County High is mourning the loss of one of their graduating seniors who was killed in an auto wreck on Thursday. It happened on County road 100 in McMinn County around five in the morning.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have released information on yesterday's shooting on East Brainerd Road. It happened in the 7700 block near Jenkins Road and the Food City around 1 PM. The 16 year old victim said he was walking…
UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol says there were 34 children on the bus at the time. They say a juvenile was driving the car. It crossed the center line in a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A house fire overnight Friday, May 6, 2022 has displaced a family in Chattanooga according to the Chattanooga Fire Department.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The Tivoli Theatre opened its doors to all, as Chattanoogans gathered to hear about the city's current status, as well as what to expect moving forward at Thursday's State…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you haven't seen the billboards all over town, Kane Brown has added a second opening act on Saturday night. Restless Road is joining Brown once again for his…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The team for Tennessee Valley native and country music star Kane Brown has been working around the clock, preparing for his concert at Finley Stadium this Saturday night. Kane's…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police arrests caught on video are all over the news these days. But controversial arrests are nothing new. Thirty years ago, the most infamous case of all…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Fed has raised interest rates again this year. This time by half a percentage point. This follows The Fed's decision to raise its rates. In March they increased rates by…
PISGAH, Alabama (WDEF) - The Sheriff in Jackson County, Alabama is adding another charge in a double shooting on Sand Mountain over the weekend. Matthew Garren was already charged with the murder of his brother, Christopher Garren on Saturday in…
In observance of the National Day of Prayer, a crowd joined together on the front lawn of the Catoosa County Courthouse. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The investigations division of the Department of Homeland Security opened a new office in Chattanooga, this morning. Located across from the TBI on Century Oaks Drive, the office will provide agents with resources for investigating crimes such…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Tennessee man has just been arrested for his role in the breach of the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. 33 year old Edward Kelley from Maryville was arrested on Thursday in Knoxville on charges…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Riverbend Festival is adding a last minute act to this year's lineup. Hip-hop pioneers Arrested Development will perform on Saturday, June 4. The Atlanta-based group broke out in 1992 with their hit "Tennessee." They released their…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Humane Educational Society is holding their first Annual Kelly McCoy Adopt-A-Thon on May 21st. That was McCoy's birthday. The radio personality passed away this year. McCoy was a "hardcore advocate" for animals and HES. They will…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Narcotics Unit has been busy. Today, they announced indictments against 14 different people. They involve fatal overdose cases over the last couple of years. In a statement, CPD officials say " These investigations have been…
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - John Anthony Shiver has been sentenced to life in prison for the rape of his sister. The 25 year old will be eligible for parole after serving 25 years. He was convicted of Rape and Child…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga mayor Tim Kelly will be holding the annual State of the City Address this afternoon, May 5, 2022. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Miller Plaza was just stop number one for Storytelling Spaces, which features several Chattanooga artists -- all of whom received grants facilitated through The Enterprise Center. Everything from photography to canvas art…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- May 4 is celebrated globally as International Firefighters' Day. WACKER in Charleston, Tennessee, has firefighters of their own on standby in case of an emergency at the pyrogenic-silica plant. The…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennessee is one of 13 states that already have triggering laws on the books, that kick in once Roe V. Wade is struck down. The legal battle didn't end…