JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (AP) - East Tennessee State University says researchers have discovered evidence of the extinct “bone-crushing” dog at a fossil site that also included herbivores, a sabretooth cat and alligators.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The TVA says natural gas prices are at a fourteen year high. In June, the price of natural gas was one hundred and forty-one percent higher than it was last…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On Monday, the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) announced they are expanding their coverage area in northwest Georgia. The Credit Union is adding Chattooga, Whitfield, Murray and Gordon counties to their service area, giving them 17…
GALLATIN, Tennessee (WDEF) - The City of Gallatin suffered a major setback Sunday night to their plans to bring their downtown back to life. A major fire caused major damage to the new Sumner County courthouse under construction, northeast of…
ROME, Georgia (WDEF) - The man convicted of setting up a Mexico to Northwest Georgia meth pipeline has been sentenced in Federal Court in Rome. Prosecutors say Juan Cain Valencia-Ramirez has been in the drug business for a long time.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The election for the District 8 City Council Seat will be decided in a runoff on September 15. Candidate Marie Mott was surprised to learn that the election…
A new swim school in Chattanooga is teaching kids how to survive unexpected plunges into deep waters for their "Survival Week" training. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The written word takes on a whole new meaning when you can actually reach out and touch your subject matter. Students in Catoosa County earned new respect their local…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - 7AM on a Saturday morning at the McCallie boathouse. Right next to the Tennessee River. Richmond Coney is home for a few days. But hard at work.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff-elect Austin Garrett announces top spots in his new administration. He has chosen Ron Bernard as his Chief of Staff. Bernard will handle the day-to-day operations of the Sheriff's Office. He is a 15 year…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An early morning crash that claimed the life of a man is under investigation. Police responded to a crash around 4 AM where the vehicle hit a pole. When they arrived at the scene on Bonny Oaks…
ORLANDO, Fla. (WDEF) -- If you're planning a trip to Disney soon, the company has added some more tech to make your experience even more magical. It's part of…
SEVIERVILLE. Tennessee (WDEF)- A new family coaster is coming to Dollywood. Big Bear Mountain will be a $25 million expansion. It’s nearly 4,000 ft long and is the longest roller coaster at the park. It…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Expect a major change at elementary, middle and high schools in the cafeteria. Every family qualified for the free meal program at schools the last two years because of the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Saturday night's rainstorm did quite a bit of damage. A 911 call came in to Emergency Services just before 9 Saturday night about flooding happening at the corner of Pinewood Avenue and Dellwood Place. That corner is…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Saturday's storms did a number on Booker T. Washington State Park. According to the park's Facebook page, the park is closed until further notice due to the recent storms that caused total power outages and no restroom…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This was the final weekend before most schools in the area return to classes. Let's give a short rundown on when your child is supposed to head to class... Starting in Tennessee, Polk, Bradley, Marion, Grundy and…
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Highway Department will close Mowbray Pike for parts of the next three days. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Mowbray Pike will shut down from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting tomorrow…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department reports a man was stabbed Saturday afternoon. This one happened at the Alden Apartment Homes in the 5500 block of Hixson Pike. CPD says two 64-year-old men got into an argument and one…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department says a man showed up to a local hospital this morning with minor stab wounds. The victim is a 28-year-old man, and the investigation revealed it happened in the 4300 block of Highway…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This is the final weekend before school starts in Tennessee. Several groups, including the Hamilton County School District, wanted to get students…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department says it is dealing with several calls of wires down and flooding due to the rain in the area. One viewer called in saying several parts of East Brainerd have water along the…
It's almost time head back to class and Chatt State kicked off the semester with a registration resort day. (more…)
The 21st Annual Hamilton County Minority Health Fair was held Saturday at the UTC University Center. This event addresses a major need in the community by…