Local savings for your Thanksgiving feast
Chattanooga,TN (WDEF) - Continued inflation is poised to gobble up your Thanksgiving budget a little quicker this year. Inflation is driving many shoppers to search for their best deal ahead of the…
East Ridge Police looking for man about woman's body found in closet
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - East Ridge Police say they want to talk to a man about the body of a woman found in a closet. They were tipped by a caller that they thought a man had killed his…
Taylor Swift ticket trouble could drive political engagement
By BROOKE SCHULTZ Associated Press/Report for America 20 November 2022 - Los Angeles (AP) - On the heels of a messy ticket rollout for Taylor Swift’s first tour in years, fans are angry. They’re also energized against Ticketmaster. While researchers…
Home seriously damaged by fire when homeowner was away
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The cause of a house fire this evening in East Chattanooga is under investigation. Firefighters say the owner was not at home when the fire broke out shortly before 6PM. It happened in the 2400 block of…
Attorney Robin Flores speaks on Budgetel Inn eviction
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local attorneys are now ready to defend evacuated residents of East Ridge's Budgetel Inn. Tenants were recently evicted following a nuisance abatement claim from Hamilton County District…
Georgia, Tennessee officials host car seat check event
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With Thanksgiving just three days away, local Tennessee and Georgia officials held a car seat check event this afternoon in anticipation of holiday travel. "Seats Across the States"…
Chattanooga now has a Leslie Allen Jordan Way
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A day after the announcement, Leslie Jordan's sign has already gone up on the North Shore. The Tennessee Valley celebrated the life of Chattanooga's own Leslie Jordan last night at Memorial Auditorium downtown. Hundreds came together for…
What's Right With Our Schools: Ringgold High Performing Arts Program Wins State
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - The award-winning tradition continues for Ringgold High School's Performing Arts Program. This year students mixed a "Spoonful of Sugar" into their State Championship recipe. Jane’ Ellis is…
Hamilton Co. schools announce community meetings
https://youtu.be/c-zZP0KVVw8 HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School System is inviting the public to take part in looking at the future of their schools. The invitation is for students, families, staff, neighbors, business leaders and elected officials. They say…
EPB partners with Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition to fund permanent housing ahead of holidays
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - EPB is partnering with the Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition to help end homelessness this Holiday season. (more…)
Angel Tree Program needs 584 more adoptions
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Salvation Army reports there are still plenty of Angel Trees that still need adopting. As of today 584 Angels are still unclaimed. They represent children and senior adults who may go without presents and essentials this…
Police: Kidnapping suspect hit 3 vehicles fleeing from officers Sunday evening
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An attempt to arrest a kidnapping suspect led to a chase Sunday evening in Chattanooga. An officer spotted the vehicle of the suspect and tried to stop him around 5:35 but it ran. The chase ended with…
Flu vaccine now free at the Health Department
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department will begin offering free flu shots next week without appointments. Anyone from ages 6 months and up are eligible. They are making the vaccines free in hopes of heading off what has…
Chattanooga Native to Perform at Opry on Sunday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga native and country music singer Conner Smith has a big show at the Opry this weekend. He's joining other up and coming artists at the historic venue Sunday night…
Memorial Services set for House Speaker David Ralston of Blue Ridge
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Georgia officials have announced public memorial services for House Speaker David Ralston. The Blue Ridge politician and lawyer passed away on Wednesday. The Governor has ordered that state flags fly at halt-staff in his honor and his…
Fire Department Conducts Trench Rescue Training
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department along with other agencies are holding trench rescue drills. (more…)
Mayor Wamp Agrees to County Commission Resolution on Taylor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new chapter in the saga over whether or not Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp can fire County Attorney Rheubin Taylor occurred this afternoon. (more…)
More To The Story: The Grateful meal
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's a big crowd gathered on the street. In front of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center in downtown Chattanooga. An entire block "blocked off." Two…
Could your cruise control someday ease traffic jams?
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - If you are driving on I-24 in Nashville this week, you could be a part of the largest traffic experiment in the world. Vanderbilt, the University of…
Tennessee court: Juvenile life sentencing unconstitutional
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee’s Supreme Court has ruled that a state law mandating life sentences for juvenile homicide offenders is unconstitutional. In its decision Friday, the court held that the law is “cruel and…
Rossville man sentenced to 25 years on sexual assault charges
A Rossville man has been sentenced on charges of sexual abuse of a child. 65-year-old Dennis Dockery pleaded guilty to charges of Rape, Aggravated Child Molestation, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Incest and Child Molestation on November 7th. In exchange for his…
Titans offensive coordinator arrested for speeding, DUI
Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing is free on bond after he was arrested on charges of speeding and driving under the influence early Friday morning.
TECH BYTE: How to Dodge Holiday Texting Scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Many of us might be taking some time off over the holidays, but scammers aren't. 28 percent of Americans were victims to texting scams over the holidays…
Chip Chapman takes us along for a lung screening
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new report from the American Lung Association shows many Americans who are eligible are not getting life saving screening for lung cancer. News 12's Chip Chapman got his own lung…