Food Truck Friday returns to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- If you were on I-24 today with the windows down and smelled something that had your mouth watering, chances are it was the collective aroma coming from…
'A Lasting Legacy': Ham. Co. Office of Emergency Management recognizes Natl Preparedness Month
The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management is recognizing September as National Preparedness Month with their "a lasting legacy" campaign. (more…)
Witness to shooting on dove season's first day says shooter "lacked remorse" & "looking to exit area"
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) - A mother and son were shot on the first day of dove hunting season on a site in North Chickamauga Creek. It was a controlled hunt Thursday, but an eyewitness…
More To The Story with Staley: Don Poole
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It was a special Thursday afternoon for Boyd Patterson. As the newly elected 11th District Criminal Court Judge, he takes the oath of office from retiring…
Viral Road Rage suspect turns himself in
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County's Fugitive officers have arrested Michael Harvey who was wanted for a road rage incident that went viral. He turned himself in on Friday morning to face charges of Assault, Vandalism and Disorderly Conduct. The confrontation…
McCrary indicted in Chickamauga road rage shooting
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - A grand jury has indicted Jeremy Dewayne McCrary in a road rage case that led to a deadly shooting in Chickamauga. Investigators say both McCrary and Danny Claire were involved in some aggressive driving towards each…
Two victims in an accidental shooting at dove field
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Dove season got off to a rocky start today. An adult and child were injured in a shooting incident at the North Chickamauga Creek Wildlife Management Area. The hunting accident happened Thursday afternoon at a…
Acropolis Grill closed Friday after Thursday evening fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A fire Thursday evening at The Acropolis has forced the restaurant to close down on Friday. The fire broke out at the Hamilton Place location around 6:30. All employees and customers evacuated safely. The fire was in…
Three people killed in pickup collision in Monroe County
SWEETWATER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Three people died in a crash in Monroe County on Wednesday night. State troopers say the driver of a Ford F-150 crossed the center line on new Highway 68 and hit the driver's side of another…
Rally for minimum wage hike held at UTC
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Local members of the United Campus Workers held a rally today at UTC, demanding the school raise minimum wages to $15 an hour. The organization's campaign has already received hundreds…
Catoosa County officials concerned over bus route safety
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) -- Catoosa County leaders need the community's help to make a school bus route safer. Both the local sheriff's office and school board are asking residents to call the…
Indoor water coaster planned for Wilderness at the Smokies
SEVIERVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Wilderness at the Smokies has big plans for the 15th anniversary next year. They are celebrating with a major expansion of their Wild WaterDome. The Seiverville resort attraction already boasts multiple water parks and the largest…
From The Archives: 2017 Hurricane Harvey issues
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We've had a very calm hurricane season so far in our part of the world. But that generally is not the case this time of year.…
Gov. Kemp extends gas tax suspension in Georgia
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Governor Brian Kemp is extending Georgia's sales tax suspension for another month. The legislature and Governor lifted the state tax on gas last spring when prices were skyrocketing over $4 a gallon. They have come down…
New Hamilton County Officials Take Oaths of Office
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- After twelve years of service, Mayor Jim Coppinger said goodbye to the Mayor's Office this morning. His successor, Weston Wamp, was sworn in, and says he intends to lead…
Equipment manufacturer 'Ironcraft' to open in Cleveland bringing an estimated 400 jobs
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A new company announced this week it will bring 400 new jobs to the Bradley County area. (more…)
Collegedale introduces Shell and Goose
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Collegedale Police are introducing a new team member on National Police K9 Day. Officer Goose is a two year old German Short Haired Pointer. He will be partnered with Office Casey Shell. Shell and Goose…
Dade County man charged with sexual exploitation of children online
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A national tip has led to the arrest of a Dade County man on charges of sexual exploitation of children. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children gave the cybertip to the GBI over online…
Court refuses appeal of life sentence for shooting at police
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - The Alabama Court of Appeals has upheld the conviction of a Monteagle man for the attempted murder of two northeast Alabama police officers. 25 year old Christian James Street got a life time sentence on two…
New $582 million dollar investment will bring new jobs and high salaries to McMinn County
State and local officials announced $582 million dollar investment to establish a lithium hydroxide processing facility in McMinn County. (more…)
Piedmont Lithium Inc. Investing $582 Million in McMinn County
Piedmont Lithium will invest $582 million to establish a lithium hydroxide processing, refining and manufacturing facility in McMinn County.
EPB warns customers of potential phone scam
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB is warning the community about a scam some of its customers may be experiencing or have experienced. Some customers have reached out to…
LaFayette residents celebrate library with pie war
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) -- From apple to rhubarb, pumpkin to peanut butter -- Americans love their pie. On Wednesday night in LaFayette, nine neighbors ditched the forks and ate…
Alabama man charged with Meth in the Mail
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) - A 73 year old man on Sand Mountain faces charges of receiving a very illegal package in the mail. The investigation has been underway for more than 8 months. Postal Inspectors intercepted a package headed…