McDONALD, Tennessee (WDEF)-Project Appleseed is a fully volunteer-run program that teaches about American history. "On April 19, 1775, is when the battle of Lexington and Concord took place. When ordinary Americans stood up to the British crown, and we became…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) --Tennessee Senator Todd Gardenhire knows how beloved the Lookouts are to Chattanoogans. But when it comes to getting a new stadium built for the club,…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Bradley County jury has convicted Karla Clausell of First Degree Homicide in a shooting more than two years ago. Miranda Stamper was killed in the parking lot of CBC Cleveland on a Friday night in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Loretta Tate is a mom who says her son was hanging out with the wrong crowd. She says there are a lot of things to worry about as a mother…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- It's Earth Day in Chattanooga, and the Tennessee Aquarium is giving back. "We are releasing some Lake Sturgeon that we have grown from little, tiny hatchlings out of the eggs for…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office announces a new work-release program with Southern Spear Ironworks to help inmates to a new pathway to success. Phillip Richard looks like…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A lawsuit says the Catholic Diocese of Knoxville mishandled a report about allegations that a priest sexually abused a parishioner. The Knoxville News Sentinel reported the lawsuit filed in Sevier County says Father Antony D. Punnackal locked…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - 61 year old Randall Coleman took over the reigns as UTC Band Director back in July. Coming from Tuscaloosa. After 14 years as assistant band director…
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Walker County Sheriff's Office and GBI are investigating a homicide case near LaFayette. 44 year old James William Wimbley was found dead in his home at 1846 E Highway 136. around 11 AM on Wednesday.…
Watch Live: Marjorie Taylor Greene testifies against challenge to her candidacy - CBS News ATLANTA (AP) - U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene was hostile during testimony in a hearing on her eligibility to run for reelection, saying she did not…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A grand jury in Bradley County has indicted 43 year old Billy Blasingim for the death of a woman last year. The body of 32 year old Carissa Diane Hamby was found on a farm…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Workforces, in Chattanooga, celebrated earth day through team bonding activities that educated them about the environment. EPB partnered with Green Spaces to put on several training and team building exercises that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a commercial fire at the Red Robin restaurant located inside Hamilton…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Local law enforcement stayed extra busy this afternoon, responding to a pair of high profile and highly dangerous calls. CPD officers responded to a hostage situation Thursday afternoon at The Overlook Apartments on Boynton Drive. One officer…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Two days of testimony ended in a conviction for 21-year-old Tamarion Johnson, but it wasn't for the original charges the prosecutors sought. The prosecution still sees it as a win.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Army National Guard landed two Blackhawk helicopters on Chamberlain Field at U-T-C, today. According to service members, the landing was a demonstration of some of what the national guard…
CAHTTANOOGA (WDEF) - The three Republican candidates for Hamilton County Mayor are raising the stakes, now that supporters of Weston Wamp are running their own commercials. Statements from Matt Hullander and Sabrina…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee's push to resume executions after the pandemic hit a speed bump tonight. Convicted killer Oscar (Frank) Smith was scheduled to die Thursday night for the murders of his wife and her two teenage sons.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country music star Kane Brown is bringing his "Blessed and Free" Tour back to his roots in Chattanooga next month. Representatives from Finley Stadium believe the concert will sell…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- This morning, the United Campus Workers Union and its allies presented UTC Chancellor Steve Angle with a 500 signature petition for a $15 dollar minimum wage." "We do…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Eviction Prevention Initiative (EPI) is a Chattanooga-funded program that helps tenants during an eviction process. "Needing assistance accessing those funds or with your rent, just come on out to the table out there and we’ll be happy…
UPDATE: The Rhea County Herald reports that Thacker has resigned as County Executive. _______ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The County Executive for Rhea County has pleaded guilty in federal court to…
ATLANTA (AP) - Democrat Stacey Abrams is asking a federal judge to shut down fundraising by a committee controlled by incumbent Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp that can take unlimited contributions. Abrams says it's unfair that Kemp can raise money for…
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