Nissan begins producing new Pathfinder at Tennessee plant
Nissan has started producing its new Pathfinder at an assembly plant in Tennessee.
TECH BYTE: Using Tech to Prepare for Severe Weather
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'Wes will bounce back' Benefit; Family raises money for burn victim
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 7 weeks ago Wes Kean was in an off-road racing accident where he suffered second and third degree burns to 40 percent of his body. Since then, he has been in the burn center…
Man shot at Coolidge Park Sunday afternoon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One man was shot in what witnesses are calling a drive-by shooting at Coolidge Park tonight. Four gunshots rang out in the parking lot off River Street around 6:30. HAPPENING NOW: @ChattanoogaPD confirms one…
Man killed on Wheeler Avenue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 33-year-old Aaron Johnson was killed last night on Wheeler Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="1500 Wheeler Avenue" zoom="15" title="Man killed on Wheeler Avenue"] Police say that when they arrived on scene, they found Johnson suffering…
Tennessee State Rep. Mike Carter passes away after pancreatic cancer battle
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(WDEF)- Tennessee State Representative Mike Carter passed away last night after a battle with pancreatic Cancer. A family representative tweeted the news this morning. Mike lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer late last night, surrounded by…
NYC Pride parade bans police; Gay officers 'disheartened'
NEW YORK (AP) - Organizers of New York City's Pride events say they are banning police officers and other members of law enforcement from marching in an annual parade until at least 2025. NYC Pride announced Saturday that the sense…
2 men wrongfully sent to death row awarded $75M in damages
RALEIGH, N.C. - A jury in a North Carolina federal civil rights case has awarded $75 million to two Black, intellectually disabled half brothers who spent decades behind bars after being wrongfully convicted in the 1983 rape and murder of…
Sen. Hagerty calls for urgent approach to bridge shutdown
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Sen. Bill Hagerty is calling on President Joe Biden to take an “urgent, all-hands” approach to the shutdown of a bridge that connects Tennessee and Arkansas. The Republican says in a letter to the president…
Pipeline operator says "normal operations" have resumed
ATLANTA (AP) - The operator of the nation’s largest gasoline pipeline that was hit with a ransomware cyberattack says it has resumed normal operations and is now delivering millions of gallons of fuel per hour. The Georgia-based Colonial Pipeline had…
CFD helps woman out of burning home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department helped an East Lake woman out of her burning home. The fire happened at 4100 13th Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="4100 13th Ave" zoom="15" title="Woman saved during fire"] A good Samaritan noticed the…
Tribute to those that serve held at Honor Park
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- A group of very special people were honored Saturday at Honor Park in Fort Oglethorpe. This annual celebration is a tribute to those that serve. Music, honor guard and prayer were all apart…
Coker Museum reopens after pandemic closure
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today was the big day for the Coker Museum. They opened their doors for the first time since December. The museum held a small car show in honor of the big day that was…
Fire at Pizza Hut in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department was able to extinguish a fire at the Pizza Hut on Main Street in Ooletwah with a water extinguisher. Officials say that the flames were coming from the wall near the front…
14-year-old shot on Greenwood Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are asking for the public's help after a 14-year-old was shot Friday night. Police say that the incident happened in the 1600 block of Greenwood Road. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="1600 Greenwood Road" zoom="15" title="14-year-old shot"]…
Disney CEO says attendance caps at parks being raised
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - Disney’s top executive says the CDC’s decision to ease up mask-wearing requirements for fully vaccinated people is “very big news for us.” During an earnings call on Thursday, Disney CEO Bob Chapek hinted that there could…
Explainer: Why did Yankees test positive after vaccination?
NEW YORK (AP) - Coronavirus infections among the New York Yankees team and staff underscore that the infections are possible even after vaccination. One player, three coaches and four staff members have tested positive since Sunday. All eight were vaccinated…
Walmart to allow vaccinated shoppers, workers to go maskless
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, says that it won’t require vaccinated shoppers or workers to wear a mask in its U.S. stores unless state or local laws say otherwise. The Arkansas-based company says vaccinated shoppers can…
Chattanooga lifting mask restrictions
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly lifted mask restrictions on Friday for people who have been vaccinated. The move applies to city buildings and will use the honor system. However, these restrictions remain: All residents will still…
River traffic reopened while I 40 bridge remains closed for vehicles in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The U.S. Coast Guard has reopened traffic on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, after a three-day delay caused by a crack in an interstate bridge. The I-40 bridge between Arkansas and Tennessee remains shut down…
Two men taken to hospital after being trapped under collapsed building
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - Two men were transported to local hospitals when a house being built collapsed in Rossville. "Of course, I saw the police chief coming very fast he doesn’t drive really fast like that so he…
Hamilton County Health Department Hosts Pop Up Vaccine Events
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- When the vaccine first began to roll out the line at the Tennessee Riverpark seemed to have no end. But now, there's less people signing up to get the shot. So, the Hamilton County…
Coker Museum to reopen Saturday, May 15th
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - As Covid restrictions begin to loosen, one local business is preparing to reopen their doors to the public this weekend. The Coker museum and venue offers a unique take on Chattanooga’s history. The museum is loaded with…
Indictment for meth overdose in Crossville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The TBI announces an indictment in the case of a drug overdose last summer in the Crossville area. 22- year old Madison Christine Brown died from a meth overdose in June. Now a Cumberland County Grand…
