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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"]…

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…

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…

House under construction collapses on two workers

ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - A house that was under construction collapsed on two men in Rossville this afternoon. It happened on Walnut Street. The owner of the building says both men were conscious as crews removed the debris. One worker…

Tennessee Historical Commission honors projects in our area

NASHVILLE (WDEF) -The Tennessee Historical Commission highlights several preservation programs in our area in their annual awards. Winners for historical preservation include: • Friends of South Cumberland State Park near Tracy City, for creating a new interpretive area that tells…

School counselor accused of changing academic records

DOVER, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Tennessee school counselor has been indicted on charges of changing academic records. Prosecutors say Gayla Grise altered student transcripts in Stewart County on the Kentucky border. They say she changed records in the school database…

Tennessee American begins Red Bank projects

RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee American Water started work today to replace mains on James and Ashmore Avenues in Red Bank. The project involves replacing pipe installed in the 1920s with 6-inch diameter mains. The project…

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