Firefighters Respond to Fire at Volkswagen Plant
Chattanooga firefighters responded to a fire at the Volkswagen plant at Enterprise South Tuesday morning.
School baseball coach and PTA President charged with stealing money
Investigators say the coach used a school credit card to pay for his own gas for 5 years, PTA President raided the account over the summer.
Incentives to donating blood to Blood Assurance during shortage
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - "Blood Assurance says every donation can save up to Three lives but right now not enough people are doing this," said Brian Armstrong "When you donate with Blood Assurance it stays local. We are…
Chattanooga man caught in human trafficking sting
SPRING HILL, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Chattanooga man is one of 18 people charged in connection with human trafficking in Spring Hill, Tennessee. According to the T-B-I, 28 year old Suleiman Osman is charged with patronizing prostitution from a minor.…
Defense Team for Convicted Murderer Miranda Cheatham Requests New Trial
BRADLEY COUNTY (WDEF) - The defense team for Miranda Cheatham believes justice wasn't served and wants a new trial following her 2019 sentence for murdering her husband James "Tooter" Cheatham in 2016. The victim's brother John Loach…
As summer heats up, car thefts and burglaries on the rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In Chattanooga, the temperature isn’t the only thing that’s rising. “If they see a car that’s sitting idly, running in a parking lot and they have access to it, they will take it,”…
Cleveland & Sequatchie school leaders state finalists
Autumn O’Bryan from Cleveland High is a finalist for Principal of the year while Sequatchie County's Sarai Pierce is up for Supervisor of the Year
Tennessee vaccine director says she has been fired
She claims she is a scapegoat for the Tennessee Department of Health for lawmakers applying pressure on their efforts to vaccinate teenagers for Covid-19
The BLVD committed to improving Rossville Boulevard corridor
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A grassroots organization is promising better days for the Rossville Boulevard corridor of South Chattanooga. They call themselves the BLVD. The corridor they are focusing on is the 2.2 miles from I 24 to…
What's Right With Our Schools: Summer Reach Program at Dalewood Middle
CHATANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Countless classroom hours were lost during the pandemic. Hamilton County's Summer Reach program is designed to get kids back up to speed and even give them a head start for next year. Tasha…
Spiegel Family Reacts to News of Recovery in Surfside Condo Collapse
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - 18 days since the Surfside condo collapse, the family of Judy Spiegel announces her body has been recovered. Judy Spiegel, wife of former Erlanger CEO was recovered Friday, July 9th according to her…
Death toll at Miami-area condo collapse site climbs to 94
The death toll in the Miami-area condominium collapse has climbed to 94. Officials said Monday that 22 people remain unaccounted for.
Dive operations aimed at dislodging stuck riverboat in Kentucky
Dive operations were approved Sunday to assess the lake bottom for salvage operations to safely dislodge the American Jazz riverboat in Lake Barkley.
Parents, Coaches Pull Together For Rivermont All-Star Team
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn - (WDEF) - An All-Star baseball team from Rivermont took part in the "8 and Under" Dizzy Dean World Series this past weekend. It's certainly a great thing for the kids. But as much joy as…
TECH BYTE: High-Tech Vests Improve Athlete Training
More than 1,200 teams all over the world are using tech they can wear to take their game up a notch.
EURO Watch party
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Seeing soccer on the Red Wolves Jumbotron is nothing new, but soccer fans got a new experience today. The CHI Memorial Stadium welcomed fans to watch the Euro Finals between England and Italy from The field on the…
Christmas in July
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- Christmas in July will be happening in Cleveland this year through Foundation House Miniseries. The Christmas in July event will take place at the end of the month on July 29th through the 31st. The…
Wife of former Erlanger CEO recovered
Judy Spiegel's body was recovered on Friday, July 9 according to Judy's son Josh on Instagram. He called it one of the hardest days of his life but said he is thankful for all the first responders who were able…
California man charged with raiding Capitol, posing as press
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A Southern California man has been arrested after being charged with joining the mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol while trying to impersonate a member of the media. Court records say Matthew Thomas Purse was…
Awaiting news, families of condo victims bond together
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) - Families waiting in agony for news on relatives who were in the Florida condo building when it collapsed are turning to each other for support. Twice a day for two weeks, they have gathered together…
Jimmy Carter, wife Rosalynn celebrate 75 years of marriage
PLAINS, Ga. (AP) - Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn have celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in their hometown of Plains, Georgia. About 300 friends and family members turned out Saturday for a celebration at Plains High School.…
Dog trainer given 1-year of probation after dog starved
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. - A Tennessee dog trainer has been sentenced to a year’s probation after pleading guilty to aggravated animal abuse in the starvation death of an animal in his care. The Johnson City Press reports Andrew Hunigan apologized…
Hiking through Chattanooga to prevent veteran suicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - "I do it because I won’t be able to help others that’s why I do it," said veteran Steve Cowart. Irreverent Warriors bring Veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and…
Get Vaccinated Chattanooga block party
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Get Vaccinated Chattanooga made a stop at East Lake park today to help more people have access to the COVID vaccine. The block party had music, food and of course the COVID-19 vaccine. Matthew Kodsi…