TBI says police officer was probably hit by "friendly fire"
New report says the bullet that hit the police officer at Austin East High in Knoxville was not fired from the 17 year old student's gun.
Police arrest suspect in College Hill Courts shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have made an arrest in last month's shooting on Grove Street in the College Hill Courts. A 24 year old man suffered a non-life-threatening wound in the shooting on March 14. 18 year old Greylin…
Ooltewah woman sentenced for child sexual abuse & pornography
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An Ooltewah woman has been sentenced to almost 20 years on child pornography charges. 35 year old Teela Moore Hendrix pleaded guilty of transporting child pornography and another of creating a video depicting sex with an animal.…
Dayton teacher charged with sexual battery and child rape
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - A school teacher in Rhea County faces charges of aggravated sexual battery and child rape. The case goes back several years with the alleged victim only going public with the accusations recently. Michael Arnold was indicted…
Grandparent Victims of a Double Murder Cold Case
Two senior citizens, a 66 year old grandmother and a 61 year old grandfather were murdered on December 1st. 2020, according to District Attorney Neal Pinkston and Chattanooga Police.
Mayor-elect Tim Kelly outlines agenda for Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor-Elect Tim Kelly is fresh off an electoral victory, in which he decisively defeated opponent Kim White. Today, Mr. Kelly outlined his vision for Chattanooga over the next four years - and in light of…
Minnesota cop will be charged in shooting of Daunte Wright
Kim Potter, a former police officer who fatally shot 20-year-old motorist Daunte Wright during a traffic stop, will be charged with second-degree manslaughter.
Schools offer more info on migrant children in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County school officials have offered more information on what they have learned about a faith-based group housing kids from the border at the shelter in Chattanooga. Members of the Baptiste Group briefed school leaders on Tuesday.…
Jack Daniel's inks deal on Tennessee solar farm
Iconic whiskey maker Jack Daniel's has struck a long-term deal to fuel a solar panel farm a few miles away from its Tennessee distillery.
12 missing in ship capsize off Louisiana
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a dozen people in waters off the coast of Louisiana after six crew members were pulled from rough seas.
Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff dies in prison
Bernie Madoff, the financier who pleaded guilty to orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme, has died in prison.
Police describe the shootout between women and an estranged husband
LEBANON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Police say a fatal shootout Monday morning in Middle Tennessee involved a woman, her mother and her estranged husband. They call it a domestic incident that escalated. 31-year-old Marie Varsos…
Gov. Lee proposes a sales tax holiday for restaurants, bars and groceries
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is proposing a $100 million, two-week sales tax holiday on restaurants, bars and groceries. On Tuesday, the Republican’s finance team presented lawmakers a budget amendment to his $42 billion spending plan. The…
Tim Kelly Wins Chattanooga's Mayoral Run-Off Election
Tim Kelly out gained Kim White at the polls by a handsome margin of more than 5 thousand votes.
Landowners beware of timber thieves
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - You've heard of the rising problem of catalytic converter thefts. Now Tennessee officials warn about the problem of timber thefts, for a similar reason. They say that timber prices are rising, especially for specific species of wood.…
Kim White concedes defeat to Tim Kelly
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Back on March 2, 2021 there were 15 mayoral candidates. Then it became two, Tim Kelly and Kim White And now the next mayor is Tim Kelly. Kim White was one runoff election away from making history as…
Election Results: Tim Kelly elected Mayor of Chattanooga
John Thomas wins open commission seat in Whitfield County
Bishop picks new leader for Notre Dame High
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Notre Dame High School will get a new president this summer from Chicago. Bishop Stika announces that Kyle Schmitt will take over for George Valadie, who is retiring. He comes to Chattanooga from leading St. Francis de…
States pause use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate blood clots
(WDEF) - Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and Alabama are all pausing use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. The federal government issued a recommendation this morning for the single-dose vaccine. They want to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood…
Golden Apple Award: Samantha Smith, Loftis Middle School
SODDY-DAISY, TN (WDEF) - English Language Arts is a vital part of a well-rounded education. Samantha Smith is great at making the page come to life for her students at Loftis Middle School. She's firm, but fun…
Controversy around Chattanooga church housing migrants
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga has been caught in the crossfire of the latest nationwide immigration debate, after local church Redemption to the Nations began housing unaccompanied minors who arrived at the Southern border in recent weeks – with an…
CPD starts Voluntary Special Needs Identification Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department is working to break down the barriers between law enforcement and residents with special needs by creating a voluntary special needs identification program. A CPD Officer learned of the need for the program…
US to Set Sept. 11 as Target Date to Withdraw Troops from Afghanistan
President Biden will set the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks as the goal to withdraw troops from Afghanistan.
Resource officer shot at Tennessee high school recovering
Knoxville Police Officer Adam Willson is recovering from surgery after being shot at a Knoxville area high school on Monday.