NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Officials say three fire lookout towers are among seven Tennessee properties recently named to the National Register of Historic Places. The Tennessee Historical Commission said Friday that the locations were deemed worthy of making the list…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Cleveland man was killed Monday night in a crash near Knoxville. It happened on Asheville Highway. Vehicle one crossed the center line and hit vehicle 2 head on. Vehicle 2 got knocked into oncoming traffic…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A McMinn County woman has been indicted for representing herself as a licensed nurse. Ellen Michelle Small has been under investigation by the TBI over allegations of identity theft. She applied for a nursing position at…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A Dalton man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to child molestation. 33 year old Bobby Ray Reaves, Sr. entered the pleas in two separate cases in Whitfield County. Officials say he had no prior record before his…
DUNLAP, Tenn (WDEF) - In April of 2020 , 6 year old Mckenlie Carr was diagnosed with brain cancer. She’s now 7 and has undergone two surgeries and 34 rounds of chemotherapy. One of McKinlie’s biggest wishes…
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - The National Hurricane Center says weather conditions in southern Florida have begun to deteriorate as Tropical Storm Elsa moves toward the Florida Keys. Elsa’s top winds stood at 60 mph, and a hurricane watch is…
Police say a 6-year-old Tennessee boy has died from a gunshot wound.
Tennessee officials are offering 10,000 travelers a $250 flight voucher for four airports in the state if they book certain hotel packages.
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga skydiving Company flew an American Flag to honor all those who make America’s freedoms possible. "It the closest I’ll ever get to be in a rockstar. Our songs only about 30 seconds," said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Delta variant is a version of the coronavirus that has been found in more than 80 countries, but was first detected in India. This new variant of the coronavirus continues to be a…
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Caring Place in Cleveland, TN is hosting a Christmas In July celebration to help raise money that will continue to support their efforts in assisting the needy. The Organization provides access to basic…
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Harrison, TN (WDEF) - The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department saved a Harrison home from a fire early this morning. They got the call a little after midnight. It happened at…
Jasper, TN (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Skydiving Company pulled off an amazing stunt for the 4th of July. Happy Independence Day From Chattanooga Skydiving Company!! Be safe and have fun everyone! pic.twitter.com/G8S3IZRcfk — Chattanooga Skydiving Company (@ChattSkydiving) July 4, 2021…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Taking a selfie with the Declaration of Independence also took place over the holiday weekend. The first facsimile of the Declaration of Independence is on display at the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor…
WASHINGTON (AP) - The one-two punch of the coronavirus pandemic that shuttered the Capitol’s doors in the spring of 2020 and the deadly January riot by Donald Trump's supporters has left the icon of American democracy closed to all but…
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) - A shooting at an Atlanta-area country club has left one man dead as authorities search for his killer. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the slaying occurred Saturday afternoon at Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw. Authorities did…
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Environmentalists are claiming victory after a company canceled plans to build an oil pipeline through southwest Tennessee and north Mississippi and over an aquifer that provides drinking water to 1 million people. Byhalia Connection said Friday…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Tennessee teenager has been charged with endangering police officers after a firework was launched at a Nashville Police helicopter. Nashville police say a detective saw a man look up at the helicopter, go to his car…
SURFSIDE, Fla. (AP) - Rescuers have suspended their search for victims in the rubble of a collapsed South Florida condo building to allow crews to begin preparing the remainder of the structure for demolition ahead of a tropical storm. A…
SURFSIDE, Fl. (WDEF)- It is day 10 of the search and rescue in Surfside, Florida. Kevin Spiegel's wife Judy is still among those that are missing. The former Erlanger CEO asked for prayer's for Judy's return today. He posted a…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)-A teenage gang member was found guilty on 12 felony counts including armed robbery, aggravated assault, false imprisonment. 18-year-old Alexandro Perez-Lucas found guilty late Friday by a Whitfield County Jury. Perez-Lucas is a documented member…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday afternoon in the 7700 block of Lee Highway. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="7700 Lee Highway" zoom="15" title="63-year-old man shot"] Police say that a 63-year-old man was sitting in his…