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Pedestrian killed over the weekend in Athens

ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A man crossing a street in Athens on Saturday night was hit by a vehicle and killed. It happened around 8PM on South White Street. Witnesses say it looked like Bryan Teasley walked out in front…

Hamilton County Honors Vietnam War Veterans Day

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On this day in 1973 the United States Military Assistance Command Vietnam was disestablished and the last US combat troops departed Vietnam. When the last Vietnam combat troops came home from the war, they didn’t receive…

Police arrest suspect in overnight shooting

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police report that a 32 year old man was shot Sunday night in East Lake. It happened in the 3700 block of 4th Avenue around 11PM. He was sent to the hospital with what police called…

2021 'Nooga SportsCon' exceeds expectations

Over the past year there as been a surge in demand in sports memoriabila. That was on full display today at the Nooga SportsCon --- as one person called it the biggest sports con in Chattanooga in at least the past decade.

Chattanooga Lookouts looking for employees

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Minor league baseball is back and that means the Lookouts are trying to add to their staff. The Chattanooga Lookouts held a hiring event Saturday at the AT&T stadium. There was an excellent turnout for the event. Despite…

Fire at Patten Apartment Homes

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A fire at the Patten Apartment Homes sent one resident to the hospital with smoke inhalation and three firefighters were treated on the scene for minor burns according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. Just after 10:30 Saturday, there…

Gov. Lee signs transgender sports ban into law

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee officially joins the list of states that are banning transgender athletes from competing in girls' sports. Governor Bill Lee signed the bill into law Friday evening. Tennessee becomes the third state this year to do…

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