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Alton Park Beautification Project needing sponsors

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Net Resource Foundation is looking for individuals or businesses to help sponsor park benches.  These benches are $700 and are part of a beautification project called the Hughes project in the South Chattanooga community.  “This project…

CPD responds to viral Tik Tok Video

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga Police respond to a Tik Tok Video that shows a Chattanooga Police officer attempting to arrest a fleeing suspect on Thursday. According to police, after responding to a robbery call at 1820 Gunbarrel Road, officers found a man…

All Star Sports Cards navigating the pandemic

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee-All Star Sports Cards Owner Steve Wrate has owned the store for almost 30 years. "I've seen all the ups and downs that come with a hobby business. When the pandemic hit, I was really concerned about what was…

Homeowner has 3rd degree burns after mobile home fire

HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF)- A homeowner in Harrison is in the hospital after suffering third degree burns when their house caught on fire this morning. According to officials, the fire started around 4 Sunday morning on Ramseytown Road. [su_gmap width="700" height="700"…

Marion County deputies possibly exposed to Fentanyl

MARION CO. Tenn. (WDEF)- Three Marion County Sheriff's Deputies were rushed to the hospital after they were possibly exposed to fentanyl. According to Sheriff Burnett, patrol officers arrested a couple after they were passed out in the parking lot of…

Man shot near Wheeler Avenue in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CPD is also investigating a shooting that happened Saturday night. According to police, the victim drove himself to the hospital after he was shot in the 800 block of Wheeler Avenue. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="800 wheeler avenue"…

Viral Tik Tok video raises concern over a CPD officer's use of force

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Tik Tok Video has been going viral around Chattanooga. The video shows a Chattanooga police officer attempting to arrest a fleeing suspect on Thursday. DISCLAIMER: The below video has obscene language: @mookychique##fyp ##foryoupage ##police ##defundthepolice ##policebrutality…

Arrest made in East Brainerd car wash shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An arrest has been made in connection to the shooting that happened at a local car wash. 23-year-old Eric Woods was arrested and charged with two counts of Attempted Criminal Homicide, Aggravated Assault and Felony Reckless Endangerment.…

Walker Transit will provide transportation to Roper Co. employees

LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- Walker County and Roper Corporation are teaming together to provide Roper employee's transportation. Walker transit decided to expand their services to Roper employee's that are in need of transportation to work. The new route will provide direct…

Pro-Wrestler Paul Lee accused of voter fraud

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Pro-wrestler Paul Lee is up against the ropes. Lee is being investigated for voter fraud. According to Georgia Secretary of State, Brad Raffensperger, Lee allegedly tried to buy votes by offering a free meal to any voter…

EPB raising Fiber TV rates

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - EPB is notifying customers that their fiber TV packages are going up beginning in April. -- $2 for Bronze package -- $7 for Silver package -- $9 for Gold package All other services will remain unchanged. Officials…

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