UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who voted. Hannah Spurlin finished in 2nd position when voting ended Thursday night. She had to make the top 5 to move on to the next round in March. ___________ CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Cleveland…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Over the past half-century, Chattanooga has experienced an environmental revitalization – going from being deemed the dirtiest town in America to one of the country’s fastest growing centers for green, sustainable jobs. A plan outlined by…
You never know what you had, until you don't have it! That is the case for many people across the country who are dealing with the loss of taste and smell due to COVID-19. A 2021 study in the Journal…
GADSDEN, Alabama (WDEF) — A jail inmate in Gadsden, Alabama made a wild bid for freedom on Thursday. Jason Boyd was being transported back to jail from a hearing at municipal court. But during the drop-off, he managed to jump…
HIXSON, Tennessee- People may need to get vaccinated against COVID-19 annually according to Medical Experts. Pharmacist Jacob Standefer with Access Family Pharmacy said Coronavirus has shown as the virus spreads, it also can mutate. He said in the future, an…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Women's Fund of Greater Chattanooga presented what work they have done and will continue to do to help aid women and girls in Tennessee. The women’s fund of Greater Chattanooga website said since 2008 the organization has been…
UPDATE- Friends and family of UTC student Holman Tanner are remembering him tonight after two people were arrested in connection to his murder. According to an affidavit, Holman was shot while he was protecting his girlfriend during an apparent robbery.…
COVID-19 vaccines will be available through Walmart and Sam's Club Pharmacies starting Friday. The vaccine will only be available in select states which includes Tennessee and Georgia. Eligibility for the vaccine will be decided by the local health department. As…
Dozens of people were taken to hospitals after a massive car crash on an icy Texas interstate.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Country music star Morgan Wallen says he waited to make an official statement on his use of the n-word in a TMZ video. He had previously issued a written apology. On Wednesday night, he doubled down…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee House Bill 3 requires that middle and high school athletes compete in either boys or girls sports based on the student’s original birth certificate. On Wednesday, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee responded to a question about…
Prosecutors say loan officer conspired with Menlo woman to approve a loan to buy property that she ultimately pocketed.
the school district is transitioning back to in class learning five days a week.
It does not appear the Health Dept. is going to discipline anyone over the mixup.
One of Joe Biden's campaign promises on gun safety could place an additional $200 tax on gun purchases. If fulfilled, the move would add assault weapons under the National Firearms Act of 1934 which charges a $200 tax on the…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The head of the UT System tried to reassure potential students for next fall. President Randy Boyd announced that University of Tennessee campuses will provide a traditional college experience for the new year. As a result,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Early voting for Chattanooga municipal elections is officially underway. Early voting began earlier Wednesday and will run until February 25th. The election is for City Mayor and City Council Districts 1 through 9 and candidates are trying to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga has fired a part-time library specialist for destroying books. Officials accused Cameron Dequintez Williams of taking books from conservative authors and burning them in December. Williams led several protests last year in Chattanooga…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Grace Baptist Academy is well into their demolition and rebuilding process after Tornadoes ripped through their campus last Easter. On Wednesday, the school received a $2,000 grant from Cindy’s Choice to work towards the transformation of the…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - A senior at Heritage High School has been hospitalized after being hit by a car near his home on Holcomb road last Wednesday evening. 18 year old Luke Stephens spent his birthday in the hospital suffering…
A Georgia prosecutor's office is confirming that it has opened a criminal investigation into “attempts to influence” the outcome of last year’s general election.
The Health Department announces the opening of a third vaccination site located at the Enterprise South Nature Park.
Tennessee lawmakers have advanced legislation that would prohibit transgender girls from playing on middle and high school sports teams.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "Even a one-eighth inch break in a pipe can spray more than 250 gallons of water. So if it's left unattended, it can flood your whole home before you even realize it," Kerry Smith said. Smith…