Dolly talks about her Super Bowl ad
She has re-recorded her hit "9 to 5" for the ad
Golden Apple Award: Sabrina Hardy, Charleston Elementary
CHARLESTON, TN (WDEF) - Going to school for the very first time is a big step in a child's life. Sabrina Hardy is an expert at calming the fears of her Pre-K students at Charleston Elementary.Her friendly face helps them…
North Georgia has mixed opinion of Congresswoman Greene
DALTON, Georgia- Senate Minority leader Mitch McConnell has been critical of fellow Republican Majorie Taylor Greene. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has been making national headlines for her comments. In Dalton, Terry Guin said Greene is good for politics and North…
Backlash at East Ridge Middle after "All Lives Matter" chosen as Black History Month theme
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - East Ridge Middle School principal, Christy Drake, is facing major backlash after declaring the theme for the school’s Black History Month celebration to be “All Lives Matter”. Many see the term as reactionary and seeking…
Jeff Bezos Stepping Down as Amazon CEO
Jeff Bezos is stepping down as CEO for Amazon and becoming the company's executive chairman.
Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia
It's Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Georgia. The American Red Cross is encouraging residents to update or create a severe weather plan, have a kit ready, and a reliable way to get severe weather alerts. SE TN Executive Director Julia…
Covid-19 Task Force Briefing
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the last several weeks Hamilton County active cases count and hospitalizations have been on a steady decline. The Covid-19 Task Force met Tuesday to discuss the main issues facing Hamilton County including adequate vaccine supplies…
Possible Kidnapping Attempt Investigated
The Hamilton County Sheriff's office is investigating a possible kidnapping attempt in East Brainerd.
Tennessee man charged in last month's US Capitol riot
A Tennessee man has been arrested in connection with the Capitol riot in Washington, D.C., last month.
FBI agents shot serving warrant in Florida
Multiple FBI agents have been shot while serving a warrant in a child exploitation case in South Florida.
Charges after cockfighting raid in northwest Georgia
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) - Eight people are charged with cruelty to animals after Walker County deputies broke up a cockfight last night. Many of the suspects tried to run away as officers arrived at 473 Hurtt Road in Chickamauga. Seven men…
Tuesday school closings and delays
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - No new snow or ice in the forecast for Tuesday, but some schools are still closing/delaying because of wintery weather on the mountains: UPDATED TUESDAY, FEB 2 AT 12:30 AM Bledsoe Co. Schools: Closed Tuesday Cumberland Co. Schools: Closed…
Traffic fatalities continue to rise in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Transportation and Department of Safety and Homeland Security have teamed up on a campaign after finding a frighting trend. “We just noticed that alarming trend that the traffic is way down but the…
Republican leader Mitch McConnel blasts Rep. Marjorie Greene
Democrats give Republicans 72 hour deadline to do something about her.
What's Right with Our Schools: Live Learning on WTCI
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -Zoom calls are okay for remote learning, but the seamless presentation of live television is tough to beat. Hamilton County Schools teamed up with WTCI for a series of live learning shows. Whitney Blanks is a Literacy…
Hamilton Co. Schools add 15 new eLabs
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools and the Public Education Foundation have teamed up to open 15 new eLabs, or Fablabs, to the school system- thanks to an $1 million investment from an anonymous donor. These new labs will…
Travel mask mandate extends beyond the flight
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- According to The Department of Homeland Security, the Transportation Security Administration workers are authorized to enforce President Joe Biden’s transportation mask mandate. "The experts say by wearing a mask from now until April we’d save more than 50,000…
"Sockwell," Chattanooga based company gives aid to current and future frontline workers
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A Chattanooga based company helped not only current frontline workers, but frontline workers of the future. Sockwell is a sock manufacturer in Chattanooga and they make compression socks for frontline medical workers. Recently, they did a 30 day…
Impacts of Minimum Wage Boost
Vandergriff say if Biden’s administration is successful, it will be the largest percentage increase we’ve ever had, “I think the concern is what it would do to small businesses.”
Hamilton County Schools Welcomes Some Students Back
Hamilton County Schools has welcomed some students back today. The Board of Education left the decision to reopen to Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson. This comes as the community has seen a decline in new COVID-19 cases. Schools had been operating…
Big River Grille Feeds Chattanooga Police Officers
GIVE BACK EVENTS: The individuals in support of that specific non profit for that evening and time window that evening the we do the give back night will be given a voucher from that NPO to present to their server/bartender…
'Saved by the Bell' star Dustin Diamond dies of cancer at 44
“Saved by the Bell” star Dustin Diamond died Monday after a three-week fight with carcinoma.
TECH BYTE: Use Tech to Help You Save Money
Let's look at some smartphone apps that can help get your smart spending habits back on track.
Chattanooga Food Truck Alley is officially open
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga's first food truck alley has officially opened, and today was their first full day of business. The alley is located right downtown on Market Street, behind the cupcake kitchen. There will be dozens of food trucks…