Off The Grid Fest At Camp Jordan
CHATTANOOGA, TN - (WDEF) - Solar power is always a subject that draws a lot of debate. There are those who believe in it. And there are those who are skeptical. But at Camp Jordan this…
FDA grants Pfizer Vaccine full approval
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - On Monday, the FDA gave the Pfizer vaccine full approval- taking it beyond emergency use Authorization. “Certainly it's something that we've been waiting for for a long time. I think for our community…
What's Right With Our Schools: Harrison Bay Future Ready Program
HARRISON, TN (WDEF) - The Harrison Bay Future Ready center is building the architects, engineers and welders of tomorrow. The rest of America is taking notice. Keith Bright teaches Architecture Desing at Harrison Bay Future Ready. He…
Pentagon to mandate COVID-19 vaccine, as Pfizer is approved
The Pentagon said Monday that it will require service members to receive the COVID-19 vaccine now that the Pfizer vaccine has received full approval.
US troops surge evacuations out of Kabul but threats persist
The U.S. military reported its biggest day of evacuation flight out of Afghanistan by far on Monday, but deadly violence that has blocked many desperate evacuees from entering Kabul's airport persisted.
Existing home sales rose in July, inventory ticked higher
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes rose for the second consecutive month in July. The median U.S. home price climbed 17.8% from a year ago to $359,900, near the all-time high it set in June.
Igor Vovkovinskiy, tallest man in US, dies in Minnesota
Igor Vovkovinskiy, the tallest man in the United States at 7 feet, 8.33 inches, has died in Minnesota. He was 38.
SUV crashes into East Chattanooga barbershop
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A barbershop in East Chattanooga suffered severe damage early Monday morning. Officials say an SUV veered off the road and ran into the building at Glass and Awtry Streets just before 8AM. When firefighters got there, they…
US regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. has given full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer.
Governor Lee Tours Flood Damage in Middle Tennessee
Governor Bill Lee, Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty toured flood damage in Middle Tennessee Sunday afternoon.
TECH BYTE: Apple Software to Help Catch Child Predators
Let's see how this new software update works.
Hamilton County Commissioner wants a stronger approach to COVID-19
Hamilton County Commissioner Dr. Warren Mackey wants state and local leadership to take a stronger approach to combating COVID-19.
Florida mayor urges water limits because of COVID-19 surge
The mayor of the Florida city of Orlando asked residents on Friday to stop watering their lawns and washing their cars immediately, saying water usage needed to be cut back because of the recent surge of COVID-19 hospitalizations.
President Biden says US-led evacuation from Kabul is accelerating
President Joe Biden said Sunday the U.S.-led evacuation of Americans, at-risk Afghans and others from the Kabul airport accelerated this weekend.
UPDATE: Athens teen found safe
UPDATE: 17-year-old Autumn Faith Turner was found safe tonight in St. Augustine Florida. Turner had been missing since Thursday. Officials believed that she was in Florida with 27-year old Jacob Flournoy. The T.B.I says that Flournoy was also located in…
Rev. Paul McDaniel passes away at age 90
Reverend Paul McDaniel who served on Hamilton County Commission for 20 years has passed away at the age of 90.
22 dead, many missing after 17 inches of rain and flooding in Middle Tennessee
At least 22 people were killed and rescue crews searched desperately Sunday amid shattered homes and tangled debris for dozens of people still missing after record-breaking rain sent floodwaters surging through Middle Tennessee.
Titans coach Mike Vrabel tests positive for COVID-19
Tennessee Titans coach Mike Vrabel said Sunday he has tested positive for COVID-19 and has quarantined pending further testing.
SUV hits power pole, EPB working on repairs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- EPB is working on power lines that fell after a car crashed into a pole this morning. The accident happened after 9 a.m. on Hurricane Creek Road. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="700 Hurricane Creek Road" zoom="15" title="Car Hits…
Mask, vaccine conflicts descend into violence and harassment
Across the country, anti-vaccine and anti-mask demonstrations are taking scary and violent turns, and educators, medical professionals and public figures have been stunned at the level at which they have been vilified for even stating their opinion.
Floyd Reese, GM of Titans’ Super Bowl team, dies at 73
Floyd Reese, the general manager who assembled the roster for the Tennessee Titans’ lone Super Bowl appearance, died Saturday.
Get Off The Grid Festival Happening at Camp Jordan
The Get Off The Grid Fest made changes to their festival this weekend due to COVID-19.
Henri weakens to tropical storm ahead of Northeast landfall
Henri weakened slightly to a tropical storm early Sunday but still packed wind gusts of up to 75 mph in some areas as it was slated to pummel a long stretch of northeastern coastline.
Pentagon asks airlines for help moving evacuees
The Pentagon said Sunday that it is formally seeking airlift help from commercial airlines to relocate evacuees from Afghanistan once they have gotten out of their country.