GM announces battery plant coming to Tennessee
General Motors and LG Energy Solution have announced plans to invest more than $2.3 billion to build a second U.S. electric vehicle battery factory in Spring Hill, Tennessee.
Early Morning Shooting in Glass Farms Neighborhood
A 31 year old male went to the hospital after an early Friday morning shooting in the Glass Farms neighborhood.
Our First Responder Award this month honors 911 operator Trish Matthews
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's National Public Safety telecommunications Week--a time to recognize the valuable contributions made by the thousands of 9-1-1 employees across the country. The Hamilton county 9-1-1 center has almost 200 people who fit that…
U.S. Senate pays tribute to Chattanooga's Bill Brock
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution honoring the life of Chattanooga native Bill Brock. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Bill Hagerty sponsored the resolution. Brock died 3 weeks ago at his current home in Florida at…
Driver killed while passing in Flintstone
FLINTSTONE, Georgia (WDEF) - A head-on collision killed one driver overnight near Flintstone in Chattanooga Valley. The Georgia State Report says it happened when a Nissan Altima was passing another car heading south on Highway 193 around 6:40 AM. It…
East Ridge tunnel back open in both lanes
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - TDOT reports that the slope repair at the Bachman Tunnel is now complete on the East Ridge side. Westbound traffic had been blocked for a few weeks while crews worked on the slope following a…
'Power to Protect' Chattanooga's microgrid energy plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A year after the Easter Chattanooga tornadoes The City of Chattanooga and EPB are teaming up to provide additional energy protection. Chattanooga fire and police chiefs were pitched an idea on a microgrid power project. Are use…
Alton Park shooting at 10 AM
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A man was shot in Alton Park on Thursday morning. It happened in the 300 block of Water Street just before 10 AM on the edge of the Villages of Alton Park. The 28 year old male…
Vaccine Hesitancy in Tennessee
A case study reveals that more people are afraid to dying from the covid vaccine than the disease itself.
Charles H. Coolidge Memorial Services
Coolidge Memorial Services is inviting the public to honor Medal of Honor recipient Charles H. Coolidge and the American military. They're asking the public to pay tribute by waving American flags and signs along the streets of the funeral procession.…
How to Find Relief from Consistently High Pollen Counts in the Tennessee Valley
Allergy season is in full throttle this spring. Pollen counts have been consistently high in the past few weeks, some days over two thousand, some days even over three thousand with little relief. "Pollen is typically worse first thing in…
Morning Pointe Assisted Living Facility Celebrates Reopening after Easter Tornadoes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It’s been a little over a year since the tornadoes ripped through our community on Easter Sunday. Morning Pointe assisted living community was one of the many buildings destroyed. Today, community members, local officials , first responders…
TDOT to close I-24 over the next few weeks for Bridge Replacement Project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the next several weekends TDOT will be taking part in the bridge replacement project that’s currently underway on I-24. TDOT is planning to replace the bridge over Germantown Road this weekend starting on Friday April 16th…
LG adding more jobs at Tennessee factory
LG Electronics is planning to add a new shift to its washing machine factory in Tennessee, spurring an anticipated 334 new jobs.
Chattanooga FC Partnership with VfL Wolfsburg Will Bring Return of a Women's Team
Chattanooga FC is expanding their partnership with VfL Wolfsburg that will see a women's team return to the CFC fold.
US expels Russian diplomats, imposes new round of sanctions
The White House is expelling Russian diplomats and implementing sanctions in response to election interference and the hacking of federal government agencies.
Toyota recalls Venza SUVs to fix air bag wiring problem
Toyota is recalling nearly 280,000 Venza SUVs in the U.S. because a wiring problem could stop the side air bags from inflating in a crash.
Covid News: 1st vs 2nd dose, J&J update,
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Here are some of the headlines today about Covid-19 vaccines here at home and nationwide. ______ The Hamilton County Health Department is now merging their first and second dose appointments online. Before, you had to sign up…
Immigration lawyers explain what happens to migrant children in America
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Immigration lawyers explain the process of why migrant children can end up in temporary places in Chattanooga. "The situation in Central America and Mexico is horrible for a lot of these children. I represent people that have…
Weekend Closures of I-24 for bridge replacement program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the next several weekends TDOT will be taking part of the bridge replacement project that's currently underway on I-24. TDOT is planning to replace the bridge over Germantown Road this weekend. This means starting Friday…
Chattanooga mom creates Kids Art Subscription Box to help parents during pandemic
A Chattanooga mom is helping parents and kids across the country navigate through the virtual learning era, by having some creative fun.
TBI says police officer was probably hit by "friendly fire"
New report says the bullet that hit the police officer at Austin East High in Knoxville was not fired from the 17 year old student's gun.
Police arrest suspect in College Hill Courts shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have made an arrest in last month's shooting on Grove Street in the College Hill Courts. A 24 year old man suffered a non-life-threatening wound in the shooting on March 14. 18 year old Greylin…
Ooltewah woman sentenced for child sexual abuse & pornography
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An Ooltewah woman has been sentenced to almost 20 years on child pornography charges. 35 year old Teela Moore Hendrix pleaded guilty of transporting child pornography and another of creating a video depicting sex with an animal.…