SPARTA, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Rescue Service traveled to Putnam County on Tuesday. They assisted with a high angle rescue at Burgess Falls State Park between Sparta and Cookeville. The victim had fallen from a height and suffered…
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Volkswagen of America officials now confess that their "Voltswagen" name change was just an April Fools stunt. CBS reports the same company spokesman who insisted that it was legit yesterday, admits it was not today. A…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A Chattanooga City Council ordinance handling vegetation requirements on steep slopes has been discussed for over a year now. "I think we've talked about it for over a year and I think did not pass it would be…
David Matthew Faulkner is not considered dangerous.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Monday, the Tennessee House of Representatives passed a “permitless carry” gun bill after some contentious debate. The measure has been a longtime Republican agenda item. The law, which will take effect July 1, allows for…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The pandemic forced teachers to adapt. Virtual learning is typically not ideal. Claire Millsaps took on that challenge in style, and her second graders at Big Ridge recently scored very well on their…
"held this event to not only support and pray for the victims of the Atlanta shooting, but to intercede for the rising hate crimes and speech against Asian and Pacific Islander brothers and sisters,"
UPDATE, 10:42 a.m., 3/31/21 -- Looie, the Chattanooga Lookouts mascot, has been found and safely returned to the organization. The team posted on their social channels that "After being mascot-napped, Looie the Lookout has been returned home safe. The Lovable…
Prosecutors say Jerriod Sivels lead a drug organization working in Eastdale and Brainerd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Covid-19 task force met for the last time. With vaccines available to anyone 16 and up , Hamilton county has been vaccinating as many people as possible but will it be enough by the time…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Coronavirus pandemic has taken a toll on every business and every person. Throughout the year, the Chattanooga Area Food bank has continued to provide for our local needs. But with the inability to host live events,…
Tennessee Department of Transportation is temporarily reducing a section of SR-30 East of Pikeville to one lane.
The Hamilton County Health Department has vaccine appointments available April 8th-12.
The death toll from weekend floods in Tennessee now stands at six.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is reviving a proposal to put $250 million towards helping expand mental health services for children.
TUESDAY UPDATE: Volkswagen of America officials now confess that their "Voltswagen" name change was just an April Fools stunt. CBS reports the same company spokesman who insisted that it was legit yesterday, admits it was not today. A statement to…
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee will soon be able to sign off on his proposal to let most adults 21 and older to carry handguns - concealed or openly - without a…
In Chattanooga, 197 converters have been stolen since January 1st.
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Water makes up more than half of our bodies. Depending on their age, children should drink anywhere from 4 to 11 cups a day. That's hard to do when school water fountains are shut down due…
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - A man crossing a street in Athens on Saturday night was hit by a vehicle and killed. It happened around 8PM on South White Street. Witnesses say it looked like Bryan Teasley walked out in front…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On this day in 1973 the United States Military Assistance Command Vietnam was disestablished and the last US combat troops departed Vietnam. When the last Vietnam combat troops came home from the war, they didn’t receive…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police report that a 32 year old man was shot Sunday night in East Lake. It happened in the 3700 block of 4th Avenue around 11PM. He was sent to the hospital with what police called…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Jim Coppinger is extending the mask mandate for Hamilton County for one more month. Masks will be required through April 28th, but then it will finally end. The county mayor first imposed the mask requirement back…
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will stop road construction and lane closures beginning Thursday, April 1st.