Hamilton County Health Department Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to 16 and Older
Residents of Hamilton County, 16 and older, are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations.
EPB prepares ahead of storms
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As weather is a concern Thursday, EPB has upped its crews. "So we have some extra crews on hand. We've actually asked some outside contract crews. So we've beefed up our staffing a little bit," EPB…
Driver trapped in wreck on I 75 south
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Firefighters had to cut a driver out of a vehicle tonight on the interstate. The wreck happened on I 75 south past the split. A vehicle flipped on its side with the driver trapped. Firefighters had to…
Our First Responder of the Month is getting a lot of attention these days
Captain Brad Petty was off duty when he ran across a shooting on the interstate and pitched in to save lives. But he wanted to tell us just how good his Fire Department is.
Georgia Gov. Kemp signs GOP election bill amid outcry
By BEN NADLER Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has signed into law a sweeping Republican-sponsored overhaul of state elections. It places new restrictions on voting by mail and gives the legislature greater control over how elections…
Remembering Chattanooga's Republican groundbreaker, Bill Brock
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Bill Brock, a former Tennessee senator and Republican chairman who rebuilt the party after the Watergate scandal, has died. A family friend says he passed away this morning. Brock was a Chattanooga native who graduated the McCallie…
Fatalities reported from northeast Alabama tornado
7pm Update: -- 5 now confirmed dead from tornado in Calhoun County-- new tornado warning right now there -- a police officer was struck by lightning while putting out barricades in Florence, AL. Officials say he is awake and alert…
Covid Vaccines for Anyone 16 Years Old and Older
10 Counties in southeast Tennessee (Bledsoe, Bradley, Franklin, Grundy, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie) are eligible to give Covid vaccines to anyone 16 and older.
Reward raised in an effort to find who killed two animals on Olive Street.
More reward money is being offered to find the person responsible for killing two animals last week.
How to stay prepared during severe weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With the recent threats of damaging storms in our area it's time to make sure you have an emergency plan for you and your family. Since the goal is to stay safe during severe weather, be aware…
Inclement Weather Postpones COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Scheduled with Hamilton County Health Dept
Due to inclement weather, the Hamilton County Health Department is closing their COVID-19 vaccination sites at 2PM.
Pro-Life supporters gather after concerns over Planned Parenthood
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Inside Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul Wednesday night is a group of around 80 people. They're here for a Right to Life event. "We're here because Chattanooga is pro-life and we do not want Planned…
Two drivers seriously injured in morning Cleveland wreck
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two people were flown to the hospital with serious injuries from a morning crash in Cleveland. It happened just before 10 AM at the intersection of Paul Huff Parkway and Mouse Creek Road. Cleveland traffic investigators…
Stimulus Checks May Force Some Businesses to Close
Stimulus checks are designed to provide a needed boost to the economy, but are they causing more people leave their current jobs?
Local Covid - 19 Task Force Announces its End
The Hamilton county Covid -19 task force is announcing its end next Tuesday. Exactly one year after they first started. Throughout the past year, many healthcare professionals, researchers, and community leaders gave their expertise on how to handle the pandemic.…
East Ridge Mayor says Chattanooga was silent on homeless housing plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a resolution that would lease up to 100 hotel rooms from the Budgetel Inn and Suites off of Exit 1 near East Ridge. Chattanooga already provides this…
Local Nonprofit offers virtual life skills training for Foster kids and parents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Currently there are over 8,000 kids in the foster system in Tennessee and there are only approximately 350 children awaiting adoption. Governor Bill Lee and a local Organization are working to provide more support for those kids…
Challenger STEM Center Reopens
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been over a year since the UTC Challenger Learning Center has opened their doors to the public, allowing groups to have a hands-on learning experience about space. Starting Friday, March 26th, with the help of Grammy…
Early Voting for Chattanooga Municipal Run-Off Underway
Early voting is underway for the City of Chattanooga Municipal Run-Off Election. Voters will get to decide between Chattanooga mayoral candidates Tim Kelly and Kim White. And, city council district two and five runoffs. You must be a resident of…
Chattanooga City Council Members approve agreement with hotel to house folks dealing with homelessness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga City Council Members approved an agreement with a Budgetel to provide non congregant COVID-related housing up to 100 households dealing with homelessness. “For a 90 day period beginning March 13th 2021 and ending June 12…
Dade County Commissioner dies after Covid struggle
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley has lost another public official to Covid-19. 72 year old Allan Bradford has died after a month long battle with coronavirus. Bradford was a County Commissioner for Dade County. He has been in…
Sportsbook operator sues over its suspension in Tennessee
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee sports betting company has sued state officials to try to overturn their suspension of the firm's sportsbook. Tennessee Action 24/7 on Monday filed the lawsuit targeting Tennessee Lottery officials…
Chattanooga enjoys booming real estate market despite pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While the national economy has been ravaged over the last year due to the pandemic, Chattanooga’s housing market has been booming. But now, some Chattanooga realtors are warning that the inventory of homes just might not…
Georgia dropping Vaccine age to 16 on Thursday
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Georgia is ready to begin vaccinating all adults in the state as early as this week. On Tuesday afternoon, Governor Kemp announced that they will drop the age requirement to 16 and above. "This is our ticket…