CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Motorists should brace themselves. Not just because of possible slick road conditions, but also for the possibility of increased gas prices. As of Monday, AAA reported that gas increased at least 5 cents since last week. That…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Dolly Parton is asking Tennessee lawmakers to withdraw a bill that would erect a statue of her on the Capitol grounds in Nashville. In a statement released Thursday, Parton says that given current events, she doesn't…
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee- Collegedale fired its Director of Parks and Recreation, Traci Bennett-Hobek. Collegedale Commissioner Ethan White said he doesn’t know the full details of the firing but it is within city manager, Ted Rodgers, power to do so. "The city…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the last few days, middle and west Tennessee have been slammed with a winter storm causing roads to freeze and many power outages. The American Red Cross says they have opened up several shelters throughout…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Recent studies from the New England Journal of Medicine suggest that those who have blood type 0 may have a lower risk of contracting the Covid-19 virus and a reduced likelihood of severe outcomes when compared to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Press Release) – Today, the Chattanooga Lookouts released the team’s 2021 regular season schedule. The Lookouts’ 120 game season kicks off at home on Tuesday, May 4 against the Rocket City Trash Pandas. It will be the first…
Dolly Parton requested Tennessee state legislators to not put a statue of her on Capitol grounds.
Homeowners who could use a helping hand when it comes to repairs and renovations that will save them money on their power bills are encouraged to apply for the Home Uplift program.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Wednesday, Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond responded to the Chattanooga Clergy for Justice. At a press conference Monday, religious leaders once again requested Hammond’s resignation. They also demanded the sheriff present information to the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union is building its 20th branch in South Chattanooga. The exterior of the building is one of the first in the world to be 3-D printed. T-V-F-C-U partnered with Construction Consultants and…
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp wants to eliminate what he calls a "vigilante style of violence" one week before the anniversary of Ahmaud Arbery's death.
Update: 2/18/21 9:48am -- Chattanooga Police released more information on the condition of the shooting victims. A 27 year old male and a 29 year old male were shot during the incident. Both were transported to the hospital with the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - President Joe Biden appeared on CNN last night for a Town Hall meeting, where he pitched the new COVID-19 relief bill to Americans. The bill is priced at a hefty $1.9 trillion dollars, and contains a…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Press Release) – Martin Boyd Christian Home, a senior living community based in Chattanooga,is proud to announce that it has been honored as a SeniorAdvisor.com Best of Senior Living 2021 award winner by A Place for Mom, Inc.…
By JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Amid winter storms, a Tennessee panel won't vote until March on whether to remove the Capitol's bust of a Confederal general and early Ku Klux Klan leader. Tennessee Historical Commission spokesperson…
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - Fire crews from across McMinn County battled a blaze Tuesday night at the Athens Housing Authority and the Educational and Community Foundation on Clark Street. The buisnesses were closed and the building empty at the time.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With social distancing guidelines still in place, some major traditions are changing how they operate. Today is Ash Wednesday and many churches won’t be putting the traditional ash crosses on foreheads. The Basilica of Saints Peter and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - An old Cliche says everyone forgets how to drive in the snow...until it returns and we get a crash course reminder. With the snowflakes and ice that fell this week, Triple A says that now is the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond responds to the group Chattanooga Clergy for Justice. On Monday, the group of ministers renewed their call for the Sheriff to resign in the face of several racial issues (see video). They…
Rush Limbaugh, the influential conservative radio host, has died from complications of lung cancer.
More than 100 million people live in areas covered Wednesday by some type of winter weather warning, watch or advisory.
Ford announced a major push into electric vehicles in Europe, vowing to convert its entire passenger car lineup on the continent to electrics by 2030.
A spot on the Atlantic City Boardwalk where movie stars, athletes and rock stars used to party and a future president honed his instincts for bravado and hype has been reduced to a smoking pile of rubble.
The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department battled a house fire in Harrison early Wednesday morning.