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.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Photos from Ronald Boston showed snow blanketing Coalmont in Grundy County Tuesday. It’s one of the counties Duck River Electric covers. They had been dealing with thousands of reported power outages in the 16 counties they…
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County deputies chased a pair of stolen vehicles at the same time this morning. They were alerted to them around 8:30 by Red Bank Police. Both made their runs on Highway 58. The driver…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dalton Potter, the 29 year old Texan who shot a Whitfield County Deputy during a traffic stop last September, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. Potter pleaded guilty to aggravated assault of a peace…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Hamilton County Deputy, already charged with Simple Assault, was taken into custody again last night. Authorities say Jorge Araiza violated a no contact order. Deputies were called to a home on Saylor Lane in Hixson. They…
FLINTSTONE, GA (WDEF) - Teaching first and second graders is a hard enough job in ideal conditions. Add a virtual element to the mix, and a tremendous amount of patience is required. Chattanooga Valley's Leslie Miller met…
TDOT and public work crews continue to clear the roadways following an overnight winter storm that coated Monteagle and its respective counties.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department announces more vaccines and more people eligible for them. Our local department will now align with the state guidelines dropping the age limit to 65 beginning on Monday. So now, these groups…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local Chattanooga organization hosts an annual lingerie party for homeless women This afternoon, the Salvation hosted a women’s Mardi Bras event. This event donates bras, panties and toiletries to women in need. Organizers say they created…
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Earlier this semester, Lee University Campus Security introduced the student body to the LiveSafe App. The school says with safety alerts increasing during the past week, the university felt an additional safety system was needed. “It’s an…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Aside from the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine, a third option with Johnson & Johnson might be available soon. The company is hoping to be granted FDA approval on the vaccine by the end of the month.…
A Hixson dog, Stella may be the oldest Great Dane in the country, maybe even the world after turning thirteen years old last week! Stella celebrated with her favorite activity, napping, as well as clump of whip cream. Owners, Jeffrey…
The House Homeland Security chairman has sued Donald Trump, accusing him of inciting the deadly insurrection at the Capitol.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- With the steady cold the warming shelter at the Chattanooga community kitchen has seen a steady increase in people. The Community Kitchen has severed meals and stayed open everyday even during the pandemic. Due to the pandemic the…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tennessee- I got a piece of my heart back. I’ll think the SPCA for the rest of my life," said Dog owner, Ryan Walden. A few weeks ago, Walden gave up his dog, 'Twillight,' to save her life…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Silverdale Baptist Church raised over $32,000 to donate to four local nonprofits. Silverdale had asked its congregation to give a special gift during Christmas Eve to benefit their local mission partners. Those nonprofits included The Bethlehem…