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…
North Carolina authorities say at least three people are dead and 10 others were injured after a tornado ripped through Brunswick County, leaving a trail of heavy destruction.
Due to inclement weather, the Hamilton County Health Department is postponing COVID-19 vaccine appointments scheduled for Tuesday, February 16 and canceling COVID-19 Testing at the Alstom Plant.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County School board members will soon be voting on a proposed 2021-22 school calendar. School board members discussed the calendar in their meeting Monday. The calendar includes a week-long fall break, a short week for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Technology is changing the way we remember things.Film and video tape are having to cross over the digital divide to be preserved for future generations. Students from Brainerd and East Ridge are helping along the way…
Hines and her family have moved 9 times since the Easter Sunday tornado.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- The Senate voted to acquit former President Donald Trump of inciting a deadly attack on the Capitol on January 6th. With the Senate vote falling short of a two-thirds majority, the big question now, is where does politics go…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - When it comes to fitness, many people want to get in shape. But a lot of times, they don’t know where to start. They might even feel a little intimidated. That’s where UTC associate professor Nicholas…
TDOT crews applied brine on state-maintained roads in Chattanooga today for the possibility of icing by early Tuesday. TDOT will be on stand by to scatter salt as needed. TDOT Spokesperson, Jennifer Flynn says, "Yesterday we sent some resources to…
A few power lines in the Sequatchie Valley reportedly froze over due to freezing rain this morning. This caused almost seven hundred reported power outages in Grundy county. Sequachee Valley Electric has restored a few hundreds of those since then,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Country Superstar Miranda Lambert is helping out a local animal shelter by giving them a $1,000 grant. Over the weekend, Mckamey Animal Center was surprised to learn they have been awarded the grant by Lambert's MuttNation…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A new recommendation from the American College of Cardiology says patients with advanced cardiovascular disease should be included in the high risk category of receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. Three common risk factors for developing heart disease are:…
Struggling luxury car brand Jaguar will be fully electric by 2025.