University of Tennessee to name dorms for Black trailblazers
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville is naming residence halls after two Black trailblazers.
Walmart closing Brainerd area Neighborhood Market
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Walmart has decided to close their Neighborhood Market on Shallowford Road. They call it "an internal decision." “We’re grateful to the customers who have given us the privilege of serving them at our Shallowford Road location. We…
Georgia teachers to be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in March
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - On Thursday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced in a press conference that the state would be expanding who can get a COVID-19 vaccine. Starting March 8th the following Georgians will be eligible to get a…
Lt. Daniel Jones wins our First Responder Award for his work on police stress
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - First Responders spend their lives working to keep the rest of us safe in many ways. But some of them go a step further. One of them is Lieutenant Daniel Jones of the Chattanooga Police Department, who's…
10,000 tires illegally dumped in Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's office along with Tennessee highway patrol are investigating an illegal dumping over thousands of tires. According to the Cleveland Daily Banner nearly 10,000 tires have been dumped in an area close to…
Bradley Officials release mug shots of fight suspects
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office arrested several people involved in a brutal street fight from Sunday night. All adults and juvenile suspects involved in this assault are now in custody. The four adults are: Alexus Silva,…
Person killed in I 59 crash Thursday
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - Dade County officials say a person has died in a crash on Thursday afternoon. It happened on I 59 northbound at the Rising Fawn exit. They say the crash involved a travel camper which rolled down…
Drug Smuggling Investigation at Silverdale
A drug smuggling conspiracy investigation in Hamilton County has already turned up at least 10 suspects.
$5.25 Million Fund is Key Step Towards More Conservation in Greater Chattanooga Region
An environmental group has raised over five million dollars to accelerate land conservation in the tri-state area to battle climate change. The Open Space Institute is taking a key step towards conserving wildlife and forests around the Greater Chattanooga Region…
Severe Weather Awareness Week in Tennessee
Today is the start of Severe Weather Awareness Week in Tennessee. Hamilton County Emergency Management is reminding residents to 'Be Aware and Be Prepared.' Know the difference between a watch and a warning. Have multiple ways to get severe weather…
UTC students, faculty react after players kneel during national anthem
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The issue of kneeling during the national anthem has become a topic of debate over the last few years, with a number of notable athletes choosing to kneel to protest racial injustice. Now with ETSU basketball…
Collegedale Public Library adapts to the Coronavirus Pandemic
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn (WDEF) - The Collegedale Public Library has had a challenging year - repairing extensive tornado damage and dealing with the coronavirus pandemic; so they’ve had to find ways to adapt. The challenges began when the Easter Sunday tornadoes…
Tennessee Covid restrictions at nursing homes ending Sunday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Department of Health announced on Wednesday that visitation restrictions on long-term car facilities are ending at the end of Feburary (Sunday). So next week, it will be much easier to visit loved ones. The…
Georgia Northwest Health District ends free COVID testing sites
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Over the last three months, the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District has been scaling back its free COVID-19 testing sites. “We started offering free COVID testing about a year ago early in the…
Fire at vacant apartment building under renovation
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters fought a blaze at a vacant apartment unit in East Chattanooga on Wednesday night. The fire was called in after 9PM on Fisher Avenue at the foot of the ridge near Notre Dame High. Firefighters…
Whataburger chain coming to Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Texas-based fast food chain is finally moving into Tennessee. Whataburger will open their first location in the state in Hermitage, just outside of Nashville on Old Hickory Boulevard. The company plans to open more Nashville…
Fallout and more problems with Covid vaccines in Memphis
Thousands of doses went to waste, now officials say Shelby County has been stockpiling their supply, against Tennessee policy.
Chattanooga Ranked the Best City for Remote Workers
Chattanooga is considered the number city in the nation for people seeking to work from home or remotely.
Woman killed in I 75 crash
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police say a woman was killed in an interstate wreck this morning. It happened on I 75 South just before 10 AM. Police investigators say a Honda Accord was travelling behind an 18 wheeler when it ran…
First responders react to Tennessee bill lifting residency requirements
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Nationwide, a shortage of police officers has been reported in recent years. A new bill out of Nashville hopes to help alleviate that problem, by allowing first responders to live wherever they want, no matter where…
Suspects in Brutal Cleveland Street Fight Arrested
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office makes several arrests in a brutal street fight from Sunday night. Alexus Silva, Jared Grugor, Delilah Leon and Timothy Morgan have all been charged with Rioting. Timothy Morgan and a…
Eating Disorders increasing during the Pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Eating disorders are considered a mental illness- one that is tough to notice and often comes in different forms. In Chattanooga, a local treatment center is trying to raise awareness about eating disorders and their effects. “1…
Cleveland pharmacy helping with COVID vaccination efforts
CLEVELAND, Tennessee- As Tennessee residents age 65 and older, as well as teachers, became eligible to receive their COVID-19 vaccine this week getting everyone vaccinated has been a struggle. “It has been a little challenging. It's kind of the unknown.…
FDA says Johnson & Johnson 1-dose vaccine shot prevents COVID-19
An analysis by U.S. regulators says Johnson & Johnson's single-dose vaccine protects against COVID-19.