Chattanooga Marathon Postponed to November Due to COVID
The 2021 Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon, one of the city's first major sporting events of the year, has been rescheduled to November due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
FBI agents search Tennessee lawmakers’ offices and homes
FBI agents have been searching the homes and offices of state lawmakers.
US tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus
The U.S. has topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.
Titans to honor officers who responded to Christmas bombing
The six first responders who evacuated residents before the Christmas Day bombing in downtown Nashville will be the “Honorary 12th Titans” for Tennessee’s home game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Winter Storm Watch & Warning Through 7pm Tonight
**UPDATE** Winter Weather advisories have been added in purple for snow accumulations of 1-3'' possible with hazardous road conditions likely this evening into Friday. Winter Storm Warnings remain in pink for the highest accumulations of 3-8'' of snow and lower…
Lawmakers file bill that bans residency requirements for first responders
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A proposed Tennessee bill seeks to ban local government residency requirements for full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel. It's proposed legislation that Chattanooga Public Safety Committee Chair Councilman Anthony Byrd believes would affect…
Raffensperger says Trump legal team drops lawsuits in Georgia
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger disputes the Trump legal team's version of why they ended their legal challenge to the vote in Georgia. The Trump lawsuit against the Secretary of State was supposed to go to court…
4 wheeler repair leads to Birchwood house fire
BIRCHWOOD, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Birchwood home went up in flames Thursday night. The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department got the call to a home on Gamble Road around 9:45. The fire started in the garage but quickly spread to…
Senators Blackburn & Hagerty issue statement on Washington violence
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Both U.S. Senators from Tennessee have issued a joint statement Thursday evening on the Capitol takeover. Both condemned the violence separately on social media on Wednesday. But they made it official Thursday night. Both Marsha Blackburn…
Stimulus check distribution issues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Millions of people began receiving their second stimulus check before the New Year. But now, some folks are finding out that they might have to wait until tax time to see some secondary relief. Richard Bunch and…
Local Officials express horror at Capitol Attack
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - In light of Wednesday's events that took place in the U.S. Capitol, Local officials share their opinions on the protests. Protesters breached the nation’s capitol shortly after 1 p.m. yesterday causing congress to evacuate the building.…
Local Trump Supporters present for Wednesday's attack on the Capitol Building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been one day since thousands of trump supporters stormed our Nation’s Capitol causing Congress to evacuate, delaying the process of counting the electoral vote. Local residents, Justin and Jason Stephens went to D.C. for the ‘Stop…
Do you recognize Regions Bank robber in East Ridge?
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The FBI is releasing a photo of a suspect in a bank robbery in East Ridge on Wednesday. A male suspect entered the Regions bank around 3 PM. Investigators say he jumped the counter and…
UTC Mocs Assistant Football Coach Fired After Offensive Social Post
UTC Mocs assistant football coach Chris Malone was fired by the University after posting an offensive post to social media.
Facebook bans Trump through Biden inauguration, maybe longer
Facebook will bar President Donald Trump from posting on its system at least until the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden.
Rep. Fleischmann In Quarantine After COVID-19 Contact
Congressman Chuck Fleischmann is in quarantine after being in contact with someone who was COVID-19 positive.
Tennessee panel OKs 5th online sportsbook operator
A Tennessee panel has conditionally approved a license for a fifth sportsbook operator under the state’s online-only sports betting program.
Biden win confirmed after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol
Congress has confirmed Democrat Joe Biden as the presidential election winner.
New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Increase By More Than 6,000
New unemployment claims in Tennessee increased by more than 6,000 to 16,554.
Sen. Blackburn & Loeffler reverse their electoral college challenge
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Two of our Republican Senators backed down Wednesday night in their challenge to the electoral votes.Both Marsha Blackburn from Tennessee and Kelly Loeffler from Georgia were very public with their plans to challenge the electoral vote…
Former Senator Bob Corker on Capitol Take-Over
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Bob Corker had pointed comments today on who to blame for the Capitol building takeover in Washington on Tuesday. "Like all Americans, I am horrified. And I think people have been able to see the…
Rep. Fleischmann describes Capitol chaos today
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Congressman Chuck Fleischmann says he is safe after the capitol building was rushed today in Washington. Demonstrators took over the building and lawmakers were evacuated as they were holding the electoral confirmation of the vote. The…
Former Congressman Zach Wamp attacks Washington demonstration
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - An angry Zach Wamp came to our station this afternoon to express his outrage over the demonstration in Washington at the capitol. We are posting his entire interview. He talks about the "fraud narrative" and angrily blames…