Bradley County makes arrest in rash of auto burglaries
Suspect also connected to Collegedale burglaries
COVID-19 week in review
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In the last two weeks, we have seen a significant increase in COVID-19 numbers. Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke says, "Coronavirus is running rampant in our community and much of the United States at my last press briefing…
Small Business Owners Weigh In On COVID Relief Bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - All eyes remain on lawmakers on Capitol Hill to pass a COVID-19 relief bill before the Senate adjourns for it’s holiday recess on December 18th. Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle have signaled support…
Firefighter PPE safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- As well reported Thursday, firefighters might not receive the first wave of the COVID Vaccine. "We lean heavy on safety as a whole because of the nature of the business we're in," said Chief Phil Hyman. "Firefighters are…
Salvation Army has 500 angels that need to be adopted
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Salvation army is asking for your help in adopting angels this year. Currently, the Salvation Army has 500 Angels left to be adopted. This year the organization has seen a record breaking amount of angels,…
Hamilton County Schools starts Covid-19 Rapid testing Program
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools are beginning to implement a new district wide rapid Covid-19 testing program. The school district was chosen by the state so that means that all supplies have been provided to schools at no…
Hamilton County Health Dept Changes Quarantine Guidelines
The Hamilton County Health Department will adopt the latest CDC guidance that allows for a reduced quarantine period.
Dalton Christmas Parade continues tradition
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Floats and vehicles decked out in Christmas decorations rolled through Dalton Thursday night for the annual Christmas parade. "It's really fun to sit out here and see all the Christmas lights," parade-goer Claire Cervantes said. "It's…
Tennessee sets camping record during pandemic
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - Tennesseans have set a new record for outdoor camping during the pandemic. The Tennessee State Parks recorded 62,124 "nights camping" during October. That beats the all time monthly high we set just back in June. We also…
TVA brings down Widows Creek smoke stack
STEVENSON, Alabama (WDEF) - The end of the Widows Creek Fossil Fuel plant has just about arrived. On Thursday, demolition crews took down the tallest tower from the old coal-burning plant. It stood over 1,000 feet on the banks of…
Georgia investigates Florida Lawyer for voter fraud
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Georgia election officials have been warning people in other states to stay out of the January runoffs. The warnings came after democrats on the west coast posted online that people should move to Georgia just to vote…
Cleveland cancels Christmas Parade over Covid case rise
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - MainStreet Cleveland has cancelled the annual Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday. Executive Director Sharon Marr says they took the step because of the rapid jump in Covid-19 cases in the community. She noted that when they…
Small Businesses Wait For Details Of COVID Relief Bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Time is running out for lawmakers on Capitol Hill to pass a COVID-19 relief bill before the Senate adjourns for it’s holiday recess on December 18th. But there’s been renewed hope as congressional leaders on both…
Coronavirus Pandemic and Holidays cause concerns for Mental Health Experts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It’s no secret that the year 2020 hasn't been the best. This year our area has been faced with community unrest, tornadoes, and a global pandemic causing us to be isolated from our normal routines. With the…
Firefighters hoping to have early access to vaccine
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Firefighters might not be included in the first round of COVID vaccines. The CDC's immunization advisory panel voted Tuesday to first give the COVID-19 vaccine to Professions in tier one such as healthcare workers "We’ve had 45 Firefighters who…
Fatal Shooting on Lightfoot Mill Road
A 27 year old male was found dead on Lightfoot Mill Road Wednesday afternoon.
Organization holds vigil for victims of police violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Around 15 people gathered with candles in front of the Chattanooga City Council building for a vigil Wednesday night. Two people held up a sign reading "Who Murdered Wadie Suttles The Chatt Jail?" "It was today,…
Our exit interview with Senator Lamar Alexander
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - These are the final days of Lamar Alexander's political career. The Senator from Tennessee retires next month. So our Kay Blevins got a chance to look back on his long career in the Volunteer State. In recent…
3 deaths in 3 shootings in 1 block
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This has been a deadly week for a square block near Eastside Elementary School. The count now stands at 3 shootings in 24 hours, with three deaths and one arrest. The last of the shootings happened in…
East Ridge Police Department and other Businesses Vandalized
The East Ridge Police Department and 22 other businesses on Ringgold Road were vandalized in the months of October and November.
Hamilton County Schools will pilot a 20 minute Covid test
They will begin testing staff, then test all students beginning in January
More Men Than Women Dying From COVID-19 In Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In Hamilton County, more women than men have been infected with COVID-19 since the pandemic began more than eight months ago. Yet, Hamilton County men are dying at a much higher rate than women. Dr. Michael…
Tennessee Opens Emotional Support Line to Educators
A COVID-19 emotional support line is now available for educators in Tennessee, a program previously only for front line workers. The STATE department of education is partnering with the department of mental health and substance abuse services. The support line…
High Demand for Real Christmas Trees this Season Due to Pandemic
Admist the covid-19 pandemic, everyone could use a little bit more holiday cheer. More people across the nation are choosing to buy a real Christmas tree this season instead of an artificial. Many cite the reason for spreading a little…