Day One Early Voting in Walker Co.
Director of Elections Danielle Montgomery says polls are expected to be busier in comparison to previous senate runoff elections.
What's Right With Our Schools: Operation Warm
HARRISON, TN (WDEF) - With cooler temperatures settling in, a heavy Winter Coat is essential. Chattanooga Gas is providing 200 high quality jackets to Hamilton County Students. Paul Leath is the Regional Director of Operations for Chattanooga Gas. He says,…
COVID-19 Vaccine delivery in the Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Nearly 3 million doses of Pfizer's vaccine began shipping across the U.S. from the drug maker's Michigan Plant yesterday. So, when can we expect the first doses to arrive in the Tennessee Valley? Well, more than 30…
Do I Still have to wear a mask after I get vaccinated?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Health officials warn that the first months of the Covid vaccinations won't be enough to stop the spread and allow things to go back to pre-Coronavirus conditions. According to doctors, the vaccine must be taken in 2…
When Will COVID-19 Vaccine Arrive In Tennessee Valley
When will the COVID-19 vaccine arrive in the Tennessee Valley?
Tennessee's 11 electors cast ballot for Trump, Pence
Tennessee’s 11 representatives to the Electoral College on Monday cast their vote for President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
Midwest couple arrested after high speed chase in Dade County
TRENTON, Georgia (WDEF) - A 90 mile chase finally ended last night when the fleeing suspects crossed the line into Georgia. The suspects were actually from the midwest. They were wanted for a stolen car in Illinois. Law enforcement spotted…
TECH BYTE: Top Tech Gifts for Christmas
Let's look at some of the hot tech items you'll want under your tree this year.
Save America Rally in Dalton
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - As President Donald Trump exhausts all of his efforts to overturn the presidential election---Republican officials rallied in North Georgia today in order to gain voter support for the heated Senate runoff election. News 12's Winston Reed…
T.B.I. and other agencies save sex trafficking victim during sting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 14 men were arrested as part of an undercover investigation aimed at addressing human trafficking in East Tennessee. 6 of them were from Chattanooga. All arrested after the T.B.I set up a two day sting with the…
Deadly Saturday afternoon shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Saturday afternoon. According to CPD, the incident happened near 5000 New Country Drive. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="5000 New Country Drive" zoom="15" title="Deadly Shooting"] When they arrived on…
Paws and Clause
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Everyone needs a furry friend for the holidays and the Bradley County SPCA is ready to assist families that are looking for the perfect pet. They held their annual Paws and Clause adoption event today. They started…
14 Arrested during sex trafficking sting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the TBI, 14 men were arrested as part of an undercover investigation aimed at addressing human trafficking in East Tennessee. The TBI says that they set up a two day sting with the assistance of…
Visitation hold at Bradley County Jail
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Bradley County Sheriff's office has put a temporary hold on visitations at the Bradley County Jail. They made the decision based on the increased number of COVID-19 cases in the county. Starting Monday, December 14th, all…
Reach One Teach One Holds Annual Toy Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Reach One Teach One hosted it’s annual toy drive to help give children in underserved communities the Christmas that they deserve. Donations of unwrapped toys and nonperishable food items were dropped off at Orchard Knob Middle…
Supreme Court rejects Texas election lawsuit
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - Republicans have been rallying around a lawsuit filed by the Attorney General of Texas to overturn election results in four states, including Georgia. It asked the court to act before the Electoral College meets on Monday…
Will Georgia legislature take over Secretary of State role?
ATLANTA (WDEF) - Georgia House Speaker David Ralston from Ellijay is proposing a big change to the Secretary of State's office. He is proposing a Constitutional amendment to change the office from elected to appointed. Current Secretary of State Brad…
Man arrested in death of nurse fatally shot on interstate
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police say a Tennessee man has been charged in the death of a nurse who was fatally shot while driving to work on Interstate 440. Nashville Police Chief John Drake said told news outlets that 21-year-old…
Holiday Venues Continue to Thrive
Attractions in Chattanooga are still flourishing despite dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.
Local Holiday Spending
The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce encourages buyers to shop local this holiday season.
Area schools take new action for classes next week
Changes in Hamilton, Bradley, Cleveland and Polk Counties all make changes
Erlanger Doctor Warns Chattanooga ICUs Could Reach Capacity
UPDATE: Erlanger has announced that they are closing hospital visits. There will be exemptions for end of life cases, Obstetrics, NICU, and Children’s Hospital at Erlanger) And they will make exceptions on a case-by-case basis. ________ CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
Chattanooga Zoning panel approves new 4 story condo complex in Southside
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - On Thursday, The Chattanooga zoning panel approved a four-story, 46-unit condominium complex that would be one of the largest such developments to date in downtown's trendy Southside. The project is said to cost between $10 million to…
Foster Families are in short supply due to the Pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, The Tennessee Department of Child Services has been hard at work helping foster children find safe and welcoming homes. Statewide- there are 8,000 children in need of a foster home and over 300…