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…
Suspect arrested in truck stop stabbing
CHARLESTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Bradley county officers have arrested a truck driver in a stabbing incident yesterday at a truck stop in Charleston. The suspect, Chad Anthony Teague, is booked in the Bradley county jail. He's charged with aggravated assault.…
Suspect arrested in Irongate Drive shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Hamilton county Sheriff's office has arrested a suspect in the December 10th shooting on Irongate Drive. The victim was treated and released from a hospital. The suspect is 32-year old Tony Phillips, who was arrested in…
Tennessee Aquarium upgrades HVAC with coronavirus grant
The Tennessee Aquarium has used a grant to upgrade its HVAC systems as a safeguard against the indoor transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19.
Suspect indicted for multi-million dollar fraud from his jail cell
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - A Georgia man has been indicted on charges of conducting a multi-million dollar fraud from a jail cell. Arthur Cofield was serving a 14 year term for armed robbery and faces another attempted murder indictment. But,…
East Ridge residents express concerns over soccer fields
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Much like other residents in the Jordan Run neighborhood, Rachel Pryor didn't see it coming. “One day some orange stakes appeared out here. I think it was November 9th, if I'm not mistaken. We just…
Rep. David Byrd may need to go on ventilator
Tennessee lawmaker suffering from Covid-19
Endangered Child Alert: 8 yr old Paul Lyle Sykes missing from Franklin
UPDATE: The TBI reports the boy has been found safe outside of Pikeville. His mother is now in custody. ________ UPDATE: Franklin Police say Bethany Triplett is the boy's mother. "This missing child alert comes after Triplett fled from her…
Alcohol Delivery in Dalton Georgia
Instead of having to purchase alcohol at the register, grocery stores, restaurants and liquor stores in the city of Dalton will be able to deliver beverages to your front door.
Chattanooga Sister Cities' President Slams Senator Blackburn
CHATANNOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CHATTANOOGA’S SISTER CITY PROGRAM IS BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT AFTER IT’S PRESIDENT, KAREN CLAYPOOL, PUBLISHED AN OPEN LETTER THIS WEEK CONDEMNING REMARKS MADE BY SENATOR MARSHA BLACKBURN – WHO SUGGESTED THE DECADES-OLD CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM WOULD…
Tennessee Owned Sports Betting Company
TENNESSEE (WDEF) - With sports betting now legal in the state of Tennessee, a locally owned business is throwing their hat into the ring. Action 24/7 is a Nashville based sportsbook company that allows Tennessee residents over the age of 21…
How to make your home energy efficient this winter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the last week, temperatures have been in the low 30s- and with more cold weather predicted, it's time to warm up your home, without breaking your budget. EPB officials say that there are a few simple…
Early Morning Shooting in Middle Valley
Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 7500 Block of Irongate Drive to a shooting incident.
Police arrest suspect in Lighfoot Mill Road shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have charged a suspect in a fatal shooting on Lightfoot Mill Road last week. Officers found the body of 29 year old Randy Williams around 1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 2nd. They have charged 25…
Medical manufacturing company to open facility in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A medical manufacturing company is opening a new facility in Chattanooga. According state officials, Confluent Medical is planning on moving into an around 46,000 square foot facility that once housed Mahindra Tractors in the Centre South…
Pharmacist tackles Facebook rumors about Covid vaccine
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF)-“From everything I've seen so far the vaccines are safe they are all an activated vaccines which means they're not going to make you sick with the coronavirus.” There are several myths surrounding the COVID-19 Vaccine such as it…
Bradley Central High moves to virtual learning
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A high school in Bradley County is changing class plans for the rest of the week. Bradley Central is moving to virtual learning for Thursday and Friday. The school is struggling to find staff to cover…
Gov. Ivey extends mask order into January amid COVID surge
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey is extending a mask order until Jan. 22 as the state experiences a surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Alabama this week hit a record for the number of people in state…
Alton Park neighborhood evacuated by gas leak
Crew repairing a water line dug into the gas line
White House Proposes New COVID-19 Relief Plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As Americans desperately wait for the passage of new COVID-19 relief legislation, the White House has submitted its own proposal. This comes after Congressional leaders on both sides of the aisle such as Mitch McConnell and…
Covid-19 milestones that show it's getting worse here
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County has hit a couple of Covid-19 milestones this week, faster than hoped. On Wednesday, the Health Department reported 6 new deaths from Covid-19, which puts the total at the 200 mark. The last two weeks…