Friends of Special Children Fundraiser
The Friends of special children is partnering with the Signal Center on Germantown Road to host their annual A-B-C fundrasing event online for the first time ever.
Chattanooga Theatre Centre Reopens
After a long break, actors at the Chattanooga Theatre Center are ready to take the stage again. This time with plenty of precautions.
TDOT will build new interstate entrance for the Southside
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - State Senator Bo Watson shared what he calls a "huge" announcement for I 24. He says TDOT revealed they will build a new interchange at 26th Street on the old Siskin property. Senator Watson says he's been…
Cleveland State Community College offers Job Recovery Bootcamp
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted people mentally, physically but most of all - financially. Cleveland State Community College has created a new program called the Job Recovery Bootcamp-to help those who have lost their job as a…
New Tennessee Unemployment Claims Drop Below 10,000 for First Time Since March
New unemployment claims dropped below 10,000 for the first time since March in Tennessee.
Local mom wonders why she's facing charges
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Timeka Menifee showed News 12 the car she said she was pulled over in Friday night. It's a silver Ford Taurus with no plate and a piece of cardboard in the back window reading "stolen…
Southside Publix finally breaks ground
"everybody communicating, putting our heads together..getting a consensus ..it had to happen."
Two people shot Wednesday night in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have two locations and two victims, but one shooting incident tonight in East Chattanooga. They got calls of a person shot at both 2304 Windsor Street and 911 Dodson Avenue. They are 2-3 blocks away…
Tennessee's medication abortion law blocked by judge
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — A federal judge has blocked a Tennessee law that required women undergoing drug-induced abortions be informed the procedure could be reversed. The statute was about to go into effect Wednesday after the GOP-dominant General Assembly advanced…
State responds to Hamilton County election allegations
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - State election officials have responded to State Representative Yusuf Hakeem's request of an investigation into the Hamilton County Election Commission. Rep. Hakeem alleged racial discrimination and funding issues by the Commission. On Tuesday, Secretary Hargett says he…
Kerry Steelman has been Fired
The Hamilton County Election Commission voted in favor of firing Administrator of Elections Kerry Steelman.
Two Motorcyclists killed in separate wrecks Tuesday night
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating fatal motorcycle crashes within hours of each other Tuesday. The first happened on Hixson Pike around 3PM at the Burger King near Northgate Mall. A Chevy Malibu was coming out of the parking…
Alabama governor extends pandemic rule requiring face masks
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and health officials are extending an order requiring face masks in public during the coronavirus pandemic. While masks are unpopular among many, health officials say they've proven effective at helping control the…
Police investigate fatal shooting in East Lake
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are releasing information about a shooting Tuesday evening in East Lake. It happened in the 3900 block of Dodds Avenue after 5 PM. Witnesses say it happened at Big Daddy's restaurant. Officers found 18 year…
Hamilton County Officials lift Covid-19 Business Restrictions
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - On Tuesday, Governor Bill Lee announced the first steps of the “Tennessee Pledge.” This means that Tennessee is ending all statewide coronavirus restrictions on businesses and gatherings while extending its state of emergency over the pandemic.…
Publix Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony in St. Elmo
Representatives of the Publix stores joined elected leaders and citizens in a ground breaking ceremony this morning.
Hamilton County to Ease Coronavirus Business Restrictions
All businesses throughout Hamilton County can expand their operations as of Wednesday, September 30th.
Person Shot on Wilcox Boulevard Tuesday Night
Chattanooga Police responded to a report of a person shot on Wilcox Boulevard Tuesday night.
Police clear homeless camp on private property
"they just come in an told us to get out...they're bulldozing it."
Motorcyclist seriously injured in North Shore wreck
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Police say a motorcycle driver was seriously injured in a crash on the North Shore Tuesday evening. It was one of the two vehicles that collided in the 500 block of Cherokee Boulevard around 6 PM. The…
Two deputies killed in morning crash in Georgia
GROVETOWN, Georgia (WDEF) - The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is mourning the loss of two deputies in one wreck this morning. Deputies Anthony White and Kenny Ingram were in a squad car on I 20 at a maintenance project that…
Watch the First Presidential Debate
[cbsn] CLEVELAND, Ohio (WDEF) -Tonight is the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. The debate in Cleveland, OH will be divided into six segments of approximately 15 minutes each. -- Candidates' Records --…
Tennessee will use new rapid Covid-19 testing for schools
"some are calling them a game changer"
Engagements Between Debt Collectors and Consumers
Over 50 percent of people say they were tricked or deceived by bill collectors.