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Prater's Mill Country Fair cancelled

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The coronavirus has canceled another annual event this year. The 49th Annual Prater's Mill Country Fair will not happen this fall. It was scheduled for October 10 and 11. People from across the country head…

TDOT, TDEC seeing 'massive increase' in PPE litter

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The use of personal protective equipment is encouraged and in some cases required for folks to wear. But, after they're used it seems they're not being thrown away properly. "The Department of Transportation and TDEC…

Two more shootings tonight in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating two more shootings tonight. The most recent happened at a gas station and convenience mart on Fourth Avenue around 9:20 PM. Police say it was reported as a person shot, but they have…

NAACP vs. Gov. Bill Lee

Senate Bill 8005 could mean harsher penalties for demonstrators in the State of Tennessee.

Sunday afternoon shooting on HWY 58

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened Sunday afternoon. The incident took place at the Speedway on Highway 58 around 3:30 P.M. According to CPD, one man was shot and is suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. Chattanooga…

Another COVID-19 exposure at UTC

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC and the health department are warning of another possible COVID-19 exposure. UTC & @HamiltonHealth are collaborating in contact tracing to identify people possibly exposed to COVID-19 through interaction with members of Delta Zeta Sorority starting Aug…

Saturday night fire on Missionary Ridge

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department is investigating a fire that happened on Missionary Ridge Saturday night. According to CFD, there was heavy smoke coming from the house on South Crest Road. [su_gmap width="700" height="700" address="South Crest Road" zoom="15"]…

Two victims are in the hospital after a shooting on HWY 27.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened on Highway 27 Saturday morning. According to CPD, officers responded to a shots fired call around 12:34 Saturday morning. Police found a vehicle on the shoulder had gunshot damage.…

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