East Brainerd man turning downed trees into keepsake candles
"there's your candle."
Catoosa County announces graduation plans
"hopefully this contingency plan will allow families to make plans"
Bomb Squad called for military shell in Cleveland
It was moved to the Chattanooga Police range for demolition.
Walker County Weighs in on Georgia Reopening Businesses
“I’m not sure how you can go from being quarantined to ‘Don’t go anywhere’ to ‘hey let’s go to the gym and go bowling” said Lora Sartin-Price.
Suspect arrested for Pinewood Avenue shootings
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect in the shooting in Brainerd on the evening of April 7th. Police found a victim with multiple gunshot wounds on Pinewood Avenue... and then heard about another victim who was already…
Mayor Jim Coppinger says Hamilton County will start reopening process
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced some businesses could start opening as soon as Monday with the majority of businesses opening by the end of the month. "It is our firm intent that by May first,…
Suspect charged with shooting at deputies during SWAT standoff
Deputies say he fired at the door they were knocking on.
Senate panel backs assessment that Russia interfered in 2016
A bipartisan Senate report affirms the U.S. intelligence community’s conclusions that Russia interfered in the 2016 presidential election
Defiant Louisiana pastor arrested over coronavirus protest
Officials in Louisiana arrested a pastor who allegedly drove a bus at a man protesting the pastor's continued defiance of orders to stay at home
How many COVID-19 tests has your county done?
Bledsoe & McMinn rate well, Bradley and Marion... not so much.
Tennessee Governor, Chattanooga Mayor discuss businesses reopening
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee said on Monday that some businesses could start opening as soon as next Monday with the majority of businesses opening by the end of next week. “These businesses will open according to…
EPB's progress so far in restoring power
"Utilities are considered first responders because we all need our power, our internet, our phone, and our TV service and especially during a time of the COVID-19 crisis."
So when can I get my haircut?
We've read the orders , checked the emails, listened to the Facebook updates... now here are the answers you really want to know.
Man shot trying to break up a fight in Cleveland
The suspect was fighting with his landlord.
East Hamilton School Tornado Relief
Students at East Hamilton School impacted by the tornadoes now can get help, thanks to a relief center set up at the school.
Mayor Berke says Chattanooga will NOT reopen businesses May 1st
"The governor's order today does not apply to Hamilton county."
Georgia Governor announces business reopenings by the end of the week
hair salons and others opening Friday, restaurants on Monday.
Family Devastated After Carousel Road House Fire
At the beginning of the Carousel subdivision are the scars left behind after four people from the Little family died during Sunday night’s tragic house fire.
Hamilton County offers a new drive thru Covid-19 testing facility
Hamilton County ranks 9th in the state for Covid-19 test results, despite being the 4th largest county.
Chattanooga T-shirt store creates 'Chattanooga Strong' T-shirt
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been over a week since tornadoes ripped through Hamilton County. The community is now busy cleaning up the debris and helping those in need- put their lives back together. Dee Dee Barnes with We’ve Got…
3 killed by suspected tornado, lightning as storms hit South
Apparent tornadoes and a lighting strike are being blamed for three deaths in the South.
Governor Lee announces Safer At Home will end April 30th
businesses across the state will re-open on May First.
Tennessee truck fire ruined N95 masks, medical gowns
First responders say medical masks and protective surgical gowns were destroyed when a tractor-trailer caught fire on a highway in Tennessee.
Gov't relief loans to restaurant chains draw complaints
Some big restaurant chains have obtained loans under a small-business relief program, leading business groups to cry foul even though the loans are within the guidelines of the lending program.