Lauren Alaina Releases New Music, Will Perform First Livestream Show
The North Georgia native and country music star is out with several new songs.
Labor Day Weekend coronavirus warnings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Labor Day weekend is normally the weekend where people try to squeeze in their last chance at some summer fun but due to the Coronavirus Pandemic officials want to warn everyone about large gatherings. Currently, Hamilton County’s…
National Preparedness Month, Is your family prepared?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - September is national preparedness month and that means that it's time for you and your family to get better prepared-because you never know what Mother Nature will be dishing out Hamilton County has seen its share of…
Firefighters Investigating Blaze in Vacant Home
The Chattanooga Fire Department is investigating a fire that happened this morning at the corner of Clio Avenue and East 39th Street.
COVID-19 relief fund for Latinx essential workers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local grassroots organization seeks to help the Latinx community during the coronavirus pandemic by providing financial assistance. "What really makes our community function and our world work being people who are working in fast food,…
Tennessee will post Covid-19 numbers by school next week
They have spent weeks going back and forth about whether to report data on individual schools for parents.
AMC screening 42 again in tribute to Chadwick Boseman
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - AMC theaters will be honoring Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman in select theaters. The movie chain announced that they will be screening the movie 42 at select theaters. Some of the movie was filmed here in Chattanooga.…
Hamilton County will offer two free meals a day to students
"I don't think a kid has to worry about having that 3-4 dollars in their account for a lunch or breakfast."
Suicide experts: We've got more problems these days but aren't asking for help
"we're experiencing a bit of what we're calling distancing."
Rhea County remains could be woman missing in Bradley County
Amber Monday has been missing since mid August.
Alabama announces CoreCivic could build their mega prisons
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (WDEF) - CoreCivic may be pulling out of Hamilton County, but they have much bigger plans in Alabama. Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced the next step in her proposal to overhaul the state's overcrowded and violent prison…
CDC prepares for possible COVID-19 vaccine
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- COVID-19 cases have passed the 6 million mark in the United States. CBS News obtained a letter from the C-C that indicates Americans could see a vaccine before 2021. They are asking governors to make plans to…
Tennessee Mayor Indicted after state audit into his town
Investigators accuse him of ordering city crews to work on his private property and then lie about it.
30 Day Extension for Hamilton County's Mask Mandate
Despite what skeptics may think, infectious disease expert Dr. Mark Anderson says research proves the October 8th decision is the best decision moving forward, "Wearing mask, controversial issue but one that has been proven beyond all doubt works to decrease the spread of of this virus."
Hamilton County Mask Mandate Extended Until October 8
Mayor Jim Coppinger has extended Hamilton County's mask mandate to October 8.
Victim Dies in Wilson Street Shooting
One of the victims in Wednesday's shooting on Wilson Street has died.
Continuous Unemployment Claims Continue to Drop While New Claims Rise in Tennessee
Continuous unemployment claims in Tennessee dropped to 184,781 while new claims rose for the week of August 29.
Virtual 4 Bridges Art Festival includes livestreamed artist talks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Every year the 4 Bridges Art Festival showcases artists and their work. The festival connects the community with over 100 artists, and gives folks the opportunity to check out and buy all types of art. The…
Adult Protective Services officer charged with stealing from an elderly client
TOCCOA, Georgia (WDEF) - A Georgia case worker has been charged with exploiting seniors that were in his charge. 49 year old Ronald Thomas from Athens, GA faces ten counts of Elder Exploitation. The investigation began on August 21st into…
More shootings tonight in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating three more shootings that happened on Wednesday. The first happened on Wilcox Boulevard this afternoon. One person suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound in that one. Then two more people were shot around 5:30…
Life Care Centers of Tennessee on allowing visitations
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A viewer is asking when Life Care Centers of Tennessee will allow family visits to their residents again. Tennessee has set up guidelines for how senior care facilities can accommodate visitors, but they are based on Covid-19…
Chattanooga Area Food Bank has a mobile pantry
" It's not that easy for everybody to come down to the food bank."
Eric Zumbrun describes his close encounter with a bear in Gatlinburg
The video of his amusement park ride has gone viral on Tik Tok.
Hamilton Co. Commissioners Deny 20 Million Dollar Resolution
Boyd and other Hamilton County Commissioners denied Sheriff Jim Hammond's proposal to renovate Silverdale detention center.