Shooting victim leaped off a balcony to get away in Bradley County
Person of interest is in custody
New record hospitalization numbers in Hamilton County
Whitfield County also saw deaths and new cases spike over the weekend.
Local students talk about winning college scholarships
It's tonight's, What's Right With Our Schools!"
Local doctors need our help in their Covid-19 vaccine trials
If all goes well, the vaccine could become available at the end of the year or beginning of next year.
Nashville International Airport opens new concourse
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Nashville International Airport has opened its fourth major concourse, featuring six domestic gates. The airport says the new Concourse D opened Friday, with 115,000 square feet of terminal space and gates serviced by Southwest Airlines. The…
New York woman charged with drug overdose in East Tennessee
CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A TBI investigation has brought a New York woman to East Tennessee. They were investigating a drug overdose in Crossville back in July of 2018. Investigators say Julia Meade took a fatal dose of a drug…
Health Dept. warns of Baylor Graduation Covid-19 exposure
They recommend that anyone who attended the graduation be tested and monitor symptoms.
More Face Mask Mandates go into effect today
New mandates roll out all week
Will Tennessee Face More Bankruptcies?
Young says a spike in bankruptcies is inevitable, "I don't think there is any question about that it's just a matter of when."
Georgia's Largest School District Moving To Remote Learning for Start of School Year
Georgia’s largest school district has become the latest to move to all-remote learning to start the school year.
House Fire on South Moore Road
A smoky fire in a kitchen early this morning sent residents fleeing from a home on South Moore Road.
Over 100 apply to replace Rep. Lewis on November ballot
Georgia Democrats will sift through over 100 applications Monday to decide who will replace Rep. John Lewis on the November ballot.
Portland police: Federal agents used gas against protesters
Portland police are describing in detail another night of conflict between protesters and federal forces outside the U.S. courthouse in Oregon’s largest city.
Son of US District Judge Esther Salas killed, husband shot
Judiciary officials say a gunman shot and killed the 20-year-old son of a federal judge as he answered the door of the family home Sunday in New Jersey.
TECH BYTE: Nissan Announces New Electric SUV
Let's look at Nissan's newest electric vehicle.
Tennessee United hosts food drive for families with COVID-19
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Tennessee United held a food drive for families that have been affected by COVID-19. The group fed nearly 200 families on Sunday. This is the group's second food drive. Inside the boxes they give fresh produce, masks and…
Chattanooga Airport breaks ground on parking garage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga airport broke ground on a 25 million dollar parking garage. Officials say that this will be a four-level 1,300 space facility. The garage is expected to be completed in a year. The airport is also…
Representative in hot seat over Facebook comments
WALKER CO., Ga. (WDEF)- A Georgia Representative is in the hot seat about comments he made on Facebook. Steve Tarvin, who represents Georgia's District 2 made a Facebook post about teachers and their stance on returning to school. In the…
Shooting on Tunnel Blvd turns deadly
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The victim of the shooting that happened on Tunnel Boulevard has died. According to Chattanooga police, a patrol officer was flagged down and notified that a person was shot. Police say that they found 21-year-old Davon Sherrer…
American flag rally for the Fallen Five
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It was 5 years ago that a terrorist shot and killed five military reservists. For the last three years, one local group has been honoring them in a special way. American flag rally for the Fallen 5.…
Congressman Fleischmann reflects on his time spent with John Lewis
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Congressman Chuck Fleischmann made an appearance at Bill Haggerty's visit in East Ridge, on Saturday. He took the time to reflect on his time spent with John Lewis. Fleischmann says, "I had a situation where I…
U.S. Senate Candidate Bill Hagerty Visits Hamilton County
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Republican U-S Senate Candidate Bill Hagerty stopped by Champy's chicken today in East Ridge. Hagerty visited Bradley, Polk and Hamilton counties today. Hagerty was a member of President Trump's transition team. Today, he talked to…
Two men shot in two separate shootings Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The First Shooting happened on Tunnel Boulevard around 6 pm. Chattanooga police say that one man has been shot on Tunnel Blvd. He is suffering from life threatening injuries. Posted by Danielle Moss WDEF on Saturday, July 18,…
John Lewis, lion of civil rights and Congress, dies at 80
ATLANTA (AP) — John Lewis, who carried the struggle against racial discrimination from Southern battlegrounds of the 1960s to the halls of Congress, has died. He was 80. Lewis was the last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists,…