Lawmakers want to move Tennessee primary to the front of the line
They say that Tennessee better represents the nation demographically
Search continues for Georgia hiker near Appalachian Trail
Eddie Noonkester began a “thru-hike” Friday onto the Appalachian Approach Trail in northern Georgia.
Monteagle firefighters quit to support fired chief Mike Holmes
Holmes is waiting sentencing in the negligent homicide of a woman he shot when he was a deputy in a high speed chase.
Golden Apple: Carol Anne Droke
A teacher in Ringgold treats her students like they are part of her family. Her love and dedication have earned her this week's Golden Apple Award.
Attorney accuses police of suppressing evidence in Janet Hinds case
"The onus here is on Attorney McGowan to provide the driver or evidence that this second vehicle exists."
Sheriff believes body is that of a missing man from last fall
He headed into the woods in Sept. without his insulin
HCS SUPERINTENDENT: teacher pay raise and contract proposals not linked
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Money dominated discussions at the Hamilton County School Board agenda session Monday night. It comes ahead of the board's plans to vote on a 2.5 percent teacher pay raise. That would mean allocating 3 million…
Uber, Lyft rides spur change in Atlanta airport parking plan
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - Atlanta airport officials say the demand for parking at the airport has declined with the rise of Uber, Lyft and other ride-hailing services. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is shelving plans to demolish and rebuild its decks at…
The Pros and Cons of Natural Hairstyles at work
"We feel like.. it's something that is not acceptable, not considered professional, which truly doesn't make much sense because it's our natural hair."
Feds order their prisoners moved out of the Silverdale Detention Center
there is an on going investigation of the issues at Silverdale.
Hamilton County gets new equipment to speed up Real ID applications
"it is going to cut down the waiting time of citizens who want the real ID"
Customized Wheelchair stolen from a Boy with Special Needs
"That's really cruel, like cruel, just stealing someone's stuff"
Meerkat pups born at the Chattanooga Zoo
The birth follows several months of drama in the meerkat mob.
Bessie Smith art contest
Kids in our area are showing off their art skills, and learning about Chattanooga native Bessie Smith.
Historic Decatur home destroyed in Fire
One of the oldest homes in Decatur, Tennessee was destroyed by a fire over the weekend.
Girl wants McKamey donations instead of birthday presents
An Ooltewah store is helping her by giving out t-shirts to people who make a donation
TECH BYTE: Online Resources for Voting
Let's look at some websites that'll make the voting process a little easier for you.
18-Year-old arrested for sex with a 12-year-old
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Edwin Mendez-Perez has been charged with child rape under 13. The girl's mother alerted police that her daughter had left home to be with an older boy without her consent. According to an affidavit, police found the…
Cleveland Boy wins big at the Westminster Dog Show
Recently, Wehry competed in the 2020 Westminster Dog Show Junior Handling division with his Coker Spaniel, Jagster
"Love Hangover" Hosted by The Chattery
It's the day after Valentines day but there was still a chance to spoil your special someone.
Search continues for missing woman in Gordon County
"I'm here today to search for my daughter. Hoping that she's still alive."
Federal inmates transferred out of Silverdale Detention Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- All federal inmates have been transferred out of Silverdale Detention Center. Sheriff Jim Hammond released the following statement: ”Yesterday, at the direction of the U.S. Marshals Service, the HCSO Corrections Division transferred all federal prisoners from the…
Local K-9 team wins on A&E's 'America's Top Dog'
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - When Whitfield County Deputy Todd Thompson saw himself and his K-9 Eddy compete in the national television show "America's Top Dog" Wednesday night, he was surrounded with friends and family at a watch party in…
Local knitters make hats given to babies on Valentine's Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Newborns and neonatal intensive care babies got a special gift on Valentine's Day at Erlanger East Hospital and Children's Hospital at Erlanger. They're red yarn caps, handmade by local knitters. "Everybody loves an adorable baby in…
