Business owner says he caught suspect on camera in Hixson arsons
"He used an accelerator.. it was like a volcano."
Arrest made in 4th of July shooting in Decherd
DECHERD, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators have made an arrest in a fatal Fourth of July shooting in Franklin County. It happened around 6Pm at a home on West Main Street in the town of Decherd. 60 year old Gary Lamb…
Mask Mandate in Hamilton County
Mayor Jim Coppinger announced a mask mandate to slow down the growing rate of positive cases.
Hamilton County Fair scheduled has been cancelled
MIDDLE VALLEY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Officials this afternoon announced the cancellation of the annual Hamilton County Fair. In the end, park officials decided they could not hold the fair safely with social distancing during the Coronavirus pandemic. The fair was…
Georgia Gov. authorizes Guard troops after 8-year-old killed
"This lawlessness must be stopped and order restored in our capital city."
Life Care Center of Ooltewah reports 3 COVID-19 positive tests among associates
No positive tests among residents so far.
Councilman: Youth Center needs better protection after scary crash
Two cars collided outside the facility, sending one of them into the glass opening.
School Board to vote on Bradley County Schools reopening plan Thursday
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The 2020 school year is right around the corner and parents are wondering what school will look like for students in the fall . Over 2 weeks ago Bradley County Schools released a statement saying they…
Hamilton County Issues Mask Mandate Effective July 10
Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced a county-wide mask mandate that goes into effect July 10.
Letter to Sheriff Hammond
Religious leaders including members of The clergy for truth justice love and healing released a statement Sunday morning, calling for the resignation of Hamilton county sheriff Jim Hammond.
TECH BYTE: Updates Make Your iPad, Mac Like New
Let's look at Apple's latest updates that work on your iPad and Mac computer.
Dalton City Council meeting canceled
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- A city of Dalton staff member that is assigned to city hall has tested positive for the Coronavirus. Due to precautions related to the virus, Dalton's city council meeting on Monday July 6th is canceled. The cancellation…
Sunday afternoon fire on Briggs Avenue
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Multiple agencies responded to a house fire in Red Bank Sunday afternoon. According to the Red Bank Fire department, the house on Briggs Avenue was fully involved when crews arrived on the scene. The one…
Sunday Shooting at The Grove at Hickory Valley apartments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting that happened the is afternoon at The Grove at Hickory Valley apartments. According to CPD, one male was shot and is suffering from non-life threatening injuries. CPD says that they are…
Two Hixson businesses intentionally set on fire Saturday afternoon
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department says that debris on fire behind two Hixson businesses Saturday afternoon is not a coincidence. Investigators are now looking for an arsonist. .@ChattFireDept is investigating two suspicious fires on Hixson Pike. Fire investigators…
Possible Coronavirus exposure at Hicks-Herring Wedding
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Several people that attended the Hicks-Herring Wedding at the Collegedale Commons on June, 27 have tested positive for COVID-19. The HamCo Health Dept announces a COVID-19 exposure at the Hicks-Herring wedding held on 6/27/20. Several people that…
8-Year-old killed in Alabama mall shooting
HOOVER, Al. (WDEF)- The Hoover Police Department says that an 8-year-old boy has died after being shot at the Riverchase Galleria Friday afternoon. Three others were injured and transported to local hospitals for treatment. According to the Hoover Police Department,…
Chattanooga Police are investigating a Friday night shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A 25-year-old man showed up to local hospital Friday night suffering from a gunshot wound. According to CPD, the victim arrived at the hospital in a personal vehicle with non-life threatening injuries. Officers and investigators with the…
The Blueberry Farm sees how much it's valued after posting about robbery
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - The Blueberry Farm in LaFayette is a self-serve, you pick blueberry farm. You simply take a bucket and fill it up. "It's 10 dollars a bucket. This is the payment box and you just pay for…
Governor Bill Lee grants Mayors in 89 counties the authority to issue a mask mandate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Friday, Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order, granting mayors from 89 counties the authority to issue mask requirements in public. Six counties, including Hamilton County will keep their existing authority to require mask. The order…
Fire forces Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe to close for weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- St. Elmo's Purple Daisy Picnic Cafe will be closed for their biggest weekend of the year due to an early morning grease fire. The Chattanooga Fire Department extinguished the fire in a large commercial-size smoker outside…
How to navigate Fourth of July weekend outside
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- More people are choosing to stay closer to home this Fourth of July weekend, due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Here in Chattanooga, that means more people out on the water and on the trails. With annual…
Sponsor FedEx asks Redskins to change their name
The title sponsor of the Washington Redskins’ stadium wants the NFL team to change its name.
Tennessee to review law enforcement polices, training
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has called on every law enforcement agency to review and update its use of force policies.