Brutality Allegations Against Soddy Daisy Officer
An attorney for William Bynum filed a lawsuit against the Soddy Daisy Police officer Jeffery Rahn and the city of Soddy Daisy.
TVA gives more flexibility to local power distributors
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - TVA announced on Monday that it will begin to offer a more flexible purchased power agreement to local distributors. TVA says they will now allow their local distributors to generate their own power. The companies can…
Sheriff Hammond objects to release of arrest video this morning
"I feel General Pinkston’s actions will improperly influence and sensationalize the events of this incident."
District Attorney General Requests Investigation into Possible Excessive Force Incident
Hamilton County District Attorney General Neal Pinkston has requested the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) investigate an incident that occurred in Hamilton County on May 23, 2020.
Blood Assurance in Critical Need of Donors
Blood Assurance is in critical need of donors due to low donor turnout and several traumas in the Blood Assurance service area.
Nashville enters new reopening phase as virus cases grow
Nashville has entered a new phase of reopening as COVID-19 cases are on the rise, but officials say the city won't advance past this phase for at least a month.
Officials express concern: Alabama virus cases top 30,000
See where DeKalb & Jackson Counties rate.
Police in, then out, as Georgia hate crimes bill moves ahead
Despite early signals, Tennessee lawmakers pass nothing on racial issues.
Harry Connick, Jr., Covenant Transport surprises drivers in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - When Harry Connick, Jr. showed up at Covenant Transport in Chattanooga recently, drivers Kim and Mike Frazier were surprised. "Covenant Transport just contacted us and said they had a surprise for us and called us in…
Tennessee Aquarium nominated in best aquarium online contest
The Tennessee Aquarium has been nominated as one of the top 10 best aquariums in the country. It's part of a U-S-A Today's 10Best Readers' Choice awards. Aquariums in Gatlinburg and Atlanta are also included on the list. A panel…
Harry Connick, Jr interviews couple for TV special in Chattanooga
Mike and Kim Frazier drive for Covenant Transport.. watch the clip.
Love Fellowship Summer Reading program
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Love Fellowship 21st Century Learning Center has partnered with Hardy Elementary School for the last 15 years. Their goal is to assist families with school age children who are zoned for Hardy Elementary. During the summer, they…
Hamilton County confirms deputy photo was on post under investigation
Officer in Facebook post under investigation was Deputy Carl Ritchey.
Raid ends in 13 drug arrests at one home in northwest Georgia
Officers served search warrants of home on road leading up Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga Valley.
Food Struggles in Tennessee and Georgia Counties
A study by the Feeding America organization suggest that Hamilton, Catoosa, and Whitfield Counties, are struggling more rapidly with food insecurity, which could lead to hunger.
More Covid-19 deaths in Hamilton County, but positive tests down
While Hamilton County new cases are getting better, they are getting far worse across the state.
Chattanooga Police respond to shooting at 38th Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga police investigate a shooting in Alton Park. Crime tape blocked off a portion of West 38th Street near Central Avenue Monday afternoon. According to police, patrol got a call of a shooting at 101 West…
Southern Adventist University installs a Coronavirus killing air filtration system
COOLEGEDALE, Tenn (WDEF) - Many Schools across the country are preparing to welcome students back to school this fall. But what are they doing to keep their students safe and school clean? Southern Adventist University has unveiled a unique system that…
TECH BYTE: Apps That Help with Stress Relief
Let's look at some smartphone apps that can help you de-stress.
Man arrested for spray painting "Black Lives Matter" on house
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the Bradley County Sheriff's Office, Donald Garner was arrested on charges of Vandalism Over $1000 after he spray painted Black Lives Matter on all four sides of the residence. The house is located on Northeast…
Lightning strikes house in Hixson
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- The fire happened in the 1800 block of Bay Pointe Drive in Hixson. Multiple companies responded to the fire. Residents and the their pets got out of the home safely. Lighting struck a Hixson residence during this…
Fire at Huber plant in Rhea County
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF)- There was a major fire at the Huber plant this morning in Rhea County. According to Rhea County Executive George Thacker, the fire was caused by wood shavings on a conveyor belt. Firefighters fought the fire…
14-year-old shot on Grove Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(WDEF)- The Chattanooga police is investigating a shooting that left a 14-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries. According to CPD the shooting happened around 2:30 Sunday morning at 1100 Grove Street. Police say that a large crowd was hanging out…
Shooting on Wimberly Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man was shot early Saturday morning on Wimberly Drive. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, they responded to a person shot call around 12:55 this morning. When they arrived on scene, they located a 37-year-old male…