Wichman Monuments operator pleads guilty to theft
Clients say he took their money but never delivered grave stones.
Tennessee Aquarium reopens for members on Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Aquarium has been preparing for reopening since the day they closed. The Tennessee aquarium will open their doors for the first time since March. Members will be their first guests starting tomorrow. The Tennessee Aquarium…
Covid-19 hospital rate continues to climb in Hamilton County
Health Department reports a new high for hospitalized Covid-19 patients in Hamilton County on Thursday.
Kroger Health Drive-Thru testing site at Northgate Mall
HIXSON, Tenn (WDEF)- This week Kroger Health teamed up with the Hamilton County Health Department to offer free drive thru testing. The testing site is located at Northgate Mall in Hixson and is open from 9am to 4:30pm in the afternoon.…
Two women charged with stealing from tornado damaged homes
One suspect called home owner to ask why her photo was posted on Facebook.
Deputies looking for Tennessee car for triple shooting in Stevenson
Three people shot at a home in Stevenson Thursday morning.
Over 600,000 Tennesseans have claimed unemployment since March 15
Over 600,000 Tennesseans have claimed unemployment since March 15.
Soddy Daisy cancels 4th of July celebration
follows cancellations of Collegedale, Middle Valley, Signal Mountain & Pops on the River.
UTC investigating allegations of 'racially insensitive activities' by fraternity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a post on Twitter, Kalani Porto described alleged situations of racism with the UTC fraternity Sigma Chi, including a claim that while pledging, the fraternity made him continuously say 'the only reason I'm here is…
Suspect arrested after chase over Signal Mountain
Deputy who fired at the suspect killed another fleeing suspect just three weeks ago, and faces a lawsuit over another traffic stop in Collegedale.
Tennessee will allow nursing home visits beginning Monday
But there are new rules you will have to follow.
Protesters Join Tuesday's City Council Meeting
Protesters took their message from the streets, to the city council meeting Tuesday night.
Memorial artist says George Floyd death similar to Ed Johnson lynching
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Construction on the Ed Johnson Memorial at the Walnut Street Bridge has begun, during a time of racial unrest. "We need the message now more than ever," Ed Johnson Committee co-chair Steve Derthick said. Peaceful protests,…
Hamilton County reports new Covid-19 hospital high
50 patients now in local hospitals with Covid-19 with another 15 people under investigation.
Statue of ex-Panthers owner removed from outside stadium
A statue of former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson has been removed from outside the NFL team's stadium.
Petition to remove the Confederate statue in Downtown Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Confederate statues across the United States are being removed as equal rights protests continue around the world. In downtown Cleveland stands a 1910 memorial dedicated to confederate soldiers. The statue stands directly in front of Lee University…
Social Media Do's and Dont's
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Social Media can be a useful tool if used correctly, but posting about someone can also get you in legal trouble. A Lot has gone on in the year of 2020, but most recently Americans are in…
GA election results from Tuesday
We break down some of the biggest results from Georgia's primaries in northwest Georgia and why we should care about each one.
It wasn't your typical Election Day in Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Tuesday was Election Day during the coronavirus pandemic. And, It was different. "I wore my mask to protect myself. I wanted to make sure that I didn't catch any germs and I have hand sanitizer…
Officials Weigh in on “Defund The Police”
Following the death of George Floyd, defunding the police has become a rallying cry.
Tennessee GOP remains resistant to removing Confederate bust
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — As more calls grow across the country to remove Confederate statues, Republican lawmakers in Tennessee remained steadfast Tuesday in their resistance to removing a bust of a former Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader displayed…
Protester hit by car speaks out
CHATTANOOG, Tenn (WDEF) - Over the Weekend we showed you a video of a car driving through a group of protesters. That car did hit one protester as they were walking near the Chattanooga convention center. The person hit by…
Can cloth face masks get you sick?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - People across the United States are wearing cloth face masks in an effort to curb transmission of the coronavirus. But experts say that wearing a fabric mask for long periods of time- or for several days…
Long lines snarl voting in Georgia primaries amid pandemic
ATLANTA (AP) — Long lines formed at some polling places as Democratic candidates vying to take on Republican U.S. Sen. David Perdue of Georgia in November faced off in a primary election Tuesday. Georgia’s chief election officer had warned results…