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.
HCS board members, officials hear proposed reentry plan
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - "This is probably for just about all school systems going to be the most difficult reopening that anybody has had opening and the most uncertain," Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson said. School officials and board members…
One driver killed in a fiery crash on Highway 58
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A fiery crash tonight on Highway 58 claimed the life of one of the drivers. First responders say one of the vehicles was on fire when they arrived just after seven. Two vehicles were involved in the…
Gov. Kemp brings Mask message to Dalton
"We know that things can get bad really quickly but things can get a whole lot better really quickly too."
Bradley man charged with solicitation of a minor
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Floyd Randall Jenkins is facing four counts of Solicitation of a Minor. On February 13th , Bradley County Sheriff's Office deputies began an investigation based on a report filed by a family member of the victim.…
2ND murder suspect arrested in Knoxville
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Chattanooga man is in jail in Knoxville, waiting to be brought back to Hamilton county, in connection with a murder and attempted murder on June 22nd. Montrell Franklin, also known as Montrell Crayton, was arrested yesterday…
Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks has been hospitalized
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks wife announced on Facebook that he has been hospitalized due to having double pneumonia. His wife says he has been tested multiple times for the Coronavirus, and every test has come back…
Restaurant goes back to take out instead of dining in
Community Pie makes change to keep workers safer from Covid-19
Grace Baptist demolishes last standing building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Grace Baptist Church said goodbye to the auditorium -- the last building on their campus -- Thursday afternoon. "As I see the building, it tears at your heart a little bit," Executive Pastor Mike Swanson said.…
Missing Signal Mountain man's body found in the woods
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn (WDEF) - Signal Mountain police say they have found the body of a man who has been missing since late June. 27 year old David Hunter was last seen on foot on signal road near signal mountain.…
Fourth Of July Firework Safety Tips
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Fourth of July is meant to be a fun filled weekend spent celebrating our country’s independence. The Hamilton County Emergency management services warns that this fun holiday can quickly turn bad if you aren't careful.…
4th of July Pet Safety Tips
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - The Humane Educational Society wants to warn pet parents about how to properly care for and protect their pets from this holiday weekend’s fireworks. Officials say the holiday weekend is when more pets get lost…
Nashville rolling back reopening after virus surge
Nashville is rolling back its reopening in response to a sharp increase in coronavirus cases. Mayor John Cooper says the rollback is “tailored on what we’ve learned through contact tracing investigations over the past several weeks.”
Tennessee Unemployment Rises For Second Week In a Row
The number of Tennesseans claiming unemployment rose for the second week in a row with 22,256 for the week of June 27.
Apartment manager reports that building 2 is a total loss
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Six people are now recovering after being trapped on their balconies during an apartment fire. The leasing manager of the Rustic Village North off Highway 58, says the building is a total loss. She says she's reached…
Hamilton County gets 15,000 new face masks to hand out
"Hamilton Countians gotta respect this virus and realize it's a killer...it ain't gonna go away.."
Protests in residential neighborhoods
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "In their cars blowing horns, they got out waving signs. One had a bullhorn. They were all chanting, just really disturbing the neighborhood," Chattanooga City Council Chairman Chip Henderson said. It was a protest in front…
More action Wednesday in debate over wearing face masks
Knox county joins local governments in requiring masks, but Tennessee & Georgia Governors refuse.
Hamilton Co. sees absentee spike, prepares for polling during pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennesseans can currently choose to vote by mail in the upcoming august primary because of COVID-19. This new order is being challenged by the state. However, Tennessee Valley counties, including Hamilton County, are already seeing an…
Georgia election officials extend use of ballot drop boxes
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s state election board has voted to extend a rule allowing counties to utilize absentee ballot drop boxes through elections in November. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to extend that rule as well as another that lets…
Nashville will no longer prosecute minor marijuana charges
less than a half-ounce of marijuana.
Record new Covid-19 highs in both Tennessee and Hamilton County today
New case in Hamilton doubled today from yesterday to set new record of 118
Gov. Lee: Panel mulling Confederate bust in Capitol to meet soon
Panel could vote on whether to remove Forrest bust next week