Golden Apple: Audrey Alexander
A Brown Academy educator is passionate about teaching. Her dedication and commitment have earned her this week's Golden Apple Award.
Sheryl Crow will headline this year's Moon River Festival
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Moon River Festival announced their lineup today for this year's show. The Coolidge Park festival is coming up on September 12th and 13th. The headliners this year are Sheryl Crow and a reunion of the group…
Hydroplaning Safety Awareness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A break in the rain means more drivers are out on the roadways. "Prepare for that ponding of the water on the roadway. You need to really slow down. We don't want you to hydroplane," says…
Tribute to the oldest Pearl Harbor Survivor from Blue Ridge
Fred Johnson died at the age of 104 two weeks ago.
"Sanitary Sewer Overflow" bubbling out of manholes on 23rd Street
avoid physical contact with the water
Crews clearing mudslide in road near Great Smoky Mountains
Crews hope to clear 70 foot mudslide by this evening
Giraffes coming to the Chattanooga Zoo this spring
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is getting giraffes this spring. Zoo officials say they are getting a herd of 3 males giraffes from the Audubon Species Survival Center in New Orleans. Their ages are 5, 2 and 14 months.…
Child found dead by crews responding to Tennessee house fire
" We ask that you be respectful of the family that suffered the loss and our responders as they deal with this tragedy. "- Madisonville Fire & Rescue
Ooltewah residents fight Snow Hill subdivision development
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - Phase One of the Sweet Briar subdivision has been approved by the County Commission. This new development is set to be on Snow Hill road in the Ooltewah area. The subdivision would create 400 new homes…
Rain bogs down Topgolf construction
TopGolf has seen over 37 inches of rain just from the past few days.
Tennessee adopts 'The Volunteer State' as offical nickname
Tennessee first became known as “The Volunteer State” during the War of 1812 due to its prominent role of sending 1,500 volunteer soldiers.
Wolftever Creek Elementary
A makeover at one elementary school could help the students socially, and physically.
Missionary Ridge Yard flooding due to Broken Drainage Pipe, causing Sink Holes in the Yard
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - "Just please help my family and help the citizens here in Chattanooga. Show that you do care," says Eva Robbins, Daughter of the Homeowners. Homeowners are begging help from the city after a storm drain is…
Assessor of property candidates participate in debate
The assessor of property race in Hamilton County gets heated as one of the candidates accuses the other of improperly giving out a tax break.
Chattanooga Councilman Russell Gilbert announces run for Mayor
"I believe it is now time for me to step forward and seek the office of Mayor of Chattanooga."
Presidential Candidate Mike Bloomberg coming to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg is coming to Chattanooga on Wednesday. He will appear at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center to mark the beginning of early voting in Tennessee. His campaign has posted "Mike will speak to…
Rhea County Deputies Recover 25 guns
guns valued at $20,000
Hamilton County Schools cancel Signal Mountain community budget meeting
After school programs cancelled
TECH BYTE: Use Dating Apps for a Valentine's Date
Thanks to technology, finding a date for Valentine's Day is right at your fingertips.
Small Plane Crash In Gordon County
GORDON COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF)- UPDATE: According to Gordon County Coroner's Office, four people were killed in the Cessna Citation crash. There were 3 males and one female on board. The plane was on the way to John C Tune Airport…
Lookouts Hiring Fair
The Chattanooga Lookouts held a hiring fair Saturday at the stadium for the upcoming season.
Snow Reaction
The snowfall made it's presence be known Saturday morning but it would eventually begin melting shortly after noon.
Cancellations And Closings List
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Below is a list of some event cancellations and road closures: Hamilton County School activities are cancelled for the day. East Lake Park Ribbon Cutting has been postponed. A new date has not been given yet. Gigi's…