Tennessee to offer $250 flight vouchers for booking hotels
Tennessee officials are offering 10,000 travelers a $250 flight voucher for four airports in the state if they book certain hotel packages.
Delta Variant continues to cause concern among healthcare experts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Delta variant is a version of the coronavirus that has been found in more than 80 countries, but was first detected in India. This new variant of the coronavirus continues to be a…
Cleveland Nonprofit Organization hosts "Christmas In July" celebration
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - The Caring Place in Cleveland, TN is hosting a Christmas In July celebration to help raise money that will continue to support their efforts in assisting the needy. The Organization provides access to basic…
Man killed in shooting at Atlanta-area country club
KENNESAW, Ga. (AP) - A shooting at an Atlanta-area country club has left one man dead as authorities search for his killer. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the slaying occurred Saturday afternoon at Pinetree Country Club in Kennesaw. Authorities did…
Under pressure, company cancels Tennessee pipeline
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Environmentalists are claiming victory after a company canceled plans to build an oil pipeline through southwest Tennessee and north Mississippi and over an aquifer that provides drinking water to 1 million people. Byhalia Connection said Friday…
Teen charged after fireworks launched at police helicopter
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - A Tennessee teenager has been charged with endangering police officers after a firework was launched at a Nashville Police helicopter. Nashville police say a detective saw a man look up at the helicopter, go to his car…
Tennessee Valley Authority considers replacing coal with gas
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The nation's largest public utility is looking at shutting down three of its five remaining coal-fired power plants. The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering replacing the lost megawatts from coal with natural gas, which is also…
TVA shutting down coal plants but is natural gas really better?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The nation's largest public utility is looking at shutting down three of its five remaining coal-fired power plants. The Tennessee Valley Authority is considering replacing the lost megawatts from coal with natural gas, which is also…
Chattanooga Fire Department hosts training event, teaches life saving techniques
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department always goes above and beyond to keep our city and families safe. This week they have been hard at work fine tuning their skills and adding a few more to…
NOOGA Splash hosts Fourth of July Celebration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Are you looking for a fun and exciting way to cool off and celebrate during the holiday weekend? Well, NOOGA Splash is open and ready for visitors. Located at Chester Frost Park, NOOGA splash will be celebrating…
Tennessee suspends Baptiste Group shelter license following staffer arrest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials have suspended the license of a shelter for immigrant children after one of the employees was arrested following abuse allegations. Department of Children's Services Commissioner Jennifer Nichols on Thursday cited the abuse allegation and…
New Georgia burn law going into effect for some counties
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - The state of Georgia has made some new changes to their previous burn laws. The new burn law states that residents will no longer be required to contact Georgia Forestry to obtain a…
Old Mary Ann Garber School being transformed into Vocational School
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - A new one of a kind school is in the works for Hamilton County Schools. The plan consists of refurbishing the old Mary Ann Garber School and turning it into a vocational school…
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Raises $1.2 Million for Reelection
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey has raised $1.2 million in her bid for reelection.
Visitors to Great Smoky Mountains Brought More than $1 billion in Spending to the Area
A new National Park Service report found visitors to Great Smoky Mountains National Park spent more than $1 billion in the surrounding communities last year.
Scottsboro dentist killed while on bike
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (AP) - A Scottsboro dentist was killed when he was hit by a car while riding his bike. WAFF-TV reports that 65-year-old Dr. Wayne Augustus Patterson III died Tuesday after the accident. Bart Buchanan, who was a close…
Atlanta police: officers ambushed in shootout that left suspect dead, officer wounded
ATLANTA (AP) - Authorities say two Atlanta police officers responding to reports of gunfire in one of the city's most famous neighborhoods have been ambushed, leaving one of them shot and wounded and a suspect dead. Deputy Atlanta Police Chief…
Urgent Care for Children Grand Opening
HIXSON, Tenn (WDEF) - A new one of a kind pediatric care clinic is now open in the Hixson area. Urgent Care for Children held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of their first clinic…
Fourth Of July travel numbers expected to break records
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Travel continues to rebound after a year long pandemic and AAA expects this Fourth of July weekend to be no exception. In fact, Experts anticipate that more than 992 thousand Tennesseans will be hitting…
Tennessee man pleads guilty to arson at Metro Courthouse
A Tennessee man has pleaded guilty to federal arson charges in connection with damage to the Metro Courthouse that followed protests last year in Nashville.
Bloodhound is a hero after finding endangered 6 year old
DEKALB COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The hero in the rescue of a six year old girl last week was a Middle Tennessee bloodhound. Fred works for the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office. Back in the spring, Nicholas Reeder lost custody of…
West Tennessee juvenile escapee captured in Chattanooga
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - The U.S. Marshals Service says the second of three teenagers who escaped from a Tennessee detention center has been captured. The 17-year-old was arrested Tuesday in Chattanooga. The Marshals Service says he escaped with the other…
Healthcare Experts express concern over the contagious Delta Variant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The threat of the Delta Variant continues to grow throughout the United States. Recently, Dr. Anthony Fauci called it “the greatest threat” to the country’s efforts to eliminate the virus. “If they are…
Tennessee suspending highway lane closures during holiday
Tennessee plans to suspend construction-related lane closures on interstates and state routes during the Fourth of July holiday weekend to reduce traffic delays.