Chattanooga firefighters prevent major house fire, rescue pets

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Firefighters with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) prevented the spread of a house fire Tuesday morning. Crews were dispatched to the 2700 block of Stone Trace Drive off Tyner Road in regards to a house fire. Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the garage of the residence. According to CFD, paint cans in the garage…

Tyrese Stovall Posts Huge Double-Double to Lead Bradley Central Over McMinn Co

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) It was a banger night for Bradley Central forward Tyrese Stovall against McMinn County. He posted an impressive double-double with 32 points and 20 rebounds. The Bears needed all of it as they edged the Cherokees 64-59 in overtime. Brady Mullins paced McMinn Co with 21 points, including 6 of 9 shooting behind the arc. Categories: Sports –…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Rossville Middle School Reach

ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) – It’s never too early to start planning for your future. That’s a lesson a Rossville Middle School student learned at a very young age. Now, a scholarship should help him reach for the stars.   “It’s a testament to the strength and determination of our young men here at Rossville Middle School. His dedication to his…

Sexual Assault Training now required for service workers in Tennessee

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A groundbreaking state law is now in effect, requiring sexual assault training for service industry workers—a move advocates say is a vital step in protecting both employees and patrons. The law mandates that all service workers—bartenders, servers, hotel staff, and others—undergo specialized training to recognize, prevent, and respond to signs of sexual assault or harassment.  Tennessee…

City Council to vote on new PILOT guidelines

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-  The Chattanooga City Council will be voting on a new PILOT program structure. It was unveiled today by the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. PILOT stands for Payment in Lieu of Taxes, as it is an economic incentive to attract businesses into Chattanooga by giving them certain property tax breaks. For companies to be eligible under the new…

Alzheimer’s Association provides Winter Tips for Caregivers

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Alzheimer’s Association is providing winter safety tips for caregivers.  They believe it is critical to keeping their loved ones safe all-year-round, but especially during the winter months.  Be prepared for winter weather, bundle up and be aware of slips.  “Watch the weather forecast. don’t go out, don’t take your loved one out, unless you absolutely have…

Gateway Project begins Monday near North Shore

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Folks who are traveling through Chattanooga’s North Shore can expect road construction and changes, the next couple of months.  “Today is the start of the construction for the home road manufacturers Gateway project. So the idea is to create better connectivity between essentially highway 27 going all the way to the national archeological district that was created there…

CDOT begins milling and paving portions of Wilcox Boulevard

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Drivers who travel on Wilcox Boulevard can expect to see roadwork for the next few weeks. The milling and paving process for portions of Wilcox Boulevard began this morning. This project will come in three phases, taking place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. CDOT has provided the following timeline for the phases…

Neighbors’ reactions to a home damaged in a serious car crash

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – After Green Shift companies were dispatched to the 2600 block of Waterhaven Drive following initial reports of an explosion on Saturday night, neighbors reacted to the overwhelming scene. At 6:33 p.m., CPD, CFD, and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene. When arriving, first responders saw that a car had crashed into a house, penetrating a…

East Chattanooga home damaged in serious car crash

UPDATE: We have just been informed that a babysitter and three small children were in the house at the time of this incident. They were not injured. Firefighters shored up one area to stabilize the structure, secured the house as much as possible and then turned it over the homeowners. The driver has been described as elderly. We have no…

Park Creek Elementary School Takes a Step Toward Sustainability with Controlled Burn to Restore Local Ecosystem

Park Creek Elementary School in Dalton recently took an important step toward sustainability. The school conducted a controlled burn in part of its pollinator garden, marking a significant part of its ongoing efforts to restore the local ecosystem. What we’re doing is burning some of the wood and brush in the area to allow native grasses and flowers to come…

Experts raise awareness on Winter preparation

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- With Cold Weather coming into the Tennessee Valley, experts are urging folks to prepare for the winter.  “We have two storms back to back the first taking shape this weekend, possibly a second storm towards the later part of next week. So of course, winter precipitation is going to be a big threat as well. So certainly,…

How Tech Influences and Aids Gambling in the Big Games

CHATTANOOGA, TN – With some Big Games upcoming in the new year for both collegiate and professional levels, gambling is a popular way for some people to enjoy their sports and make a profit.  Today I invited my friend, Gambling Aficionado and Sports Anchor Brian Armstong in to tell us how Tech is influencing the games and gambling. “Well, let’s…

Residents want change after repeated Moore Road crashes damage homes

An example of one of the several crashes resulting in property damage along a curve in Moore Road in Brainerd. (Courtesy: Alexus Nicholson) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Residents along a busy road in Brainerd are raising alarm bells after a series of crashes that have caused property damage. They say these have occurred in the curve just beyond Brainerd High School….

Incendiary device attack sparks SWAT standoff in Lakesite

  LAKESITE, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Authorities in Lakesite responded to a tense situation  after an improvised incendiary device attack. On January 2, 2025, a incendiary device was thrown at a vehicle in the 2200 block of Geneva Trail. The incident, which occurred around 1:45 p.m., also caused a fire on the front porch of an apartment while residents were inside….

Thursday Throwback: Credit Card Debt

Forget the change of presidents, the stock market or inflation.  The biggest impact on your January budget is probably going to be your holiday spending. And that hasn’t changed much over the years. For our Thursday Throwback, we take you back to the nineties, where credit card debt was a looming January headache. Categories: From The Archives Tags: From The…

Local elected officials react to New Orleans attack

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- As many folks celebrated the New Year across the world, The New Year brought scare and concern to the City of New Orleans.  Fellow Georgians are reacting to the terrorist attack on Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day.  “I was, I was probably about four blocks, three to four blocks away from where it happened at…