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…
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…
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…
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…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — 5 people are in the hospital after an SUV collided with a semi truck. Crews with the Cleveland Fire Department (CFD) responded to the scene at APD 40 and I-75. According to CFD, when the two vehicles collided, the SUV caught on fire. Bradley County EMS transported five individuals to a local hospital. Their injuries…
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As President Jimmy Carter is laid to rest this coming week, Georgia’s Own Credit Union has returned its mural honoring him to the Downtown Atlanta skyline. The brightly lit mural displayed 450 feet above the city, will remain in place through the National Day of Mourning on January 9th. Laura Sterling, Vice President of Marketing for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) Notre Dame made rally after rally in the final but each time it became close CCS was able to pull away largely on the back of Momo Moore and Lailani Hatten. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: CCS, high school sports, Notre Dame
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central High School, high school sports, Tyner Academy
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 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…
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,…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened at an abandoned multi-unit complex in the 2600 block of Glenwood Parkway. Early January 2 at 2:35 A.M., CPD responded to a person shot call at the 2600 block of Glenwood Parkway. The caller said he just shot a man. When the officers arrived, they…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As the new year is already off to a fast start, a very slow animal is joining the Chattanooga Zoo family. Starting this week, visitors to the zoo will have the chance to meet a brand-new resident—a sloth, one of the most beloved and laid-back animals in the animal kingdom. Boysenberry, the seven-year-old, two-toed sloth, is…
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….
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….
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A family in North Chattanooga lost everything in a house fire Thursday morning. North Chattanooga home consumed in flames of house fire / Chattanooga Fire Department Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) were dispatched at 7:24 a.m. to the 300 block of Druid Lane for a residential fire. According to CFD, the resident was awoken…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – One Chattanooga family lost their house to a fire on New Year’s Day. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to reports of a residential fire of a Alton Park home located at the 5200 block of Usher Drive just after 10:30 P.M. Upon arriving at the scene, flames were through the front door and back door. A…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Being one of Chattanooga’s most iconic sights to see, Ruby Falls recently celebrated 96 years of being discovered this past Monday. Located deep within Lookout Mountain, Ruby Falls is a breathtaking 145-foot underground waterfall discovered in 1928 by explorer Leo Lambert. What began as a hidden gem has become a must-visit destination for millions from around…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the Tennessee state sales tax on groceries be going away? That’s what a new bill is looking to do. In the state of Tennessee, all purchases of grocery items have a four percent sales tax. This is in addition to any local taxes that are levied. However, a proposal to get rid of the grocery sales…