Rhea Springs, Pt. 3: What happened to the residents flooded out by Watts Bar?
We continue our series on lost towns in Rhea County to the creations of Watts Bar Lake.
Rhea Springs, Pt. 2: The Legend of Rhea Springs Lost to Watts Bar Lake
This series looks at the towns in Rhea County that were flooded when TVA flooded the Tennessee River
Rhea Springs, Pt. 1: Lost towns under Watts Bar Lake
We start a new series of reports on the undergound. But this time, our underground is really under the lake.
US 101’s Dex calls it a career
Watch his video introduction into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame.
TDOT tries to figure out where the next rock slide will be
There are about 20 mountainside roads on TDOT’s watch list just in the Chattanooga region.
Tommy Jett, Rock N Roll DJ legend, has died
Jett had the most popular Rock N Roll Show in Chattanooga in a radio career that spanned from the 1950s til today.
Nader Mohyuddin High School Teacher of the Year
Hamilton County Schools Video Feature of the Week
Brent Lambert plays “threat” tapes for media
Brent Lambert releases the phone conversation he recorded with Commissioner Tim Boyd that was the basis for the extortion indictment against Boyd.
What Sen. Alexander learned about opiods on his spring break
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) – On Wednesday, Sen. Lamar Alexander talked about a hearing on his bill dealing with the opioid crisis. He calls it the next step in ending the national opioid crisis. ” We have lots of people in Tennessee — and across this country — who are suffering from pain. They need some help.” Categories: Government & Politics,…
Alabama university releases video views of twister
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) – An Alabama college that’s still recovering from a tornado strike has released surveillance video showing what the storm looked like as it hit campus. Jacksonville State University released a video compilation made from multiple cameras when a tornado touched down on March 19. The video lasts nearly nine minutes. It includes views of a tree splitting…
PetSmart raid could lead to animal abuse charges
(CBS News) — Authorities in Nashville, Tennessee, are weighing whether to file criminal charges after confiscating half a dozen animals suspected of being abused from a local PetSmart store.
Moon River Music Festival announces lineup for Chattanooga debut
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Moon River Music Festival announced a star-laced lineup their Chattanooga debut. The headliners include The Avett Brothers, The Head and The Heart, Judah & The Lion and Margo Price. And, of course, Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors, who founded the festival. The Festival runs September 8-9 at Coolidge Park. General Admission VIP passes go on sale…
Man dies in fire trying to rescue his dogs
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A man died in a house fire early this morning trying to rescue the family dogs. The fire broke out at 8604 Igou Gap Road in East Brainerd just after 2 AM. Firefighters report seeing flames from several miles away. When they arrived, family member said three out of four of them made it out. Courtesy: Jordan…
Bredesen TV ad says he’s ‘not running against Donald Trump’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen says in his U.S. Senate campaign’s second TV ad that he’s “not running against Donald Trump.” Bredesen says he learned long ago to “separate the message from the messenger.” Bredesen is running as a moderate Democrat who will work across party lines for a red state that strongly supported Trump in…
Riverbend books more rap, rock and rising country headliners
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Riverbend Festival has finalized their headliner lineup for this summer. Here are the final pieces: Country singer Dustin Lynch plays a Wednesday night show on June 13th, taking the Coke Stage at 9:30. The Tullahoma native has done a lot in his five year recording career. 3 albums, 5 #1 hits, 4 music award nominations. Flo…
Previewing movies at the Chattanooga Film Festival
Take a look at a dark fairy tale with CGI surprises, a new way to tell a ghost story, and the rise and fall of Nintendo’s Power Glove in the 1980s.
Country singer advocates for Tennessee anti-harassment bill
By KRISTIN M. HALL Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – A country music singer is speaking out in support of a proposed bill in Tennessee that would provide better workplace protections against sexual harassment specifically for those working in the music industry. Singer and songwriter Katie Armiger spoke Monday alongside state Sen. Jeff Yarbro and state Rep. Brenda Gilmore about…
Commentary: Why Scott Israel may be the GOP's new favorite Democrat
Nancy Pelosi should watch out. The minority leader has a challenger for the GOP’s role of favorite Democrat to vilify, and his name is Scott Israel, sheriff of Broward Country. Following the shooting in Parkland, Florida, evidence has been mounting that he and his department likely blew more than one opportunity to stop the shooter from carrying out a rampage…
Video shows quick cop catch boy falling from window
Egyptian police officer Kameel Fathy Geed, 45, outstretches his arms to catch a five-year-old boy who fell from a third-storey window in Asyut, Egypt, Feb. 17, 2018, in an image taken from security camera video released by the Egyptian Ministry of Interior. Handout An Egyptian police officer on patrol outside a bank likely saved a young boy’s life this week…
Chattanooga Underground
Explore the history of Chattanooga as Jamal Williams and Kay Blevins go beneath the streets of downtown to find Underground Chattanooga.
Commentary: Why do we hate the NRA?
Why do we hate the NRA? Yesterday the hashtag #KillTheNRA started trending on Twitter, inspired by a vandalized billboard in Kentucky bearing the same message. It echoed comments from student survivors of the Parkland High school shooting on CNN over the weekend. When asked for their message to the National Rifle Association their response was “Disband. Dismantle. Don’t you come…
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar coming to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A new gourmet burger chain will open its first Tennessee location in Chattanooga. Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar just broke ground at a location on Gunbarrel Road. The Denver-based company actually started in Charlotte, North Carolina eleven years ago. Now they have locations in North and South Carolina, Georgia, Oklahoma and Colorado.. but not Tennessee. The Gunbarrel location,…
Chattanooga Fire honors heroes during annual awards ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – If you want to see a hero attend the annual Chattanooga Fire Department awards ceremony. You’ll find plenty there. CFD recognized several firefighters and civilians during the event Monday night including Chattanooga Fire Captain Steve Everett. He received CFD’s top award, the Medal of Heroism, for saving a woman’s life while off duty. “We’re trained to help….
Country singer Daryle Singletary dies unexpectedly
LEBANON, Tennessee (WDEF) – County singer Daryle Singletary died Monday morning at his home in Lebanon, Tennessee. He was just 46 years old. At this time, the cause of death is unknown. Singletary had three Top Ten hits in the 1990’s, Too Much Fun, I Let Her Lie, and Amen Kind of Love. The native of Cairo, Georgia leaves behind…
