BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) recently welcomed a survivor back for a reunion with the first responder who helped save her life. In December of 2024, authorities were dispatched to a structure fire on Sourwood Trail. Upon arrival, crews found a detached garage with an apartment above it was fully…… MORE
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — An investigation into a northwest Georgia official has taken another twist. Andy Allen The case involves the head of Chattooga County government, commissioner Andy Allen. A truck driver says the commissioner assaulted him over a road blockage on Little Sand Mountain Road. The cattle hauler was blocking the road as…… MORE
Joshua Hyde with Miss Griffin’s Footlong Hotdogs shows off some of their featured items at the Chattanooga Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival returns to Coolidge Park for the third year in a row and welcomes local favorites and some new blooming businesses in this…… MORE
Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity? The Chattanooga Audubon Society invites you to take a walk with goats, sheep, or even a pig along the scenic trails at Audubon Acres. This unique experience lets families stroll along the Sarah Key Patton Trails, making stops for nature-watching and treats. Each group will receive snacks to reward…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The CHATT Foundation hosted a job fair today aimed at empowering the homeless and offering them a fresh start. The event featured representatives from several companies, including Food City, CHI Memorial, and Pilgrim’s Pride, who were on hand to connect directly with job seekers. While the foundation initially set a goal…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This week, medical students across the country are finding out where they’ll begin their residency training as part of Match Week, a major milestone in their journey to becoming doctors. But for one mother-daughter duo at Erlanger Hospital, that journey is extra special. Dr. Jeanie Dassow has dedicated her career to…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Downtown Chattanooga is facing a hidden threat, dangerous levels of lead in the soil. Recent studies have uncovered alarming concentrations, raising health concerns for those who live, work, and play here. Exposure to lead, especially in children, can have lifelong effects. Even small amounts of contaminated soil can lead to serious…… MORE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The implementation of school vouchers in Tennessee was at the center of a long discussion Thursday. The Education Freedom Scholarship Act was signed into law last month by Governor Bill Lee. It creates 20,000 scholarships to pay for public school students to attend private schools. In terms of getting those scholarships to…… MORE
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — A small plane crash in Lafayette has killed two people this afternoon. A small, single engine, Cessna type plane made impact at the far end of the runway. When first responders arrived, they found the plane fully engulfed in flames. According to Director of Public Safety, Stacey Meeks, people around…… MORE
Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security has announced additional Saturday appointments at 14 Driver Services Centers across the state for residents who still need to get a REAL ID. The new hours begin Saturday, March 22, at 13 locations, with the Savannah center…… MORE
