NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Are Tennessee students getting enough recess time? A new bill is arguing they are not. Filed by Representative Scott Cepicky of Culleoka, Tennessee, it would increase the amount of required recess time for Tennessee students. Currently, schools are required to allow for 130 minutes per week with a minimum of 15 minutes…… MORE
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TBI & Marion County authorities investigating Big Rock Road death
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities in Marion County are investigating a death on Big Rock Road. The death occurred at a property on Big Rock Road. The deceased individual has been identified as 67-year-old Danny Durham. Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) are working alongside personnel from the Marion County Sheriff’s…… MORE
Bradley County man arrested on attempted first degree murder
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Bradley County man has been arrested and charged for Attempted First Degree Murder in Hamilton Richard Lee Thomas County. Deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) were dispatched to a home on Flagpoint Drive on March 8, 2025. Upon arrival, deputies located the resident and his girlfriend. While speaking…… MORE
The Chattanooga Convention Center the annual RV show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Convention Center was the destination for road warriors this weekend as the annual RV Convention takes over downtown. From luxury motorhomes to compact campers, there was something for everyone looking to hit the open road. Alongside the rows of campers, vendors were offering gear and gadgets to make life…… MORE
Public Forum Held in LaFayette to Discuss Charter Schools and School Vouchers in Georgia
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF)This past Saturday, a public forum was held in LaFayette to discuss important topics surrounding charter schools and school vouchers in Georgia. The event provided a platform for community members to engage in a panel discussion and learn more about these key issues shaping the future of education in the state. Attendees had the…… MORE
Tennessee Ancient Sites Conservancy Unveils New Historical Marker for Chickamauga Mound
CHATTANOOGA,TN(WDEF) The Tennessee Ancient Sites Conservancy recently unveiled a new state historical marker for the Chickamauga Mound, a site dating back to the Woodland period. This monumental mound has long been a focus of preservation efforts by the Chattanooga InterTribal Association, and the new marker ensures its historical significance will be remembered for generations to…… MORE
12th Annual Hamilton County Archery Tournament Brings Excitement and New Division
CHATTANOOGA, TN(WDEF) The 12th Annual Hamilton County Archery Tournament took place this weekend at the East Brainerd Church of Christ, drawing over 190 participants from across the region. This year’s competition saw a new twist with the addition of an adult division. For the first time, adults were invited to join in the fun, competing…… MORE
Hamilton County arrest followed a 21-count indictment
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – On March 9, 2025, at 9:15 a.m., deputies arrested Adam Morgan without incident in the 900 block of Kennington Hills Drive in Hamilton County, Tennessee. This arrest followed a 21-count indictment issued by a Hamilton County Grand Jury, charging Morgan with: 10 counts of Solicitation of a Minor to Observe…… MORE
Three dead, one injured in Walker County murder-suicide
Charles (Chuck) Dunn / Chickamauga Police Department UPDATE: We’re learning more about the murder-suicide in Walker County that killed three and injured one. The one injured victim has been identified as 52-year-old Chickamauga police officer Charles (Chuck) Dunn. Dunn was off duty at the time of the incident. According to Sheriff Steve Wilson, Dunn was…… MORE
Walker County murder-suicide
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – Three people are dead, and one person is in critical condition at a local hospital following a domestic-related shooting at a home in Rock Spring, Georgia, on Saturday evening, according to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson. Deputies responded to the residence on Wood Station Road at 7:10 p.m. after receiving a…… MORE
