Harris and Fuller head to a runoff for District 14
ROME, Ga. (WDEF)- After nearly two dozen candidates initially entered the race to replace Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene…
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Mayor Wamp Addresses Primary Ballot Question
Last week, a letter from the Tennessee Republican Party said several republican candidates would be removed from the primary ballot. This letter listed several local candidates including County Mayor Weston…
TechByte: Tech Goes Home Helps Community Members Gain Computer Skills
This week we’re taking a look at an awesome program called Tech Goes Home. It’s a program run by The Enterprise Center right here in Chattanooga.…
Volkswagen Hosts E Lab Showcase
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Volkswagen hosted its annual E Lab showcase at their Chattanooga Conference Center Friday. The event brought students and parents from all over Hamilton County to one place…
River Games Chattanooga is returning for another year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga River Games are officially returning for another year at Ross's Landing. The extreme sporting event features kayak ramp jumps, rock climbing, and more. The event…
TechByte: AI Arms Race continues, but at what cost to our brains?
Hundreds of billions of dollars are flowing into AI - with countries and companies racing to invest. The newest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence are…
LIFT Youth Center plans April ‘Clean Catoosa’ event
Ringgold, GA (WDEF) -- Catoosa County, Georgia is known for its natural beauty, but just like everywhere else, litter is a problem. The LIFT Youth Center in…
Goodwill holds grand opening at new East Ridge location
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Goodwill held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its newest store on Thursday. It’s located in East Ridge at the former…
Remote Area Medical Bus brings free telehealth to Athens
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For many across the Tennessee Valley, healthcare is something that seems completely inaccessible. It could be because of their financial status or because they’re simply afraid to see a doctor. The Remote Area Medal bus, stationed…
TechByte: Space Age Tech could bring new mobility aids
Robotic components have reached a price point where you don’t have to be NASA to build something really cool. On this week’s Tech Byte we look at…
TechByte: Teens Increasingly using AI as “therapist”
Mental health awareness is certainly an important topic, but it’s important you get help from a qualified source. On this week’s TechByte we give you an example of what…
TechByte: AI Changing the Game for Weather Forecasters
Generative AI is both a hero and a villain depending on the application. On this week’s Techbyte we highlight one area where it could save lives. Over in…
Local Author Encourages Children to Reach for the Stars
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local author held a special book signing on Wednesday. Rita Lorainne Hubbard wrote “It’s Possible, The Story of Ronald McNair”. Ronald McNair…
June Scobee Rodgers Keeps Challenger Memory Alive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --The 28th of January marks 40 years since the Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster that claimed the lives of seven astronaut crew members. It was supposed to be a routine…
TechByte: Artemis Missions Take Humanity Back to the Moon
Humanity is returning to the moon before the end of this decade. On this week’s TechByte, we take a look at the roadmap to earth’s natural satellite.…
TechByte – New technology creates photorealistic graphics at home
There's a technology that's seen a huge amount of development over the past couple of months, and you can try it out for yourself at home. Gaussian…
X, Cloudfare, suffer connection issues Friday
Popular web traffic monitoring website Downdetector reports that X (formerly Twitter), and Cloudfare experienced severe outages today, blocking access for thousands of users. At its peak, downdetector received over 60,000 reports from users experiencing issues with X. Cloudfare reported on…
TechByte: LG Showcases New Helper Robot at CES
Humanoid robots are in the news again. This time it’s a helper bot from a popular South Korean company. The Consumer Electronics Show draws thousands to its Las…
Rock City plans new gondola to bring visitors up the mountain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Rock City announced at a Lookout Mountain planning meeting that it plans to construct a new gondola system that will take passengers from the base of lookout mountain, all the way up to Rock City. Pepper…
Take a Peek at This Year’s Consumer Electronics Show!
The annual Consumer Electronics Show happened this week in Las Vegas, and we've got an early preview of the exciting new tech being featured…
Chattanooga Airport adds non-stop to Newark, New Jersey
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga metropolitan airport added a new non-stop to its roster. Travelers can now enjoy service to Newark New Jersey, giving Chattanoogans easy…
Artificial Womb could save premature babies
Premature babies could have a better chance of survival - and be healthier long-term - all thanks to this new technology, and it’s all right here on…
Quantum Computers and Why the Government Wants One
Computers are only getting faster as time goes on, but what if there was a new kind of computer that changed the game forever? Researchers across the globe…
Volunteers Provide Meals at Chatt Foundation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two young men stepped up to help the needful in our community. Kenny Bell and Luke Stepney are Boyd Buchanan grads. They say the Lord put it on their hearts to help. They teamed up with…
Union Gospel Mission serves Christmas Eve dinner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For 75 years, the Union Gospel Mission has been serving the community. This year marked one of many in a series of annual dinners hosted by the Mission at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Jon Rector,…
AI Video has gotten scary real. Here are some tips on how to spot them.
Chances are, you’ve already fallen for an AI video that someone tried to pass off as real. AI video technology has…
Video Game Guide for 2025
Video games have changed a lot since we were kids. It used to be you had either a Sega or a Nintendo, you bought a good old fashioned…
Unitarian Church hosts Human Rights Day event
December 10th was International Human Rights Day. The Unitarian Universalist Church hosted an event organized by Be Magazine and other non-profits to commemorate the occasion. One of the main…
Tech Byte – A Robot Thanksgiving
From mechanized warfare to mechanized mealtime, can robots really do it all? A robotic "chef" delivered an unconventional Thanksgiving feast to U.S. troops stationed overseas in South Korea. Soldiers tapped…
Tech Byte – How Science is Saving Polar Bears
You're very unlikely to see a polar bear walking around with an iPhone, but even this fragile species can benefit from smart technology! Our Canadian friends up…
Two Hamilton County Deputies involved in early-morning shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, around midnight, two sheriff’s deputies were involved in a deputy-involved shooting at a gas station. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s office, two of their deputies were involved in…
Humanoid Robots: The future or a flash in the pan?
For over half a century, humanoid robots have been a staple of science fiction. From C3PO to Data from Star Trek, or going…
Gratefull event brings Chattanoogans together
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The tenth annual Gratefull event kicked off at 11:30, Thursday on East Martin Luther King Boulevard. People from all walks of life gathered together to celebrate the…
Local non-profits come together for Giving Tuesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- United Way in Chattanooga is doing something special for Giving Tuesday. They’ve launched an online portal where you can find local non-profits and give to them directly. Charities of all sizes are there, from the Chattanooga…
Parkridge announces plans to open new emergency room in Bradley county
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Parkridge Medical Center announced plans to build a freestanding Emergency Room in Bradley County. The ER would have 11 rooms, including…
TECH BYTE – A HIGH-TECH TWIST ON TEACHING PEOPLE TO DRIVE
NOW FOR A HIGH-TECH TWIST ON TEACHING PEOPLE TO DRIVE. A SCHOOL IN THE UK IS TRAINING DRIVING INSTRUCTORS USING VIRTUAL REALITY BEFORE THEY HIT…
Dunlap community celebrates Veterans Day
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Dunlap community gathered today to celebrate veterans. They met at Sequatchie County Highschool to get out of the frigid weather. There was supposed to be a…
Three arrested in human trafficking sting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The TBI says three people were arrested in a joint operation with the Chattanooga Police Department and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s office. The arrests were the result of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking throughout…
EPB and partners offer trees for free
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB is partnering up with the city of Chattanooga and Reflection Riding to offer something special. They’re giving away two native trees for free to…
Catoosa Chamber of Commerce hosts Showcase Catoosa Business Expo
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce hosted a business event today. The called it the Showcase Catoosa Business Expo. Local businesses from around…