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Georgia elevators due for inspections

ATLANTA (AP) - A Georgia newspaper reports that government regulators have no idea how many of the state's 34,000 elevators, escalators and moving sidewalks are overdue for inspections. The Atlanta Journal Constitution reports that the problem is in a decade-old…

26 Million visitors for the Tennessee Aquarium

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Aquarium celebrated a huge milestone today. They welcomed their 26-millionth guest to visit since the doors of the River Journey building opened on May 1, 1992. The Suttle Family from Bowling Green, Kentucky got the…

Moderate earthquake rocks Bali, killing at least 3

DENPASAR, Indonesia (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake and an aftershock hit Indonesia’s resort island of Bali early Saturday, killing at least three people and destroying dozens of homes. The quake hit just before dawn, causing people to run outdoors…

Community Haven hosts Justice rally for Grove Street

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It's been 4 weeks since the tragic shooting on Grove Street where 7 women were shot and 2 were killed. Today, The Community Haven and other community leaders went to the Westside Softball Fields to rally for…

Chattanooga Hip Hop Week wraps up

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hip Hop enthusiasts were wrapping up Chattanooga Hip Hop Week at Miller Park. All week long events have been happening in and around Chattanooga. Today's events included music, vendors and an outdoor conference with artists from all…

2021 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival off to a roaring start

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cars, auctions, and racing, oh my! The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival is officially back. "Just being around cars and car guys, it's a great time." After a brief pandemic-induced hiatus,…

Tennessee Wildfire Season is here

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It's fall and leaves are changing and falling. That means that you might have some yard work that needs to be done. Well, today's the day, it's the first day of…

21 dogs rescued from Dunlap property

DUNLAP, Tennessee (WDEF) - Animal control officers have taken 21 dogs from a property in Dunlap. Since Sequatchie County does not have any animal services, the Humane Educational Society in Chattanooga, Rhea County…

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