6th annual butterfly festival held to honor Katie Beth Carter
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- A butterfly festival was held on Saturday in Ringgold to celebrate the life of Katie Beth Carter and to support local ministries. …
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Amelia Greer is a recent graduate from Tennessee Technological University where she attained her Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies: Communication/Journalism. While at Tech, she worked in promotions for the university as a student writer and social media intern.
Dunlap, Tenn. is her hometown and she was raised in the Sequatchie Valley. She had the privilege of being involved in multiple local events in the Dunlap community such as volunteering for the Sequatchie Co. Cancer Support Network and performing in “Hee Haw.”
Greer plays music with her family and is an active member of First Baptist Church of Dunlap. She looks forward to serving her local community and sharing stories.
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- A butterfly festival was held on Saturday in Ringgold to celebrate the life of Katie Beth Carter and to support local ministries. …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A SWAT standoff took place on Saturday night at a residence in S. Kelley Street. Chattanooga police officers and teams were dispatched to the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police officers and members of the Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) team responded to a domestic disorder on Saturday night. The scene indicated domestic disorder with a weapon. Officers got the call to the 1900…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are continuing their investigation into Friday afternoon’s shooting of a 15-year-old on Bradt Street. Officers responded to a person shot call in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police (CPD) teams handled a standoff on Friday night without any injuries. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team and Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT)…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A three-year issue has just received a settlement from Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. Auburn Hills Mobile Home Park has faced claims since 2020 after…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) -- It has gone by several different names from Tri-County Hospital to CHI Memorial... But most people remember it as the Hutcheson Medical Center. This historical landmark has plans…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating an overnight shooting on Long Street. Officers responded to a robbery call in the 2700 block of Long Street at 12:17 this morning. They found a 30-year-old man inside a residence who…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Sunday, at 9:47 p.m., Cleveland Police located a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Westside Dr. and Norman Chapel Rd. Officers observed a motorcycle…
WHITESIDE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Haletown Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD) responded to a structure fire on Saturday night in Whiteside, Tenn. A little after 11:00 p.m. HVFD was dispatched…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Following the special session held in Nashville this week, some concerns were raised by Tennesseans. No-sign rules were imposed which were the subject of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sunday, Aug. 27 is national cinema day, and Regal Cinemas at Hamilton Place Mall celebrated the occasion with discounted ticket and concession prices. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Market hosted a 'Meet the Mocs' Team Spirit Day that included various teams from UTC. Student athletes met at the market Sunday…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors along with Outdoor Chattanooga hosted a weekend full of family-friendly fun. The inaugural 'Chatt Town Cool Down' helped the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a fatal shooting on Water Street late Friday night. The call was dispatched to the 200 block of Water Street…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The annual 'MORE THAN PINK Walk' is coming up in just a few weeks. Susan G. Komen raises funds and awareness for breast…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Outdoor Chattanooga hosts 'Chatt Town Cool Down' for the first time this weekend. The event will act as an end of summer party. Bracing the heat, there will be water-related events for the public. “And…
SEQUATCHIE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A long weekend of hard enduro racing took over Sequatchie, Tennessee. Riders from the amateur level all the way to professional competed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local McDonald’s owner-operators are back with an impactful initiative-- “Fries for School Supplies.” The program will run from August 21 to August 25. McDonald’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The state of Tennessee Office of the District Attorney General updated the public on an officer involved shooting on August 11. Footage was released…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local bar and lounge, 'The Blue Light' is rumored to have shut down for good. Located on 43 Station St. next to 'Songbirds'…
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LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- The LaFayette Police Department along with the FBI in Atlanta and Dalton announced earlier today that missing teen, Graycie Millard has been found in Arizona. After…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot call in the 4700 block of Pawnee Trail at 11:25 Saturday night. When police arrived, they found a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police traffic unit responded to a deadly motorcycle crash at 9:26 p.m. Friday night at 304 North Cherokee Boulevard. Preliminary…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Lightning struck a tree and traveled into a Soddy Daisy home while storms rolled through this afternoon. At 4:01 pm, Sequoyah Volunteer Fire…
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