Dunlap community fundraises by selling fireworks
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In preparation for the Fourth of July on Tuesday, Dunlap is selling fireworks in support of local organizations. Fireworks have been popular for many years in…
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Brick dedication ceremony held to honor veterans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center held a brick dedication to honor service members on Saturday morning. Donors and supporters could purchase bricks to…
Rip currents causing deadly vacations along Gulf Coast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With an uptick of vacationers in Panama City Beach, safety procedures have been further examined. Double red flag warnings were signaled due to severe…
Heat safety precautions for upcoming hot weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With upcoming hot temperatures approaching, it is important to stay informed on how to best take care of yourself. “We want to check on all…
Local church provides free mobile showers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Faith Family Chattanooga Church offered an event on Saturday morning to help those experiencing homelessness in the community. Local organizations partnered with the church to provide…
Experiential EV ride and drive takes over Chattanooga racetrack
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An Experiential EV Ride and Drive took place on Saturday morning for the Chattanooga community. Sponsored by The Company Lab and local car…
Police K-9 known for ‘Joker’s Law’ set to retire
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A police dog made headlines when he underwent surgery in 2021 for life threatening injuries he had suffered. Joker was shot multiple times…
EPB dedicates 10 new murals in downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Early Tuesday, EPB dedicated 10 new murals on the 10th St. Substation. Artwork was made true by local artists. The mural project began back…
Drugs to watch out for in 2023
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The TBI recently addressed drug trends in the state. Along with a list of 10 well-known drugs, there are also new analogs on the horizon.…
Peach season hit hard for local farmers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Recent weather has impacted produce at the Chattanooga Market, specifically peaches. With the upcoming Peach Festival approaching, produce vendors are facing challenges. Peach farmers noticed…
Father’s Day celebrated by Chattanooga community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June each year. The holiday is observed in over 100 countries around the world. “It’s very special because you get to celebrate your dad and what they…
Exotic pets take over Camp Jordan Arena
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A variety of birds, reptiles, and other species took over Camp Jordan this weekend with an exotic pet expo. The expo lasted from Saturday to…
Bradley Co. community celebrates Juneteenth
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bradley Co. held a Juneteenth community celebration at Avery Johnson Park on Saturday afternoon. The event commemorated the end of slavery in the United States. President Joe…
Corgis celebrate parade tradition in St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Over 100 corgis lined up for a parade down the streets of St. Elmo on Saturday afternoon. Owners could register their corgi for free and enter them into the parade. Prizes were given out from "oldest…
Local volunteers help in community skatepark stewardship day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new skatepark is in the works for Chattanooga. Chattanooga's current skatepark has been around for almost 20 years. This project will bridge the current park and a new addition from the city and multiple local…
Local veterans celebrate flag day
Ooltewah, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Veterans celebrated flag day at Ooltewah Walmart by fundraising for new flags at Collegedale Veterans Memorial Park. Flag day is celebrated every year on June 14. The holiday honors the American flag and commemorates the adoption…
Local animal shelters reach maximum capacity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Due to an increase in stray and surrendered animals, local shelters are reaching maximum capacity. Shelters all across the country have been experiencing a space…
Veteran-focused group replaces flags for free
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local organization is kicking off a new initiative to replace weathered or damaged American flags in the community. Comcast's veteran-focused Employee Resource Group, known as…
New DNA technology helps TBI identify cold case victim
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) released new information about a 1986 cold case. "Any investigator that's worked a homicide will tell you: to know the victim is to know the killer," TBI Special Agent Brandon…
Spending Sunday Funday at the Chattanooga Market
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In the heart of Downtown, vendors and visitors gather from all around in the Chattanooga Market. The market originated in 2001 and has expanded to what it is today located in the First Horizon Pavilion. 22…
Annual Catholic procession moved indoors due to weather restraints
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul celebrated their annual Eucharistic procession on Sunday afternoon. In the past, the church has joined other communities in a tradition of walking streets of Chattanooga for their Corpus Christi…
Central and South American culture celebrated at June Fest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new Chattanooga festival, June Fest, celebrated Central and South American culture in East Lake Park on June 10. The event was made…
Tennessee American Water unveils new pier at Camp Jordan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee American Water and the City of East Ridge welcomed a new fishing pier at Camp Jordan on June 10. The American Water…
Canadian wildfire smoke causes haze over Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wildfire smoke from Canada and surrounding areas has caused a haze to linger over the Tennessee Valley. The Tennessee Department of Transportation posted air…
Army veteran supports soldiers in walk across country
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- U.S. Army Veteran Jack Huffman is on a journey across America in support of war veterans and fallen soldiers. Huffman is actually walking across…
Chattanooga Zoo breaks ground on Cape Africa exhibit
The Chattanooga Zoo broke ground on its Cape Africa exhibit this morning, which has a $2.5 million dollar budget.
Dolly Parton’s 57th Wedding Anniversary
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- 57 years ago today, Dolly Parton was married in Ringgold. (more…)