SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - Headstones are supposed to be lasting reminders of those who came before us, but time, the elements and vandals can make them hard to read. Thankfully, kids at Sequoyah High School created lasting grave makers…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Biology is defined as the study of living organisms. It can be one of the more challenging subjects on a 9 grader's schedule, but Warren Smith…
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) - Kim Thurman has spent years making a difference in the lives of her students. She has a solid understanding of her course…
WHITWELL, TN (WDEF) - One Marion County school has reached the pinnacle of success. We traveled to Whitwell Middle School to learn how their accomplishment is…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - There is plenty of drama in Amy Carter's class at Heritage Middle School. There is also lots of singing. Her goal is to inspire…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Three Hamilton County schools teamed up to craft strategic funding plans that could change the way they secure…
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - The best teachers truly care about their students. That certainly describes Susan Glasheen. Her classroom at George R. Stuart Elementary in Cleveland…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Passing a bill can be an intimidating process for even the most seasoned lawmaker. Students at Skyuka Hall recently got a…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - Some people are just born to teach. Macey Neal is one of those people. She makes sure every student in her Battlefield Primary…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -- In the movie, The Six Triple 8, Tyler Perry shares the story of an all-black, all-female Battalion in World…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) -If you are ever lost in woods, and you have a cell phone, call 9-1-1, stay where you are and wait for help. That's just what a female hiker did Tuesday (2/25/25) afternoon on Signal Mountain.…
TRENTON, GA (WDEF) - Mike Beeler is a dedicated teacher, who always goes the extra mile for his students at Dade County High. He genuinely cares about…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Students at Hunter Middle are making great strides in robotics and mathematics, but they are also excelling in the arts and athletics. Feast your eyes on a few of their recent accomplishments in tonight's What's Right…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The man accused of traveling from Mississippi to Chattanooga in hopes of having sex with a 10-month-old child has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. If he lives long enough to get out, 50-year-old Dennis…
EAST RIDGE, TN (WDEF) - A fresh dining option is coming our way! East Ridge lost its Wally's, but it's gaining a Whataburger. According to the City of East Ridge…
JASPER, TN (WDEF) - Bobby McCulley consistently models professionalism and leadership for his students at Jasper Middle. Combine that with always being supportive and giving gentle advice, and…
LAKESITE, TN (WDEF) - Students at Loftis Middle School know that the great outdoors are a great place to learn. They are committed to developing…
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) - Hard-working, caring and understanding, those are the superlatives that parents use to describe Lauren Gillot. Every morning, she greets her students at…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Black History is much more than a month at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. They have exhibits on African American history, culture, sports…
FLINTSTONE, GA (WDEF) - Geoff James has a great sense of humor. He mixes that with a healthy dose of caring to make sure that every student…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Emergency dispatchers play a crucial role in public safety. The next generation is learning the skills they'll need at the Catoosa College and…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The best teachers are patient, authentic and genuinely care about creating a good learning environment for all their students. That certainly applies to Ali…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Hunger is a sad fact of life in communities across America. Students at St. Peter's Episcopal School in Chattanooga are working to solve that…
Chickamauga, GA (WDEF) - The best teachers always seem to go the extra mile for their students. Lisa Crowley does that every day, without ever losing her…
CHATTANOONGA, TN (WDEF) - Most people never forget their first-grade teacher. Alexandra O'Reel pours her heart and soul into making sure her students have a solid foundation in…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - When the Catoosa County College and Career Academy needed new computers for their 9-1-1 center, they knew right where to look. Students on that same…
ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) - It's never too early to start planning for your future. That's a lesson a Rossville Middle School student learned at a very young…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A wonderful holiday tradition returned this year. Christmas at the Courthouse is always a hit. The Ooltewah Concert Choir put…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Good kindergarten teachers have a gift for making learning fun and exciting. Carolyn Parker is a pro at instilling a healthy love of reading in her…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - When you were in high school, did you ever wonder what life was like on another campus? Students from Howard and McCallie are…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) - A good education is very important, but learning can also be fun. That's a lesson that Elizabeth Barton passes on to her students…
Signal Mountain, TN (WDEF) - Caleb Rowland is a young teacher, but he has really hit the ground running at Nolan Elementary. He's always researching fun projects for his students,…
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Great things are going on at Cleveland City Schools, and the state is taking notice. Cleveland High is celebrating a three…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Parents describe Ayanna Esdaile as dedicated, determined and dependable. Her Science class at Orchard Knob Middle is challenging, but with healthy dose of…
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - Great things are happening at Sequoyah High School. Students are learning the skills that employers want. Now, kids from across Hamilton County are…
ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) - Encouragement is always part of the lesson plan in Demetrius Leonard's classroom. He makes sure his students at Ridgeland High stay on the path…
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - Headstones are supposed to serve as lasting reminders of those who came before us, but the elements and vandals can…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Parents know that Lindsey White's classroom is a fun learning environment. The Boynton Elementary school teacher balances effort and love to make her students the…
OOLTEWAH, TN (WDEF) - Friday mornings are a magical time at Hunter Middle School. That's when students of all abilities gather in the gym to…
OOLTEWAH, TN (WDEF) - Joseph Mayo wears several hats at Hunter Middle School. He's a talented teacher and a capable coach. Mr. Mayo is also passionate about improving…