CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Neighborhood veteran lawn service’s Bryant Ellis use to be homeless living in tent city. Now he runs a lawn mowing service that gives back to the homeless. "I have 4 to 6 people that work with me…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- President and CEO of the Pursuit of Happiness Michael Gordon and Board Member Troy Rodgers braved the freezing temperatures last night and spent the night in tent city. "The freezing temperature.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Chattanooga Fire Department worked a residential structure fire in the 4800 block of Ranger Lane Saturday morning. C.F.D.responded to the call at 11 AM. Smoke detectors alerted the occupants to a fire in the kitchen and they…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga will begin to automatically reroute emergency services and commenter traffic when a train is present at a Hixson railroad crossing. "It’s going to be an interconnected signaling device…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-"Very safe. Everyone’s masked up, everyone’s complaint just about we’re on Royal Caribbean and we feel safer there than we do at home. People around here don’t wear a mask when you go…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is hosting a job fair this evening. The virtual job fair is Thursday night from 6:30 until 7:30 and people who want to work for Hamilton County can attend the virtual interview to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Benjamin Brown trial jury had Sunday off but will resume deliberating at 9 am Monday. Benjamin Brown is on trial for felony murder and aggravated child abuse of 2 year old Annie Shell. Now, Brown and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The jury trial continues for a man accused of a 2018 murder of a nearly 3 year old girl. Benjamin Brown’s trial for the death of two-year-old Annie Shell had multiple…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- According to AAA, gas prices in Tennessee are up $0.13 from last week and almost a dollar more than this time last year. "It’s just something that we have to…
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Collegedale Police Officers took some time out their day for 'coco with the popo.' Around a dozen police officers and number plus kids enjoyed hot chocolate together at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Hamilton County Marine Rescue might not be an organization you’ve heard of very often or at all. However, they are some of the people who perform water rescues…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department hosted a blood drive to aid in the blood shortage. Blood assurance blood donation bus was outside Fire Station One accepting blood donors this afternoon. Highway 58 volunteer Fire department wanted to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-A family fun boat show is still underway at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Roughly a third of the boats on display this weekend were made in eastern…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A Chattanooga surgeon is using intense cold therapy as a means to help patients with pain and decrease the use of opioids. "I want to get off opioids as…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Georgia (WDEF)- Lookout Mountain Police and Fire Department work station has taken a new step in keeping its community safe. School Kids rose the flag to officially open…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The expanded Chattanooga Boat Show launched earlier today for the start of a four day venture at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Over 25 boat brands were on display for people…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) -With the supply chain, computer chip shortage continues to impact access to goods. Used Car prices have hit another all time high with the average price on a used car…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Tax season is here and there are some important changes to be mindful of. "Tax planning and tax strategy is not something fun to talk about. It’s…
A local businessman thinks the Cleveland City Schools isn't living up to its potential and has a six year plan to improve the standards. The school board chair disagrees.
Cleveland and Bradley County made a special dedication for a historic bridge and walking path.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Several LongHorn Steakhouse employees acted fast Sunday morning when a fire in the kitchen got out of control, safely exiting the restaurant and calling 911 for help. Multiple CFD Red Shift companies responded to the business at 5771…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- After a week of virtual events honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, the community gathers in person at Miller Park to remember the life of one of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Two UTC students are using running and walking as a way to go on a mission trip to Ecuador. Korie Hawthorne and Lauren Odon put on a…
When schools went virtual after COVID-19 started nearly two years ago getting internet to people in need was a challenge but solved by organizations in Chattanooga.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - State Republicans have released their plan to redraw the political boundaries in Tennessee. "The Democratic master put out a month ago. The Republican match came out…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Jokers Law Petition Project is one step closer to changing the law protecting law enforcement K9s as it has now officially oh its way to Nashville. A petition…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)-Solutions Oriented Services gets cars cleaned, fixed up, and ready to go to be sold on Vroom automotive. "Our job is to take the vehicles and repair them. Minimal mechanical repair as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- EPB’s Chattanooga’s Smart Grid has been recognized by a world leading organization. Green Business Certification Incorporated honored the power grid by achieving the Peer Gold. PEER is the world’s first certification program that measures and improves power system…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF)- "People that don’t have to be out later this evening or first thing in the morning that’s what I would recommend," said Leamon. It seemed like nearly every company or organization was impacted by the weather.…
Chickamauga GA (WDEF)- Holiday season is alive throughout the are including in Chickamauga. The Chickamauga New Year's ice skating rink was frozen Friday and Saturday. The rink was surrounded by Christmas decorations and the small town new years and holiday event…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- From Covid rates increasing to inflation pressures to new IRS rules, just about everyone is looking for any way to save money in the new year. "Take out a notecard, maybe…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-A veteran who recently moved to the area is already giving to the local Wounded Warrior community. Anthony Davis is running a disc golf tournament to raise thousands…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Covid cases continue to rise as the Omicron variant has surged in Tennessee and Georgia. The cases are definitely on the rise. We are testing a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A Chattanooga Church will be providing a Christmas Eve lunch for the homeless. The Union Gospel Mission will be serving Christmas meals to those…
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF)- After all the devastation in Kentucky from the tornadoes, Collegedale is coming together to help those impacted by the storm. "Since our area had gone through so many tornadoes in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- COVID-19 cases continue to increase due to the Omicron variant health officials are worrying about potential spread due to the holidays. President Joe Biden announced starting in January the government will provide 500 million free rapid home-testing…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- Emma Cummings is just 18 years old, but might be experiencing her last Christmas. "I am pretty sick. This is my last Christmas,"…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - A former stray puppy has needed multiple surgeries after being attacked while sleeping. Timber went to bed one night where he thought he would safe. That ended…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The weather cooperated better than expected during the tradition of Wreaths across Chattanooga continuing Saturday Chattanooga once again took part in the The National wreath-laying ceremony, Wreaths Across America. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- After a few delays, New names honoring those who have served are part of the Charles H Coolidge Medal of Honor Heritage Center. The brick of honor dedication ceremony…