FDA approved Pfizer’s third shot for some
The US Food and Drug Administration says it will grant emergency use authorization for a booster dose of Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine in people 65 and older as well as those in high risk of exposure jobs.
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$2.2 million giving to Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition to prevent youth homelessness
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- "Couch surfing can lead to being a chronically homeless person," said Outreach specialist for homeless coalition Dylan Green. The US Department of…
Protecting yourself from unknowingly buying a flooded used car
In the past, vehicles from hurricane impacted areas have been sold to unsuspecting consumers without proper disclosure. By law, these vehicles’ titles should indicate that they were “flooded,” “salvaged,” or “totaled.”
Holiday shopping might need to be done early this year due to supply chain
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- "This is not the procrastinator's holiday so let’s just keep that in mind," said CEO and founder of Freightwaves…
Youth Villages looking for businesses partners for adoption awareness month
Youth Villages is looking for community and business partners to help expand foster care and adoption awareness.
Ed Johnson memorial dedication
The unveiling and dedication of the Ed Johnson Memorial took place this weekend. The memorial is next to the bridge where he was lynched for a crime he didn't commit.
Teacher grants terminally ill student her wish to meet Minnie Mouse
Harmony Sain is seven years old and she’s going to Disney World. She’s also terminally ill and is a special needs student of Margaret Barclift.
RAM and Hope for the inner city get help people see
Remote Area Medical in partnership with Hope For The Inner City set up a pop-up clinic in Chattanooga Saturday to provide free eye exams providing free vision care to those underserved and uninsured.
Democrats tax increases to offset $3.5 trillion spending bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - "Anybody who’s going to have a long-term income of $75-$80,000 and up, taxes may increase for you at some point. We just don’t know…
School board selects superintendent search firm
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Hamilton County School Board selected Buffkin/Baker to search for the next superintendent for Hamilton county schools. Buffkin/Baker was one of the three firms who…
Young Adult Advocacy Board aids Homeless Coalition with underserved population
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Brittany Stowers grew up experiencing homelessness and while attending school she lived out of her car and couch surfed. "I was a full-time…
Pros and Cons of hybrid work schedule
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- John Vandergriff from Blue Ridge Wealth Planners said there are secret costs of working from home. They include spending more on utilities and paying for a…
SCORES aids Unveiled Bridal Studio
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Unveiled Bridal Studio in downtown Chattanooga opened up back in January but has been in the works for a while. It’s a crazy story coming from a crazy…
Moon River Music Festival Preparations
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- "It’s a huge boost for Chattanooga economy," said Jonathan Susman. A lot of work goes into setting up the Moon River Music Festival. "They do an incredible amount of work.…
Governor Bill Lee speaks on masks and vaccine during Meigs County visit
MEIGS COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee didn’t want to speak much about a Tennessee judge blocking his order allowing students to opt-out of mask mandates due to it being an…
Free BBQ fundraiser for Union Gospel Mission
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - "My wife actually came up with the idea about eight years ago to do a barbecue on Labor Day. Not everybody does something so the…
Taco Tour of Rossville Boulevard
ROSSVLLE (WDEF)- During the last two weeks of September people can get a taco for just two dollars and fifty cents from seven different restaurants including Miss G’s. "It’s a great…
September is National Preparedness Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- National Preparedness Month is observed during September to stress the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. "Do you know of evacuation routes? If…
National Guard aids Erlanger hospital
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - The National Guard arrived Today to aid Erlanger With COVID Overflow. Senior Director of Emergency Management Robbie Tester said the National Guard has already been extremely helpful.…
Hospitals overwhelmed by COVID patients impacting those with other emergencies
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Christian Thomas was in a car wreck that landed him in the hospital for five days. He said he saw firsthand how overwhelmed the hospital is due to COVID cases. "Whenever I first arrived at the hospital…
Mayor Kelly’s proposed budget gets publics backing at council meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga’s citizens could walk up to the podium, speak two minutes and tell the council why they should or shouldn’t pass the mayor's proposed fiscal budget. "We need the pay increase to maintain the officers…
Apartment condemned; could leave some disabled resident homeless
People in 12 apartments in Lafayette have less than 30 days to relocate after their apartment complex was issued a condemnation notice.
Roller skating resurgence
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Roller skating has seen a huge resurgence since the start of the pandemic and I just put on roller skates for the first time since I was about eight years old and I wasn’t…
Several Mission Glen residents call for Chair Shannon Whitfield resignation
WALKER COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) - A group of 20 people or so walked down Main Street with a police escort to the Walker County Commissioners' meeting. Several Mission Glen residents called for Commissioner Shannon Whitfield to resign…
Dalton’s Monoclonal antibody treatment
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- "78 Covid patients are hospitalized and 91% of those people are unvaccinated. 15 of those are on ventilators which is 95%," said Bruce Frazier. Monoclonal antibody treatment will soon be available for treating covid…
Chattanooga Firefighters speak to the City Council on why they need a pay increase as proposed by Mayor Kelly’s budget
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - "The recruit academy that will be graduating September 9, we have a class with them just to show them how to balance their budget and how to live off of firefighters' salaries. But…
Third dose of COVID-19 Vaccine for immunocompromised
Georgia (WDEF)- Anyone with moderate to severely immunocompromised can now receive a third dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in the North Georgia Health District. "You must wait 28 days after your second dose to get…
Hamilton County Health Department increasing COVID-19 testing
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-As COVID cases continue to surge in Hamilton County there is an increased demand for COVID testing. Becky Barnes with the Hamilton County Health Department says just 44 percent of Hamilton County is vaccinated. Active…
Tyner students’ protest makes near immediate impact on school board
Tyner Academy parents are demanding for the school board to make the school safe for their kids.
Public’s speaking time could be adjusted at Hamilton County School board meetings to better help serve the community
Parents were scheduled to speak at the end of the Hamilton County school board meeting rather than the beginning as usual.
GoFundMe used to help offset cost for college
A first-year college student from Fort Oglethorpe is taking a different approach to paying for her tuition.
City employees voiced backing on Mayor Kelly’s budget plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - A crowd of Chattanooga city employees rallied together before the Chattanooga City Council meeting. "We support the pay plan. Our members, the employees of the city of Chattanooga have been the essential workers…
Virtual education meant to be personalized to the student and give parents more options
Virtual schools are set up differently than what many students experienced during remote learning during the in-person school closure.
McNabb Center earns $414,000 grant to aid the homeless
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The McNabb Center has been awarded $414,000 to aid the homeless in the greater Chattanooga area. The funds are coming from the Tennessee Housing Development Agency through an Emergency Solutions Grant thanks to a collaborative…
Parents voice opinions on Hamilton County School mask mandate with opt-out option
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Dozens of parents came out to this evening's Hamilton County School Board meeting regarding the recently announced mask mandate for students with an opt-out process. Interim superintendent Dr. Nakia Towns' interim contract was confirmed…
Moving company boom as housing market continues to be red hot
As the housing market in Tennessee and North Georgia continue to boom other industries have seen similar expansion.
Mayor Kelly’s budget presentation to Chattanooga City Council
Mayor Kelly said there will not be an increase in tax rate due to cutting unnecessary spending and he wants to focus on increasing firefighter and police officer pay.
Mother tells story of how blood donations saved her baby’s life
Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF)- "It’s scary and I think I knew just enough as a nurse but I think that made it a little worse maybe. Just because I know the adult side and it's kind of like…
Search for graves at Lookout Mountain
A Lookout Mountain man wants to make sure some people buried in a deserted cemetery are not forgotten so he enlisted help from Vanderbilt University.
Crush Autism Disc Golf Tournament
DALTON. Georgia (WDEF)- The Disc Golf community came together in a tournament to Crush Autism. "They have helped us in so many ways to learn about autism and ways of what to do and what not to do,"…