Hamilton County and TVA prepares ahead of severe weather
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)-As rain and heavy wind from Hurricane Helene is making its way. Hamilton County and TVA is urging folks to starting making preparations for…
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IMAX Theater welcomes hundreds of filmmakers to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga’s IMAX Theater hosted this year Giant-Screen Cinema Association Conference. "It is our largest event, and we bring delegates from all over the United States…
FDA approved nasal vaccine for home use
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- With Cold Weather quickly approaching, The Food and Drug Administration finally approved FluMist to be used at Home. "The difference is they're basically approving it…
United Way of Greater Chattanooga host Day of Caring
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- The United Way of Greater Chattanooga hosted its annual Day of Caring at Reflection Riding on Friday. "Today, reflection riding is a part of United…
UTC’s College of Business receives funding for new research center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC’s Gary Rollins College of Business has been awarded more than 3 million dollars for their new Research Center. "We have worked with…
County Rescue kicks off season 2 in Cleveland
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- County Rescue filmed its highly requested second season in Bradley County on Wednesday. "We will film the show here for six weeks, and…
LionHearts Fitness gearing up for world championships
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Lionhearts Fitness is getting ready for the Obstacle Course Racing World Championships. Lionhearts is a free fitness gym for teenagers to compete at a high level…
Health experts raise awareness on infant mortality during September
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County is raising awareness on slowing down fetal and infant mortality in Tennessee. "Just working in the hospital setting and seeing how many infants…
Local lawyer reacts to Georgia High School shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.- "Georgia law is pretty specific," said Attorney Robin Flores, Attorney at Law. The father of the accused school shooter in Winder Georgia now faces murder charges as well. " You are just as guilty, according to Georgia law,…
Health officials raise awareness on suicide throughout September
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Health officials are raising awareness to lower the risk suicided ahead of Suicide Prevention Month. "In our country, suicide is becoming more and more of…
Bradley County residential fire left 3 dead
BRADLEY COUNTY, TENN. (WDEF)- Emergency crews responded to a house fire on Sunday night in Bradley County. "The call came in shortly before 6:30 last night, Sunday, the 25th…
Chattanooga Airport soon welcomes Global Entry center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Airport officially announced their plans for their new Global Entry center. "On Monday, our Board of Commissioners approved a contract with the US, Customs…
Catoosa County E-911 announces new Logan’s Law database
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County E-911 Communications Center has announced the beginning of Logan's Law database. This database was put in place to allow Catoosa…
Chickamauga Lock expected to receive major replacement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Members of the media received a glimpse of the upcoming replacement for the Chickamauga Lock on Monday. "By bringing folks out here today, we are raising…
Chattanooga FC Foundation soon adds new fields at Montague Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Football Club Foundation is finally breaking ground to transform Montague Park. "This starts a really big process of reimagining this whole space. We hope that Montague park will…
UTC kick off school year with Operation Move-In
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Downtown Chattanooga may have been a little busier on Thursday, but there is a reason for it. UTC is gearing up for Back to School with…
American Red Cross response to Tropical Storm Debby victims
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (WDEF)- As Tropical Storm Debby heads over coastal Georgia and into the Carolinas, the Red Cross responds to render aid. "The emergency management people we are…
Health experts raise awareness for back-to-school vaccinations
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- School will soon be back in session in Hamilton County and Doctors are urging parents to make sure children are vaccinated. "We are needing more vaccinations this year than we have in the past. That is…
New Salem Baptist kick off first day of school at Allen Elementary
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The First Day of School is finally here! New Salem Baptist Church lined the streets to welcome Allen Elementary Students…
Chattanooga remembers Councilman Moses Freeman Jr.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga remembers the life of former City Councilman Moses Freeman Junior. "He was he was a special person, you know, he was always interested in moving forward education and everything in a black community that was positive," said…
Hamilton County Schools hosts district-wide learning conference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Thousands of teachers across Hamilton County came together for the HCS Professional Development Conference on Friday. "We are really excited to kick off our new school…
Local organizations host Red Sand Project in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Organizations across Tennessee came together to participate in the Red Sand Project on Thursday. "We partnered with the Tennessee Department of Health to bring awareness…
Primary election day in Hamilton County reminders
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Primary Election Day is tomorrow here in Hamilton County. The election includes party primaries for federal and state lawmakers. In Hamilton County, there are…
Walker County introduces new inclusive playground to community
ROCK SPRINGS, GA. (WDEF) -- Walker County introduced a new inclusive playground at Walker Rocks Park. This new area gives children with any abilities the chance to play.…
The Health Department host Back-to-School event on Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (WDEF)- The Health Department will host a Back-to-School open house event on Thursday. The event is catered to all families as they prepare for the upcoming school year This event…
Chattanooga celebrates new Riverfront Parks project on Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Downtown’s Riverfront Parks will soon see major upgrades. "Today is about sharing a framework plan, which provides the direction of how we are going to…
East Ridge police officer comes home from hospital
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- After spending several weeks in the hospital, East Ridge Police Officer Alan Resendiz finally comes home. "For quite a while in the hospital, He…
Tennessee kicks off Sales Tax Holiday this weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee is gearing up for this weekend's sales tax holiday and back to school.. "All supplies will be tax free that weekend as well as apparel as well as any…
River City Company kicks off “Take a Break”
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga and the River City Company kicked off its "Take a Break" lunch program today. (more…)
New wildfire equipment for local Georgia counties
RINGGOLD Ga., (WDEF) -- The Georgia Forestry Commission presented new wildfire equipment to local fire departments this morning. (more…)
Central Crossing Condos Groundbreaking
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga officials gathered this morning for the groundbreaking of Central Crossing Condos. (more…)
Health experts urge outdoor caution during heat advisories
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With temperatures climbing, doctors are urging folks to be aware of heat advisories. "We have a number of us that are, unfortunately, having to live outside in these elements. They are having to work outside both…
Authorities investigate murder-suicide at Dunlap nursing home
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dunlap Police and the district attorney’s office responded to a murder-suicide on Monday morning at a nursing home. "TBI was here to assist along with…
Vegan Outreach hosts Vegan Chef Challenge in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF) From tasty cuisines to flavorful desserts, Vegan Outreach brought the year’s Vegan Chef Challenge to the scenic city. "Chattanooga vegan chef challenge has 14 Local Chattanooga chefs. They are releasing new…
Lakeview Drive to undergo repairs on Thursday due to pothole
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - If you live in Catoosa County, you may face a traffic hurdle. Lakeview Drive will be closed on Thursday. This is so the Public Works department can make emergency road repairs due to a pothole.…
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors renovates Greenway dog park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Greenway dog park is undergoing renovations and construction. Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors says they are adding a brand-new ADA accessible pathway at the park. The park will be closed starting Thursday, June 27, through Monday,…
Outdoor safety tips for sustained summer heat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Summer is here, and the temperature is rising quickly in Hamilton County. Hamilton County EMS is urging the community to practice heat safety this summer. "The…
Nokian Tyres completes new warehouse in Dayton
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Nokian Tyres celebrated the completion of a new finished goods warehouse in Dayton, Tennessee on Thursday. "It is really exciting that this is kind…
EPB celebrates completion of 10th Street Substation Mural project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB held a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, June 18 to celebration the completion of its 10th Street Substation mural project. EPB dedicated new artworks by 10 local artists. All artists live or work in EPB's service…
Lady Vols alum hosts basketball camp at Baylor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lady Vols alum Brittany Jackson Tucker hosted a youth basketball camp on Monday at Baylor. Proceeds from the camp are going to benefit the…