CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium is celebrating Pollinator Week. Butterflies, ants and even hummingbirds are considered to be pollinators. As a part of this week, the aquarium is offering…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- TDOT has provided an update on yesterday's road patch incident on Interstate 24. Wednesday morning TDOT responded to an existing pothole patch that was vibrated…
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- CARTA celebrated their Inaugural Graduating Class of CARTA Ambassadors. The graduation introduced its first-ever class of CARTA. Among the class were new bus drivers, mechanics, and transit professionals. Chattanooga…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The annual Tennessee Valley Lineman Rodeo is coming to the Tennessee Rivepark this weekend. EPB is hosting this year's event, the first for the Scenic…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health department is raising awareness about the bird flu. "Bird flu is a type of influenza-A that is typically…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Earlier this month the city of Chattanooga proposed its FY25 budget. However, this week Mayor Kelly was able to secure an additional $16 million…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s not every day you get another chance at life. On Tuesday, Amy Young thanked first responders for saving her life. In February, Amy Young suffered a heart attack as she was riding her bike on…
CHATTANOOA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is urging folks to be safe while boating ahead of Memorial Day. The TWRA encourages boaters to have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Memorial Day is quickly approaching. This year, the National Medal of Honor Heritage Center is doing something very special for Gold Star families. "Downstairs, we are going to have a table setup for visitors to write…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga was named the best city to live in Tennessee by US News and World Report. Chattanooga rose 21 spots to be ranked 27th…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - The City of Ringgold is honoring deceased veterans with its Festival of Flags. "It started in early '70s to honor some of the veterans…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - You might call this high school course shocking. Brainerd High School students learned the safety and potential risks behind battery chemistry. “We partnered with…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tyner students showcased their Friendship Detector projects as a part of World Quantum Day on Tuesday. “Tyner Academy is one of the first schools to…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Health Department’s Picture of Our Health assessment shows a rise in obesity in Hamilton County. “At the current time, 35%…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Armed Forces Day celebration in Chattanooga took place on Friday, May 3, 2024. This is the 75th anniversary of Chattanooga's Armed Forces Day. Historically, the event highlights one specific branch of the military each…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Dalton Public Schools welcomed its new superintendent on Tuesday. The Dalton Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Steven Craft contract at Tuesday's board meeting.…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Walker County unveiled its new interpretive sign of McLemore Cove on Tuesday. In the 1900s, the McLemore Cove Historic District was added to…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County finally broke ground for the new Victims Memorial Park on Monday. The Victims Memorial Park is located at the Riverpark…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Finley Stadium is welcoming its newly renovated "Ultra Club" event space. "This has been a few years in the works, just lots of planning. We…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police officially identified the suspect involved in the skate park shooting earlier this month. "Throughout the course of the investigation, the suspect was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center hosted First Responders Day on Thursday. "Today we are celebrating World Autism Month with our First Responder Day. We invited…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Erlanger unveiled their newest fluoroscopy machine in their GI Lab on Wednesday. "Wednesday, we celebrated our new state of the art interventional endoscopy inauguration, which is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Film Festival will feature a huge wave of motion picture films. The Film Festival will kick off June 21-28 at Downtown's Read House. More…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF)-The Georgia Department of Transportation is raising awareness this week on work zone safety. The spring and summer months are considered the best season for highway work. During National…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department is seeing a trend in chronic diseases like obesity and high blood pressure. "Just like everywhere across the country, we are seeing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Choo Choo Chorus performed for residents at NHC Healthcare for National Barbershop Quartet Day. Thursday is also the anniversary of the Barbershop Harmony…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Catoosa County Schools leaders came together for the building dedication of their Career Academy. "Tuesday was an incredible day. It's a day…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Bible in Schools hosted a luncheon at the Convention Center on Monday. Bible in the Schools started in 1922. Students are able to take a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Mocs football team raised awareness for bone marrow cancer and disease on Thursday. The Mocs partnered with Andy Talley Bone Marrow organization…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - UTC hosted its annual Spring Fling on Thursday. The event is a part of "I love UTC" week. Students were able to welcome spring with some…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga State hosted a Vision Board and Art Party Wednesday. The event was put on by Chatt State's Access and Disability Services. Chatt State used this party to combat…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - UTC and Hamilton County Schools came together to sign an extension for the Future Ready Institutes at Tyner Academy. The Future Ready Institutes (FRI)…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee law enforcement kicked off Distracted Driving Awareness Month with Operation Hands Free. "April is an important month for us. We are hitting…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp delivered his State of the County Address Thursday morning. "In the weeks, months and years ahead, we should…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police RTIC division unveils their updated and remodeled surveillance center. "What we do is we assist the entire department in reduction of violence, crime, violent…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - State Representative Chuck Fleischmann celebrates his Community Project Funding in Chattanooga on Monday. "In my role as Tennessee's sole appropriator in the house I…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - CHI Memorial finally broke ground on their new North Georgia hospital on Friday. Their new location will be on Battlefield Parkway in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Springtime traditionally starts with the spring equinox and, around here, with pollen. With pollen comes allergies. And local allergists are explaining what allergies are like in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Pathway's Veterans Business Outreach program is hosting a Veteran Resource Fair in Chattanooga. It will take place at 100 Cherokee Boulevard. This event catered to support military service members in their entrepreneurial journeys. Folks will also…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly’s proposal to restructure the Beer and Wrecker Board has been approved. And the expected changes are dynamic. "We really worked for about the…