Public starting to consider Bradford Pear trees as invasive
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)-With weather like this, it certainly feels like Spring is already in full swing! One early bloomer will catch your attention… Bradford Pear…
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Siskin Hospital holds annual ‘Possibilities’ luncheon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Siskin Hospital hosted their annual "Possibilities" luncheon Wednesday at the Chattanooga Convention Center. "The event is all about hope. Hope beyond disability, hope after a traumatic…
Local doctors concerned about increase in Measles cases
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Health officials are warning folks about measles rising in the United States. "We are certainly concerned that it is likely, and…
Scam experts share ways to prevent fraudulent scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Better Business Bureau teamed up with scam prevention experts to host a free fraud-prevention event in Chattanooga. "We organized this event along with…
Environmental Solutions Group donates $5,000 to CADAS
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) donated $5,000 to support a nonprofit's mission of substance abuse recovery. The donation is a part of ESG's Improving…
IRS launches direct file pilot for Tennesseans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennesseans are now eligible to use the new IRS Direct File. This is a new service that allows taxpayers to electronically file their federal tax…
Locals in Sequatchie County celebrate Heritage Farm program
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community members and county leaders gathered Friday to celebrate the Sequatchie Heritage Farm program. The program recognizes the importance of farms in Sequatchie County. These farms have been owned by the same family for 100…
TVA uses new way to generate solar energy in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - TVA selected the Chickamauga Dam as the location to show off their new Smart Flowers. "We got five solar panels or solar…
Dunlap ‘School Bus Blitz’ targets drivers ignoring stop signs
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Dunlap Police Department and the Sequatchie County Sheriff's Office is preparing to conduct a School Bus Blitz. It's a move by law…
Local fertility clinic responds to Alabama Court ruling
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Legal battles have broken out after the Alabama supreme Court ruled frozen embryos can be considered children. Would be Alabama parents seeking…
Harrison Elementary ends Black History Month with living wax museum
HAMILTON, COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s Harrison Elementary School hosted its annual Black History Month living Wax Museum. "This is our fourth year doing the wax…
Hamilton County Health Department reopens dental clinic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department reopens their dental clinic after a three-month hiatus. As a part of their reopening, they welcomed two new dentists, Drs.…
UTC collaborates with Volkswagen for annual career day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - UTC hosted its first Volkswagen Drive Your Career Day on Thursday. The event took place at the Chattanooga Room on the Campus of UTC. UTC and VW held this event to engage engineering students with career…
Boys and Girls Club of Chattanooga announces Youth of the Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Boys and Girls Club of Chattanooga hosted its teen leadership luncheon on Wednesday to recognize the children they serve. It took…
Chattanooga hopes to improve urban parks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is receiving insight on ways to improve Chattanooga’s parks. Outdoor Chattanooga welcomed Gil Penalosa, who is an advocate for enhancing parks around the world. Penalosa…
Downtown Erlanger Hospital celebrates 2024 ‘Miracle Kids’
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Family and friends gathered at the Downtown Chattanooga Erlanger Hospital to celebrate the 2024 Miracle Kids on Monday. "Today we are honoring and introducing our 2024 Miracle…
Houston Museum undergoes rennovations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Downtown Chattanooga’s Houston Museum believes 2024 is the year for a renovation. "The renovation is so exciting. We've been working on this for quite some time," said Ane Rankin, Houston Museum. In 1961, The Houston Museum…
Volkswagen union update in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- The fight over unionizing Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant is back front and center. Both sides chose Thursday to speak out. Victor Vaughn who is a Logistics team member at Volkswagen says VW…
Early voting begins Wednesday in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early voting started on Wednesday in Hamilton County. This early voting period is for citizens to cast their ballot for the Presidential and County Primaries. The only contested races in Hamilton County are both Republican. …
Cleveland schools concerned about student vaping
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Bradley County and Cleveland City Schools came together with parents and a support group to host a first annual "Escape the Vape" event. "We are bringing…
Kitchen Incubator celebrates 2 years with wing cookoff
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga is celebrating two years of Food Truck Fridays with a heated competition. The owners of seven food…
STEM students to participate in robotic competitions Saturday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Valley Robotics will host two robotic league tournaments on Saturday. One of the tournaments will take place at the Volkswagen Conference Center…
Chattanooga Outdoor Festival coming this April
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Outshine Adventures and Nomad be Happy will kick off its first ever Chattanooga Outdoor Festival in April. The event will take place April 6 at the newly renovated Choo…
HES to waive many pet adoption fees on Valentine’s Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As we are gearing up for the holiday of love next week, one local animal shelter is waiving their fees for their…
Local coaches celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - In 1987, President Ronald Regan established an annual day of observance during the first week of February to acknowledge female athletes. …
Hamilton County Schools holds Principal for a Day event
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools hosted its fifth annual Leadership Principal for a Day event on Tuesday. As a part of this program, various cohort members in Hamilton County got to shadow a principal at different schools. …
TN Rep. Hakeem’s proposed abortion exception bill fails subcommittee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - State Representative Yusuf Hakeem was expected to present an abortion exception bill to the state’s health committee Tuesday. However, according to the Tennessee…
Mayor’s Council for Women holds annual Chattanooga conference
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Mayor's Council for Women is hosting their sixth annual policy conference at the Westin Hotel. The council was launched in 2015 but hosted…
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors needs lifeguards
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors are experiencing a lifeguard shortage as they prepare for the summer months. The lifeguard shortage has affected the Chattanooga area outdoor and indoor pools. Last year, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors saw more…
Winter Skating at Stable 41 closes for the season
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - Winter Skating at Stable 41 in Fort Oglethorpe is coming to an end Wednesday. City representatives announced the rink will close at…
American Cancer Society aims to promote lung cancer prevention
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Cancer Society is taking part in Cancer Action Day by bringing volunteers together to make lung cancer policy a priority. More than 50 patients, survivors and caregivers from Tennessee are in Nashville to ask…
UTC receives funds for new clinical addiction studies program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga received an award of more than $100,000 to conduct a clinical addiction studies certificate program. UTC says this…
Point-in-Time survey conducted with local homeless population
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chatt Foundation participated in the Point-in-Time count by surveying those experiencing homelessness in Hamilton County. Every year, communities across the U.S. collect data to…
Tennessee felons must retrieve gun rights before voting rights
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Unity Group is pushing back against a Tennessee ruling on convicted felons getting voting rights restored. A tougher state voting rights restoration policy…
Chattanooga to hold Housing Sustainability Fair this weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga is holding its Housing Sustainability Fair on Saturday, January 27. It will take place at the downtown public library located on…
Hamilton Co. Commission begins Rural Road Safety project
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Commission and Mayor Weston Wamp are implementing the Rural Road Safety project. This project is to improve roads like Snow Hill…
Urban League accuses mayor of misleading county commission
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Fiery accusations flew on Wednesday during the public comment period at the Hamilton County commission meeting. Last year, commissioners voted to pull more than…
EPA provides Chattanooga with $56 million for lead cleanup
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga leaders gathered at the Southside Chattanooga lead site to highlight their cleanup process on Monday. The Southside lead site is considered the largest residential…
HES: Pet owners report improved mental health
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee awarded the Humane Educational Society (HES) with the "Power of Pets" grant. According to HES, bonding with a pet is good…
UTC celebrates 2024 MLK Day at Memorial Auditorium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Many gathered at Memorial Auditorium today for the annual MLK Day celebration. UTC puts on the event each year. Winter weather delayed it a…