More to the Story with Staley: Maverick Dance Alliance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The world of competitive dancing can be extremely serious business. For one dance studio here in Chattanooga, that hard work just paid off.…
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More to the Story with Staley: Clifton Hills Graduation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's that time of the season when seniors are graduating from high school! But they're not the only ones moving on to the…
More to the Story with Staley: Cardboard Boats
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cardboard and water generally don't mix. Water almost always wins. But if you throw in some duct tape and a "will to succeed,"…
More to the Story with Staley: Veteran’s BBQ Camp
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Most of us love it! A tasty treat on the grill, and all that comes with it. But for this man, it's a…
More to the Story with Staley: Senior Talent Show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Are you at least 62 years old? Do you have ten bucks to spare, and would you like to show off your talent?…
More to the Story with Staley: The Hart Gallery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hart Gallery is located in downtown Chattanooga. It's a place where local artists can go and apply their skills. Now, the gallery…
More to the Story with Staley: The Living Museum
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- What do Babe Ruth, Dolly Parton, Abe Lincoln and a West African ruler all have in common? In a sense, they all were in…
More to the Story with Staley: Latina Boutique
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- She's a Navy veteran and a mother of three, who happens to be very active in the community. And now, she's a business…
More to the Story with Staley: Roller Derby
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's rough. It's pretty dangerous. But it's how we roll. That would be roller derby! Chattanooga's team is getting ready for its first home…
More to the Story with Staley: New Senior Program
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- In this day and age, people are living longer. But the key is to stay healthy and active as well. If you're a senior…
More to the Story with Staley: Catoosa Helps Kids
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- It was a different kind of meeting at the recent gathering of the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce. There were a lot…
More to the Story with Staley: Ivy Academy 5K
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Earth Day is an annual affair here in America Every April 22. That means this coming Saturday! And it's even more meaningful…
More to the Story with Staley: Rising Fawn Museum
RISING FAWN, Ga. (WDEF) -- Museums are places that display a collection of something that has a great deal of importance. Maybe you didn't know there's a…
More to the Story with Staley: Airport Art Exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One of the most successful art exhibits in our area happens to be at the Chattanooga Airport. And even the one who came…
More to the Story with Staley: Local E-Bikes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- At one time or another in our youth, just about all of us learned how to ride a bike. But bicycles have come a…
More to the Story with Staley: Alternative Baseball
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's a baseball program that used to operate here in Chattanooga, then it went away. Now, organizers are hoping it will come back. Hosting…
More to the Story with Staley: Rock City Sign
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) -- Rock City is in the midst of celebrating its 90th anniversary! And for almost 90 years, Rock City has been advertising its…
More to the Story with Staley: Beaver Problems
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Maybe you remember that skit on "Saturday Night Live" from many years ago. Chris Farley's skit on "living in a van down by the…
More to the Story with Staley: Band Invitation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It might be one thing for a college marching band to perform in a holiday parade. But it's a whole different thing to head…
More to the Story with Staley: Tree Climbing Passion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you've ever watched a professional cut down a tree, you certainly know what a difficult job it is, with a lot of danger…
More to the Story with Staley: Donating Dresses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- He runs one of the world's largest independent fashion internet sites. Yet he does all he can to help underprivileged young women. He's been…
More to the Story with Staley: The Little Farmhouse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Creative Discovery Museum is one of the "Crown Jewels" of downtown Chattanooga. It's been here for some 25 years, always coming up…
More to the Story with Staley: Planting Trees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga is one of over 3,400 cities in America listed as an official "Tree City." To be designated as such, a city has to meet…
More to the Story with Staley: Booster update
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WDEF) -- In case you were wondering, most experts say we're still in the pandemic. Even though many of us struggle to see it as an ongoing…
More to the Story with Staley: Holocaust Survivor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One of the horrors of World War Two was the Holocaust. One man who survived the Holocaust was just in Chattanooga, and what a story…
More to the Story with Staley: “Donut” Williams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Every February, we celebrate Black History Month, honoring the generations of African Americans who faced adversity in gaining full citizenship in American society. There…
More to the Story with Staley: Welcome Home of Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Death is not something that people normally like to talk about. But for one Chattanooga organization, it's starting up a new program…
More to the Story with Staley: Animal Rehab
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- When you think about physical therapy, you think about human beings. But you should know that the world of animal therapy is growing by…
More to the Story with Staley: Furrever Friends
MURPHY, N.C. (WDEF) -- Many of us love our pets, and they become members of the family. But for one man in Murphy, North Carolina, his love of…
More to the Story with Staley: Running to Live
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's one thing to be a runner, maybe running a mile or two several times a week. Maybe every day. It's another thing…
More to the Story with Staley: Rugby Inspiration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Under the lights at Montague Park here in Chattanooga. That's where these women gather. Twice a week. For at least two hours a session. Practicing…
More to the Story with Staley: Pro Gamers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nothing compares to the NFL, especially the Super Bowl, as far as TV ratings and public interest. But there is another form of competition that…
More to the Story with Staley: Tigers for Erlanger
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- What do you call a group of young kids that get together and raise money for a worthy cause? You call them students at Ringgold High School!…
More to the Story with Staley: Boating Economy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The four-day Chattanooga Boat Show at the Convention Center just came to a close this past weekend. If it had to do with water…
More To The Story With Staley: What is Tinnitus?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Millions of Americans have it. Between 15 to 20 percent of us. Tinnitus. Most of us call it ---ti-NIGHT-us---but the official pronunciation is ---TIN-it-us------. It's a ringing in…
More to the story with Staley: Speak like a king
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This Wednesday, February 1st, is the start of Black History Month. It's when we pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled through adversity…
More to the Story with Staley: Revive Dentistry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There is an organization in Chattanooga that is getting ready to celebrate its one-year anniversary. It's a place that helps people who might be in need.…
More to the Story with Staley – Holocaust Exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It used to be a permanent exhibit in the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington DC. Now, it's a traveling exhibit, and Chattanooga is one of…
More to the Story with Staley: the Art of Quilts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's the "Art Space" at the Chattanooga Airport, tucked away in the corner of the ticketing area. There are usually paintings on display here, for sale.…
More to the Story with Staley – Chris Hopkins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- You've undoubtedly seen Chris Hopkins on our airwaves. Chris is an investment advisor. He's a frequent face on all of our shows, talking finance.…