More To The Story: Choo Choo Invitational
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Another year of the Chattanooga Choo Choo Invitational at Council Fire is "in the books!" It was the 10th year of the event. And organizers are confident…
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More To The Story with Staley: Sound Therapy
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - If you're looking for someone who knows sound......Jennifer Kearns has "got you covered!" Kearns, a Kentucky native, is relatively new to Chattanooga. And one week…
More To The Story with Staley: Christmas in July
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - For the second year in a row, the Cleveland-based "Foundation House" is holding its "Christmas In July" celebration! Foundation House is an organization that provides assistance to…
More To The Story: Soccer in your 70s
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - It's a hot, humid, sticky Sunday morning at Camp Jordan in East Ridge. The soccer complex is packed. Packed with older people. Men…
More To The Story: The Tipping Point
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Local artist Carrie Pendergrass is at it again! With another edition of her art exhibits at the Chattanooga Airport. This one is located in the ticketing area. The…
More To The Story with Staley: Love’s Arm
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - The organization "Love's Arm" has helped people since its inception back in 2005. It does all it can to meet the needs of survivors…
More To The Story: Back To School Bash
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's "Summer Camp" time for the local non-profit "Reach One Teach One." Third annual. Kids gathering at Calvary Church on Bonny Oaks Drive in Chattanooga.…
More To The Story with Staley: Crimeaholics
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - 29 year old Kenzi Durbin lives here in Chattanooga. Two and a half years ago, she and her good friend Holly Allen started a podcast. Calling…
More To The Story with Staley: Making Knives
FLINTSTONE, Georgia (WDEF) - "I figured out I'm good at this. Or I can BE good at it." He's good at it all right! History indicates such! For Michael Prater…
More To The Story with Staley: Wood Turning
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - There was more sawdust flying at the Trade Center this past weekend than you could shake a stick at. Speaking of a stick, that's actually what's…
More To The Story: Zoo Camp
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Summer zoo camp has been a staple at the Chattanooga Zoo for some 25 years. For the months of June and July! A group of kids come…
More To The Story: The Tik Tok Therapist
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Trey Tucker is a McCallie grad. Class of 1998. He's now a licensed therapist here in Chattanooga. He's been helping others for the past decade or so.…
More To The Story: Hamilton Flourishing
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - People are invited to attend the Calvary Chapel on Broad Street on the evening of June the 30th. 6:30 to 8 PM. A 90 minute gathering. Much of the…
More To The Story: Treehouse Vacations
RISING FAWN, GA (WDEF) - 41 year old Michael Hicks and his wife Teah own a company that makes unique spaces. For unique destinations. This is their latest creation.…
More To The Story: Lavender Farm
RISING FAWN, Georgia (WDEF) - For this story, we're traveling a little dusty road. Over the babbling creek. Up the hill. A unique experience awaits. You are about to…
More To The Story: Hospice home expanding in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Welcome Home of Chattanooga was started in 2015. Providing shelter and support for those who need end-of-life care. The non-profit just moved into its new five acre facility in…
More To The Story: The Boulevard Project
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The Boulevard Project is a grassroots organization. It's goal is to improve the Rossville Boulevard corridor. How to accomplish that? Improve food access, improve safety,…
More To The Story: Donuts
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tony McInnis is the founder and owner of a very popular Chattanooga donut shop. Tasty Donuts. Tony's a Louisiana native. He knows a good donut.…
More To The Story: Blood Donations
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - J.B. Gaskins has spent decades in the industry of blood. He's forgotten more about blood than we'll ever know. Gaskins will tell you that during any crisis,…
More To The Story with Staley: New Hindu Temple
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - You can't miss it on Hickory Valley Road here in Chattanooga. Just off the interstate. A brand spanking new massive Hindu temple and community center.…
More To The Story: Carry The Load
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - They were here just a couple of days ago. A big bus, parked at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. The nonprofit called "Carry The Load" wants…
More To The Story with Staley: Drug Court
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - We have lots of people inside a big room in Dalton. Listening to a judge. But everybody is happy. Some are emotional. They have good reason. Edwards…
More To The Story with Staley: Good Works Art And Social
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - It's a little shop about to open in early June. On Dayton Boulevard in Red Bank. But "Good Works Art And Social"…
More To The Story: Hard to Place Pets
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Carnell is enjoying life. We should be envious! Carnell can whack down a can of cheese whiz in no time. He loves to swim. He spends…
More To The Story: Choo Choo Distillery
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Bill Lee spent his younger years in the field of chemical engineering. And biofuels. His wife, Wanda, was a school teacher. Then they moved full-time into the world…
More To The Story: “You Have No Idea”
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - It's a locally owned business on Chattanooga's Main Street. Merchants on Main. This is the owner, Missy Steiner, flipping through the pages of a book. More on…
More To The Story: The WeinerMobile
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - I'm in Cleveland folks, and I'm trying to figure out what that contraption is way up yonder? Wait a minute, how could I've been so "out to lunch?" Of…
More To The Story: Giving Ukrainians a safe haven
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - In just a matter of only a few weeks, Ukraine has become a war torn country. Thousands killed in the war. Thousands leaving the country. Looking for…
More To The Story: A voter guide
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Who to vote for? Always an important decision in our country. Many times, people say they simply don't have enough information on the candidates. There are many forms…
More To The Story: The Litter Challenge
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Saturday morning in Soddy Daisy. Folks are gathering for the final day of a weeklong challenge. See who can collect the most litter. With…
More To The Story with Staley: New Red Bank Park
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Joe Glasscock Red Bank Community Center certainly has a new look! With Red Bank's city leaders making it official! Cutting the tape on the…
More To The Story: Australian Rules Football
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Australian Rules Football is by far and away the most popular team sport "Down Under." It's been around since the mid 1800's. But only an organized sport here in the…
More To The Story: The bird mural
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's an old building with a new look. The bright mural on the side of the Motus Tracking Station at the Reflection Riding Nature Center was unveiled…
More To The Story: Teaching our Teens to “Rise Up”
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Sandy Pricer is a busy woman! Sandy is a wife and mother. Mother of six kids. And she's a working mother. You see, Sandy started the…
More To The Story: Female Tuba Player
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's the wind ensemble class at UTC. One of three meetings per week on campus. Sophomore Ember Evans is on the scene, getting ready to join the…
More To The Story with Staley: Pioneer Frontier Playground
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - When you cut a ribbon, it usually means you're dedicating something. That's what East Ridge City Mayor Brian Williams and a number of important people…
East Ridge Park Renovations
Some 28 years ago, the Pioneer Frontier Playground in East Ridge was a "happening place." It was constantly packed. With adults AND kids. But the "old girl" started to wear down. That's why the city decided to do something about…
More To The Story with Staley: Kendama toy
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This is Chad Covington. Chad lives here in Chattanooga. But that toy in his hand is how he makes his living. It's called Kendama. A traditional Japanese skill…
More To The Story: The Westside Easter Egg hunt
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It's almost time for Easter! This year, it's on April 17th. And that means it's time for another Westside Easter Egg Hunt. It's all organized and sponsored…
Man Sentenced To 27 Years For Crash That Killed Police Officer
(WDEF) - A Tennessee man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison for being legally drunk and speeding in a vehicle crash that killed an off-duty police officer. The Shelby County district attorney's office says Marquell Griffin was sentenced…