‘Is there life beyond’ survey coming to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chris Harris believes, but do you? Chris Harris is a Hollywood Publicist. He said, "Well I want to know if you believe there's life…
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Fourth annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival kicks off the weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drifting, high-speed racing, live music and more. This is what the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival is all about. "This is more than just a…
Cleveland man heads to Ukraine to provide medical assistance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For a year and a half, the Ukrainian War has been going on. One Cleveland man wants to help anyway he can. Victor…
PIE Innovation Center opens new Wacker Commons
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The PIE Innovation Center opened Wacker Commons: a 14,000-square-foot, gathering space on Tuesday. This new space will hold athletic events, business events, conferences and…
One Westside surveys residents ahead of grant application
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One Westside is heading toward grant application. "This opportunity for the choice neighborhood grant coupled with the TIF coupled with the ability to get…
What’s in store for Chattanooga’s Montague Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Montague Park is getting a facelift. There are plans in the works to make it the new Central Park of Chattanooga. "We have a very…
White Lightning Harley-Davidson holds 2023 Veteran’s Mission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The 10th annual Veteran's Mission was held at White Lightning Harley-Davidson this year. "Veterans around the community come out and support each other. A…
Trail of Tears motorcycle ride stops in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Annual Trail of Tears Motorcycle ride celebrated its 30th year. Ike Moore, President of the Trail of Tears Commemorative Ride said, "This is actually our 30th anniversary. We've been doing this for 30 years. The…
Northshore apartments cause disagreements at City Council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Joseph Wingfield's new complex asked for an additional story. Jeremy Cothern the attorney representing the developer said, "Adding the 7th story changes nothing about the…
Overcrowding at McKamey Animal Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Shelters around the world are over crowded. Inga Fricke, executive director at McKamey Animal Center said, “Shelters all around the country right now are struggling with overcrowding. Dog intake numbers are up and more than they…
Mayor Tim Kelly announces reelection
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced his re-election campaign on Thursday evening. Mayor Kelly said, "It's easier to go with a box of Band-Aids or a coat of…
Labor Day at the Post
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - Labor Day at the post ran from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Molly Huhn the City Manager for Fort Oglethorpe said "We're…
Hamilton County announces plans to fight opioid crisis
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The State of Tennessee is providing Hamilton County with millions of dollars of funding as part of Opioid Abatement Settlement Funds. On Thursday,…
Alpine Crest could be combining into a mega school
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Alpine Crest is one of three schools that could be combining. Dr. Justin Robertson the Hamilton County School Superintendent said, "We're recommending…
Schools to receive A-F grade in November
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Schools will now be receiving an A through F score as well as the students. Chelsea Crawford, the Department of Education Chief of Staff said, "One…
Whitfield County chooses the roll-back
WHITFIELD COUNTY, GA. (WDEF) - Whitfield county voted to roll back their millage rate again this year. Jevin Jensen, Commission chairman, said, "Our goal, number one, was to rollback the property…
Trucking expert weighs in on East Ridge chemical spill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last night a chemical fire shut down the interstate and caused an evacuation. Rick Boatwright, operations chief of Chattanooga fire department, said "where…
Mayor Kelly’s State of the City address
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - "The state of our city is strong," said Mayor Tim Kelly. Thursday night, Mayor Kelly addressed Chattanooga. "Thank you everybody for being here tonight, I…
World’s longest yard sale begins for 2023
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Highway 127 yard sale stretches from Alabama to Michigan. It's the longest yard sale in the world. This yard sale passes right through Chattanooga.…
Two dead and two deputies injured tonight in Ringgold
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Two dead and two deputies injured at 98 Summit Dr. Sheriff Gary Sisk told News 12 that they responded to a Domestic…
Riverfront park to get an upgrade
Riverfront park is getting an upgrade Scott Martin, Administrator Parks and Outdoors, said, "Riverfront park is one of our greatest assets and it is, but it's also 20 years old…
Gov. Lee visits Chattanooga to sign transportation bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Governor Bill Lee was in Chattanooga Tuesday to sign the Tennessee Transportation Modernization Act. It's a piece of legislation centered around roads, which take…
Don’t miss Chattanooga Taco Week
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF) - If you can't miss a Tuesday without a taco, then this week is for you. Briana Garza is the Owner and Co-Founder of ChattTaste. Garza said, "the…
Biannual movie night in Ringgold
The Lyons club is all about giving back to their community. Randall Franks, Treasurer for the Lion's Club said, "We're partnering here. This is a joint venture with the Ringgold Convention…
National fried chicken day at Champy’s
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF) - Thursday is national fried chicken day, and what better way to celebrate than with some fried chicken. "Champy's World Famous Fried Chicken" was just the place…
Dalton’s Pops in Burr Park is back
DALTON Ga. (WDEF) - The 4th of July means fireworks and cookouts, but in Dalton Georgia it means a little more. Amanda Brown, the Executive Director for the Creative…
The worst air quality since 2016
CHATTANOOGA Tenn, (WDEF) - Today a haze covered the skyline of Chattanooga Claudia Gillman-Acuna, Air Monitor manager, says that you don't need to hide indoors but certain people should take…
Tunes on the Track returns
COLLEDGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - You don't have to go to Nashville to hear live music. It's in our backyard. A couple local artists came out to perform for Tunes on the…
TDOT discusses I-75/I-24 split construction plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Traffic jams, detours, and road closures are just the beginning. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is talking through their construction plan for the I-24 and…
Local Chattanoogan brings film to Chattanooga Film Festival
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Film Festival has been providing artists an outlet for a decade. "Even though the arts and music and things like that…
Chattanooga unveils plan to add more parks to the city
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For the first time this century, Chattanooga City Council is taking a look at a park plan. This could lead to more green…
New connector trail to connect downtown Chickamauga to Battlefield
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - In a meeting with laughter and excited patrons there was a hope for the finish of the connector trail. "This is a…