Driving Our Economy Forward: Catoosa Chamber
Tonight we are learning more about the Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce. In tonight's Driving Our Economy Forward we learn how many business leaders met to talk about the current…
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Driving Our Economy Forward: Vascular Institute of Chattanooga
The Vascular Institute of Chattanooga specializes in the comprehensive treatment of vascular disease. Patients are seen quickly and without a referral. Tonight we look at how the Chattanooga…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Mid South Equipment
Mid South Equipment has been serving customers in the Tennessee Valley for more than 30 years. They sell products like telehandlers, mulchers, masonry equipment, power tools, and compressors. Tonight,…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Freight Forum
This week Thrive Regional Partnership's held the 5th annual state of freight forum in Ringgold, Georgia. The event centered on the future of alternative fuels and sustainability in transportation. Take…
Driving our Economy Forward: Suck Creek Cycle
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --Suck Creek Cycle has been serving Chattanooga for nearly 30 years. From repairs to gear and everything in between the company makes sure each customer can find the…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Crazy Fries
In tonights Driving Our Economy Forward, we head down to the Sequatchie Valley to visit Crazy Fries! "Welcome to Crazy fries voted best fries in the Sequatchie Valley and…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Wind River Built
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wind River Built recently announced a new $15 million dollar expansion. The locally owned company designs tiny and modular homes. Tonight we are taking a…
Driving Our Economy Forward: The Stretch Zone
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --Regaining mobility after an injury can be difficult. Many patients face surgery or chiropractic care. Tonight we are learning why you might want to consider a different option. As we…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Nokian Tyre Expansion
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) --Recently Nokian Tyres dedicated at 350,000 square foot warehouse in Rhea County Tennessee. The warehouse can hold hundreds of thousands of tires. The Dayton Factory has…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Volkswagen Public Education
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Through Volkswagen E-Labs, Hamilton County students have learned the importance of manufacturing and technology. On Thursday, close to 200 teachers from 17 states learned how…
Amber Alert Update: Body of missing 7-year-old located
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)-The body of a 7-year-old who was the subject of an amber alert has been found. The TBI reported this morning that a dive team located the body of Serenity Alanna Marie Kinsey in the lake near…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Big Dog Detail
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Big Dog Detail started working on cars here in Chattanooga back in 2023. The business is just one of three detailers in the area that…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Lookout Lavender Farm
RISING FAWN, Ga. (WDEF) - We all need to escape stress. This week, we are learning about Lookout Lavender Farm in Rising Fawn Georgia. For years the business has provided products with calming properties. They also provide educational opportunities through…
What’s Right with our Schools: The Little Library
RINGGOLD Ga. (WDEF) - We are traveling to Heritage Middle School to learn more about the Little Library. The program is designed to encourage reading and was developed years ago. Recently, the program was restored so future generations could enjoy…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Chei-Man Tea
It's the perfect time of year to enjoy an ice cold lavender lemonade. What started out as a family recipe has blossomed into a family business.
Community Center Fire-James A. Henry Elementary School
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Fire broke out at the James A. Henry Elementary School on Grove Street this morning. The building is currently owned by the Chattanooga Housing Authority and…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Special Touch Landscape
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's a company whose owner believes in second chances. Learn how this business has been putting the "Special Touch" on cooperate and residential lawns since 2004. They are driving our economy forward in a meaningful…
Tennessee National Guard Rescues Hikers
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) -Two rescue missions took place yesterday at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. According to officials around 2 p.m. yesterday, the Tennessee National Guard and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency were notified of a hiker suffering from…
Driving our Economy Forward: EPB Supplier Diversity Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - EPB hosted a Supplier Diversity Day recently to celebrate small and diverse businesses serving our community. It provided a forum for minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses to hear from experts on expanding opportunities. Learn more about…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Idea Leap
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- TVFCU is awarding $225,000 to local small businesses in our area. This week we are learning more about the Idea Leap Grant and how it continues to drive our economy forward. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="804553546df295619700b41ddf87ed7f2797a69c" vtitle="Driving Our…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Smart Factory Institute Cyber Security
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Strong cybersecurity is vital in today's business climate. In May, we paid a visit to the Smart Factory for a lesson in heading off hackers. This conference helped numerous businesses protect their investment. It's just a…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Healthcare professionals prepare Catoosa Career Academy students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We are learning more about how students at the Catoosa Career Academy are preparing for their future in healthcare. Representatives from the medical field recently…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Phil’s Primetime Pizza
CHICKAMAUGA, GA. WDEF- Who doesn't love a good slice of pizza? Phil's Primetime Pizza has been serving up some serious dough for 35 years. Wednesday, we learned more about…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Local Dive Retail
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Do you like to look for unique items no one else might have in their home? What about vintage clothing? Tonight, we introduce you to…
Driving our Economy Forward: Adelle’s Creperie
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A young woman in Chattanooga is using her love of crepes to serve up some amazing meals in the scenic city. Adelle Pritchard started her business at just 12 years old. The creperie serves fresh and…
Golden Apple Award: Adam Crowley, Lafayette Middle School
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - This week, we honor the vice principal at Lafayette Middle School. Adam Crowley has been teaching and coaching for 15 years. His coworkers say he treats every child with respect and dignity and has a passion…
SPLOST passes in Catoosa County
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - In addition to today's presidential primaries in Georgia, voters in Catoosa County decided on whether or not to continue the 1% special purpose local option sales tax, or SPLOST. Here is a look at your…
Driving our Economy Forward: Student Auto 101
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's important for new drivers to learn basic car maintenance. Teen drivers gathered on the 2nd floor of the Downtown Chattanooga Library on February 20. The young adults learned essential skills like basic car maintenance. In…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Clumpies Ice Cream at Howard
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students at the Howard School are getting the scoop on business success from Clumpies Ice Cream. The business which started in Chattanooga in…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Street Quesadilla
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Everyone is always looking for a new spot for lunch. Street Quesadilla has been serving up tasty Mexican food for years. Let’s look at how Street…
Cleveland police investigating fatal crash
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Cleveland Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that happened on South Ocoee Street. Police say the accident happened on Thursday evening around 9 p.m. Reports show that 50-year-old Anita Jellies was struck by a…
Chattanooga Police Investigate Shooting on Long Street
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) --Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting on Long Street. Chattanooga Police say officers responded to a robbery call in the 2700 block of Long Street early this morning. It happened at 12:17. When officers arrived on the…
East Chattanooga house fire update
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - We are learning more about a recent East Chattanooga house fire. On June 30, the call came out at 4:17 a.m. to respond to a…
Fire Investigation in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters are investigating the cause of an early morning house fire in East Chattanooga. Firefighters…
TBI Investigating 6 Deaths in Marion County
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -TBI is investigating the deaths of 3 adults and 3 children in Marion County Tennessee. The bodies were found at a home overnight at 200 Pine Street in Sequatchie. According to investigators, Marion County deputies and…
Chattanooga Police Investigating Homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a homicide on Highway 58. Police say they received calls of shots fired near 4800 Highway 58 at 1:39 this morning. When police arrived on Highway 58 they found a man's…
House fire overnight in Apison
Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire in Apison last night. It happened at 12:20 this morning on Thaxton Lane. A family was able to safely evacuate their house. When…
Your Community with Kay: Citizens’ Fire Academy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department is hosting a Citizens' Fire Academy next month. The academy will allow residents to see what it is like to be…
Active shooter incident ends with suspect in custody
The Dalton Police Department responded to an active shooter incident this morning on Shugart Road. It happened at Cliffs Apartments and the incident is now over. The shooter is in custody and is receiving medical attention. Police tell us early…
Hughes Avenue Shooting
Chattanooga Police responded to a person shot on Thursday night. It happened around 8:16 on Hughes Avenue. When police arrived, they found 39-year-old Jasmine McCann suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot injury. Police were advised that McCann had an argument with…