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Chattanooga State 'Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week'
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Chattanooga State kick-started their Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week today. Each day they will focus on a different challenge. Today, Chatt State volunteers were at the Chattanooga Area Food…
Chattanooga Selfie Museum Open; Over 25 Themed Rooms
Oh snap! If you're looking to up your social media game, Chattanooga Selfie Museum is the place for you.
Blood Assurance Issuing Critical Appeal for Type O Blood
Blood Assurance is issuing a critical appeal for type O blood, both positive and negative. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Liz Culler says one of the reasons is due to it being fall break week. The Officer explains people having accidents…
Weather in the Classroom Visits Black Fox Elementary
Weather in the Classroom made a visit to Black Fox Elementary in Cleveland this morning. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall had lots of fun teaching the third grade class about…
U.S. Xpress Enterprises: Shortage of Truck Drivers Causing Supply Chain Issues
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF): President & CEO of U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc Eric Fuller says, "Truck driving is the largest single job in the U.S., but we have about 100 to 150 thousand less…
McKamey Animal Center at Full Capacity; Adoptions/ Fostering Needed
Mckamey Animal Center is desperately asking for adoptions or foster care. They are currently holding over 600 animals and at full capacity. Mckamey Animal Center says the adoption rates have been lower this year. And, animals are…
EPB and Office of Emergency Management Crews Prepare for Bad Weather
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF): Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management is encouraging residents to be weather alert tonight into Tuesday. That includes securing loose outdoor property, bringing pets and valuables inside, and having ways to get weather…
Rising COVID 19 Cases in Schools; HCS Mom Has Two Children Positive
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF): As the school year continues, so does the rise of COVID 19 cases among students. There is over three hundred active COVID-19 cases, according to Hamilton County Schools COVID 19 Dashboard. Nearly twenty…
Some Home - Buyers Waiving Home Inspection to get Dream House
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - The competitive housing market is causing some buyers to make grave mistakes. According to President Robert Backer of Greater Chattanooga Realtors, home buyers are waiving appraisals or home inspections to try and get…
Collegedale Police Department Clears Officer After False Allegations
Collegedale, TN (WDEF) - Collegedale Police Department is clearing one of its own after review of a dash cam video. Back on July 25th, a woman wrote on social media that a Collegedale Officer said a racial…
Cleveland City Schools Adds Mitigation Efforts to Stop the Spread of COVID 19
"Anytime you see the community numbers rising well that's just something that you're going to see in schools too. And, we need to make sure that we're being as proactive and reactive as we can," says Cleveland…
Massive Tree Falls on Signal Mountain Home Tuesday Afternoon
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF:) A large tree fell on a Signal Mountain home just before noon today. After a 911 call was made, Signal Mountain Fire Department arrived and reported a massive tree on a house. It…
HCS Parents Urging More Safety Measures After Covid Exposures
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WDEF): "So as both a mother and a pastor, I am calling on our county officials to lead with courage and to demonstrate care for our children," says parent and Rev. Laura Becker. After two full days…
Back to School Safety Tips for Drivers, Parents, & Students
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF): "The biggest thing for drivers is to be patient," says Public Information Officer for CPD, Jeremy Eames. With school officially in session, AAA and Chattanooga Police Department want to remind drivers to be cautious…
Catoosa County Fire Department Acquires New Search & Rescue Truck
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Catoosa County Fire Department is showing off their new, heavy engine truck. This Search and Rescue truck holds more equipment to adjust for the firefighter's advanced skills. After 9/11, Homeland Security gave a…
Local Gymnast Coach & Counselor React to Simone Biles & Mental Health Awareness
"Most of the people that have something to say have never been involved with gymnastics and everyone that is supporting her has," says TAG Girls Team Head Coach, Anne Malinowsky. After Olympic gymnast Simone Biles unexpectedly pulled…
Salvation Army Asking for 'Beat the Heat' Donations
Salvation Army is asking for your help to beat the heat this week with donations. They're asking for monetary donations so they can buy box fans. Or, you can donate a box fan to the McCallie location.…
Tips on Protecting Pets in the Hot Summer
As temperatures crank up the next few days, it's important to keep your pets cool and safe. Here are some vital tips to remember.
UPDATE: Brother Speaks Out on Missing Catoosa County Man's Body Found
More than a year and a half after disappearing, a family wants to know what happened to a Catoosa County man.
Chattanooga Airport Opening New 25 Million Parking Garage Very Soon
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga airport is finishing final touches on the newly constructed, four - story parking garage. The twenty five million project took a little over a year to complete. President/CEO of the Chattanooga airport, Terry…
Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition Seeking Solutions to Affordable Housing
Chattanooga Regional Homeless Coalition is speaking out about the ongoing affordable housing crisis.
Smith-Perry Berries's Sunflower Season Underway
OOLTEWAH, TN (WDEF): Since 2008, Smith-Perry Berries has been boasting fields of sunflowers every summer. Even in the rain, you can see why. Aubie Smith with Smith-Perry Berries says, "The weather's been really wet the past month,…
Off-Duty HCSO Court Officer Arrested after Involvement in Shooting
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF): An off-duty Hamilton County Sheriff's Office Court Officer was arrested by Chattanooga Police Saturday afternoon at 1920 Chestnut st, the Henry Lofts. The off-duty HCSO Officer, Lauren McMillion, was involved in the shooting and suffered a…
Spiegel Family Reacts to News of Recovery in Surfside Condo Collapse
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - 18 days since the Surfside condo collapse, the family of Judy Spiegel announces her body has been recovered. Judy Spiegel, wife of former Erlanger CEO was recovered Friday, July 9th according to her…
Bradley County Grant to Fund Free WIFI Spots
Bradley County has been approved for a grant to bring free internet access to their county. The fifty thousand dollar grant will fund free WiFi to all Bradley County schools and a handful of fire halls. The…
Weather in the Classroom Visits Copper Basin Elementary
Weather in the Classroom had its first in - person class today since the pandemic. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall traveled to Copper Basin Elementary School in Polk County today. The students have been learning about robots, space, and…
5,000 lbs Cleaned Up from Chickamauga Lake this Weekend
Five thousand pounds of trash was cleaned up from Chickamauga Lake this past weekend. Twenty - five Volunteers with Keep Tennessee Rivers Beautiful worked tirelessly to remove the trash. The pickup in Soddy Daisy took two days…
Fourth of July Event Preparations Under Way
Fourth of July weekend is fast approaching, and the Tennessee Valley has a whole week planned for firework shows. Fireworks will be starting this Thursday, July 2nd. Thirteen shows will be on Saturday, the biggest of the…
Nokian Tyres' Journey Campaign Giving Away Set of Free Tires
DAYTON, TN (WDEF)- Nokian Tyres' Journey Campaign has launched for its second year. Drivers are invited to map out their favorite road trips on Nokian Tyres website starting today until July 4. A winner will be randomly…
Chattanooga Family on Board First Cruise Ship to Set Sail From U.S.
A Chattanooga family is on the first cruise ship to set sail from the U.S. following the COVID-19 pandemic. "We already had three cruises cancelled due to COVID from the last year and a half, I guess.…
Domestic Violence Charge for Off-Duty Hamilton County Corrections Officer
COLLEGEDALE, TN - Collegedale Police were called to a unit at the Summit at Hawthorne Apartments early Saturday morning regarding a woman screaming for help. A neighbor made the call. Officers met Jordan Brown and her boyfriend Ronnie Tyler Grasham,…
95 Year Old Woman Asks Chattanooga Mayor to Open Up Dancing at Senior Center
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly hosted an Open Office Hours to the community today at the Brainerd Rec Center. One woman had a special request for the Mayor this afternoon. Ninety-five year old Michalene Whitaker loves to take dance lessons at…
Salvation Army Launches Annual 'Beat the Heat' Campaign for Homeless
Salvation Army is launching their annual Beat the Heat Campaign today. The campaign supplies free box fans, bottled water, groceries, and access to air-conditioned facilities for those that are homeless during the hot summer months. The Salvation…
Truck Load of Food & Supplies Donated to Homeless in N. GA
A truck load of food and supplies for the homeless were given out to the North Georgia community today. An anonymous donor provided food and hygienic supplies. Perry's Promise also assisted with this delivery of goods. Georgia…
Maclellan Island Gets Grant for New Improvements
Maclellan island has some exciting new improvements coming this summer. Maclellan Island is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts being in the middle of the Tennessee River. "It's kind of a destination especially in the spring and…
Three Weekend Shootings in Hamilton County & Chattanooga
Three shootings occurred over the weekend in Hamilton County and Chattanooga. This comes after Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced a public health crisis over gun violence earlier this month. "What is the root issue, where did this…
Potential Flooding Issues in North Georgia & Alabama into Tuesday
TENNESSEE VALLEY (WDEF): Our north Georgia and Alabama counties were soaked by rainfall this weekend from Tropical Depression Claudette. Chattooga county saw three to six inches of rain Saturday that produced a Flash Flood Warning. With more rain on the…
Chattanooga Tourism Co. Accepting Applications for New Grant Program
Chattanooga Tourism Company is launching their first ever grant program. This will support projects that are designed to bring visitors into the city. "Why do we want a grant and why do you guys deserve a grant?…
McKamey Animal Center Flies 64 Kittens to New Homes
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Sixty four kittens from McKamey Animal Center were shipped out this morning to their new homes. McKamey and the ASPCA partnered to find adoptive homes for the kittens. The felines flew out of the…