We look back at the Easter Tornadoes that hit two years ago
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Today marks the two year anniversary of the tornadoes that came through the Tennessee Valley on Easter weekend. An EF-3 Tornado…
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Weather in the Classroom Visits Dupont Elementary
HIXSON, TN (WDEF): Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall went up the road in Hixson today for weather in the classroom. The third graders at Dupont elementary school have been learning about different types of…
Pedaling for Parkinson’s Now Offering Free, Local Classes
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Pedaling for Parkinson's has come to the Chattanooga area. This program is designed to use forced exercise to slow the progression in Parkinson's patients. It involves a one hour session…
Celebrating National Pi Day with STEM Activities from Local Learning Center
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Today is National Pi Day! There are many ways to celebrate. You can eat pizza or pie, but the best way to…
How Daylight Savings Time can affect your sleep
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Spring Forward is coming up this weekend. We'll lose one hour of sleep come Sunday after switching to Daylight Savings time. Sarah bertini, Family Nurse Practioner, in partnership with National…
Weather in the Classroom Travels to Rock Spring Elementary
Rock Spring, GA (WDEF): Weather in the classroom traveled to Rock Spring Elementary School this morning. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall visited with 3 kindergarten classes talking all things weather. The kindergarten students are learning…
Weather in the Classroom Visits Cleveland Middle School
Cleveland, TN (WDEF): Weather in the classroom was on the road today to Cleveland Middle School. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall gave two presentations to four hundred middle schools about being a meteorologist. The…
Celebrating Black History Month with Chattanooga Music History at Songbirds
Songbirds Guitar & Pop Culture Museum has two exhibits right now both highlighting African American musicians.
Betty White Challenge Brings Large Donations to Local Animal Shelters
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF): Betty White, often referred to as America's Grandmother, was not only an exceptional actress, but also an avid animal advocate. In honor of Betty and her love for animals, the Betty…
Much Anticipated Peach Cobbler Factory Hosts Grand Opening
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Today is the grand opening of the Peach Cobbler Factory. Located on 301 East MLK Boulevard, it is the 7th open location to date in four states. The first Peach…
Human Trafficking Prevention Month: TN ‘Safe at Home’ Program Helping Victims of Abuse
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett's office is working to help victims of abuse. Hargett runs the Safe at Home Program designed to prevent abusers from finding their…
Whirlpool Corporation Sells 2 Former Plants in Cleveland; Cleveland Mayor Responds
Cleveland, TN (WDEF): Whirlpool Corporation has sold two of its former plants in Cleveland to a Milwaukee - based company, Phoenix Investors. The two plants previously stood in Downtown Cleveland but have since been demolished. Cleveland Mayor Kevin Brooks issued…
TAW: Don’t Neglect your Pipes During Cold Weather Season
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Now that the cold temperatures are upon us, it's important to remember about your pipes! The last thing anyone wants to deal with is frozen or broken water pipes during…
Hamilton County will Recycle Your Christmas Trees for Mulch
Hamilton County, TN (WDEF): Now that the holidays are over, it's time to get rid of the Christmas tree. Before throwing it out on the curb, there's an even better option. Hamilton County Government will be recycling real, Christmas trees…
Snow conditions in the Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - In the Tennessee Valley, we saw an elevation snow overnight. While sleet, heavy rain and strong winds brought down power lines all over the area, the snow mainly affected the…
TVA Finishes Winterization Project with Largest Gas Plant Upgrade
The Tennessee Valley Authority finished its largest gas plant upgrade in history this month.
Traveling During COVID19 From a Travel Advisor
Tennessee Valley, TN (WDEF): Having a travel adviser is more important now than ever before. "I did have clients that I had to reschedule yesterday. They tested positive for COVID in the states....They both…
HES: Think Twice Before Gifting Pets this Holiday Season
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): If you're considering gifting a pet this holiday season, you may want to think twice. Before surprising a loved one with a pet, the Humane Educational Society says…
8th Annual Chattanooga Veteran’s Center Food Drive Feeding Veterans
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): It's important to make sure those who served our country have enough to eat this holiday season. To that end, the 8th Annual Chattanooga Veteran's Center Food Drive was held…
CFD Discusses Fire Safety Plans After Residential Fire Displaces Family
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): A family of four has been displaced just before the holidays following a residential fire Sunday night on the 1400 block of Bradt street. The fire displaced one adult and…
Toys for Tots Gives Gifts Out to Family Forward Families
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Christmas is coming early for some Family Forward families thanks to Santa and Toys for Tots. The city of Chattanooga funds the Family Forward initiative, previously called 'Baby University'.…
Local Aid for Storm & Tornado Damage in Tennessee
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): So far, there have been nine confirmed tornadoes just in Tennessee. Salvation Army is there assisting with tornado relief. "It helps when people know that others are coming alongside to help…
East Ridge Police Department Starting ‘Take Me Home’ Program
East Ridge, TN (WDEF): The East Ridge Police Department is adopting Chattanooga Police's 'Take Me Home' Program. It's a free program designed to help law enforcement in emergency situations with people with…
Fairy Godmothers Chattanooga: Giving Back to Widowed/Single Parents for Christmas
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Fairy Godmothers Chattanooga is giving back this Christmas. The brand new group is partnering with the community to give widowed and single parents Christmas presents. Fairy Godmothers started in Dallas -…
Weather in the Classroom – Skyuka Hall & Battle Academy
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): Weather in the classroom was busy Tuesday. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall visited Skyukah Hall. The middle school students have been learning about weather. They had lots of…
Weather in the Classroom Visits Bess T. Shepherd Elementary
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Weather in the classroom was on the road again today to Bess T. Shepherd Elementary. During these visits, we present weather related experiments, talk to…
Mayor Tim Kelly Expanding Family Forward Services with Partnership with Signal Centers
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): "By focusing on programs and investments in young children, we as the city of Chattanooga have the potential to help break the violence of multi - generational poverty, prevent violence in…
TVA & TEMA Release New Safety Calendar for Sequoyah & Watts Bar Nuclear Plants
Tennessee Valley (WDEF): The T-V-A and T-E-M-A have released their new safety calendars for the Sequoyah and Watts Bar Nuclear Plants. The calendars will be mailed out before Christmas to those living within a ten mile radius of the nuclear…
Cyber Monday Shopping Tips from BBB
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): "Cyber Monday is a huge shopping day, we see billions of dollars spent by consumers," says Michele Mason, President of the Better Business Bureau for Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia.…
Kennel Cough Awareness During the Holidays from a Local Vet
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Just like humans, dogs can get colds too. Kennel cough cases typically rise during the holiday months as more dogs are boarded up. "It definitely started with a cough. It almost…
Mayor Tim Kelly Talks ‘One Chattanooga’ Initiatives at JFK Club
Mayor Tim Kelly stopped by the JFK club of Chattanooga today to speak about his plans for Chattanooga. Kelly spoke about his One Chattanooga initiatives in detail including Universal Early Learning, affordable housing, and more. Kelly says the main problem…
Riverbend having ticket sales glitch
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The announcement of Riverbend coming back next June has left some anxious for tickets. But, you may have to wait just a little while longer to purchase a wristband. Online ticket sales for Riverbend are currently paused…
Historic Ford Tri Motor Giving Rides in Marion County this Weekend
Jasper, TN (WDEF): Here's another way to see fall foliage around the Tennessee Valley. A historic Ford Tri - Motor aircraft will be available for rides all this weekend at the Marion County Airport.…
Habitat of Humanity of Cleveland Builds Handicap Accessible Home for Single Mother
Cleveland, TN (WDEF): Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland held a Home Dedication Ceremony today, their last one of the year. Today's ceremony was in…
City of Chattanooga Not Planning on Adding More Districts While Redistricting
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): The Hamilton County Commissioner's decision to add two more districts to the map has left residents wondering the city's plan to redistrict. Chattanooga City Councilwoman, Carol Berz says to not expect any drastic changes. Every ten years,…
Foundation House Ministries Hosting First ‘Festival of Trees’ Event
Cleveland, TN (WDEF): Foundation House Ministries is asking for the community's help to donate a decorated, Christmas tree, real or fake, big or small for their silent auction by November 18th for their…
Weather in the Classroom Visits Riceville Elementary
Weather in the classroom was on the road again today to Riceville Elementary in McMinn county. During these visits, we present weather related experiments, talk to students…
Chattanooga Ghost Tours Offering the Spookiest Insight on Local History
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): "When you start hearing footsteps when you're the only one in the building or one of the fellows was just telling me last night that he heard screaming and he…
Chattanooga Now a Tennessee RiverTown
Chattanooga is now part of the Tennessee RiverTown program. Chattanooga joins 20 other communities along the Tennessee river that will be enhanced by its partnership with Tennessee RiverLine. The goals of this partnership are…
Delta Dental of TN: Best & Worst Halloween Candies for your Teeth
Before they go trick or treating, make sure the child has a good dinner, a healthy dinner.