CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Drought conditions continued to expand and intensify across much of the Southeast, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor update. In the Tennessee Valley, extreme drought conditions…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - Large crowds and long lines took over Ooltewah as Mr. T’s Pizza opened its second location with a three-day grand opening celebration. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The future of AT&T Field is under consideration as the Chattanooga Sports Authority weighs next steps for the site following the Chattanooga Lookouts’ departure, while River City…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee lawmakers have passed the “Fair Rx Act,” legislation that would restrict certain types of ownership within the prescription drug industry in the state. The bill would…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - City leaders and community organizations gathered this morning to discuss ongoing challenges related to homelessness and potential long-term solutions. The discussion included ideas such as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - McClellan Island is still in the early stages of what could become a long-term transformation, with community partners working together to shape its future. Groups like Chattanooga Botanical…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 4 Bridges Arts Festival returned this weekend as one of the region’s premier visual arts events, drawing large crowds and artists from across the country. More…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new pollinator garden is now officially open in Soddy-Daisy, the result of a community-wide effort focused on conservation, native plants, and supporting local wildlife. Keep…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Family Justice Center hosted an event Thursday afternoon inside its auditorium and atrium as part of Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The event provided information…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the workplace, changing how employees complete tasks and how companies define roles across nearly every industry. While the…
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A wildfire burning in Polk County continues to expand across remote forest land. The Appalachia Fire was first reported on Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Forest…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For more than a century, The Bethlehem Center has remained a part of the Alton Park community, working to support generations of local families. Founded in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On a day that often brings deadlines and stress, one company is flipping the script. Kona Ice is once again celebrating National Chill Out Day…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An announcement made by county staff at the Chamber of Commerce meeting on Monday involved a discussion of a proposal related to the Hamilton County Business Development…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly says the city’s new ballpark represents more than a sports venue, it’s part of a longer-term push to shape economic growth in surrounding…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Lookouts are a professional minor league baseball team based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, named for nearby Lookout Mountain following a fan contest in 1909. The franchise’s roots…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new bookstore, coffee shop, and art gallery is officially open on Chattanooga’s Southside. Pennington’s marked its grand opening Saturday, introducing a multi-use space designed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 13th annual Autism Celebration Walk was held Saturday at Coolidge Park, bringing together members of the community for a day centered on autism acceptance. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Maclellan Island is facing a long-term erosion problem, according to leaders with the Chattanooga Audubon Society. The nonprofit said the island has lost about three acres since…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A scheduled update on The Bend, the major riverfront redevelopment project led by Urban Story Ventures, was postponed Tuesday after the development team did not appear…
TRION, GA. (WDEF) - Republican Lanny Thomas won the special runoff election for Georgia State Senate District 53 on April 7. Thomas defeated Democrat Jack Zibluk by a wide margin, receiving…
UPDATE: Urban Story Ventures has provided a statement in regard to the April 7, 2026 City Council meeting. They share The Bend has been in compliance with the One Westside TIF…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited Catoosa County Public Schools on Tuesday, April 7, to recognize 11 schools for academic achievement. During the visit, Woods presented…
ROCK SPRING, GA (WDEF) - Saddle Ridge Elementary and Middle School in Rock Spring, Georgia, reported that its forest kindergarten basecamp was damaged over spring break. Items taken or destroyed included hammocks,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the Partnership for Families, Children and Adults and the Children’s Advocacy Center of Hamilton County held a proclamation ceremony at the Courts Building to recognize Sexual Assault…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - April is Alcohol Awareness Month. New Tennessee data shows some of the most serious consequences tied to teen drinking are increasing. A 2025 report from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 13th Annual Easter Egg Hunt took place Sunday at Tennessee River Park, hosted by Coogi Doogi. The event offered children and families a fun-filled afternoon with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cowboy culture is heading to downtown Chattanooga this weekend with the Chattanooga Pro Stampede Rodeo at First Horizon Pavilion. The event is set for Friday, April 3rd…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Burger lovers will have plenty to sink their teeth into this spring as Burger Week returns April 6 through April 12. The weeklong event invites people to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga law enforcement continued statewide efforts Wednesday as part of Operation Hands Free, a campaign enforcing Tennessee’s Hands-Free Law during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The campaign…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - April is National Cancer Control Month, a time to highlight progress in the fight against childhood cancer and the work still ahead. Advances in treatment have helped…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Historic Tivoli Theatre in downtown Chattanooga is undergoing a more than $70 million renovation ahead of its reopening later this fall. The theatre will feature more ADA-accessible…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This morning, Orchard Knob Middle School hosted the “State of Our Youth” panel. Middle school students from Orchard Knob and Dalewood attended the event. High school seniors,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rising diesel costs are putting pressure on the trucking industry and could soon affect consumers. Diesel recently passed five dollars per gallon, while regular gas is closer…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - GLP-1 medications, often prescribed for diabetes management and weight loss, are growing in popularity in the U.S., with roughly 12% of adults having used them at some point. …
ROSSVILLE, GA. (WDEF) - Spring was on full display Sunday at Happy Valley Farms, where visitors spent the day surrounded by blooming tulips and open-air creativity. The farm hosted a painting…
NATIONAL, U.S. (WDEF) - A Los Angeles County jury has found Meta and YouTube negligent in a first-of-its-kind lawsuit claiming that features of their platforms contributed to addiction and mental health…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Heights Wellness Retreat, formerly Massage Heights, officially opened its doors in Chattanooga on March 26th with a grand opening event for the community. The ceremony included a ribbon…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Heritage Landing Road is officially open to traffic following a restoration project that addressed a subsurface collapse at the entrance to the Heritage Landing neighborhood. The closure…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital awarded nearly $220,000 this morning to six local nonprofit organizations as part of its community health improvement program. The funding will support programs aimed…