Dave’s Hot Chicken Heats Up Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The wait is over for local hot chicken fans as Dave’s Hot Chicken has officially opened its first Chattanooga location. The Los Angeles-based chain, known for…
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A Big Dill in Dalton
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) - The 2nd annual North Georgia Fried Pickle Festival was a big dill at the North Georgia Fairgrounds in Dalton, GA serving up two days of food, music,…
Hamilton County Schools Enforce Phone Ban
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County School Board has rolled out a “bell-to-bell” cell phone ban in classrooms across the district. The updated policy is designed to reduce distractions,…
Local Actor Turns Pain into Purpose
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Following Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, one Chattanooga man is carrying the message of hope forward. Lorenzo James Darden Jr. is a two-time suicide survivor, actor, and…
UTC Markets Highlight Campus Community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Fresh Produce and Student Creativity Shine at UTC Markets UTC students and staff got a double dose of community and creativity today as two campus markets took…
Medal of Honor Train Reenactment
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) - The Great Locomotive Chase rolled into Ringgold today, marking the start of the 2025 Medal of Honor Celebration. Nearly 20 Medal of Honor Recipients and invited guests…
The Tennessee Aquarium Splashes into ODDtober Fun
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium officially launched ODDtober today with a splash of seasonal fun. At 11 a.m., two costumed SCUBA divers descended into the River Journey…
WTCI PBS Hosts Ale tRail
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - WTCI PBS hosted its inaugural Ale tRail. This was an Off the tRack Beer Festival today at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens. From 4 to 7 p.m.,…
Replica Tomb Honors Fallen Heroes
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) - Veterans and community members came together in Fort Oglethorpe today for a moving ceremony at the VFW Post 3679. The centerpiece of the event was the…
Flying Pickle Breaks Ground in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga welcomed the start of a new sports destination today as The Flying Pickle officially broke ground at 2105 South Lyerly Street. The 46,000-square-foot complex will…
Training, Fuel, and Focus for IRONMAN
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Preparing for IRONMAN Chattanooga is a year-round commitment for athletes. The event demands discipline, endurance, and attention to both body and mind. One athlete, Todd Crandall,…
IRONMAN Faces Potential Rain Threat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is preparing to welcome the IRONMAN triathlon for its 11th year this weekend, drawing thousands of athletes from across the country and around the world. Race…
HTeaO Opens New Hixson Location
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - HTeaO, a Texas-based iced tea franchise, has officially opened its doors in Hixson, bringing a wide selection of premium iced teas, coffee drinks, and fresh cupcakes to…
Prostate Cancer Survivor Inspires Others
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of understanding this disease and the challenges men face. Each year, about 300,000 men in the U.S. are…
Riders Honor Trail of Tears
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Motorcyclists from across the country are once again riding to honor Native American history during the 32nd annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride. The ride began…
Katie Lamb Library Reopens Doors
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - After months of renovations, the Katie Lamb Public Library has reopened with a community celebration. The Grand Reopening event and ribbon cutting were held Thursday, September 18th,…
Hamilton County Invests in Students Futures
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools, UTC, Volkswagen Group of America, and the Hamilton County Mayor’s Office announced a multimillion-dollar partnership to support the upcoming Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center,…
Chattanooga Library Celebrates Constitution Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Public Library and the Daughters of the American Revolution invited the community to join in celebrating the 70th anniversary of Constitution Week with a day…
Community Honors K9 Diesel’s Service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This morning, the Chattanooga Police Department escorted K9 Diesel to the Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain, where he was humanely euthanized. Diesel, three years old, was injured…
PBS Hosts Ale tRail Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - WTCI PBS is hosting its first-ever Ale tRail Off the Track Beer Festival as a fundraiser to support local programming. The event is set for Saturday, September…
Fall Allergies Create Seasonal Struggles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As fall settles in, allergy season reaches one of its most intense peaks of the year. Ragweed pollen, mold from damp leaves, and shifting weather patterns combine…
Sulphur Dell Cup Returns for the Weekend
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) - Fans of vintage base ball will step back in time this weekend as the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball (TAVBB) hosts its annual…
9/11 Memorial Stair Climb Marks 11th Year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga hosted the 11th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, and 3.43 Mile Walk this morning at AT&T Field, located at 201 Power Alley. The event…
Crabtree Farms Prepares Fall Sale
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Crabtree Farms in Chattanooga is a nonprofit dedicated to food access, sustainability, and education. The farm produces more than 7,000 plants on site, with much of the…
Flu Vaccines Now Available Locally
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department has begun offering flu vaccines ahead of the 2025–2026 flu season. Starting this week, flu shots will be available at all Health…
JROTC Cadets Honor 9/11 With Stair Climb
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cleveland High School’s JROTC cadets held a solemn remembrance this morning for the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. At 9 a.m., cadets…
Tyner Announces Security Rules After Game Suspension
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tyner Middle High Academy is rolling out stricter safety protocols following the suspension of last Friday’s Red Bank vs. Tyner football game. The move comes…
Parkridge Marks Suicide Prevention Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - September is recognized nationwide as Suicide Prevention Month, an effort to raise awareness about a leading public health concern. Parkridge Health System is joining the push to…
Embassy Suites Opens Downtown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s downtown just gained a major addition. The Embassy Suites at 345 Broad Street officially opened in mid-August, bringing 184 rooms to a $60 million project. On September…
Americans Stay Optimistic About Finances
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Americans are showing resilience in their financial outlook, according to a new study from Edward Jones and Cerulli Associates. The research reveals that most feel they are…
September Fest Debuts on Station Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Downtown Chattanooga welcomed a brand-new community tradition today as Station Street hosted the inaugural September Fest. The all-day festival brought together food, music, local businesses, and…
Phishing Scams on the Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Phishing scams remain one of the most common, and costly, cybercrimes facing consumers and businesses today. According to the Better Business Bureau, more than 23,000 phishing reports…
Noontunes Returns with Lunchtime Concerts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lunchtime in downtown is about to get a lot more lively. The popular Noontunes concert series is back for another season, bringing live music to Miller…
Tennessee Drinking Rates Rise Unexpectedly
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Alcohol use in the United States is falling, but not in Tennessee. A new report from food and beverage software company Trace One, using data from the…
Mother in Court Following School Incident
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County deputies say a mother is facing charges after an incident at Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy last month. On the morning of Tuesday, August 19, a student went…
Levi Shines in Times Square
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This Saturday, September 6, Chattanooga’s own Levi Darr will be featured on the bright screens of Times Square during the National Down Syndrome Society’s annual video presentation. …
Students Return for New Year
CHATSWORTH, GA (WDEF) -- Students in Murray County, Georgia are back in the classroom today for their first day of the new school year. This morning, buses picked up children across…
Animeverse Fest Begins in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Day one of Animeverse Fest transformed the Chattanooga Convention Center into a hub for anime and gaming culture. Fans from across the region gathered to celebrate their…
Jerri Green Visits Chattanooga Voters
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Jerri Green, a Memphis City Council member and Democratic candidate for Tennessee governor, made a campaign stop in Chattanooga today as part of her statewide tour. Green,…
Law Enforcement Cracks Down Highway 58
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the Labor Day holiday approaches, law enforcement is teaming up to make Highway 58 safer. Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Chattanooga Police,…