Wellpoint hosts free 500 turkey giveaway for those in need
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the season of giving is approaching quickly around the area, individuals all over are doing their part to help those in…
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Chattanooga hosts the Future of Freight Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With Chattanooga being the heart of Freight Alley, the Chattanooga Convention Center was the perfect place to hold the Future of Freight Festival (F3). Business…
New changes coming to Chattanooga’s Southside
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Newly launched real estate development Mapleleaf Realco announced a new investment deal for Chattanooga’s Southside that’s starting to get underway. With Chattanooga continuing to grow in population…
Walker Farm hosts annual Pioneer Days
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - History is coming alive during a week-long, once in a lifetime opportunity at the Walker Farm Pioneer Days Festival. Over 3000 individuals are expected to come…
Chattanooga Christmas Village Holiday Market
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - While the holiday season is beginning to kick into gear, people everywhere are trying to get their shopping done early. Chattanoogans had the opportunity to beat the Black…
UTC Star Party at Clarence T. Jones Observatory
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - UTC hosted its final Star Party of the year at the Clarence T. Jones Observatory this evening. All were invited for a night in space. …
Northshore’s Merry Market
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Head out and begin your holiday season by visiting the NorthShore Merry Market for shopping and community spirit. The market in Northshore Chattanooga features a variety of local shops and restaurants…
Memorial and Dedication Service for anniversary of Northshore crash
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Last November of 2023, 41-year-old Ana Posso Rodriguez, her husband, 40-year-old Octavio Devia, and her 22-month-old son Jonathan were walking on the sidewalk as a car driven by…
Enchanted Garden of Lights at Rock City
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Come warm your hearts and journey down the all-new Christmas tree walk through Rock City starting today, November 15th, through January 4th. Rock City is continuing…
Pride of the Southland Performance at Finley Stadium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - On their 215-mile journey down to Athens, Georgia, the University of Tennessee Pride of the Southland Marching Band made a quick stop in Chattanooga to…
Tri-State Summit discusses Regional Alignment
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Leaders across the region were invited to downtown Chattanooga for the Tri-State Summit across the last couple of days to access tools, connections, and resources to inspire responsible growth.…
Loss of farmlands discussion at Thrive Tri-State Summit
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Panels at the Thrive Tri-State met to discuss the high stakes of disappearing farmland. As farms are the beating heart of landscape across the country, they are also continuing to be…
CEO of FreightWaves looks to become Secretary for the Department of Transportation
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - With President-Elect Donald Trump moving forward with choosing his cabinet and 18 positions still to be filled, the race for Secretary for the Department of Transportation is in full swing. The CEO…
CaveSim at Ruby Falls
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new attraction came to Ruby Falls this weekend for all to experience. An opportunity to experience a journey through a simulated cave. CaveSim, which is an educational experience that allows for…
The Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Fair took place in Sale Creek this weekend at the Old McDonald Farm across the 2,100-acre area. Presented by the sponsor Little…
Robotics competition held at Chattanooga State STEM Center
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Valley Robotics and Chattanooga State Community College welcomed new competitors to a tournament for the Vex Five robotics competitions. This was a tournament designed for new teams who…
“Mike’s Journey” by American Legion supporter Carylon Smith
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As Veterans Day is this Monday, November 11th, organizations all over Hamilton County are helping veterans obtain various ways of support whether that be access to medical appointments or a home…
Helping students further their education through tnAchieve
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Tennessee Achieves and Chattanooga State Community College got together in the CSCC Health Science Center to celebrate the over 10,000 students who have enrolled for college classes at the community college. …
Renovations to Collegedale imagination station
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Collegedale Imagination Station is undergoing some pretty exciting renovations that are set to bring more fun and enjoyment to people of all ages. Starting Monday, November 4th,…
The Head of the Hooch
Body: CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Trailing all the way back to 1982, The Head of the Hooch regatta has continued to bring thousands of competitors from over 30 states and several foreign countries…
Annual Halloween block party in Cleveland
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hundreds of people gathered together to enjoy the 37th annual Mainstreet Downtown Halloween Block Party that took place in Cleveland this year. The town of Cleveland was transformed into…
Tennessee murder suspect investigation continues
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -The FBI is continuing the manhunt for the Tennessee man who allegedly staged a fake bear attack in an attempt to cover up a hiker's murder. Nicholas Hamlett, the…
New plans for the Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Various members of the community came together Tuesday for Chattanooga’s weekly City Council Meeting. As many important topics were discussed, one topic of interest was the passing…
Collegedale Police Officer Enoch Hurd Dies After Off-duty Motocycle Accident
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A police officer injured earlier this month in an off-duty motorcycle accident in North Carolina has died. He was escorted home this past Sunday. 52-year-old Corporal Enoch Hurd died this…
The Howard School Trunk or Treat
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Howard School located just off Market Street hosted their Trunk or Treat event this weekend next to their football field. The afternoon was full of fun for all…
Chattanooga Commercial House Fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Chattanooga man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a house fire Sunday morning at the 1700 block of North Orchard Knob Avenue. The Chattanooga Fire Department was alerted to the scene after a…
Petition For Shuttle on Lookout Mountain
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - With the beautiful views that Lookout Mountain has to offer, sometimes transportation to and from the mountain may pose difficulties for some individuals. As the railway from the bottom of…
Chattanooga Comic Con 2024
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Comic Con is taking place this weekend at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Comic Con, which is an event where people of all ages come together to express their…
Noontunes at Miller Park
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The popular music series Noontunes continues as individuals gather at Miller Park to enjoy an hour of free music from a local choir. Noontunes offers residents, employees, and neighbors…
Steer Clear of Flooded Car Scammers
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - In the wake of the effects of the previous two hurricanes that caused devastating flooding all across the Southeast area, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance…
Georgia Physicians to Run a Mobile Billboard at Duluth Trump Rally
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - As the Presidential Election is coming at fast speed, individuals are using their voices in various different forms to bring awareness…
The Freedom Tour with Cameron Sexton parks in Cleveland, TN
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - With just less than three weeks remaining in the campaign season, political representatives all over are making their final marks towards the upcoming political race. Today, the Tennessee State Representative for…
2024 Chattanooga Regional Anti-Hunger Conference
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -The Tennessee Justice Center, along with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and the YMCA of Chattanooga, came together for the Chattanooga Regional Anti-Hunger Conference on October 22nd, 2024 Today’s event…
Tennessee Aquarium Begins Peak Light Replacement Project
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium started its first day of renovations for its newest project today, October 21st. This new project is set to replace the LED lights that are placed at the…
The Turf Tank is making its mark in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - New technology has made its way to the Chattanooga area. One of the newest and most effective being the Turf Tank. The Turf Tank…
“Smart Is Cool” Day
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - This Sunday the Chattanooga Market hosted STEM organizations in celebration of the 24th annual National “Smart is Cool” Day. STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering, and math, focuses on…
EPB Free Tree ReLeaf Program
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Over 1,000 trees were given away this weekend as the Free Tree ReLeaf event took place. EPB customers were given the opportunity to obtain two native plants for their home as…
25th Anniversary of Coolidge Park
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One of Chattanooga’s most beloved landmarks and parks is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. This is a celebratory weekend full of fun-filled activities for all ages to…
Alabama’s “Million Dollar Band” Performs at Finley Stadium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Alabama Million Dollar Band came rolling and marching through Chattanooga on their way to the upcoming Alabama Crimson Tide versus our very own Tennessee Vols in Knoxville. The band…
Unity Day for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools, SSC Services for Education, and individuals all around the country are celebrating Unity Day this Wednesday the 16th. This is a signature…