Chattanooga to celebrate Dolly Parton
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a heartwarming tribute to a true Tennessee icon, Signal Centers is launching a special celebration for the one and only Dolly Parton’s birthday. Signal Centers, a…
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PawPaw Ministry Provides for Less Fortunate During Frigid Weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - PawPaw’s Ministry, a community-driven organization, is on a heartfelt mission to ensure that no one faces the cold unprotected. In the heart of…
Court Hearing for Disability Appeal for Former CFD Firefighter Commences
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) The Court of Appeals of Tennessee at Knoxville held the hearing of Matthew Long vs. Chattanooga Fire and Police Pension Fund this morning after a denied appeal. News 12 Robert Hanley has more on the case. Petitioner…
Shuttle Service brings rideshare opportunities to Lookout Mountain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Lookout Mountain Shuttle Service, a project designed to enhance access and ease congestion to Tennessee’s most popular tourist destinations, has officially launched. The shuttle service comes…
Shelters are opening their doors to those needing somewhere warm to go
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With temperatures expected to plummet into the teens tonight, local shelters in Chattanooga are opening their doors to help vulnerable individuals and families stay safe from the extreme cold. Temperatures tonight could dip well below freezing,…
Sexual Assault Training now required for service workers in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A groundbreaking state law is now in effect, requiring sexual assault training for service industry workers—a move advocates say is a vital…
Chattanooga Zoo Family Welcomes Boysenberry the Sloth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the new year is already off to a fast start, a very slow animal is joining the Chattanooga Zoo family. Starting this week, visitors…
Ruby Falls Celebrates 96 Years of Being Discovered
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Being one of Chattanooga’s most iconic sights to see, Ruby Falls recently celebrated 96 years of being discovered this past Monday. Located deep within…
Four exciting projects set to take place this new year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the calendar turns to 2025, Chattanooga stands poised for another year of transformation and progress. Our reporter Robert Hanley is highlighting four exciting projects set to begin this year. A project, which started in July…
Lighting up Chattanooga One Train Ride at a Time
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Holiday Christmas Light Train is back, bringing joy, sparkle, and nostalgia to families across the region. Every year, the Tennessee Valley…
Lil Mama’s to close their doors December 31st
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lil Mama's Chicago Style Hoagy, a beloved sandwich shop in Chattanooga, has announced it will permanently close its doors on December 31. Located in…
Transportation Museum making its way to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With Chattanooga being the root of transportation history, a new historical chapter is beginning for all to enjoy. Firecrown Media, led by entrepreneur Craig Fuller, has announced the acquisition of…
Medical Debt forgiven for thousands of families across Northwest Georgia
ROCK SPRING, GA (WDEF) - A local church is making a monumental difference in the lives of many in our community by partnering with a nonprofit organization to eliminate medical debt. It’s a story of…
Reflection Riding continues to connect the community with nature
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A unique event is drawing nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers to Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center. Owl Odyssey is an event that offers participants the chance to connect with…
Community Center making care packages for healthcare workers
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Hixson Community Center is stepping up to support local healthcare workers. This week, volunteers from across…
TSA provides dos and don’ts for holiday traveling
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the holiday season in full swing, millions of travelers are heading to airports to reunite with loved ones. Airports are expected to be…
AI continues to advance legal resources
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After 2 years of Chat G-P-T, many industries, including the legal industry, are continuing to take full advantage of AI services. In an increasingly digital world,…
Georgia Schools Join with Articulation Agreement
CALHOUN, GA (WDEF) - A major milestone in higher education was achieved today as three regional institutions came together to expand opportunities for students. Dalton State College, Georgia Highlands College, and Georgia Northwestern Technical…
Tiny new friends at the Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Exciting update for all you animal lovers out there. The Chattanooga Zoo has some new residents—and they’re already stealing hearts. The zoo has welcomed not…
Sizzling competition and holiday joy at the Convention Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Convention Center brought some competition for food lovers and culinary enthusiasts this afternoon accompanied by some holiday shopping for all. The…
Sylvan Learning sharing ways to show gratitude
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This holiday season, Sylvan Learning of Chattanooga is spreading Christmas joy in a unique way by combining education with festive cheer. Sylvan Learning Center is…
AI Models to start classifying dinosaur teeth
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Researchers at Southern Adventist University are bringing the prehistoric past into the digital future in a very unique way. The project is part of a groundbreaking effort to harness AI…
Updates on the suspected cause of the Lookout Mountain fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It has almost been one week since a wildland fire disrupted one of the city’s most iconic attractions and we are finally…
Ocoee Middle School becomes a Unified Champion School
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) A Cleveland middle school is making strides in inclusion and unity as they are awarded a prestigious honor marking them as the first school in…
Structural updates for Cleveland and Meigs County
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) The city of Cleveland and Meigs County have been awarded one million dollars in grant funding to restore and preserve its historic buildings. This significant funding…
Incline Railway fire leaves many heartbroken
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The historic Lookout Mountain Incline Railway suffered significant damage from the fire this past weekend, leaving the community searching for answers. A massive brush fire on…
Out of control fire takes over local grocery store
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While most of us were sound asleep, firefights worked tirelessly to try to put out a local fire this morning. Two different structures were affected by…
Catoosa County presents 4 schools with Math Excellence Awards
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) - In Catoosa County, students and educators have something big to celebrate excellence in math education. The Georgia Department of Education recognized schools for significant achievements or growths in…
Lookout Mountain Incline Railway remains closed following blazing fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway will continue to remain closed following the tragic events of the weekend. The Chattanooga Fire Department reported to the scene early Saturday morning where…
Collegedale Christmas parade brings festive cheer
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The holiday spirit is alive and well in Collegedale as their annual Christmas Parade brought festive cheer to the streets this weekend. The event took place…
Youth Villages urges community to meet growing foster needs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the holiday season is approaching, many of us focus on family, togetherness, and celebration. But for children in foster care, this time…
HK Architects Approved for Health Department Project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Board of Commissioners met Wednesday afternoon for their weekly meeting to discuss future plans with the Health Department. While discussing the overall…
Embracing the Spirit of Giving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Giving Tuesday, which falls right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, allows for the shift from consumerism to compassion. It serves as a time to support nonprofits, local charities, and…
Ageless Inspirations creating ageless fun for all
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One local program is redefining ways to show older adults that they are never too old to learn a new hobby. Ageless Inspirations, known for…
Soddy Daisy holds annual Christmas Parade
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - With December now upon us, cities around the county are beginning their holiday celebrations. Hundreds gathered together Sunday afternoon to experience one of Soddy Daisy’s most…
The Chattanooga Rescue Mission Hosts Thanksgiving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As people gather today to celebrate the holiday, organizations across the county are doing their part to help those in need. The Chattanooga Rescue Mission came together this afternoon to host a free Thanksgiving Banquet for…
Union Gospel Mission provides Thanksgiving meals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With Thanksgiving being tomorrow, organizations around town are making sure everyone has access to a warm meal. The Union Gospel Mission came together this afternoon to…
Giraffe subspecies marked endangered
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Fish and Wildlife Services recently announced a new proposal to list three different subspecies of giraffes as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. The proposal comes after…
United Way teams up with Food City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - United Way teamed up with Food City to host the 18th annual Celebrity Bagging Event this afternoon. At locations across the county, Food City hosted…
Election Results for Collegedale Commissioner
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The public were invited to the Collegedale City Hall at 5:00 pm this afternoon where the Board of Commissioners met to decide the winner of the historic split decision…