Incubator Future Sparks Business Concerns
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…
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Ballpark Expected to Spur Growth
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…
History of the Lookouts
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…
New Pennington’s Coffee Shop Opens Books Art Space
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…
13th Annual Chattanooga Autism Celebration Walk
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…
Island Erosion Threatens Natural Landmark
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…
Bend Project Update Pushed Back
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…
Lanny Thomas Wins Senate Runoff
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…
The Bend Project Update Delayed
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…
Schools Honored for Academic Achievement
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…
Forest Kindergarten Equipment Stolen
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,…
Sexual Assault Awareness Month
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…
Youth Alcohol Risks
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…
Annual Easter Egg Hunt Returns
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…
Pro Stampede Rodeo Comes Alive
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…
Burger Week Brings Tasty Competition
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…
Operation Hands Free Launches Statewide
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…
Childhood Cancer Survivor Inspires Hope
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…
Tivoli Theatre Nears Fall Opening
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…
Youth Panel Guides Middle Schoolers
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,…
Diesel Prices Affect Consumer Goods
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…
Baseline Eye Exams Urged
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. …
Tulips Bring Colorful Spring Fun
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…
Social Media Companies Found Negligent
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…
Heights Wellness Retreat Opens
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…
Heritage Landing Road Fully Restored
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…
Memorial Hospital Awards Health Grants
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…
Governor Lee Stops in Athens and Decatur
MEIGS AND MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee made two stops in East Tennessee on Wednesday as part of his statewide farewell tour, drawing crowds of…
How Workers Can Stay Competitive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Artificial intelligence and automation are changing how many jobs are done. A new survey from the University of Phoenix highlights how hiring leaders view online credentials in…
Survivor Inspires Hope Through Story
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - John O’Leary, bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and burn survivor, inspired attendees at the 23rd annual Possibilities Luncheon hosted by Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation. The event,…
Civil War Battlefield Land Preserved
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The National Park Service has awarded $973,527 to help preserve a 30-acre tract of land tied to the Battle of Wauhatchie, a critical fight during the Civil…
Chattanooga Nightclub Trial Reaches Verdict
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The trial of Melvin Evans concluded this week in the 2021 fatal shooting of Kenneth Trammell Jr. outside a Chattanooga nightclub, bringing more than five years of…
Fatal Nightclub Shooting Trial Day Three
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Jurors in Chattanooga followed the unfolding events of a fatal nightclub shooting as testimony continued in the trial of 32-year-old Melvin Evans, accused of killing 28-year-old…
Supporting Parents Through Unexpected Pregnancies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local nonprofit is working to support individuals facing unexpected pregnancies. Choices Chattanooga provides free medical services, education, and resources aimed at helping parents feel informed and…
Deadly Nightclub Shooting Trial Continues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The night of January 31, 2021, began like any other outside the Night Owl nightclub in Chattanooga. But the evening ended in tragedy when 28-year-old Kenneth Trammell…
Carrying History Home With The Community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Lookouts celebrated a milestone today, moving their historic home plate from AT&T Field to their future stadium at Erlanger Park in a ceremonial community relay.…
Tips to Stop Water Waste
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Each March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Fix a Leak Week reminds homeowners that small leaks in plumbing can waste a surprising amount of water. Household leaks…
Veterans Stories Shared at Museum
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community members gathered today at the Meigs County Historical Museum for The Weight We Carry, Veterans Stories, a program focused on sharing veterans’ experiences and recognizing…
Quantum Technology Moves Toward Application
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders gathered Thursday at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for a program focused on quantum technology. The event explored how quantum research…
The Hidden Reason Allergies Linger
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spring is here, and with it comes seasonal allergies. For many residents, the familiar symptoms, sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, are already starting to appear. Pollen levels rise…