RAM Hosts First-Ever Fundraising Telethon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Remote Area Medical (RAM®) is hosting its first-ever Living the Giving telethon today, Tuesday, July 29, from 2 to 10 P.M. Eastern Time. The event will stream…
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Apple Simplifies Family Connection
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As families gear up for a new school year, many are turning to technology to help keep things running smoothly at home and in the classroom. This week,…
Lake Winnie Awarded Historic Plaque
ROSSVILLE, GA. (WDEF) - Lake Winnepesaukah just earned a national honor. On Sunday, July 27th, the National Amusement Park Historical Association presented the Chattanooga-area amusement park with a commemorative plaque recognizing…
Fresh Food, Families, and Wellness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wellpoint Tennessee, in collaboration with the YMCA Mobile Market, hosted Wellness with Wellpoint Thursday morning in Chattanooga, an event designed to support healthy lifestyles and improve food…
Including Eye Exams This Schoolyear
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As families prepare for back-to-school season, eye doctors are reminding parents not to overlook their child’s vision. Experts say comprehensive eye exams with an optometrist should be…
Protecting and Building Community Trust
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In East Chattanooga, the fight to reduce gun violence is being led not just by law enforcement, but by neighbors. Groups like the 423 Chain Breakers and…
Free Supplies for New Teachers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Schools Foundation is giving new teachers a head start by offering free classroom supplies this week. The Teacher Supply Hub will be open July…
Drawing Chattanooga’s Architectural Story
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Preserve Chattanooga is inviting the public to celebrate the city’s architecture through art. The “Taking a Pen for a Walk in Chattanooga” drawing contest is open to artists…
TN First Lady Helps Students Prepare
COALMONT, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds of Grundy County students are starting the school year with brand-new backpacks and school supplies, thanks to Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee. On Tuesday, Lee…
Tennessee School Tax Holiday Returns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee families looking to stretch their back-to-school budgets will soon get a break at the register. The state’s annual sales tax holiday is set for Friday, July…
YMCA Launches $5M Renovation Project
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A major transformation is underway at the Cleveland Family YMCA. On Monday, July 21, the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga officially broke ground on a $5-million renovation project…
Grant Fuels LIFT’s Creative Growth
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - LIFT Youth Center is getting a creative boost thanks to a new grant from Georgia Council for the Arts. The nonprofit, which offers free afterschool programs…
Clyde Stubblefield Plaque Unveiled
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga native made global waves with nothing but sticks, rhythm, and soul. Miller Park is now permanently honored with a plaque in his honor. Clyde Stubblefield, the…
Ten Years Remembering Fallen Five
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On the banks of the Tennessee River, beneath a bright summer sky, the city of Chattanooga gathered Wednesday morning to mark a solemn milestone, ten years since…
Lookout Mountain Incline Reopens
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After months of waiting, the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway is officially back open. The Incline is one of Chattanooga’s most visited attractions, offering a scenic climb to the…
Funding Strain on Roads
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee’s roads are under pressure. As more drivers switch to hybrid and electric vehicles, gas tax revenue, the state’s main source for road funding, is slowly drying up.…
Golden Gloves Showdown Hits East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is hosting some of the nation’s most promising young boxing talent this weekend. The 2025 National Junior & Youth Golden Gloves Championship kicked off…
Thrills Return to Camp Jordan
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s summer just got a lot more thrilling. The 2025 Thrillville carnival has rolled into Camp Jordan, bringing high-flying rides, classic fair treats, and non-stop family…
Help Shape Chattanooga Zoo’s Future
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is planning for the future and they want your help. The Zoo is developing a new 10-year master plan and inviting the public to…
New Plate Drives Organ Awareness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee drivers now have a new way to show their support for organ donation right on their license plate. Right now, more than 3,000 Tennesseans are waiting for a life-saving…
Goats Return to Island Duty
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The goats are back on Maclellan Island, and they’re already making a big impact. Five goats and one guard dog were brought to the island three weeks…
Incline Railway Back On Track
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga icon is making its long-awaited return. The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway reopened this morning for a special preview ride, months after a fire brought operations…
Internship Hub Launches in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new local website is making it easier for students to land internships and build careers in Chattanooga. InternshipCha.com just launched as a one-stop hub connecting Hamilton…
Choo Choo Garden Gets Makeover
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo is getting a much-needed facelift. Don Boutz, a longtime business owner, has operated Sweetly Southern with his wife inside the historic Choo…
Salvation Army Beats Summer Heat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army of Chattanooga is working to protect the most vulnerable from the sweltering summer heat with its annual Beat the Heat Program. Running through the…
Scopes Trial Play Draws Crowds
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - A courtroom drama that made national headlines a hundred years ago is coming back to life right where it all happened. Destiny in Dayton, a live reenactment…
Blazing Fury Ride Reignites Tradition
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Dollywood classic is back and better than ever. Blazing Fury has officially reopened after a major refresh and the park honored some real-life heroes to…
Reptiles Take Over Camp Jordan
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Repticon Chattanooga is back this weekend, bringing exotic creatures and curious crowds to East Ridge. Camp Jordan Arena is transforming into a reptile lover’s paradise for…
Soddy-Daisy Sparks Patriotic Fun
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Soddy-Daisy is closing out the holiday weekend with a full day of family-friendly festivities at the Soddy Lake Recreation Complex. The day kicked off…
Big Fun in Small Town
TRENTON, GA. (WDEF) - If you’re looking for a small-town celebration that packs a big punch, Trenton, Georgia just delivered as the 1945 Fair lit up Jenkins Park for another unforgettable…
Fireworks, Music Fill Coolidge Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Coolidge Park turned red, white, and blue Wednesday night as thousands gathered for one of Chattanooga’s most beloved summer traditions, Pops on the River. The free, family-friendly…
Tennessee Cracks Down On BUI
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the Fourth of July weekend just around the corner, boaters are gearing up for fun on the water. But Tennessee officials say safety has to come…
Tire Safety Before Holiday Travel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - More than 75 percent of American adults plan to take a road trip this summer, and with the Fourth of July weekend approaching, tire safety is top…
Gas Prices Drop Before Holiday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Since the pandemic, we’ve seen our fair share of gas price swings, but now, just in time for the holiday, the cost at the pump is bringing…
Chattanooga Chefs Face Off Live
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - From sizzling skillets to secret ingredients, Sunday’s Chattanooga Market turned into a live-action kitchen stadium. Before most shoppers arrived, five local chefs rolled up their sleeves and…
Smart Tips for Summer Travel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families hitting the road for the Fourth of July are opting for car trips over flights, but that doesn’t mean they’re skimping on fun. With rising prices,…
Summer Surge: Moving Weekend Tips
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you are planning a move, you are not alone. This weekend is expected to be the busiest moving weekend of the entire year, with thousands of…
District 6 Summit Highlights Progress
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community members gathered for a summit hosted by Councilmember Jenni Berz to reflect on progress and priorities in District 6. The event focused on economic development, housing,…
Road Rage Ends in Conviction
CHICKAMAUGA, GA (WDEF) - A Walker County jury has returned a guilty verdict in a deadly road rage case that ended in gunfire outside a Dollar General in Chickamauga. Jeremy Dewayne…
Keeping Pets Safe in Heat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Summer heat can be tough on pets during walks. Here’s how to keep them safe when temperatures rise. Use the 7-second rule. If you can’t hold the…