Three Downtown Restaurants Closing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The local dining scene is saying goodbye to three well-known restaurants, each with its own loyal following and unique story. From longtime favorites to newer ventures, the closures…
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Energy Sparks STEAM Summer Fun
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Museum & Cultural Center at 5ive Points is buzzing with excitement as the “Energy Everywhere” STEAM Camp kicks off a two-day adventure in discovery and innovation.…
Chatt State SkillsUSA Sendoff Ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga State Community College gave a warm sendoff this morning to a group of students preparing to showcase their talents on a national stage. The college held a special ceremony…
Honoring Veterans Amid Global Tensions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Earlier today, Captain Mickey McCamish spoke to the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club. His visit comes just days after recent US military action in Iran, a reminder of…
Medicare Threatens Vital Skin Treatment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Image-guided superficial radiation therapy, or IGSRT, is a noninvasive treatment with a 99.3 percent success rate in treating nonmelanoma skin cancer, the most common cancer in the…
Fandoms Unite at Metrotham Con
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a weekend full of fandom at the Dalton Convention Center for Metrotham Con, where a celebration of all things sci-fi, fantasy, and pop culture took…
Chattanooga Strikes a Musical Chord
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - From parks to sidewalks and even the airport, Chattanooga turned up the volume this weekend. Make Music Day is back this weekend, bringing a full day of…
Red Bank Celebrates 70 Years
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Red Bank is turning 70 and they’re celebrating with music, food, and a full day of family fun. Saturday’s anniversary event at Red Bank…
Music Fills Chattanooga This Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Make Music Day returns to Chattanooga this Saturday, June 21, transforming the city into one big stage. More than 30 free performances are scheduled throughout the day,…
Lights, Camera, Chattanooga Film Fest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s being called summer camp for movie lovers, and it’s back and bigger than ever. The 2025 Chattanooga Film Festival is underway, offering a weeklong celebration of…
Scenic City Summer Softball Showcase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This weekend, the Scenic City is stepping up to the plate in a big way. The Scenic City Summer Fastpitch Softball Tournament is back and bigger than…
Tech Talent Takes the Stage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s largest annual tech event, Scenic City Summit, is set to return June 19–21, 2025, marking a decade of advancing the region’s innovation economy. Organized by a…
Three-State Paddle Adventure Begins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds of paddlers are dipping their oars into history this week as Paddle Georgia marks its twentieth anniversary with a journey unlike any other. The annual week-long event,…
Smart Grocery Savings with Amazon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As grocery costs climb this summer, many Americans are looking to save. For twenty-two million SNAP households, every dollar counts. Online shopping is helping as nearly four…
Chattanooga Hosts First Ever DadFest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga celebrated Father’s Day in a big way with a brand-new event honoring the men who’ve made a difference in our lives. This past weekend, Art 120…
Battle of the Badges Blood Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive wrapped up another year of friendly competition between the Catoosa and Walker County Sheriff’s Offices, proving once again…
Deadbird Studio Opens to Public
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s a hidden piece of Chattanooga’s music history, now stepping into the spotlight. Once a secret recording space known only to insiders, Deadbird Studio has officially opened…
Red Bank Marks 70 Years Soon
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Red Bank is celebrating its 70th anniversary on Saturday, June 21st, and preparations are already underway for this major milestone. The event…
Massive Cleanup at Chickamauga Lake
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Volunteers rolled up their sleeves this weekend to make a big impact on the Tennessee River, hauling out thousands of pounds of trash during a major cleanup…
Muffin Man’s Sweet Birthday Tour
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a sweet weekend in Collegedale as a beloved snack cake mascot wrapped up his birthday celebration in the city he calls home. The Little Debbie…
Flip Card Show Draws Crowds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds of collectors and families packed into Camp Jordan Arena this weekend for The Flip Trade Show. The two-day event brought together more than 230 vendor tables,…
Teacher Abuse Trial Enters Day Three
Content warning: Many will find the content in this story disturbing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Day three of testimony continued Friday in the child sex abuse trial of former…
Disaster Prep Starts With Connection
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In 2024 alone, the U.S. experienced 27 weather and climate disasters, each causing over a billion dollars in damage. From hurricanes and wildfires to floods and tornadoes,…
Dangerous Fall at Greenway Quarry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Another dangerous rescue at a well-known local spot. Chattanooga firefighters were called to the rock quarry at Greenway Farms Tuesday night after a man fell more than thirty feet from…
Honoring History on Lookout Mountain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park honored Memorial Day with a full day of historical programming. At Point Park on Lookout Mountain, visitors gathered throughout the day…
Jasper Honors Fallen Heroes Today
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) - Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by Jasper VFW Post…
Honoring Heroes One Flag at a Time
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rows of white headstones stretch across the hills at Chattanooga National Cemetery, each one a name, a rank, a sacrifice. This weekend, hundreds of people walked among…
Steps of Support and Strength
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families, friends, and supporters laced up their shoes this weekend in Chattanooga, not just for fitness, but for a powerful cause. The first-ever race hosted by Chattanooga…
Ringgold’s Historic Jamboree Shines Bright
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Memorial Day weekend brought music, food, and a little bit of history to downtown Ringgold, Georgia. The 1890 Days Jamboree is a beloved tradition that draws thousands…
Bacon Fans Flock to BaCON
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The smell of sizzling bacon is drawing crowds today at the Tri-State Exhibition Center in Cleveland, Tennessee, where the 7th annual BaCON Festival is officially underway. Running from 10 a.m. to…
Dinosaurs Come Alive at Jurassic Quest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Quest, one of the largest traveling dinosaur exhibits in North America, is back, bringing life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, fossil digs, science stations, and interactive displays for the…
Battle Brews in the Kitchen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two Chattanooga principals traded their ties for aprons in a high-heat showdown earlier this month. Battle of the Bosses: Culinary Wars took place May 3rd at…
Summer Gas Prices Drive Savings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you’re thinking about hitting the road this summer, you're not alone, and this year, you might not feel quite as much pain at the pump. A…
Voucher Program Sparks Statewide Debate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee's school voucher program has expanded statewide, drawing tens of thousands of applications and generating both enthusiasm and concern. The issue is now front and center…
75 Years of Southern Tradition
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga favorite is celebrating a milestone this week. Bea’s Restaurant is turning 75. Located on Dodds Avenue, right at the foot of the ridge, Bea’s…
Man arrested after motorcycle chase and drug discovery
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A traffic stop attempt on Tuesday afternoon resulted in a brief pursuit and a man facing multiple charges. At approximately 12:20 p.m. on…
Johnston Park Legacy Lives On
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a meaningful moment for downtown Cleveland this past week as Johnston Memorial Park officially reopened to the public. The newly renovated Johnston Memorial Park was…
Teams Unite for Foster Care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, Tennessee’s pro sports teams, including our very own Chattanooga FC, are joining forces in a new initiative aimed at uplifting…
Chattanooga IRONMAN Race Tests Limits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga rolled out the red carpet for athletes from across the globe this morning, as the IRONMAN 70.3 race returned to the Scenic City for its tenth…
Detective’s Fight with Chronic Hives
Tenn. (WDEF) - Elisha R., a police detective and mother of two from Memphis, began experiencing sudden, itchy hives all over her body in late 2021. Using her natural investigative skills,…