CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Leaders from across Southeast Tennessee gathered in Chattanooga Wednesday for a roadway safety summit hosted by the Lutzie 43 Foundation, focused on preventing distracted and impaired driving,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Drivers across the Southeast are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices continue to trend downward nationwide. For the third straight week, the national average…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Major depressive disorder (MDD), also called clinical depression, affects an estimated 22 million U.S. adults, representing about 8% of adults in a given year, with higher rates among…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Holiday shopping often centers on sales and discounts, but many consumers are taking a different approach this year. …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee’s economy is expected to continue growing into 2026, though at a slower pace than in recent years, according to a new report from the Boyd Center…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With airfare and hotel costs on the rise, family vacations are becoming more challenging, especially for military families, but military spouses are finding ways…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Red Bank celebrated the holiday season with its annual Christmas Parade on December 13, 2025. Over 50 floats and local groups, including students from…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga 2.0 marked ten years of community collaboration with a breakfast Thursday at The Westin Hotel, bringing together local leaders, partners, and supporters to reflect on past…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the holidays approaching, many children are expected to receive their first phones or tablets, raising new questions about how much time kids are actually spending on screens. Recent national studies show many children log several…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Tennessee acute care internist is gaining notice after releasing his third self-published medical thriller. Dr. Ryan McNamara, who works at a…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - A 27-year-old man was taken by Life Force to a local hospital Wednesday morning after his car went over the side of Sand Mountain…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee residents enrolling in health insurance through the federal marketplace in 2026 are likely to face higher premiums as temporary pandemic-era tax…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A recent AARP study shows that loneliness is affecting a growing number of adults over 45, with the holiday season amplifying these feelings. The research found that…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - A rezoning request along Snow Hill Road was deferred Monday after the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission said the updated plan tied to Plan Hamilton had not…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A proposal to build a 12-story mixed-use development on Patten Parkway has been deferred until the January Planning Commission meeting. Commissioners said additional review is needed after community…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army of Chattanooga partnered with Chattanooga Football Club on December 7, 2025, for a special day of volunteering. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., 66…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Mistletoe Market filled Bradley Square Mall in Cleveland this past weekend with holiday shopping, festive activities, and opportunities to support local businesses. More than two hundred…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA (WDEF) - A large pine tree that fell overnight on Lookout Mountain caused a power outage that affected several locations early this morning. EPB traced the outage to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Hamilton County veteran and mother of two, Michelle Meek, is marking a major achievement as the first graduate of the county’s Veterans Treatment Court. Meek served…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Federal leaders and major philanthropists are outlining a nationwide effort to create a government-backed account for children at birth. The announcement included…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A historic stretch of Patten Parkway in downtown Chattanooga could be replaced by a 12-story mixed-use development as Nashville based Evelyn Capital pursues a rezoning request for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CHAgives is a community-wide giving campaign coordinated by United Way of Greater Chattanooga, in collaboration with local partners. The campaign brings together…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and two Chattanooga nonprofits are asking the community to step up and help families in need this holiday season. The Boys &…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two Hamilton County deputies are on leave while the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation investigates a police shooting during a traffic stop. Tadarius McDaniel, 23, faces…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hope Included Holiday Festival brought holiday cheer to Riverview Park today, offering a welcoming space for families of all abilities to celebrate the season. Hope Included…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Seed Theatre hosted its fourth annual Big Gay Holiday Market today, transforming the Civic Center at the Mountainside into a vibrant and inclusive holiday shopping experience. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Each year, more than fifteen thousand children in the United States are diagnosed with cancer, according to the CDC. For families like the Browns of Chicago,…
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) - The annual Gratefull Dalton celebration brought the community together today in downtown Dalton for a Thanksgiving meal focused on fellowship and generosity. Organizers offered a free hot…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - City and state leaders gathered at Coolidge Park on Monday as the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development presented a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CARTA presented Phase One of a new Incline Master Development Plan during Thursday’s board meeting. The first phase is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thanksgiving dinner is becoming more expensive across the Southeast. In Tennessee, the University of Tennessee Extension reports that the cost of a traditional holiday meal is up…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s Tennessee Aquarium celebrated the grand opening of its new S.T.R.E.A.M. Learning Center on November 20, 2025, marking a major expansion of its educational programming.…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Friends of Hixson hosted representatives from CBL Properties on Wednesday as community members heard updates on the infrastructure required to redevelop Northgate Mall in Hixson. Northgate Mall…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say patient involvement may play a key role in helping people feel more confident in their care decisions. Debra, a…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - This year, The Elf on the Shelf is celebrating 20 years as a holiday tradition in homes across the country, and around the world. What started as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga celebrated its 35th birthday today, marking more than three decades of supporting families in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 2025 Chattanooga Buddy Walk brought thousands of families, advocates, and supporters to First Horizon Pavilion this weekend, celebrating individuals with Down syndrome and the power of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga has a rising star in youth track: Robert Todd IV. At just 9 years old, Robert is already making a name for himself with his speed, dedication,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga welcomed the holiday season by celebrating a new home dedication for Stephanie Tarvin and her family on Friday, November 14th. The…
LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) - Pilgrim’s is making a major investment in Walker County’s future with the groundbreaking of a $400 million prepared foods facility at the Walker County Business Park in…