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…
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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…
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…
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…