CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools, UTC, Volkswagen Group of America, and the Hamilton County Mayor’s Office announced a multimillion-dollar partnership to support the upcoming Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Public Library and the Daughters of the American Revolution invited the community to join in celebrating the 70th anniversary of Constitution Week with a day…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This morning, the Chattanooga Police Department escorted K9 Diesel to the Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain, where he was humanely euthanized. Diesel, three years old, was injured…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - WTCI PBS is hosting its first-ever Ale tRail Off the Track Beer Festival as a fundraiser to support local programming. The event is set for Saturday, September…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As fall settles in, allergy season reaches one of its most intense peaks of the year. Ragweed pollen, mold from damp leaves, and shifting weather patterns combine…
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) - Fans of vintage base ball will step back in time this weekend as the Tennessee Association of Vintage Base Ball (TAVBB) hosts its annual…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga hosted the 11th annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, and 3.43 Mile Walk this morning at AT&T Field, located at 201 Power Alley. The event…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Crabtree Farms in Chattanooga is a nonprofit dedicated to food access, sustainability, and education. The farm produces more than 7,000 plants on site, with much of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department has begun offering flu vaccines ahead of the 2025–2026 flu season. Starting this week, flu shots will be available at all Health…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cleveland High School’s JROTC cadets held a solemn remembrance this morning for the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. At 9 a.m., cadets…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tyner Middle High Academy is rolling out stricter safety protocols following the suspension of last Friday’s Red Bank vs. Tyner football game. The move comes…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - September is recognized nationwide as Suicide Prevention Month, an effort to raise awareness about a leading public health concern. Parkridge Health System is joining the push to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s downtown just gained a major addition. The Embassy Suites at 345 Broad Street officially opened in mid-August, bringing 184 rooms to a $60 million project. On September…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Americans are showing resilience in their financial outlook, according to a new study from Edward Jones and Cerulli Associates. The research reveals that most feel they are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Downtown Chattanooga welcomed a brand-new community tradition today as Station Street hosted the inaugural September Fest. The all-day festival brought together food, music, local businesses, and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Phishing scams remain one of the most common, and costly, cybercrimes facing consumers and businesses today. According to the Better Business Bureau, more than 23,000 phishing reports…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lunchtime in downtown is about to get a lot more lively. The popular Noontunes concert series is back for another season, bringing live music to Miller…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Alcohol use in the United States is falling, but not in Tennessee. A new report from food and beverage software company Trace One, using data from the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County deputies say a mother is facing charges after an incident at Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy last month. On the morning of Tuesday, August 19, a student went…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This Saturday, September 6, Chattanooga’s own Levi Darr will be featured on the bright screens of Times Square during the National Down Syndrome Society’s annual video presentation. …
CHATSWORTH, GA (WDEF) -- Students in Murray County, Georgia are back in the classroom today for their first day of the new school year. This morning, buses picked up children across…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Day one of Animeverse Fest transformed the Chattanooga Convention Center into a hub for anime and gaming culture. Fans from across the region gathered to celebrate their…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Jerri Green, a Memphis City Council member and Democratic candidate for Tennessee governor, made a campaign stop in Chattanooga today as part of her statewide tour. Green,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the Labor Day holiday approaches, law enforcement is teaming up to make Highway 58 safer. Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies, the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Chattanooga Police,…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Collegedale Municipal Airport is rolling out a series of improvements designed to make the travel experience smoother and more enjoyable for pilots, passengers, and guests alike.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Rotary Club began its weekly meeting with a prayer for those affected by the recent Minnesota school shooting. Following the opening, members welcomed longtime…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Young professionals are rethinking what makes a community the right place to call home. A new survey shows that safety and housing affordability rise to the top of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga residents had the chance to leave their mark on the city’s future today during a topping off and community signing ceremony at Erlanger Park. The event…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security, one of the most influential programs in American history. New AARP data shows just how much the program…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Families are still recovering from the flash floods that swept through just a couple of weeks ago, leaving homes and lives turned upside down. In response, the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is celebrating a major step forward for families of children with special needs. Special Kids, a nonprofit founded 27 years ago in Murfreesboro, has officially…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Engines, chrome, and community spirit came together in Chattanooga today as the King of Chatt Car Show II filled the First Horizon Pavilion with cars, bikes, and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Years after a devastating crash nearly claimed his life, Jeremy Ray Kell is turning his pain into purpose. In May of 1996, at age 20, Kell…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga endured a frightening afternoon after receiving an emergency alert of a possible active shooter on campus. The message, sent…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is rolling out the welcome mat for more than 250 outdoor writers, photographers, and media professionals as the city hosts the 2025 Outdoor Writers Association…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools, in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga and the Hamilton County Mayor’s Office, has unveiled plans for North River Elementary School, a…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Bradley County murder suspect Charlton “Craig” Liner was back in court Monday as questions continue over his legal representation. Liner is charged with first-degree murder…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Commission has officially weighed in on a debated project at the Minnis Road fire station. Earlier this month, the county’s Finance Committee…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new report from River City Company shows downtown Chattanooga thriving across retail, office, hospitality, and residential sectors. Over the past year, 23 new businesses have opened, from shops…
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) - Two days after heavy flooding in Catoosa County, local organizations and volunteers are still helping families recover. More than 100 residents from The Crossings and Fountain Brooks…