New Option for Rare HPV Disease
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Adults living with recurrent respiratory papillomatosis, or RRP, have long relied on surgery to manage this rare HPV-related disease. Caused by chronic infection with HPV 6…
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Apple Watch Flags Hidden Hypertension
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Millions of Americans live with chronic high blood pressure and don’t realize it, often because the condition shows few noticeable symptoms. Now, a new…
Northshore Businesses Parking Struggles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local businesses in the Northshore district say traffic, accessibility, and rising operational costs are creating challenges for both employees and customers. Richard Hardin, owner of Stone Cup Cafe,…
Local Singer Finishes Second Nationally
LAFAYETTE, GA. (WDEF) - A North Georgia singer with decades of experience is gaining national attention after a strong showing on the first season of the CBS music competition “The Road.”…
Taconooga Closes After 12 Years
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A restaurant on Chattanooga’s North Shore has closed its doors for good. According to a post on the restaurant’s Facebook page, Taconooga shut down on December 26th. …
Virtual Reality Expands Beyond Gaming
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Virtual reality technology continues to grow beyond its gaming roots as device use expands into broader entertainment and media experiences. Industry reports project that the global VR…
Holiday Christmas Lights Train Returns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Holiday Christmas Lights Train is a seasonal evening excursion offered by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum in Chattanooga from December 26, 2025, through January 11, 2026 This relaxed after‑Christmas experience…
FDA Approves First Obesity Pill
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first daily pill designed to treat obesity, marking a major milestone in weight loss care. The newly approved…
Curbside Compost Pilot Expands
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Chattanooga is expanding its curbside compost and glass recycling pilot program to three additional neighborhoods. The Department of Public Works announced Monday the program…
Proposed Schedule Change Sparks Discussion
WALKER COUNTY, GA. (WDEF) - Walker County Schools is considering a shift to a four-day school week, prompting discussion across the community. The district is collecting feedback through a survey as…
Managing Kids Screen Time
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Winter break gives children extra free time, and many naturally turn to phones, tablets, and computers for entertainment while parents handle work and holiday responsibilities. Too much unsupervised…
Luminaria Festival Shines Bright
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Fifth Annual Luminaria Festival lit up the Virginia Avenue Greenway tonight, transforming the streets into a glowing corridor of art, music, and community spirit. Presented by the…
Growing Christmas Lights Display Draws Crowds
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - What began as a small Christmas light display has grown into a must-see holiday attraction in Ooltewah. A family on Sarah Drive has been decorating their…
Holiday Package Pirates Awareness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Package thefts, commonly called porch piracy, are becoming increasingly common as holiday deliveries surge. Thieves take advantage of unattended packages left on doorsteps, leaving residents frustrated and out-of-pocket.…
Silverdale Partners To Build Homes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For six years, Silverdale Baptist Church has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga to help local families achieve homeownership through the organization’s Faith Built Homes…
Roadway Safety Leaders Unite Locally
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,…
Gas Prices Fall Across Southeast
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…
Depression Affects Millions Nationwide
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…
Shoppers Seek Holiday Value Over Deals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Holiday shopping often centers on sales and discounts, but many consumers are taking a different approach this year. …
Economic Outlook Shows Slower Growth
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…
Military Spouses Share Travel Tips
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 Christmas Parade
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 2.0 Marks Ten Years
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…
Limit Screen Time with Holiday Tech
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…
Local Doctor Releases New Book
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…
Vehicle Drives Off Side of Sand Mountain
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…
Pandemic Subsidy Rollback Raises Premiums
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…
AARP Study Highlights Holiday Loneliness
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…
Rezoning Request Deferred to January
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…
Patten Parkway Project Deferred
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…
Youth Soccer Players Volunteer Locally
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…
Mistletoe Market Brings Holiday Fun
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 Power Outage Cleanup
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…
Veteran Triumphs Through Treatment Court
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…
National Child Savings Accounts Launch
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…
Historic Patten Parkway Facing Demolition
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…
Supporting Chattanooga Nonprofits This Season
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…
Upcoming Giving Tuesday Supports Local Families
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 &…
Hearing Set for Shooting Case
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…
Hope Included Hosts Holiday Fun
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…