Last week, a letter from the Tennessee Republican Party said several republican candidates would be removed from the primary ballot. This letter listed several local candidates including County Mayor Weston…
This week we’re taking a look at an awesome program called Tech Goes Home. It’s a program run by The Enterprise Center right here in Chattanooga.…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Volkswagen hosted its annual E Lab showcase at their Chattanooga Conference Center Friday. The event brought students and parents from all over Hamilton County to one place…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga River Games are officially returning for another year at Ross's Landing. The extreme sporting event features kayak ramp jumps, rock climbing, and more. The event…
Hundreds of billions of dollars are flowing into AI - with countries and companies racing to invest. The newest breakthroughs in artificial intelligence are…
Ringgold, GA (WDEF) -- Catoosa County, Georgia is known for its natural beauty, but just like everywhere else, litter is a problem. The LIFT Youth Center in…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Goodwill held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its newest store on Thursday. It’s located in East Ridge at the former…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For many across the Tennessee Valley, healthcare is something that seems completely inaccessible. It could be because of their financial status or because they’re simply afraid to see a doctor. The Remote Area Medal bus, stationed…
Robotic components have reached a price point where you don’t have to be NASA to build something really cool. On this week’s Tech Byte we look at…
Mental health awareness is certainly an important topic, but it’s important you get help from a qualified source. On this week’s TechByte we give you an example of what…
Generative AI is both a hero and a villain depending on the application. On this week’s Techbyte we highlight one area where it could save lives. Over in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local author held a special book signing on Wednesday. Rita Lorainne Hubbard wrote “It’s Possible, The Story of Ronald McNair”. Ronald McNair…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --The 28th of January marks 40 years since the Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster that claimed the lives of seven astronaut crew members. It was supposed to be a routine…
Humanity is returning to the moon before the end of this decade. On this week’s TechByte, we take a look at the roadmap to earth’s natural satellite.…
There's a technology that's seen a huge amount of development over the past couple of months, and you can try it out for yourself at home. Gaussian…
Popular web traffic monitoring website Downdetector reports that X (formerly Twitter), and Cloudfare experienced severe outages today, blocking access for thousands of users. At its peak, downdetector received over 60,000 reports from users experiencing issues with X. Cloudfare reported on…
Humanoid robots are in the news again. This time it’s a helper bot from a popular South Korean company. The Consumer Electronics Show draws thousands to its Las…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Rock City announced at a Lookout Mountain planning meeting that it plans to construct a new gondola system that will take passengers from the base of lookout mountain, all the way up to Rock City. Pepper…
The annual Consumer Electronics Show happened this week in Las Vegas, and we've got an early preview of the exciting new tech being featured…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga metropolitan airport added a new non-stop to its roster. Travelers can now enjoy service to Newark New Jersey, giving Chattanoogans easy…
Premature babies could have a better chance of survival - and be healthier long-term - all thanks to this new technology, and it’s all right here on…
Computers are only getting faster as time goes on, but what if there was a new kind of computer that changed the game forever? Researchers across the globe…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two young men stepped up to help the needful in our community. Kenny Bell and Luke Stepney are Boyd Buchanan grads. They say the Lord put it on their hearts to help. They teamed up with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For 75 years, the Union Gospel Mission has been serving the community. This year marked one of many in a series of annual dinners hosted by the Mission at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. Jon Rector,…
Chances are, you’ve already fallen for an AI video that someone tried to pass off as real. AI video technology has…
Video games have changed a lot since we were kids. It used to be you had either a Sega or a Nintendo, you bought a good old fashioned…
December 10th was International Human Rights Day. The Unitarian Universalist Church hosted an event organized by Be Magazine and other non-profits to commemorate the occasion. One of the main…
From mechanized warfare to mechanized mealtime, can robots really do it all? A robotic "chef" delivered an unconventional Thanksgiving feast to U.S. troops stationed overseas in South Korea. Soldiers tapped…
You're very unlikely to see a polar bear walking around with an iPhone, but even this fragile species can benefit from smart technology! Our Canadian friends up…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, around midnight, two sheriff’s deputies were involved in a deputy-involved shooting at a gas station. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s office, two of their deputies were involved in…
For over half a century, humanoid robots have been a staple of science fiction. From C3PO to Data from Star Trek, or going…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The tenth annual Gratefull event kicked off at 11:30, Thursday on East Martin Luther King Boulevard. People from all walks of life gathered together to celebrate the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- United Way in Chattanooga is doing something special for Giving Tuesday. They’ve launched an online portal where you can find local non-profits and give to them directly. Charities of all sizes are there, from the Chattanooga…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Parkridge Medical Center announced plans to build a freestanding Emergency Room in Bradley County. The ER would have 11 rooms, including…
NOW FOR A HIGH-TECH TWIST ON TEACHING PEOPLE TO DRIVE. A SCHOOL IN THE UK IS TRAINING DRIVING INSTRUCTORS USING VIRTUAL REALITY BEFORE THEY HIT…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Dunlap community gathered today to celebrate veterans. They met at Sequatchie County Highschool to get out of the frigid weather. There was supposed to be a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The TBI says three people were arrested in a joint operation with the Chattanooga Police Department and the Hamilton County Sheriff’s office. The arrests were the result of an ongoing investigation into human trafficking throughout…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB is partnering up with the city of Chattanooga and Reflection Riding to offer something special. They’re giving away two native trees for free to…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce hosted a business event today. The called it the Showcase Catoosa Business Expo. Local businesses from around…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The pause in SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown left many in the Chattanooga area struggling to make ends meet and keep…