Collegedale Police Alert Parents to Social Media Risks as School Year Begins
As the new school year begins proud parents will flood social media with their first-day-of-school photos. What parents might not realize is these innocent…
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Highway 127 yard sale begins
"Get ready for a shopping adventure like no other! The Highway 127 Yard Sale is rolling through Signal Mountain. Thousands of vendors set up shop along the route, offering everything from vintage collectibles and antiques to unique handmade crafts. "All…
AAA Urges Drivers to Prioritize Safety as New School Year Begins
As the new school year begins, AAA urges drivers to stay alert and follow crucial safety guidelines to protect students on their way to and from school. "The early days of the back-to-school season are partially dangerous due to the…
Over 150 Professionals Convene in Dalton for Pivotal Anti-Trafficking Training Event
The City of Dalton, in partnership with the Hamilton Health Care System, is taking a bold stand against human trafficking. This week, over 150 professionals from four states have converged at the Dalton Convention Center for a critical three-day training…
New Area Code 729 to Join 423 Region
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new area code 729 will soon be added to the existing 423 region, which covers cities like Bristol, Chattanooga, Johnson City, and Kingsport…
C-H-I Memorial Hospital Debuts Advanced Cardiac CT Scanner, Pioneering Heart Care in the Region
C-H-I memorial has just unveiled a new state of the art cardiac C-T Scanner. They are the first hospital in the area to offer this new technology. The new C-T scanner delivers faster and more accurate results. It also features…
Community Gathers at Coolidge Park to Mark 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Friday, July 26th marked the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the community came together for a celebration at Coolidge Park. The event featured a variety of vendors and service agencies dedicated to supporting…
‘Stuff the Bus’ Drive Aims to Stock Local Teachers’ Classrooms with Essential Supplies
Teachers are also joining in back-to-school shopping this weekend. To help make this task easier, the Hamilton County Foundation is hosting its annual Stuff the Bus Drive this weekend. The program aims to provide necessary resources to local educators as…
Wacker Plant Commits to Safety Excellence with Major Investments
Wacker plant announced significant investments aimed to enhancing plant safety. As a part of their "We Care Week," project leader Stephiane Graff has dedicated activities throughout the week including mental health checkups, and…
Greenway Dog Park Nears Completion: Construction Update
Chattanooga's beloved Greenway Dog Park is getting a makeover. Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors says the park is undergoing renovations and construction to enhance accessibility for all visitors. Those include installing a pathway that meets A-D-A standards and ensuring that all…
UTC Police Gift Electronics to Those Affected by Abuse
At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the Police Department is once again stepping up to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. For the third consecutive year, they've partnered with the 911 Cell Phone Bank to collect old…
Nashville vehicular homicide suspect captured
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The suspect in a vehicular homicide investigation has been apprehended. Metro Nashville Police Department posted on…
East Ridge Police Department caution online shoppers about package theft
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Amazon Prime Day is here and online shoppers are ready to fill up their cart promising huge discounts and deals there is…
East Brainerd two alarm house fire
UPDATE: A fire destroyed on home and badly damaged another in East Brainerd yesterday Firefighters were called to the 1800 block of Oakvale Drive, just after 6. In all, eight…
Free “Baby in the Back” Car Hangtags from Secretary of State Combat Heat-Related Child Deaths
As temperatures continue to rise this summer, parents here in the Volunteer State are reminded of a way they can keep their kids safe in cars. Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennessee parents and caregivers about the Baby in…
Hamilton County Commissioners approve 20-story building in city
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Commission was busy on Monday as they discussed the future of the site occupied by the Eureka Foundry near Finley Stadium. A landmark…
LAUNCH honored as Entrepreneurial Support Organization of the Year by the International Business Innovation Association
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) LAUNCH is one of Chattanooga's prominent advocates for entrepreneurship, they marked a significant milestone in the first half of this year. The nonprofit was honored with two major awards from the International Business Innovation Association: Entrepreneur Support Organization…
Pops on the River returns
CHATTANOOGA, Tn. (WDEF) The sky was lit up with red, white and blue tonight as families and friends gathered for the annual Pops on the River event. It's a chance for everyone to enjoy a picnic on the lawn, listen…
Pittsburg TN residents celebrate the 4th of July
PITTSBURG, Tn. (WDEF) Families and friends from all over the community joined in the festivities, eager to celebrate America’s birthday. The celebration featured something for everyone. From bouncy houses for the kids, to delicious treats from local food vendors. The…
Cleveland resident prepares for Independence Day in a unique way
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a heartwarming display of patriotism ahead of Independence Day, a resident of Cleveland has captured the community's attention with a unique and striking tribute to our nation. "The lady across the road says that when…
Chattanooga Shooting Update: Insights into the Investigation
Chattanooga police have identified the suspect in yesterday's shooting in an office building near Hamilton Place Mall. According to investigators, around 2 Tuesday afternoon 67-year-old John Schultz fired shots inside an office building near the two thousand blocks of Hamilton…
Chattanooga police investigate shooting near Hamiliton Place Boulevard
At 2:04 Monday afternoon Chattanooga Police were called to the 2000 block of Hamilton place boulevard. They got a shot fired call at the CBL office building According to investigators, the suspect is now dead, and there were no other…
Four dogs trapped in a car for a week are now found safe
WALKER COUNTY, GA. (WDEF) An animal control officer recently made a distressing discovery. Four dogs were trapped inside a sweltering car. Temperatures outside the car neared 90 degrees. Inside, it was much hotter. The dogs were in awful conditions. "The heat…
Experts explain social media impacts amid call for warning labels
WASHINGTON (WDEF) -- U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has called on congress to require all social media platforms to now display mental health warnings. Dr. Murthy…
Georgia’s 14th congressional district candidates holds debate
Two democratic challengers are gearing up for a runoff in Georgia's 14th congressional district. Both Blalock and Harris have been meeting voters and sharing their vision for a better Georgia. "But at the end of the day, this is all…
Loyal customers rally together to support Logan and Pawpaw’s store owner
The customers of Logan and Pawpaw's produce are rallying together to support store owner Steve Griffey. He was injured in a car wreck. Griffey has…
Bethlehem Community Center holds special Juneteenth reading for local children
As Juneteenth fast approaches, the Bethlehem Community Center is spreading the history of Juneteenth with a special reading from author Jessica Desmond. Jessica Desmond’s book “Coco learns about Juneteenth” is a children's coloring book for kids to learn about history…
Union Gospel Mission providing water to unhoused neighbors as temperatures rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. "We want to see their lives impacted and changed, we want to see them making good decisions and this is just a small way to help". said Executive director John Rector. With the temperatures reaching the upper 90's…
Construction underway for new container homes in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Construction is underway for what designers are calling Hamilton County's first ever luxury container home. It will be located on Chattanooga's southside, just off East Main Street. Seven, 40-foot cube containers will be turned into…
City Council discusses development plan for Lookouts Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The long-awaited groundbreaking for the new Lookouts Stadium should happen in the next month or so, according to developers. Planned development of the area around that new stadium is starting to shape up as well. "Well, this…
Housing Authority discusses status of One Westside project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The current status of the Westside One project was discussed at Tuesday's Chattanooga Housing Authority board meeting and discussed two key factors in that…
Nightfall begins in downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Nightfall is back in action and the city came out for the first Friday to relax and have a good time. Nightfall is Chattanooga's longest running outdoor summer concert series held at Miller Plaza each year.…
Officials urge water safety after 2 men drown in Tennessee River
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County officials are urging water safety with summer approaching. Just this weekend, two men died after drowning in the Tennessee River. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) and several other agencies worked to find two men…
New apartments coming to downtown Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Downtown Chattanooga has gotten approved for one of the largest apartment projects that the city has ever seen. The proposal got the green light on Monday and is now headed to city council. The location which…
Chimp heart checkup at Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo have been making strides to understand heart health in chimpanzees since 2011. On Thursday, one of the oldest female chimpanzees Brandi…
Pickleball courts open at Gilbert-Stephenson Park in Fort Oglethorpe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Pickleball is becoming one of the fastest growing sports and all the new craze these days and the people of Fort Oglethorpe are going all…
Remembrance day for the Holocaust
During the years of 1933 and 1945 were some of the worst times in history for Jewish people. Six million Jewish lives were lost during the holocaust and today, the Jewish…
Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors hold graffiti clean up
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chances are you've seen graffiti sprayed somewhere in the community. On this past Saturday, teams of volunteers spent the day preparing to clean up graffiti along the river park area. Those same volunteers will repaint the…
Here is where you can find Chattanooga firefighters for Fill the Boot
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters across the nation are participating in the Fill-the-Boot campaign to raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The Chattanooga Fire Department is participating…
Thrillville Fair returns to East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The annual Thrillville Fair is back in Hamilton County with funnel cakes, fast rides and a good time for everybody. With more than 30 rides,…