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The Head of the Hooch

Body: CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Trailing all the way back to 1982, The Head of the Hooch regatta has continued to bring thousands of competitors from over 30 states and several foreign countries…

Chattanooga named "Friendliest City in the U.S."

  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --  Conde’ Nast Traveler has named the City of Chattanooga, the "Friendliest City in the U.S." Conde’ Nast Traveler is a Readers’ Choice Award focusing on where tourists feel most welcome when they travel. “We’ve always…

Annual Halloween block party in Cleveland

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hundreds of people gathered together to enjoy the 37th annual Mainstreet Downtown Halloween Block Party that took place in Cleveland this year. The town of Cleveland was transformed into…

HCSO uses PIT Maneuver to assist in arrest

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) --  The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) had to use a PIT Maneuver today to aid in arresting a suspect with outstanding warrants. Thursday, October 31, 2024, HCSO detectives spotted Edward Anthony White driving a white…

Early Voting ends Thursday in Tennessee

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)-As Election Day is only 5 days away. Voters in both Bradley and Hamilton County showed up in big numbers on the last day of early voting in Tennessee. "Everyone is lingering literally on what's about to…

Chattanooga secures funding for transit development

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --  The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) has awarded $630,000 to the Chattanooga Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA). This funding will support a transit-oriented development (TOD) planning project along the Brainerd Road/Lee Highway corridor. With an additional $157,500…

Take a look at Parkridge babies dressed for Halloween

  CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Some Chattanoogans are celebrating their very first Halloween today. The folks at Parkridge East Hospital shared these photos of their newest babies. "These little bundles are bringing joy and heartwarming moments to all with their…

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