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Cleveland, Dunlap announced they will receive new grants

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland and Dunlap recently announced they are receiving grants to benefit the cities. Bradley County received four grants to improve broadband access in the Cleveland area. The state funding targets improving workers digital skills. That includes tackling…

I-24 lane closures coming to Marion County

MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers on I-24 in Marion County should prepare to slow down. TDOT crews are shutting down lanes starting Tuesday night. The roadwork, beginning on May 28, is expected to last until June 6. Crews will…

Get informed with S.O.S. Fest on June 1

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local agencies are banding together to keep the community safe this summer. For a second year, "Summer Outreach Safety" (S.O.S.) Fest is reaching out to the public to…

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.…

1890 Days Jamboree returns for its 45th year

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - In North Georgia, Ringgold has hosted the 1890 Days Jamboree for the past 45 years. The event brings in over 20,000 people. One might see that as amazing considering Ringgold has a population of just under…

The Fourth Annual Chattanooga Beer Fest

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Memorial Day Weekend is a full one for organizers of Chattanooga Market, as the Chattanooga Beer Fest is in town. The Chattanooga Beer Fest offers a wide variety of craft beer from breweries all over the…

HCSO Deputies Involved in Pursuit into Georgia

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Friday, May 24, 2024, at approximately 6:00 pm, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the 3600 block of Bentwood Cove Drive for the report of an intoxicated party. The reporting party stated Cody…

See event road closures this weekend in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Department of Transportation released a list of road closures for this weekend due to local events. Nightfall begins Friday, May 24. But it has different road closures from previous years. CDOT said the following…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Idea Leap

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- TVFCU is awarding $225,000 to local small businesses in our area.  This week we are learning more about the Idea Leap Grant and how it continues to drive our economy forward. [blox_vms account="WDEF" key="804553546df295619700b41ddf87ed7f2797a69c" vtitle="Driving Our…

W Road to reopen Friday following rockslide

UPDATE: The Hamilton County mayor's office announced the W Road will reopen on Friday by noon. Crews have cleared all the rockslide debris. Government officials said the road is now safe to travel. However, the Highway Department is working to…

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