Soddy Daisy holds annual Christmas Parade
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - With December now upon us, cities around the county are beginning their holiday celebrations. Hundreds gathered together Sunday afternoon to experience one of Soddy Daisy’s most…
Fort Oglethorpe's magical Christmas parade
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) – Tonight, Fort Oglethorpe is sprinkling holiday magic in the area by hosting its annual Christmas parade. Community members from around Walker and Catoosa County came together…
2024 National Dog Show won by Vito the pug. See all the results from this year's competition.
For the first time, a pug has won the Best in Show title at the National Dog Show. Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs at the show, which is…
Hamilton Place Mall kicks off Black Friday after Thanksgiving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Christmas Shopping is Finally here. Folks made their way to Hamilton Place Mall to find the best deals on Black Friday “We got families,…
France's Macron sees Notre Dame cathedral's restoration more than 5 years after it was gutted by fire
Paris — After more than five years of frenetic reconstruction work, Notre Dame cathedral showed its new self to the world Friday,…
The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be
President Biden pardons the turkey Peach, alongside chair of the National Turkey Federation John Zimmerman and his son Grant, during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on Nov. 25, 2024, in Washington,…
Black Friday shoppers hit stores across U.S. with spending records expected to fall
Discount hunters searching for Black Friday deals have officially kicked off the holiday shopping season. Consumers are forecasted to break spending records in 2024, with…
Shoppers wait hours for Black Friday shopping, say wait "worth it"
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Black Friday started earlier than Midnight Friday for several folks. (more…)
An Inside Look at Vascular Care and the Tech That Changes Lives
CHATTANOOGA, TN - The Vascular Institute of Chattanooga invited us into the outpatient room for a look at some tech that's…
Local Business Owner Encourages Shop Local This Holiday Season
We all know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday and we manage to mark those on our calendars every year, but Small Business Saturday falls right in between them.
Chattanooga Police ask for help to locate missing woman
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department is searching for a missing 43-year-old woman from Cleveland, Tenn. Stephanie Gatlin-Davis left a rehab facility on Shallowford Road on November 10. She has…
Chimney fire damages a Signal Mountain family's home before Thanksgiving
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Signal Mountain family did not celebrate Thanksgiving in their home this year due to a chimney fire. On Wednesday night at 8:40 P.M., a homeowner called 911 and reported a heavy smell of smoke…
The Chattanooga Rescue Mission Hosts Thanksgiving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As people gather today to celebrate the holiday, organizations across the county are doing their part to help those in need. The Chattanooga Rescue Mission came together this afternoon to host a free Thanksgiving Banquet for…
The Grateful Gobbler Celebrates 25 Years of Community Support for the Maclellan Shelter
"Thanksgiving is here, and what better way to celebrate than at the 2024 Gobbler Walk? The community came out today to walk and run in support of a great cause." For 25 years The Grateful Gobbler has become a beloved…
The Pope Family's Story of Resilience at the Maclellan Shelter for Families
At the Maclellan Shelter for Families, the journey to hope and healing begins every day. Located in the heart of our city, this emergency…
Dalton Municipal Airport Completes Runway Resurfacing
Dalton Municipal Airport has wrapped up a major resurfacing project, giving its runway a much-needed makeover. After more than 30 years, the runway has finally been restored with new asphalt in a $5 million upgrade completed just yesterday. "Last night,…
Mohawk suing chemical companies over "fraud" related to forever chemicals
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- A few months ago, a group of conservationists raised alarm bells about the presence of dangerous chemicals in Northwestern Georgia waterways. (more…)
ICE: TDA gang member arrested in Chattanooga had extensive criminal history
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are learning more about the criminal history of the man arrested last week in Chattanooga who authorities say is in a…
Turnout low, but higher than expected in Walker County school board runoff election
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- Early voting has concluded in a school board runoff race in Walker County. (more…)
Union Gospel Mission provides Thanksgiving meals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With Thanksgiving being tomorrow, organizations around town are making sure everyone has access to a warm meal. The Union Gospel Mission came together this afternoon to…
Better Business Bureau aware folks of holiday scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Scam experts are raising caution to potential scams during the holiday season. “With Cyber Monday coming, we know that's the busiest online shopping day of…
WWII airman from Chattanooga identified & accounted for
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga airman's remains have been identified and accounted for from World War II (WWII). [caption id="attachment_1871745" align="alignright"…
Walker County mother charged in infant death
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County mother has been arrested for the death of her infant son. Deputies with the…
Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving? The history of the holiday's traditional foods
Certain holidays are associated with different foods, and for Thanksgiving, that's turkey — but why is that what we eat? We asked a history expert to learn more. Why do we eat turkey on Thanksgiving? Turkey's…