Snack Pack Ministry feeding children in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The East Brainerd Church of Christ is preparing snack packs for children in Hamilton County. Many students rely on school lunches as their only meal…
Board approves new stadium club for Finley Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Stadium Corporation approves what they call the most significant reinvestment in Finley Stadium's history. However, you won't see the changes on the field. Instead, the board approved a replacement for the Stadium Club. They will…
Green Shanty Road construction to last about 2 months
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A road in Hamilton County will see daily closures for eight weeks, or two months, starting next week. Green Shanty Road will be closed…
Mohawk Industries catches fire Tuesday night
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Workers at Mohawk Industries in Whitfield County are back at work Wednesday after the scare of a roof fire. Fast action and teamwork made the difference and preserved lives.…
Son charged with killing his father in Etowah
ETOWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - At first, a shooting last week in Etowah looked like a suicide. But the sheriff now says it was a case of murder. McMinn County deputies responded to the scene at a home on County Road 475…
New pet cancer center opening soon in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A state-of-the-art-cancer center for pets in the U.S. is set to open very soon, right here in Chattanooga. On January 12, the Veterinary Care and Specialty Group will unveil the new Pullen Cancer Center. [caption id="attachment_1522523"…
New Year's Eve Party was a hit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A New Years Eve party has been in the works in Chattanooga. "Several months ago, we looked at different locations and areas we would consider hosting…
CHI Memorial offering first mobile lung screenings of 2024
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CHI Memorial is looking to kick off 2024 by providing lung screening to patients. This Friday, January 5, they are taking the mobile…
Cleveland woman dies on New Years from car wreck injuries
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woman involved in a wreck last week has died from her injuries, according to Collegedale Police. Cleveland native Martha Clarie Burns, 93, died on New Years' morning at a local hospital. The crash happened at…
Former Hamilton County Commissioner Fred Skillern passes away
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Longtime Hamilton County public servant Fred Skillern has passed away. Skillern served on the school board and the county commission, along with several other boards. A…
Ladd McConkey, other Bulldogs declaring for NFL draft
UPDATE: ATHENS, Ga. (WDEF) -- Another Bulldog announced his departure from UGA. Tight end Brock Bowers declared for the NFL draft on Tuesday night, January 2, via Instagram. In his statement, he expressed his appreciation for having the chance to…
Pikeville Fire Chief Swafford retires after 47 years of service
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Pikeville Fire Department Chief Paul Swafford has officially retired as of January 1, 2024. Pikeville FD said Swafford served for the department for 47 years and was their fire chief for 26 years. [caption id="attachment_1522427" align="alignnone"…
'Wonka' ends the year No. 1 at the box office, 2023 sales reach $9 billion in post-pandemic best
NEW YORK (AP) — Hollywood closed out an up and down 2023 with “Wonka” regaining No. 1 at the box office, strong sales for “The Color Purple” and an overall $9 billion in ticket sales that improved on 2022’s grosses…
Harbaugh's Michigan Wolverines to play for national title after stopping Alabama 27-20 in OT
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Jalen Milroe caught a low snap on fourth down in overtime at the Rose Bowl and ran straight ahead into wall of blue and maize. That wall of Michigan defenders had been hardened by the Wolverines'…
Plane catches fire on runway at Japan’s Haneda airport after collision, passengers reportedly safe
BY MARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press TOKYO (AP) — A passenger plane collided with a Japanese coast guard aircraft and burst into flames on the runway of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on Tuesday, officials said. NHK TV reported that…
Country Stars Shine, Draw Record Crowd for Nashville NYE Bash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A record-breaking crowd of 215,000 people packed out Nashville's Bicentennial Park for CBS' NEW YEAR'S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE'S BIG BASH Sunday night. News…
What's Right With Our Schools: Tyner Academy Food Boxes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tyner Academy students are getting a valuable lesson in helping their community. And get this, it was all their idea! That kind of…
Check out the Top Animal Babies of 2023 in Tennessee
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - 2023 was a cute year for Tennessee zoos and aquariums. The folks at Tennessee Tourism remind us of the babies we can find across the state. Here is their list…
Chattanooga hosts 2024 New Year's Eve celebration downtown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The city of Chattanooga held a New Year's Eve celebration to countdown 2024 Sunday night. Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors partnered with multiple organizations in the community to make the event possible. The stage for the NYE…
Ruby Falls celebrates 95th anniversary on December 30th
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local Chattanooga treasure celebrated its 95th anniversary on Saturday with a special dedication. Ruby Falls lit 95 candles in honor of…
Christmas trees and electronic recycled at Dalton Home Depot
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Keep Dalton-Whitfield Beautiful's annual Bring One for the Chipper event was held earlier on Saturday at Home Depot. Their efforts are to recycle live, natural,…
Greater Chattanooga community celebrates annual Kwanzaa event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Many people gathered to celebrate an African American tradition on December 30. Eastdale Village Community Church hosted a Kwanzaa celebration Saturday afternoon. Speakers explained…
Country Stars Preview New Year's Eve Bash
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Country stars will be taking the stage to celebrate 2024 as part of CBS' NEW YEAR'S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE'S BIG BASH this Sunday night. News…
Humane Educational Society offers barn cat program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Humane educational society is now offering the barn cat program. This program finds homes for outdoor cats that are currently not wanted where…