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Red Cross Reports Critical Blood Shortage

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The American Red Cross is reporting a critical blood shortage as hospitals across the country request more blood than is currently available.  The organization says its…

Preparing For Extreme Cold Weather

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A cold snap is expected across the Tennessee Valley this weekend, and residents are being reminded of ways to preserve energy and stay warm indoors. Sealing doors…

Community Convenes on Homelessness Solutions

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A community meeting was held today at OddStory Central in Chattanooga, hosted by Atypical Place for Transformations, to discuss challenges facing unhoused residents and explore ways to…

Roberts Mill Road to Close for Maintenance

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Roberts Mill Road will be closed Wednesday, January 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for scheduled general maintenance and guardrail repair, according to the Office of the Hamilton County Mayor. Individuals needing to use this road…

Two Baby Monkeys Join the Chattanooga Zoo

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Two baby monkeys have joined the Chattanooga Zoo, and they are in need of names. The emperor tamarins were born on October 25, 2025, to Dolly and Parmigiano, their mother and father, Chattanooga Zoo says. They…

Lookout Wild Film Festival Highlights

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 14th annual Lookout Wild Film Festival wrapped up this past weekend at UTC’s Fine Arts Center, celebrating adventure, conservation, and storytelling in the outdoors.  Over 100…

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