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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Each year, millions of Americans are impacted by mental health issues. Unfortunately,  public stigma continues to have a negative impact on this conversation. However, Mental Health Experts are taking advantage of May as Mental…

Cryptocurrency market tumbles

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - The price of bitcoin fell below $40,000 for the first time since February as many cryptocurrencies prices have fallen up to nearly 40%. Bitcoin was dealt another blow this week as regulators in China announced a…

Chattanooga Police announce new program; Lights On!

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - CPD has announced the start of a new program that will assist drivers who are stopped for certain minor traffic violations. This new program is aimed at improving the relationship between the community and…

Update on reopening Chattanooga YFD Centers

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Kelly has promised that Chattanooga's Youth and Family Development Centers will re-open soon. On Wednesday, his staff updated the progress so far. Ellis Smith said the staff will present their plan to City Council next week.…

East Lake Courts near three pole disaster

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Three telephone poles fell in East Lake Courts today including one that fell on a car a woman had just got out of according to neighbors Three telephone poles fell earlier today at East…

Food Giveaway for Food Insecurity

Now, the Lafayette Housing Authority routinely sets up shop making it easier for locals to get all of their essential groceries for free without even leaving their car.

Job Fair hosts over 400 employment opportunities

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Urban League of Chattanooga and The American Job Center have teamed up  to bring more than 400 job opportunities together under one roof in an effort to get Hamilton County residents back…

Volkswagen will Suspend Production for two weeks in June

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Volkswagen announced they will be suspending production activities for two weeks during the month of June. Volkswagen says the suspension of production is due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. Production will stop during the weeks of…

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