News

Salvation Army Hosts Mardi Bra

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A local Chattanooga organization hosts an annual lingerie party for homeless women This afternoon, the Salvation hosted a women’s Mardi Bras event.  This event donates bras, panties and toiletries to women in need. Organizers say they created…

Lee University Launches News Campus Safety App

CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) - Earlier this semester, Lee University Campus Security introduced the student body to the LiveSafe App. The school says with safety alerts increasing during the past week, the university felt an additional safety system was needed. “It’s an…

Local medical experts tout Johnson & Johnson Covid vaccine

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Aside from the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine, a third option with Johnson & Johnson might be available soon. The company is hoping to be granted FDA approval on the vaccine by the end of the month.…

Hixson Great Dane may be the Oldest to Ever Live

A Hixson dog, Stella may be the oldest Great Dane in the country, maybe even the world after turning thirteen years old last week! Stella celebrated with her favorite activity, napping, as well as clump of whip cream. Owners, Jeffrey…

HCS board members to vote to approve 2021-22 school calendar

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County School board members will soon be voting on a proposed 2021-22 school calendar. School board members discussed the calendar in their meeting Monday. The calendar includes a week-long fall break, a short week for…

What's Right With Our Schools: Legacybox

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Technology is changing the way we remember things.Film and video tape are having to cross over the digital divide to be preserved for future generations. Students from Brainerd and East Ridge are helping along the way…

What's the future of U.S. politics?

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- The Senate voted to acquit former President Donald Trump of inciting a deadly attack on the Capitol on January 6th. With the Senate vote falling short of a two-thirds majority, the big question now, is where does politics go…

TDOT on Stand By for Possibility of Icing Early Tuesday

TDOT crews applied brine on state-maintained roads in Chattanooga today for the possibility of icing by early Tuesday. TDOT will be on stand by to scatter salt as needed. TDOT Spokesperson, Jennifer Flynn says, "Yesterday we sent some resources to…

Country Superstar donates to local Animal Shelter

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A Country Superstar Miranda Lambert is helping out a local animal shelter by giving them a $1,000 grant.  Over the weekend, Mckamey Animal Center was surprised to learn they have been awarded the grant by Lambert's MuttNation…

Cardiovascular Disease Patients High Risk Category for Covid-19

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - A new recommendation from the American College of Cardiology says patients with advanced cardiovascular disease should be included in the high risk category of receiving the Covid-19 vaccine. Three common risk factors for developing heart disease are:…

Grace Baptist Academy ready to rebuild after Easter Tornadoes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - It's been 10 months since Grace Baptist Academy became the target of destruction after tornadoes ripped through the Community in late April.  Since then, the school has been working on the demolition of the damaged buildings knowing…

Chattanooga Polar Plunge - Freezin' for a Reason

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - Chattanoogans are freezing - but for a good reason.  The annual Polar Plunge continued at UTC’s Finley Stadium Saturday afternoon-with a creative twist during the COVID-19 pandemic.  “This year you have the opportunity to jump into the…

Local Events


What's On TV Now