CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - With the Summer Sun beating down on Chattanooga, boy has it been hot. Even though you may want to run inside and crank up that AC, Experts say DON'T. "Starting Wednesday temperatures and heat…
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF)-White Oak Bicycle Cooperative in Red Bank is one of eight organizations nationwide selected for a grant. The Trust for Public Land announced that White Oak co-op was selected to receive a grant from TPL’s Equitable Communities…
A new type of home is helping families in need save on energy costs thanks to a new effort between the Habitat for Humanity, EPB and green|spaces Chattanooga.
Tennessee paid thousands of dollars for social media influencers to promote an offer of flight vouchers largely to out-of-state residents.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - A conservative talk radio host from Tennessee who had been a vaccine skeptic until he was hospitalized from COVID-19 now says his listeners should get vaccinated. Phil Valentine’s brother, Mark Valentine, spoke at length on WWTN-FM…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The National Weather Service is making some changes to their notifications. Starting August 2nd, The National Weather Service will be simplifying their notifications. So for instance, instead of hearing flash flood watch or floor…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- According to the Hamilton County Health Department, it is seeing its highest number of COVID cases since March. Infectious disease director Sherry Gregory said North Georgia is seeing a similar uptick. "Just through the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic will receive aid from the school. UTC is providing financial aid this fall to students in need. Assistant Dean of…
UPDATE: Later on Monday after, Mayor Kelly added a fourth community center to the closing list. Carver Community Center in East Chattanooga will be shut down for cleaning after another Covid case. __________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga's Mayor has shut…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - July 30th through August 1st is the annual tax-free weekend on school supplies in Tennessee. But for the first time ever, there will be no tax on gun safes and gun safety equipment. Governor…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Chattanooga Christian School is on a Mission. Melania Ray teaches Life Science at CCS. She says, "The program is called Missions Club, and our main purpose is to encourage and build up the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - First time since the 1997 merger the city of Chattanooga will be investing in Hamilton County Schools. It’s all part of a new program called the Community Forward School Initiative. This plan will increase…
One of Chattanooga's more popular "outdoor venues" is making a push for the future. Reflection Riding merged with the Chattanooga Nature Center back in 2017. And now, Reflection Riding has a new plan. With an eye…
The Tennessee State Museum will soon allow the public to view the bust of Nathan Bedford Forrest after it was removed from the Capitol on Friday.
Walkie-talkies aren't just for kids.
MONDAY UPDATE: Cleveland Police have identified the driver as 61 year old Justin Louissanint. _____________ CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A fatal crash closed Paul Huff Parkway in Cleveland for hours today. Cleveland police say that the accident happened around 12 this…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Trans Liberation Collective hosted a rally aiming to fight laws recently passed by Tennessee. Their desire is to make Chattanooga and all of Tennessee a safe space in which transgender persons can…
COLUMBIA, Tenn. (AP) - A Tennessee man has been convicted in the 2001 death of a 15-month old boy. WTVF-TV reports that Christopher Lee Goodwin was found guilty Friday of first-degree felony murder stemming from aggravated child neglect in the…
PARIS (AP) - Tens of thousands of people across France are protesting new virus measures. French lawmakers are debating a bill requiring everyone to have a special virus pass to enter restaurants and other venues and mandating COVID-19 vaccinations for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga fire department made another rescue at Greenway Farms quarry tonight. The fire department says that they received a call about an injured person who fell around 7. Fire crews were able to reach the patient--secure them…
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama police officer who remained on his city’s payroll for two months after being convicted of murder has resigned from the Huntsville Police Department. WAAY-TV reported that Officer William Darby left of his own will.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It's almost back to school time again. Today, Erlanger Health Centers hosted a Back to School Bash for the community. Health screenings, giveaways and information on how to have a healthy school year were…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) - The Unity Group of Chattanooga and the Poor People’s Campaign have teamed up to host a voter rights rally earlier this afternoon The rally focused on getting more Chattanooga’s registered to vote and letting…
WALKER COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) - It’s a big day for Georgia’s medical marijuana program. On Saturday, the medical cannabis commission revealed the six companies that will be licensed to grow marijuana , convert it into cannabis oil and…