House catches fire Monday morning near North Orchard Knob

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Firefighters were on the scene of a working structure fire Monday morning at a house off North Orchard Knob Avenue. They responded to the 1700 block of Jackson Street just after 7:00 a.m. CFD responds to structure fire off North Orchard Knobb Avenue Monday morning. Image courtesy of Lindsey Rogers with CFD. Crews launched an attack…

Chattanooga firefighters respond to series of fires and extrication

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Firefighters were busy overnight with a series of house fires and emergency responses. The first happened at a vacant home undergoing renovations off Dodds Avenue. Firefighters respond to fully involved residential fire off Dodds Avenue Sunday night. Image provided by Lindsey Rogers with the Chattanooga Fire Department. The house is located in the 2800 block of…

Senator Watson hosts the third annual All-American Bash

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Senator Bo Watson and other local and regional GOP members made an appearance at the All-American Bash at the Collegedale Commons. This year marks the third annual, Bo’s All-American Bash, featuring Watson himself, along with other local politicians coming to speak personally with the community. Senator Bo Watson says, “I think that Republican policies have set…

“Smart Is Cool” Day

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This Sunday the Chattanooga Market hosted STEM organizations in celebration of the 24th annual National “Smart is Cool” Day.  STEM, which stands for science, technology, engineering, and math, focuses on logical thought processes and problem-solving that allows students to develop mental habits that will help them succeed in any field. The Market hosted several outside organizations wanting…

Coolidge Park is hosting The Grateful Gobbler Walk

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s time to start preparing for Chattanooga’s annual Grateful Gobbler Walk, where all proceeds go to the MaClellan Shelter. This walk is an annual tradition in Chattanooga, where community members gather on Thanksgiving Day to raise money for the MaClellan Shelter for Families. This shelter is so special to this area, because it is the only…

No. 19 Football Wins Fourth-Straight, Dominates Wofford 37-5

GoMocs– The No. 19 ranked Chattanooga Mocs football team used a dominating and balanced effort to help capture its fourth-straight win after claiming a lopsided 37-5 victory over Wofford during Southern Conference action on Saturday afternoon inside Finley Stadium in Chattanooga. Following the victory, Chattanooga improves to 4-3 overall this season and enhances its SoCon record to 3-1. Wofford drops to…

Kelsey’s Christmas for Kids

CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF)- Chickamauga hosted their Pumpkin festival which included lots of shopping and learning about “Kelsey’s Christmas for Kids” organization. Residents from the Chickamauga community and Chattanooga came to see all that the festival had to offer. The block was lined with vendors selling sweet and salty treats, fun knick-knacks from local vendors, big and small pumpkins, and even…

Brazzell, Sampson lead No. 11 Tennessee to 24-17 victory over No. 7 Alabama in SEC clash

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Chris Brazzell II made a diving 16-yard touchdown catch from Nico Iamaleava midway through the fourth quarter as No. 11 Tennessee beat No. 7 Alabama 24-17 on Saturday. Dylan Sampson rushed for 139 yards and two touchdowns for the Volunteers (6-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference). The victory keeps Tennessee in the hunt for a College Football Playoff spot. The Crimson Tide…

EPB Free Tree ReLeaf Program

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Over 1,000 trees were given away this weekend as the Free Tree ReLeaf event took place.  EPB customers were given the opportunity to obtain two native plants for their home as supplies lasted.  The event took place this weekend at the Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center Native Plant Nursery where customers were able to select from…

25th Anniversary of Coolidge Park

 CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – One of Chattanooga’s most beloved landmarks and parks is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.  This is a celebratory weekend full of fun-filled activities for all ages to enjoy.  The activities this weekend included vendors, food trucks, art festivities, ice cream, outdoor games, and more.  Coolidge Park, which got its name from Medal of Honor recipient Charles…

Alabama’s “Million Dollar Band” Performs at Finley Stadium

  CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Alabama Million Dollar Band came rolling and marching through Chattanooga on their way to the upcoming Alabama Crimson Tide versus our very own Tennessee Vols in Knoxville.  The band performed at Finley Stadium to continue the tradition that started back in 1992 started by a woman who goes by Bama Gene.  Both Roll Tide fans,…

McKamey Animal Center and Crown Subaru’s pet adoption event

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The McKamey Animal Center Adoption and Crown Subaru are teaming up to host a pet adoption event tomorrow. This event is a part of Subaru Loves Pets month in October, and they will be covering the adoption fees and providing adoption care kits for 30 new pet owners. While they will be waving fees for 30 pet…

TVA receives $250 million clean energy grant

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today, the U.S. Department of Energy announced that the Tennessee Valley Authority was selected for a $250 million grant. They were selected for a $250 million grant from DOE’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships (GRIP) Program to fund 84 energy security projects to ensure local communities have access to affordable, reliable and clean electricity.  Jeff Lyash, TVA…

Is that a real voice or is that Artificial Intelligence?

Legendary Voice actors weigh in on AI in voice acting

CHATTANOOGA, TN – If you’re a kid or a parent of a kid from my generation, you know that Saturday morning cartoons with a bowl of chocolate frosted sugar bombs simply couldn’t be beat. Now as we hear those voices from years ago, it brings back memories of those Saturday mornings from long ago.  With Artificial Intelligence being such a…

Titans Receiver DeAndre Hopkins Unaware of Any Trade Talks

Is the purge underway for the 1-4 Titans already. They’ve granted veteran safety Jamal Adams his release. And now there’s speculation of a trade with veteran receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Reporter:”Your name is getting bounced about. Is that something that potentially might happen?” Hopkins:”I don’t really have social media. My kids have it. I play football. So I don’t really know…

Chatt Prep Practice Field Features a Gazebo

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It’s hard to believe Chatt Prep is one of the top teams in Class A football when you see their practice field. It’s basically the school’s courtyard complete with a gazebo. Brian Armstrong has the story. <Chattanooga Prep’s practice football field almost looks like playing football in your backyard. Said quarterback Austin Jones:”My little cousins and everything. Playing on…

Proposed Apison development causes nearby residents to voice disapproval

The proposed layout of a new commercial/residential area in Apison at 10330 East Brainerd Road. (From: Regional Planning Agency) APISON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Rapid growth and growing backlash has become a recurring theme in Hamilton County. The latest such example is in Apison. When you get past Ooltewah-Ringgold Road along East Brainerd Road, there is not much in the way of…

‘Jail and Bail” raises funds for Heritage Park inclusive playground

Hamilton County Commissioner Lee Helton and Collegedale Commission candidate Billy Burnette being “arrested”, so they can be “bailed” out to raise money for an inclusive playground at Jack Benson Heritage Park. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Several local leaders were arrested Thursday… for a good cause. The Jail and Bail Fundraiser was held at the Jack Benson Heritage Park in East Brainerd. The…

Doctors raise Breast Cancer Awareness throughout October

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Throughout the Month of October, Parkridge Medical Center and Chattanooga Imaging are spreading hope to women affected by Breast Cancer.  “The survival rates are actually improving, and I think, and many people in the breast imaging practice world believe that that is in large part due to improving therapies, but also improving the way we are detecting…

A father and son are both indicted on murder charges in a mass school shooting in Georgia

ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia grand jury indicted both a father and son on murder charges Thursday in a mass shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder. Georgia media outlets reported that the Barrow County grand jury meeting in Winder indicted 14-year-old Colt Gray on Thursday on a total of 55 counts including four counts of malice murder, four counts…