Startup capital is essential for any new business. For 9 years, TVFCU has provided that funding through its Idea Leap Program. Marcus Cade-Johnson, the Director of Corporate Engagement at TVFCU, said, “IDEA LEAP small business loan program is the Credit Union’s effort to support small and startup businesses in our 17 County service area. So, a quick backstory on that,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Snow is expected to hit the Tennessee Valley later this week. City officials are urging folks to plan ahead before the winter storm arrives! “We figured that as closer as the the actual time of the event, we just want to make sure that we are prepared ahead of time. Our highway departments are out grinding…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There are several tools that have been created to help those going through a variety of domestic disputes. However, Chattanooga is the only city that does not have one of those tools. A community mediation center is designed for parties in a domestic dispute who cannot afford private mediation efforts, or are ordered to seek mediation by…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Humane Educational Society will likely receive some help to pay off over $250,000 dollars in property taxes. A new resolution was presented Wednesday morning at Hamilton County Commission to give HES the funding needed to pay taxes that have accumulated on their new property on Randolph Circle. They say even though they are a non-profit, previous…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The push for a new Hamilton County attorney has taken a turn. The Commission will consider a vote to appoint attorney Janie Parks Varnell as a “special advisor” next week. She is Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp’s pick to replace current county attorney Rheubin Taylor at the end of his contract in June. This special advisor role…
UPDATE (1/8/2025): We’re learning more about the fire that claimed the lives of 5 in Cohutta, Georgia. After speaking to the Whitfield County Fire Department Fire Chief, Paul Patterson, we’ve learned that the 911 call came in from one of the victims. When crews arrived, they found the victims trapped inside, and the house was filled with smoke. Three of…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – At 7:40 P.M., the Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department responded to 1829 Coffeetree Lane for a Courtesy: Chief Markus Fritts, Dallas Bay VFD residential fire in a basement. Upon arriving, there were no visible fire on the outside of the home. Once evacuating the family from the home, firefighters found the basement fire had traveled…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Red Bank stayed unbeaten in district play on Tuesday with a 61-53 home win over rival Soddy Daisy. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: high school sports, Red Bank High School, Soddy Daisy High School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In Alabama, State Senator Smitherman has pre-filed a bill requiring couples to attend one conflict resolution class before getting married. The proposed legislation, AL SB33, was developed in response to alarming domestic violence statistics. Summary of AL SB33: “The bill mandates that couples seeking to marry in Alabama must jointly complete a premarital conflict resolution class…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team is currently ranked 5th in the nation by Max-Preps. The Bearettes are loaded, and they’re making a run for their third consecutive state title. And who knows, they could go down as one of the best girls teams this area has ever seen. Just how good is Bradley Central right now? Said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A prominent electric vehicle battery manufacturer is looking to expand their presence in Chattanooga. Novonix is planning to build a new plant on what they call their “First greenfield site” on 812 acres at Enterprise South Industrial Park This new plant at Enterprise South will expand the capacity of Novonix to produce synthetic graphite in Chattanooga, an…
Courtesy: Microtex CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An Italian manufacturer has announced they are building their first U.S. plant in Hixson.The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced Tuesday morning that Microtex Industries is setting up shop here. Microtex creates structural composites for customers in the automotive and aerospace industries, which essentially are the parts of cars, airplanes, or rockets that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Lookout Mountain Shuttle Service, a project designed to enhance access and ease congestion to Tennessee’s most popular tourist destinations, has officially launched. The shuttle service comes in the wake of last year’s devastating Lookout Mountain fire, which left the area scarred and led to concerns about traffic, safety, and sustainability. Now, the shuttle is offering…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- CHI Memorial has made significant progress for their new state of the art Hospital in Catoosa County. “This is a significant milestone for our new hospital that we are building here in Catoosa County to serve Catoosa Walker and Dade County. This is a topping out ceremony, which signifies the last theme that’s going to be…
FORT LAUDERDALE – Broward sheriff’s deputies and a medical examiner descended on Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport overnight after bodies were found in an aircraft compartment on a JetBlue Airways plane. JetBlue issued a statement that said two people were found dead in an aircraft’s landing gear compartment on Monday night. The bodies were found during a routine inspection after the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Firefighters with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) prevented the spread of a house fire Tuesday morning. Crews were dispatched to the 2700 block of Stone Trace Drive off Tyner Road in regards to a house fire. Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the garage of the residence. According to CFD, paint cans in the garage…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) It was a banger night for Bradley Central forward Tyrese Stovall against McMinn County. He posted an impressive double-double with 32 points and 20 rebounds. The Bears needed all of it as they edged the Cherokees 64-59 in overtime. Brady Mullins paced McMinn Co with 21 points, including 6 of 9 shooting behind the arc. Categories: Sports –…
ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) – It’s never too early to start planning for your future. That’s a lesson a Rossville Middle School student learned at a very young age. Now, a scholarship should help him reach for the stars. “It’s a testament to the strength and determination of our young men here at Rossville Middle School. His dedication to his…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Another candidate has thrown his hat into the ring for the open District 6 seat on the Chattanooga City Council. Mark Holland says he grew up and has lived in the Brainerd area for decades. Holland said , “Those of us who grew up in the 1980s knew the Brainerd area was the place to be. It…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A groundbreaking state law is now in effect, requiring sexual assault training for service industry workers—a move advocates say is a vital step in protecting both employees and patrons. The law mandates that all service workers—bartenders, servers, hotel staff, and others—undergo specialized training to recognize, prevent, and respond to signs of sexual assault or harassment. Tennessee…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga City Council will be voting on a new PILOT program structure. It was unveiled today by the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce. PILOT stands for Payment in Lieu of Taxes, as it is an economic incentive to attract businesses into Chattanooga by giving them certain property tax breaks. For companies to be eligible under the new…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Alzheimer’s Association is providing winter safety tips for caregivers. They believe it is critical to keeping their loved ones safe all-year-round, but especially during the winter months. Be prepared for winter weather, bundle up and be aware of slips. “Watch the weather forecast. don’t go out, don’t take your loved one out, unless you absolutely have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Folks who are traveling through Chattanooga’s North Shore can expect road construction and changes, the next couple of months. “Today is the start of the construction for the home road manufacturers Gateway project. So the idea is to create better connectivity between essentially highway 27 going all the way to the national archeological district that was created there…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — 5 people are in the hospital after an SUV collided with a semi truck. Crews with the Cleveland Fire Department (CFD) responded to the scene at APD 40 and I-75. According to CFD, when the two vehicles collided, the SUV caught on fire. Bradley County EMS transported five individuals to a local hospital. Their injuries…