Titans Defensive Back Kevin Byard on Hand For Mandatory Minicamp

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard practiced Tuesday and didn’t look as if he missed a beat with the Tennessee Titans despite staying away after being asked to take a pay cut earlier this offseason. What he thinks about that request will wait for another day because the longest-tenured defender with the Titans didn’t speak to reporters…

More than inflation at play for tax increases

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Multiple communities are facing the burden of inflation as they consider their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The City of Collegedale voted Monday night to pass a budget that calls for a 12 percent increase in property tax rates.  This means property tax rates will increase by about 16 cents per every 100 dollars…

Canadian wildfire smoke causes haze over Tennessee Valley

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Wildfire smoke from Canada and surrounding areas has caused a haze to linger over the Tennessee Valley. The Tennessee Department of Transportation posted air quality warning signs along I-24 and I-75 on Tuesday morning. The signs suggested that citizens limit travel due to air conditions. The smoke may be impacting air quality and human health. “I…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Battle Academy Bagel Toppings

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Battle Academy students are getting lessons in running a successful business. They’ve teamed up with Honey Seed to learn how to make bagels, how much to charge for bagels, and now they’re getting creative about what to put on a bagel. It’s a delicious example of what’s right with our schools. Tarah Kemp is the Culinary…

New Area Code to be Added to East Tennessee

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – New phones sold in our area may soon be assigned a new area code. The Tennessee Public Utility Commission has designated the 423 area code as needing relief. This is because they expect all possible number combinations to be exhausted by the end of 2025. To help ensure new numbers can be created, a 729 code…

More to the Story with Staley: Cancer Care

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the National Cancer Institute. One in six people will die from the disease. Sunday was National Cancer Survivors Day. One group in Chattanooga gathered to celebrate those survivors. For the fourth straight year, they gathered, celebrating those who have survived cancer. They did so, appropriately, on…

Finley Stadium Looking to Cash in on Pickleball Popularity

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Pickleball continues to grow in popularity, and now players have the ability to play next to Finley Stadium under a roof. Said player Kordell Hutzell: “Anybody can play any athletic ability. So, yeah, it’s very easy to get a game going. Chattanooga has added new pickleball courts next to Finley Stadium at the First Horizon Pavilion, which are open…

Local Entrepreneurship Launch Inaugural Catalyst Program

Courtesy of Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga   The Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga launched its inaugural cohort Catalyst program on Friday, June 2nd. Nine food related businesses have graduated from the program. These businesses rolled out their products at todays’ Food Truck Friday. The sixteen week course was designed to help entrepreneurs with their food business. The youngest who graduated in…

Our Journey of Hope Honoring Cancer Survivors Saturday

Courtesy: Chattanooga Cancer Support Services CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One organization will be helping out cancer survivors this weekend. Our Journey of Hope is a ministry that aims to give comfort to cancer patients. The Chattanooga Chapter, based out of Tucker Missionary Baptist Church in Brainerd, will be hosting a symposium tomorrow in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day. There will…

TECH BYTE: Tech to Keep Teen Drivers Safe

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’re now in the 100 Deadliest Days – a dangerous time for teen drivers. School’s out, and that means more freedom for teenagers, and more time behind the wheel. AAA says more than 30 percent of deaths involving these young drivers happen during the 100 Deadliest Days. That’s from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Auto…

Riverbend expecting another big year

  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Scenic City Staple will be headlining the Chattanooga Riverfront this weekend. Since its start in 1982, the Riverbend Festival has undergone many changes. For its 2023 edition, many of Riverbend’s features will be similar to last year’s edition. For many years it was a 9 day festival, but last year, it was condensed into…