KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The TBI recently addressed drug trends in the state. Along with a list of 10 well-known drugs, there are also new analogs on the horizon. Analogs are best explained as modified drugs that combine chemically similar substances. “Think about dogs for example. If fentanyl are Labrador retrievers, then fentanyl analogs are chihuahuas and golden retrievers and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Recent weather has impacted produce at the Chattanooga Market, specifically peaches. With the upcoming Peach Festival approaching, produce vendors are facing challenges. Peach farmers noticed a change in how many peaches are readily available this year. A late frost killed about 90% of peach crops in South Carolina and Alabama. Georgia has conflicting numbers, but has…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – If a picture is worth a thousand words, then, a million words should get you a trip to Dave and Busters. The Royal Readers program at Prep Public is proving to be a real page turner. Juan Anaguinaga is the Chief Academic Officer at Prep Public Schools. He explains,” The name of the program is Royal…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanoogans came together to honor Juneteenth on Monday. The Unity Group held their Juneteenth Parade along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard. A group of parade participants marching down Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard during Monday’s Juneteenth Parade. The parade featured activist groups such as the NAACP, religious organizations like Unitarian Universalists, and dancers. Chattanooga Mayor Tim…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Just about everybody loves ice cream, and just about everybody loves the zoo. Put the two together, and you’ll see people having a ton of fun! The Chattanooga Zoo is a place where one can experience an up-close-and-personal slice of time with wildlife. As for ice cream? You’ve heard it before. That popular song from the…
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Remote Area Medical, or RAM as they are known, is asking for volunteers to help them bring free medical services to East Ridge this fall. The pop-up nonprofit health provider will offer dental, vision and medical testing clinics to Camp Jordan Arena on September 9-10. But organizers say they volunteers to help pull it off….
BENTON, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Sheriff in Polk County is praising one of his deputies after a traffic stop. Sheriff Ross says Deputy Logan Brooks discovered suspected meth and 83 pills suspected to contain fentanyl in the stop. The pills were actually on the passenger in the vehicle, Jennifer Posey Forrester. She faces charges of Possession of Fentanyl for…
Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel will be speaking at the Bradley youth football league on July 24th. The event will be at the PIE center. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Football, Josh Heupel, Pie Center, Tennessee Vols, Tennessee Volunteers Football
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A variety of birds, reptiles, and other species took over Camp Jordan this weekend with an exotic pet expo. The expo lasted from Saturday to Sunday in the Camp Jordan Arena. This is the first year the event has been to the area. It started in Jackson, Tenn. and has now expanded to other parts of…
Chattanooga Police were involved in a wreck with injuries on Saturday.
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — Bradley Co. held a Juneteenth community celebration at Avery Johnson Park on Saturday afternoon. The event commemorated the end of slavery in the United States. President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021. On May 5, Governor Bill Lee declared that June 19th would be a legal holiday…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- James Free’s seven RBI night led the Lookouts to a 14-0 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas. With the win Chattanooga is back to a half-game lead over the Tennessee Smokies for the North Division lead with seven games to go. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Lookouts, James Free, North Division, Rocket…
FORT OGLETHORPE Georgia (WDEF) Former LFO Stand out Christina Collins had her senior season cut short due to a torn A-C-L but, she is gearing back up to get back out on the court at the college level. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: ACL injury, Basketball, LFO
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tragedy struck Marion County Thursday night. Six people are dead and one more is in the hospital as a domestic dispute turned violent. The home on Pine Road in Sequatchie that was the site of a murder-suicide Thursday evening. Marion County Sheriff Bo Burnett said, “I’ve been around here a long time and as far…
SEQUATCHIE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Six people are dead, including three children, following an apparent murder-suicide last night in Marion County. It happened at a home in the 200 block of Pine Street in the town of Sequatchie around 9 PM. Marion County deputies and Jasper police responded to a shooting call at the home. The found the house on fire…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Apple is out with another software update. The tech company says iOS 17 makes the iPhone more personal and intuitive. Apple is calling its latest software update an upgrade to users’ communications experience. Thanks to Apple, a voicemail is no longer just your voice. With iOS 17, you can now leave a video voicemail. This feature…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are less than one week away from the official start of Summer. Temperatures are heating up outside and in cars. That can be especially dangerous for children and pets. “We do every year see at least a hand full of cases where pups have been over heated left in the car,” said Dr. Marisa Shulman, Medical…
A rooftop camera view of the GoDog business on W. 20th Street, showing the close proximity of the business to multiple residences. (Courtesy: Kosin Ru) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The latest chapter in the dispute between a Chattanooga Southside neighborhood and a dog kennel business unfolded today. GoDog was set to face a zoning citation on Thursday. This was in addition…
RISING FAWN, Georgia (WDEF) – Lookout Lavender Farm looks pretty much the same this year as it did last year when I stopped by. A good number of folks. Enjoying the fields of lavender. Everything. Lavender. Alice and Bill Marrin are the owners. Alice is essentially in charge. Bill is the mower and weedeater. Remember boys, women win. Women always…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Rocket City Trash Pandas scored five unanswered runs to snap the Lookouts’ win streak. Chattanooga’s lead in the North Division is now back to just a half-game over the Tennesse Smokies. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Chattanooga Lookouts, Lookouts, Rocket City Trash Pandas
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Tuesday’s game ended in the bottom of the 10th when down a run, Rece Hinds hit a game-winning 446 homer over center field. He had two in that game, one homer on Sunday, and added another one on Wednesday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Chattanooga Lookouts, Lookouts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Federal officials held a public meeting to discuss where the future Chattanooga federal courthouse will be. The Joel W. Solomon Federal Building next to Miller Park was constructed in 1931. The General Services Administration says that the needs of the federal government exceed the current capacity of the courthouse. That is why Congress has authorized the GSA…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — You can expect to see a lot more food trucks on the road in the Tennessee Valley, thanks to Launch Chattanooga’s Kitchen Incubator. Let’s see how they’re driving our economy forward. “Today it’s extra special because we have a cohort of entrepreneurs, new entrepreneurs who have gone through our 16 week KIC Catalyst program, and that…
MGN KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Tennessee legend would have turned 71 years old today. Legendary Lady Vol head basketball coach Pat Summitt passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease in June 20-16. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia and progressively takes away a person’s ability to live. Since her death, the Pat Summitt Foundation has been raising…