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A look at the Creative Discovery Museum's newest exhibit

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Creative Discovery Museum is one of the “Crown Jewels” of downtown Chattanooga. It’s been here for some 25 years, always coming up with something new. It’s the newest permanent addition to the Creative Discovery Museum. The name says it all: The Little Farmhouse. Specifically designed for kids, ages five and under. It just opened less…

Farmers Markets make a return to Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s Farmers Market season in Chattanooga, and the River Market is in full swing this weekend! The markets grand opening of the year was March 11th and they will be open through October. Local vendors are glad to have these markets back and see their customers face-to-face. George Smith, “It’s really nice to get out in front…

Blackburn Touts Rural Health Care Agenda

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn was in Chattanooga this morning. She met with Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp to tout new health care legislation. According to the USDA, one in five Americans live in a rural area. These areas have faced increasing access issues to healthcare as the cost of services increases. Congress is looking to give…

Volkswagen Academy Holds Open House

An apprentice works on his station at the Volkswagen Academy’s automotive center. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Volkswagen Academy held an open house event this evening. This school is located right next to the main Volkswagen Plant at Enterprise South. Students at Volkswagen Academy learn various skills that help them move on to a career with Volkswagen through an apprenticeship program. There…

Bluesky Institute Holds Future in STEM Event

Students at the Future of STEM event creating instruments that are hydro powered. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 100 female Hamilton County High School students got a true hands-on experience thanks to the Bluesky Institute. Today they held their “Future of STEM” event at the Edney Innovation Center. Students got to create musician instruments, Fitbits, and other technological creations. Haley Wilson, the…

Tennessee Tech Band Bringing Back Color Guard

The 2013 iteration of the color guard for the Golden Eagle Marching Band. (Courtesy: Tennessee Tech University) COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville is celebrating the return of a traditional part of their marching band. For the first time in a decade, the Golden Eagle Marchi ng Band will have a color guard marching alongside them. It had…

World Rally coming to Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Scenic City might be the next location to host the World Rally Championship happening in 2024. This would be the first WRC event in the U.S. in 35 years. Chattanooga will host Rally Tennessee, which is a two part series. A demonstration event will happen in April, and a test match is scheduled for September….

“Pothole season” is here

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With the current cold front, there’s a chance of area potholes increasing. As we all know, potholes are small, gaping holes on our roadways. However, what people might now know is how much damage these small holes can do. News 12 spoke with a local expert on what drivers can do to keep themselves, and their…

Company hopes new radar closes up gap

CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – During severe weather, meteorologists use radar to detect potential threats to life and property. However, radar coverage is not equal in all areas. The National Weather Service says they have 155 radars in the United States and its territories. While they cover the majority of the American population centers and provide critical information, there are other…

American Dream TV brings new show to Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The American Dream TV has begun filming for a new show right here in Chattanooga. “Selling Chattanooga” features local realtors to be the tour guides of the scenic city. They’ll showcase the real estate, culture, and landmarks of Chattanooga to people across the nation. Only five real estate agents were chosen to host the show including…