CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Legislators visited the YMCA Food & Fun Program on Tuesday. They wanted to get a first-hand look at how the YMCA is helping children in our community. No Kid Hungry is a national nonprofit working to make sure children get the nutrition they need. Leaders were glad to see state officials interested in what this program does….
Group of Tennessee Tech students and interns working on Rural Reimagined project. (Courtesy: Tennessee Tech University) MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Tech University has launched a program designed to lift up rural counties. One such initiative is being developed in Meigs County. With a population around 13, 000, the county is one of the smallest in the state. However, Tennessee…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A popular scenic overlook is Sequatchie County is temporaily closed. The overlook on Highway 111 southbound that looks over the Sequatchie Valley and Dunlap has been closed for a pipe repair under the road according to TDOT. They say the work will take the rest of the month to complete and will reopen by August 1st….
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tre Herndon plays cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He’s hosting a backpack drive this Saturday at East Hamilton High School. Donated backpacks will be filled with school supplies. The clinic will last from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. this Saturday, July 15. Herndon played at East Hamilton and later at Vanderbilt, before joining the NFL. “It’ll…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Traffic has been a problem for many people in the downtown area lately due to construction. Road closures along with traffic detours have been ongoing. A project to improve an interchange on Interstate 24 has caused traffic buildups along Broad and Market Streets. Officials say the project is designed to improve the safety and operation of…
Today, on Mom to Mom. We’re going to make pool time easier with some pool time hacks. We’ve got some pool time hacks for you to make your life a little bit easier if you’re headed out to the pool. So, at first, you’re going to want to get a travel bag. You can get it at any store or…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — An inmate died in the Bradley County Jail on Monday. Correctional officers and medical staff found the inmate unresponsive. They then attempted lifesaving efforts and transported the inmate to Tennova Hospital. At the hospital, medical personnel pronounced the inmate as deceased. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now looking into the incident. Bradley County notified…
Former Dalton running back Jahmyr Gibbs was obviously one of the best players to come out of our area in recent years. The Catamounts plan to honor the stud tailback hopefully this season with a ceremony to retire his jersey. Gibbs rushed for over 48-hundred yards during his high school career. He then played college ball at Georgia Tech and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Summer Reach Program allows Battle Academy students to learn in new and creative ways. It’s a tasty example of what’s right with our schools. Tarah Kemp is the Culinary Immigration Specialist at Battle Academy. She explains, “We have been focusing on a variety of topics that continue to still build on what these students are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Promoting diversity and learning opportunities, the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga helped facilitate a summer camp this week. Rising sixth, seventh and eighth grade students attended an annual S.T.E.A.M. camp to learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math. As part of the program, students visited different areas in Chattanooga. One of the activities took place…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It doesn’t matter if you like it or not. Social media is here to stay. New platforms are popping up all the time. To go along with the old ones of course. Playsee started in 2021. It’s a platform that will shift the focus to your local community. As well as personal relationships. “59 percent say they…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -Recent on-stage incidents are causing concern for musical artists and patrons. Famous names like Harry Styles and Kelsea Ballerini are just two examples of artists getting hurt due to crowd behavior. With ongoing concert incidents, it is important to ensure the safety of venues for concert goers and ultimately the artists. The Barrelhouse Ballroom which opened in…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — Signal Mountain native Larry Taylor got the good news over the weekend. The Silver Star he earned for his heroic actions in Vietnam is being upgraded to the Congressional Medal of Honor. “In the army, I was a captain,” said Larry Taylor, a local Vietnam veteran. “I was a cobra pilot and that was a lifetime…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police said they arrested a man for an attempted murder shooting at a residence near Downtown Chattanooga. Officers arrested 21-year-old Torez Bowling on July 10. Torez Bowling (Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office) Bowling faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. The police department said they…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County deputies arrested a woman who is charged with abusing and neglecting her baby. Deputies arrested 20-year-old Lisa Ashley on Friday, July 7. Lisa Ashley (Courtesy: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office) Witnesses, including Ashley’s parents, accused her of causing the bruises on her 4-month-old baby. A deputy said he saw the bruises on the child’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police identified a person who was struck by a vehicle on Highway 58 Saturday night. On July 8, the Chattanooga Police Department said they found a person suffering from life-threatening injuries on the 5900 block of Highway 58. Now, CPD said the person who was hit is 27-year-old Lyndell Dunnigan. Dunnigan was crossing Highway 58…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Nashville-based healthcare company, HCA Healthcare Inc, said they faced a recent data breach. HCA owns the Parkridge Health System, consisting of four of Chattanooga’s local hospitals. On Monday, HCA said the exposure included the following: Patient names, Phone numbers, Dates of birth, Appointment dates and other personal information. However, the company explains this data does…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — You can now sign up for a chance to win a tour of a TVA dam. These tours will begin in August. Registration began July 10 and the last day to sign up for a tour will be on July 23. Winners will get to tour through Norris Dam, Chickamauga Dam, Wilson Dam or Pickwick Dam….
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A federal appeals court ruled that the ban on altering the gender of children in Tennessee can stay in effect. Previously, a Tennessee district court judge blocked the ban, saying it was unconstitutional. The judge claimed it was unconstitutional because it discriminated based on sex. On Saturday, a U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted an emergency appeal….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — On the second Sunday of each month, you can get in for free at the Hunter Museum of American Art with a Chattanooga Public Library card. Families can come from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and enjoy activities at the museum. In these events, the organizations provide hands-on art experiences for people of all ages. Today’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The 23rd annual Peach Festival was in full swing on Sunday afternoon at the Chattanooga Market. Visitors from all around came to buy quality peaches and goods. However, due to two late frosts that came in March, local farmers faced challenges during peach season. “The peach shortage this year, that’s our main crop. We had to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors held the official grand opening of Batter’s Place on Saturday morning in East Brainerd. Pickle ball courts were built as the sport is welcoming a new local commodity. The previous tennis courts were damaged in 2020 by the Easter tornado. Families and people of all ages attended the opening ceremony this morning….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Dr. Larry Sargent is a local surgeon who has helped many children with facial deformities. He has impacted the lives of many individuals through his surgical techniques. Sargent Plastic Surgery held a cleft and craniofacial picnic for patients and families on Saturday afternoon. The office holds an annual event for former and current patients to enjoy…
Chattanooga Police were notified of a shooting around 5 p.m. Saturday evening where they located a deceased man.