CFD believes lightning strike caused residential fire Sunday afternoon
During the storm that passed through the area this afternoon Chattanooga firefighters were dispatched to a reported residential fire.
South Korean dog rescued by local animal shelter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Humane Educational Society rescues many animals throughout the year. A recent rescue from South Korea has greatly impacted the shelter. “I don’t think many people realize what these animals have been through,” HES volunteer and foster parent Christopher Highwood said. Chickadee came from a dog meat farm where she spent most of her life…
Chattanooga Market celebrates holiday weekend with ‘Red, White, and Blueberries’ event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Market had a great turnout Sunday afternoon with activities celebrating the Fourth of July. A “Red, White, and Blueberries” event was hosted in honor of the holiday. The annual, handsfree pie eating contests carried out from noon to 3:00 p.m. Entries were open to everyone with sign-ups located right at the front entrance. First…
CFC Beat the Force 3-0 to Remain Unbeaten in NISA League Action
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC remained unbeaten in NISA league play on Saturday at Fort Finley, as they defeated the LA Force 3-0. Chattanooga scored all three goals in the first half. Aydan Bowers scored on a header off a corner kick to make it 1-0. Markus Naglestad shot one through moments later to make it 2-0. It was his 50th goal…
Cleveland’s Lauren Hurst Picks Up College Basketball Offer From Lady Vols
Congratulations to Cleveland junior Lauren Hurst. She has picked up a college basketball offer from the Lady Vols. Hurst is 6-foot-3, and she averaged over ten points and seven rebounds a game last season for the Lady Raiders. Heck basketball may not even be her best sport. Hurst led Cleveland to the state volleyball championship last season, and she was…
Locals spend Saturday morning at Dunlap Farmers Market
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Dunlap Farmers Market is a recent local favorite. Every Saturday, vendors set up to sell produce, food, and crafts at Harris Park. The market opens at 8 a.m. and closes at noon. Everything at the market is either grown or made by local vendors. “We have had fantastic community support. We have faithful customers that…
Dunlap community fundraises by selling fireworks
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — In preparation for the Fourth of July on Tuesday, Dunlap is selling fireworks in support of local organizations. Fireworks have been popular for many years in the valley. Sequatchie County has a history of local organizations selling fireworks to raise funds. “It’s everything. People don’t realize how much money it takes, and all of us on…
Brick dedication ceremony held to honor veterans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The National Medal of Honor Heritage Center held a brick dedication to honor service members on Saturday morning. Donors and supporters could purchase bricks to recognize loved ones. The bricks represent service from those who served in the military or in the community. “They go a long way in supporting our mission, which is to provide…
TWRA begins “Operation Dry Water”
Beginning today through Monday, boating under the influence will have the same penalties as driving under the influence in Tennessee.
Dalton’s Pops in Burr Park is back
DALTON Ga. (WDEF) – The 4th of July means fireworks and cookouts, but in Dalton Georgia it means a little more. Amanda Brown, the Executive Director for the Creative Arts Guild said “We have a great evening of festivities. It starts at 6:30, we have kids craft and activities available and then the orchestra starts at 8:30 we have all…
Cempa Community Care Dental Clinic officially opens in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Cempa officially opened its new Community Care Dental Clinic in Chattanooga this afternoon. They held a ribbon cutting for the clinic on Friday at 1 p.m. Dr. Latresa Jackson will run the clinic on 1042 East 3rd Street in Chattanooga. They will offer routine teeth cleanings, x-rays and minor oral surgeries. People can come and see the…
Tips for paying student loans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With many affected by today’s Supreme Court decision to overturn student loan forgiveness, now is the time to prepare to start repaying. Most borrowers have not been paying off loans since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Payments will resume in October. Experts say now is the time to budget for the additional payments you will…
Little Debbie Park opens to the public
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The city of Collegedale and McKee Foods came together this morning to unveil a new centerpiece of their community. The Little Debbie Park is the newest attraction in Collegedale. A project nearly four years in the making, it has been built on 10 acres acquired from Southern Adventist University. It was a partnership between the city…
From the Archives: Heat Wave of 1993
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Thirty years ago, was one hot summer. 100-degree days stacked up like cordwood. That made for a dangerous situation. We revisit the sweltering Summer of ’93 in this edition of Thursday Throwback. For the entire month of July that summer, we hit 90 degrees or higher. And on nine days of the month, we topped out over…
More to the Story with Staley: Library Gift
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — “Santa Claus” came early this week to the Chattanooga Public Library. That is, if one can call the state of Tennessee “Santa Claus!” Lots of important people gathered at the Chattanooga Public Library. City Mayor Tim Kelly standing alongside Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett. State Senator Bo Watson is on the scene as well. Along with a…
Dalton Police arrest man charged with tossing kittens
Warning: video content is graphic.
UPDATE: Dalton Police arrested a man who they say is responsible for tossing kittens out of the back of a truck at the Northwest Georgia Humane Society. Terry B. Charles (From Dalton Police Dept.) The police department said they arrested 62-year-old Terry Charles after he turned himself in. His charges relate to the abuse and abandonment of animals. Charles turned…
One man dies in double shooting at midnight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Two men were shot in a deadly confrontation last night in downtown Chattanooga. It happened in the 600 block of East 10th Street, a block over from MLK Boulevard just after midnight. Witnesses tell police that the two men got into a fight with another group of males. They say one of the men pulled a…
Fire Investigation in East Chattanooga
Photo provided by the Chattanooga Fire Department CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga firefighters are investigating the cause of an early morning house fire in East Chattanooga. Firefighters were dispatched to the 3900 Meadow Lane at 4:17 this morning. When crews arrived on the scene, smoke was visible. Firefighters used a deck gun and then a ladder was positioned for a…
TECH BYTE: Gadgets to Celebrate July 4
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Fourth of July holiday weekend is here! There’s a lot of cool tech that can help you make the most of the holiday – like a travel bundle power kit. You’ll never have a dead battery with it. “I personally have this bundle package,” said Laurie Starcher, AT&T. “It goes with me whenever I travel,…
CFC’s Markus Naglestad a Free Kick Assassin
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The shot making skills of soccer star David Beckham earned him the famous nod…’Bend it like Beckham. The CFC’s Markus Naglestad might need his own moniker as well, given his free kick precision. Maybe ‘Needle it like Naglestad’. He delivered another doozie over the weekend, and News 12’s Brian Armstrong captured the moment. Markus Naglestad rescued a point for…
Smokies Use Two Big Innings to Defeat Chattanooga 8-3
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts gave up five runs in the sixth inning in their 8-3 loss to the Tennessee Smokies. For the second straight game, the Smokies jumped out to an early lead. Today the away squad racked up three runs in the third inning, one on a wild pitch and two on an Andy Weber two-run single. Chattanooga cut…
The worst air quality since 2016
CHATTANOOGA Tenn, (WDEF) – Today a haze covered the skyline of Chattanooga Claudia Gillman-Acuna, Air Monitor manager, says that you don’t need to hide indoors but certain people should take precautions. She says that “right now the air quality which is a combination of ozone and particulate matter for the Chattanooga area, basically it’s above the 151 mark which makes…
Chattanooga Airport warns of new checked baggage deadline
You now need to check a bag at least 45 minutes before your flight
UPDATE: Hart says that so far there have been no delays at the Chattanooga Airport despite delays nationwide. He encourages passengers to check with their airlines that their flights are staying on time. He added on the 45-minute luggage rule that, “If you arrive after that 45-minute window, they’re not going to be able to check your bag. So, we…
Seniors Concerned About Losing Eastgate Senior Center
A group of seniors doing a Zumba dancing class at Eastgate Senior Center. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of senior citizens are raising concerns about potentially losing their community center. Inside of the Eastgate Town Center, the Eastgate Senior Center has long served as a gathering place for senior citizens in our community. However, those who frequent that center say…