Tennessee American Water performs tank rehabilitations
Those who travel on Riverside Drive may have noticed ongoing work on one of the Tennessee American water tanks.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library celebrates 200 million books gifted
seven lucky children will get to meet Dolly herself
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is celebrating 200 million books gifted since the program began in 1995.
Sen. Hagerty to Continue Statewide Economic Development Tour in Chattanooga
On Thursday, Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty, continued with his third-annual statewide Economic Development Tour across Tennessee with a visit to Chattanooga.
Organizations donate cars to support Chattanooga State’s TCAT program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Volkswagen Group of America and the Collision Repair Education Foundation are celebrating their partnership with Chattanooga State by donating 12 cars to the Tennessee College of Applied Technology (TCAT) program. (From Chattanooga State) The TCAT program is a “leading provider of hands-on, high-demand, skills training programs designed to prepare you for the job market,” according to…
Fire department gets car off railroad tracks before train arrives
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department found a car trapped on train tracks and quickly acted to move the car before a train arrived. It was a close call by Lightfoot Mill Road. Firefighters originally responded to a call of a tree on a house on June 23 at 5 a.m. The call got canceled, and firefighters noticed…
Chattanooga faces Code Red air quality alert
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga is currently under a Code Red air quality alert due to wildfire smoke from Canada. Downtown Chattanooga (6/29/23) The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Air Pollution Control Bureau released the alert on Thursday. This is the first time Chattanooga has been in a red quality alert since the Gatlinburg fires of 2016. Air quality in Chattanooga is at…
Lookout Mountain Club Golf Course Open Again After Major Renovation
Lookout Mountain, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Lookout Mountain Club golf course has just re-opened after being closed a year for a major overhaul. This course opened in 1925, and it was renovated to honor the design of its originial architect, Seth Raynor. Said Club General Manager Andrew Orbison:”I think the views have really taken off. It’s a whole different look now. We’ve…
Tunes on the Track returns
COLLEDGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – You don’t have to go to Nashville to hear live music. It’s in our backyard. A couple local artists came out to perform for Tunes on the Track. Christina Clark, with Collegedale parks and recreation, said, “we are just trying to figure out ways that we can highlight those that are trying to make a name…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Smart Factory Institute Offers Cyber Security Tips
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — As more companies do their business online, cyber security is more important than ever. That’s why the Smart Factory Institute in Bradley County recently brought in cyber experts from across the country. They’re sharing ways to prevent criminal use of new tech like AI. It’s another way the Institute is driving our economy forward. “Today’s been…
Rip currents causing deadly vacations along Gulf Coast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With an uptick of vacationers in Panama City Beach, safety procedures have been further examined. Double red flag warnings were signaled due to severe weather conditions over the past week. In less than two weeks, at least seven people have died due to dangerous currents among the Gulf Coast. “It’s unfortunate and our lifeguards are doing…
The mystery of Chickamauga Lake fish deaths continues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few months ago we brought you a story about the apparent mass die-off of fish in Lake Chickamauga. Back in May, we heard from several fishermen along Lake Chickamauga they were seeing thousands of dead fish, particularly catfish, in the lake. The TWRA said back then they didn’t see any evidence of toxins or a chemical…
Chattanooga Police searching for missing, endangered teen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is searching for a teenager who they believe is in danger. According to CPD, 15-year-old Azaria Smith left her home around 7:45 a.m. on Tuesday, June 27. She left without her required medicine, they added. The police department says Smith is a white female, who is 5’4″ and 105 pounds. She…
More to the Story with Staley: Cocaine Bear Bobblehead
FANNIN COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Bobbleheads have really grown in popularity over the past 25 years or so. Seems like everybody has one or two. Now, there’s a new bobblehead coming out on the market. And it honors one of our own! Those little 8-by-5-inch ornaments, at your home, on your work desk. They’re everywhere these days: bobbleheads. Here in our newsroom,…
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America warns of upcoming heat wave
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- High heat indexes create dangerous conditions for all of us. This is why The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America gives safe practices to help caregivers keep their loved ones safe during the summer heat. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America advises caretakers to keep a very close eye on dementia patients. They say you should watch out for heat…
One Westside Plan draws concern from Unity Group of Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Unity Group of Chattanooga has concerns about the One Westside Plan in Chattanooga. The City’s One Westside Plan aims to revitalize the Westside area of Chattanooga. from Unity Group of Chattanooga The plan does include affordable housing and parks. But The Unity Group said projects like these have a history of displacing African Americans. Downtown Chattanooga…
House catches fire in Apison, TN
Apison House Fire (Tri-Community VFD) APISON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Multiple fire departments assisted in extinguishing a house fire in Apison on Wednesday. An off-duty firefighter reported the residential fire just before noon, according to Hamilton County authorities. The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department then responded to the house at 4912 Alabama Road to find flames coming out of the garage and…
Dalton Police identify suspect in Kroger shopping center shooting
UPDATE: Dalton Police made an arrest in the shooting behind the Kroger shopping center. They arrested 29-year-old Marcus Antroune Freeman, according to the police department. Authorities charged him with aggravated assault and reckless conduct. Police stated that a domestic dispute proceeded the shooting and confirmed no one was hurt. They added that Freeman, a Whitfield County resident, fired multiple gunshots…
Erlanger Holding Christmas in July Toy Drive
The donation box in front of TC Thompson Children’s Hospital. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The weather is heating up but it is about to be Christmas in July. It will be at least at T.C. Thompson Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. For the second year, they are taking toy donations for their Christmas in July toy drive. Any toy donated will go…
Our Town: Dunlap
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — We love our Chattanooga home, but there are so many just as special towns that surround us here in the Scenic City. News 12’s Lindsey Jenkins visited Dunlap, Tennessee to give us a look at this month’s “Our town.” Just across Signal Mountain lies the quaint southern town of Dunlap Tennessee- right in the heart of the…
Chattanooga Lookouts Digging Rules to Speed Up the Game
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The new rules to speed up baseball games appear to be a hit with the Chattanooga Lookouts. This is the second year minor league teams like Chattanooga have been under the pitch clock. And as you can imagine, the Lookouts enjoy being able to clock out of work sooner. When the pitch clock hit the minors, games started to…
Heat safety precautions for upcoming hot weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With upcoming hot temperatures approaching, it is important to stay informed on how to best take care of yourself. “We want to check on all ages. Young children are particularly susceptible to heat. They can dehydrate very, very quickly. As can our elderly population,” Erlanger Trauma Outreach & Injury Prevention Coordinator Regena Young said. “Some of…
Family Pit Stop fireworks purchases benefit Salvation Army youth camps
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Salvation Army of Cleveland is looking to spark something special in the community. They chose to partner with The Family Pit Stop Shop, a Cleveland, Tennessee convenience store, to raise funds for youth camps. All proceeds from fireworks purchases at the Family Pit Stop will go toward The Salvation Army’s youth programs. “We are here…
GoDog Case Continued to July
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The legal battle between a dog kennel business and a Chattanooga southside neighborhood continued on Tuesday. Chattanooga City Judge Sherry Paty ruled on Tuesday to continue the GoDog case into July as GoDog’s defense attorney says improvements have been made to the structure. These improvements will be evaluated by a McKamey Animal Center officer. A rooftop…
Cleveland woman arrested for impersonating nurse, discharging patients
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Cleveland woman faces charges after impersonating a nurse and attempting to discharge two elderly patients from Erlanger Hospital. Lydia Brock (HCSO) Hamilton County sheriff’s deputies arrested 28-year-old Lydia Kate Brock on Monday. It happened at the Erlanger at 975 East 3rd Street. According to the sheriff’s office, Brock faces nine charges from the incident. Brock…