Mom to Mom – Create Your Own Bug Repellant
Save some money and make your own mosquito repellent, right in your own home, with some very simple easy ingredients.
Army veteran supports soldiers in walk across country
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — U.S. Army Veteran Jack Huffman is on a journey across America in support of war veterans and fallen soldiers. Huffman is actually walking across six states. He started his journey in Sarasota, Florida, and plans to end his journey in Rochester Hills, Michigan. His goal is to make it to the 6th Annual Salute our Warriors…
Chen’s defense attorney files to vacate indictment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The defense attorney for Jason Chen has filed a motion to vacate his client’s indictment. This motion was discussed at a brief hearing this morning. Chen is charged with first degree murder and abuse of a corpse in the death of Jasmine Pace last November. Jason Chen, charged in the murder of Jasmine Pace, walking into…
New Management Hopes Budgetel Reopening is Uneventful
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A troubled East Ridge motel is attempting its comeback. The Budgetel Inn and Suites Motel in East Ridge was shut down in November as it was declared a nuisance by Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp. It had previously experienced issues as the Superior Creek Lodge as well ending in a mandatory evacuation in 2015. New…
What’s Right With Our Schools: Battle Academy Bagel Toppings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Battle Academy students are getting lessons in running a successful business. They’ve teamed up with Honey Seed to learn how to make bagels, how much to charge for bagels, and now they’re getting creative about what to put on a bagel. It’s a delicious example of what’s right with our schools. Tarah Kemp is the Culinary…
New Area Code to be Added to East Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – New phones sold in our area may soon be assigned a new area code. The Tennessee Public Utility Commission has designated the 423 area code as needing relief. This is because they expect all possible number combinations to be exhausted by the end of 2025. To help ensure new numbers can be created, a 729 code…
More to the Story with Staley: Cancer Care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide, according to the National Cancer Institute. One in six people will die from the disease. Sunday was National Cancer Survivors Day. One group in Chattanooga gathered to celebrate those survivors. For the fourth straight year, they gathered, celebrating those who have survived cancer. They did so, appropriately, on…
Hamilton County Health Department starts health assessment survey
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Health Department has teamed up with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) for a Community Health Assessment. The health assessment is the first of its kind for Hamilton County. “The data we collect from this we are actually going to use for our 2023, 2024 picture of our health reports,” Maegan…
The community wears orange to advocate for an end to gun violence
Chattanoogans were encouraged to wear orange to prevent gun violence at Miller Park on Sunday.
Successful day two for Riverbend’s 40th annual event
The 40th annual Riverbend festivities kicked off day two with general admission wristbands completely sold out.
UT’s Squirrel White joined Ooltewah football camp
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee- (WDEF)- Kids were able to be part of a football camp at Ooletwah High School. The camp thought kids different aspects of the game of football and allowed those kids to meet Tennessee Wide Receiver Squirrel White. The UT speedster gave kids tips and signed every kids jersey as well as took a picture with them Categories: Sports…
Summer-time weekend events flood into Chattanooga and the surrounding areas this weekend
Summer-time festivities in the South are starting off strong, as a plethora of different events are happening in and around the Chattanooga area this weekend.
Finley Stadium Looking to Cash in on Pickleball Popularity
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Pickleball continues to grow in popularity, and now players have the ability to play next to Finley Stadium under a roof. Said player Kordell Hutzell: “Anybody can play any athletic ability. So, yeah, it’s very easy to get a game going. Chattanooga has added new pickleball courts next to Finley Stadium at the First Horizon Pavilion, which are open…
Local Entrepreneurship Launch Inaugural Catalyst Program
Courtesy of Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga The Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga launched its inaugural cohort Catalyst program on Friday, June 2nd. Nine food related businesses have graduated from the program. These businesses rolled out their products at todays’ Food Truck Friday. The sixteen week course was designed to help entrepreneurs with their food business. The youngest who graduated in…
Our Journey of Hope Honoring Cancer Survivors Saturday
Courtesy: Chattanooga Cancer Support Services CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One organization will be helping out cancer survivors this weekend. Our Journey of Hope is a ministry that aims to give comfort to cancer patients. The Chattanooga Chapter, based out of Tucker Missionary Baptist Church in Brainerd, will be hosting a symposium tomorrow in recognition of National Cancer Survivors Day. There will…
TECH BYTE: Tech to Keep Teen Drivers Safe
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’re now in the 100 Deadliest Days – a dangerous time for teen drivers. School’s out, and that means more freedom for teenagers, and more time behind the wheel. AAA says more than 30 percent of deaths involving these young drivers happen during the 100 Deadliest Days. That’s from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Auto…
Riverbend expecting another big year
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Scenic City Staple will be headlining the Chattanooga Riverfront this weekend. Since its start in 1982, the Riverbend Festival has undergone many changes. For its 2023 edition, many of Riverbend’s features will be similar to last year’s edition. For many years it was a 9 day festival, but last year, it was condensed into…
More to the Story with Staley: Retiring Lafayette Teacher
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — 41 years is a mighty long time. And 41 years is what was celebrated this week at Lafayette High School, as one of the ‘school’s finest’ moves on to the next chapter of her life. The balloons and signs were in place. So was all the food. It was a surprise celebration in the library at…
Meigs Co Softball Coach Jeff Davis Not Surprised by Success of Former Player Ashley Rogers
Decatur, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Lady Vols face Alabama tomorrow in the College Softball World Series. Former Meigs County pitcher Ashley Rogers has been a huge part of Tennessee’s success. She rocked the lowest ERA in the SEC this season at 0.75. Brian Armstrong caught up with her high school coach Jeff Davis, who isn’t surprised by Rogers achievements.\ Said Davis: “Ashley’s…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Chambliss Law Paralegal Apprenticeship Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Lawyers aren’t the only ones who keep a law office up and running. Paralegals are the backbone. Chambliss Law even has a new paralegal apprenticeship program with Chattanooga State Community College to help students become paralegals. It’s one way Chambliss is driving our economy forward. “The program is an apprenticeship program that we develop mainly through…
New Hotel Coming To Chattanooga Choo Choo
The Hotel Chalet in concept art. (Courtesy: The Hotel Chalet) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The hotel at the Chattanooga Choo-Choo is getting a makeover. The Choo-Choo Hotel has been a staple of downtown since 1909 it was connected to the former train station. A current national historic landmark, it has been discussed what the future of the hotel and the adjacent…
Local Non-Profit Organization Need Supplies
Northside Neighborhood Houses are in need of Hygiene products. The Local Non profit agency started in 1924. They serve local families in the Northside of Chattanooga. Through their pantry they provide emergency service and direct needs. Northside Neighborhood house saw a 200-percent increase in people receiving products. With the increase, They are currently low on supplies. Right now they are…
Driver goes airborne before crashing on Georgia highway
VALDOSTA, Ga. (WDEF) — A driver went airborne during a crash in Valdosta last week. On Wednesday, the Georgia State Patrol confirmed that driver is from Tallahassee, Florida. The video is from a body cam on Highway 84. It shows a car driving up the ramp of a tow truck at full speed, going airborne and crashing into another car….
Two Rossville Murder Suspects Convicted
The two suspects convicted of the felony murder of Dakota Bradshaw. LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- Two defendants in a felony murder case in Walker County have been convicted. On August 1, 2022, Dakota Bradshaw was standing in front of a window at his home on East Peachtree Street in Rossville when he was fatally shot. Bradshaw was only 29 years old….