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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
(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…
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…
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…
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…
Those who travel on Riverside Drive may have noticed ongoing work on one of the Tennessee American water tanks.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is celebrating 200 million books gifted since the program began in 1995.
On Thursday, Tennessee Senator Bill Hagerty, continued with his third-annual statewide Economic Development Tour across Tennessee with a visit to Chattanooga.
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…
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, 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, 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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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…
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,…
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…