UPDATE: The Chattanooga Police Department issued a statement on why there is no imminent threat to the community: Some of you have asked why it has been stated there’s no threat to the community. In this instance, related to the bank robbery, we had no indications showing the gunman was still in the area or at large presenting an immediate…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Kelcurt Foundation of Soddy Daisy is building a new way to give back to their community. Co-Founder, Curtis Cecil said that he and others in the community noticed a lack of healthy food in the area. Last year, they came up with the idea to build community gardens or hoop houses to supply Soddy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A person spraying chemicals with no ventilation resulted in a small explosion at an apartment building on Monday. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the incident at 10:45 a.m. They said someone was working on a vacant apartment at the Marina Pointe Apartments on Lake Resort Drive. CFD said that person was resurfacing a bathtub. Courtesy:…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – This is Bearettes Day in Bradley County. The County Commission made it official this morning with a proclamation honoring the Bradley County women’s basketball team for winning another state title this weekend. They defeated Bartlett by nine points on Sunday. Bradley is no stranger to success. The Bearettes have more wins than any other school…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Creative Discovery Museum is one of the “Crown Jewels” of downtown Chattanooga. It’s been here for some 25 years, always coming up with something new. It’s the newest permanent addition to the Creative Discovery Museum. The name says it all: The Little Farmhouse. Specifically designed for kids, ages five and under. It just opened less…
On Walnut Street bridge this evening, community members gathered in support of Ed Johnson Day of Remembrance.
Chattanooga Police respond to a shooting off of East 26th St., where police discovered a man who was suffering from a non-fatal gunshot wound.
Police were alerted to multiple shots fired on a passing vehicle near 500 Derby Street.
Chattanooga Police responded to a man who was hit while attempting to run across Interstate 24.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In downtown Chattanooga at the “Bend,” Drive Electric Scenic City hosted an event called ” Cars and Coffee.” The event is used to spread awareness about electric vehicles while also giving car lovers a chance to show off their hot rides. D-E-C-S is a local group with the goal of getting 200,000 electric cars on the roads…
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s Farmers Market season in Chattanooga, and the River Market is in full swing this weekend! The markets grand opening of the year was March 11th and they will be open through October. Local vendors are glad to have these markets back and see their customers face-to-face. George Smith, “It’s really nice to get out in front…
On Saturday, March 18th, the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a 2-story house fire at 6:45p.m..
Hamilton County District Attorney, Coty Wamp, is actively supporting a bill that would lower the age of criminal responsibility in Tennessee from 18 to 17.
St. Patrick’s Day 2023 marks the opening day of Rock the Riverfront put on by River City company.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn was in Chattanooga this morning. She met with Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp to tout new health care legislation. According to the USDA, one in five Americans live in a rural area. These areas have faced increasing access issues to healthcare as the cost of services increases. Congress is looking to give…
The Chattanooga Police Department addresses St. Patrick’s Day drinking and driving and the dangers of hitting the roads.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Every musician loves playing songs by their favorite artist. But hunting down music and lessons online can be a big pain. One smartphone app is fixing that. Guitar players, rejoice! You can learn to play virtually any song you want with the Ultimate Guitar: Chords & Tabs app. This website and app is an entire library…
An apprentice works on his station at the Volkswagen Academy’s automotive center. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Volkswagen Academy held an open house event this evening. This school is located right next to the main Volkswagen Plant at Enterprise South. Students at Volkswagen Academy learn various skills that help them move on to a career with Volkswagen through an apprenticeship program. There…
Students at the Future of STEM event creating instruments that are hydro powered. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 100 female Hamilton County High School students got a true hands-on experience thanks to the Bluesky Institute. Today they held their “Future of STEM” event at the Edney Innovation Center. Students got to create musician instruments, Fitbits, and other technological creations. Haley Wilson, the…
The 2013 iteration of the color guard for the Golden Eagle Marching Band. (Courtesy: Tennessee Tech University) COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Tech University in Cookeville is celebrating the return of a traditional part of their marching band. For the first time in a decade, the Golden Eagle Marchi ng Band will have a color guard marching alongside them. It had…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Scenic City might be the next location to host the World Rally Championship happening in 2024. This would be the first WRC event in the U.S. in 35 years. Chattanooga will host Rally Tennessee, which is a two part series. A demonstration event will happen in April, and a test match is scheduled for September….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With the current cold front, there’s a chance of area potholes increasing. As we all know, potholes are small, gaping holes on our roadways. However, what people might now know is how much damage these small holes can do. News 12 spoke with a local expert on what drivers can do to keep themselves, and their…
River City Company is bringing back, “Rock the Riverfront,” for an entire month.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It’s the end of an era for the CFC. Veteran player Juan Hernandez is retiring. He became the face of the franchise, and the club’s all-time assists leader. But the native of Spain will remain with the team, and the town he loves, as a CFC coach. Juan Hernandez came to visit a CFC player in 2015. While in…