Chattanooga Selfie Museum Open; Over 25 Themed Rooms
Oh snap! If you’re looking to up your social media game, Chattanooga Selfie Museum is the place for you.
Protecting money for upcoming holiday travel
According to the booking app Hopper, if you’re planning on traveling this Thanksgiving, book before Halloween, or expect to pay 40% more for flights.
More To The Story: Isaiah 117 home
Dave Staley shows us why the home that will open on Sunday was built
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – In tonight’s installment of More To The Story, Dave Staley shows us more about a house ribbon cutting coming up this weekend. It’s a new house. Top to bottom. But oh, it’s not just an ordinary new house. You see, come next week, it’ll be the 5th “Isaiah 117” home in Tennessee. That’ll make it six…
Startup Week begins Monday, Oct. 18th in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s almost startup week in Chattanooga! The community celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation, hosted by CO-LAB – runs next week starting Monday, October 18th. The event was cancelled last year due to COVID, but is back with a rebrand. Chloe Morrison says it’s a good opportunity to connect with investors, or chat with fellow small business…
Local Law Enforcement agencies learn more about Cultural Competency
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF) – Police officers from both the Chattanooga Police Department and the Cleveland police department sat down inside a classroom to learn more about cultural competency for law enforcement and how they can grow with our ever changing communities. To help meet the critical need of increasing diversity and cross-cultural competency, the Law Enforcement Innovation Center (LEIC) and The…
Weather in the Classroom Visits Black Fox Elementary
Weather in the Classroom made a visit to Black Fox Elementary in Cleveland this morning. Meteorologist Bekah Birdsall had lots of fun teaching the third grade class about severe weather, weather safety, and experiments they can try at home. The students are in their first introductory unit on weather. So, they had lots of questions about tornadoes and different weather…
Mom To Mom – Turn Leftover Water Beads Into Stress Balls
If you have kids, chances are, you’ve got a lot of water beads or Orbeez left sitting around the house. Why not put it to some good use and help relieve stress at the same time?
Boyd Buchanan Edges Notre Dame on Penalty Kicks in Region Semifinals
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Boyd Buchanan soccer team edged Notre Dame on penalty kicks Tuesday in the region soccer semifinals. Neither team scored in the first half of regulation. Ria Cox put Boyd on the board in the second half to make it 1-0. Then with a little over 8 minutes left in the second half, Notre Dame scored on a header…
Dade Co Sweeps Callaway in State Softball Playoff Opener
Trenton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dade Co softball team swept Callaway in the opening round of the state tournament on Tuesday in Trenton. In game one the Wolverines scored 10 runs in the bottom of the first on their way to a 16-5 victory. Dade Co won the second contest 16-0. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Dade County High School,…
Mocs Ready to Resume Rail Rivalry With ETSU
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs are coming off that tough overtime loss to VMI. But the SoCon grind must go on, as UTC entertains rival ETSU Saturday. The Bucs are undefeated and ranked tenth in the country. Anytime you play for 108-pound rail tie…you know all bets are off. Said quarterback Cole Copeland:”Every time ETSU and Chattanooga play it’s going to…
Finley Stadium Has Played Big Role in CFC Success
The Chattanooga FC have become a popular Scenic City attraction over the last decade. Finley Stadium has certainly played a big role in that success.
Chattanooga City Council denies short term vacation rental permits on Jefferson
Chattanooga city council members are keeping more Airbnb’s from coming to the area for the time being. This, after some residents spoke out against the vacation rentals.
Local and Logistics Expert Reaction to Rising Gas Prices
Nationwide gas prices are the highest they’ve been in seven years and up 40% since January, according to AAA.
Motorheads gearing up for Chattanooga Motorcar Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Car fanatics are in for a special treat with the return of the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. “I’m really excited about sharing Chattanooga and the motorcar culture that we have here with all of my car guy friends from all over the world,” says Festival Grand Marshall, Corky Coker. The fun-filled event is set to feature a…
Golden Apple Award: Amy Millican, LaFayette Middle School
LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) -Good teachers balance warmth and compassion with the firmness it takes to get things done. The describes Lafayette Middle School’s Amy Millican to a “T”. Jamie Debity is the Principal at LaFayette Middle School. She says, “Miss Millican does a wonderful job with her special needs children. She is here for them. She is like a mother…
Could the Merck Covid-19 Pill be a game changer in this pandemic?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – On Monday the pharmaceutical company Merck asked the FDA to grant emergency use authorization for a covid-19 pill. If granted, this would be the first oral medication approved for the virus — and could be helpful in the fight against Covid-19. Molnupiravir is targeted toward unvaccinated people who develop covid-19 symptoms. Early trials show if the medication…
Living Well With Troy – Sinus Infections
ENT Specialist Dr. Hoffman talks about sinus infections. The symptoms to look for and how to treat it.
Plastic Surgeon helping children with facial deformities returns to Chattanooga
A plastic surgeon globally recognized for helping children who were born with severe facial deformities has returned to Chattanooga.
The oldest public school now has the newest public sign
Alums and staff work to get new sign for Howard High
Our oldest public school now has the newest public sign. Here is what it took to get it in What’s Right With Our Schools.
Chattanooga Motorcar Festival Revving Up This Weekend
The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival is set to rev up this Friday. The festival is set to include fun events like a road rally, a car auction, and a race track competition.
TBI sounds the alarm on counterfeit drugs and addiction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Overdoses and Counterfeit pills are on the rise in the Volunteer state, and early data shows they have increased to an alarming new level, causing officials to sound the alarm On Monday, the TBI, health department, and other organizations gathered to discuss the rapidly rising rates of overdoses and illegal drugs. “Sounding the alarm once again of…
Food Service Hiring Event Showcases Need for Restaurant Workers
Economic experts say the restaurant industry was the hardest hit during COVID.
Chemical Spill at Fort Oglethorpe Factory
An employee at a factory in Fort Oglethorpe is being treated for chemical exposure, in an accident that brought significant response from local emergency personnel.
TECH BYTE: Uber Reserve Coming to Airports
The holiday season is right around the corner, and most people are starting to think about their travel plans.