Catoosa County Health Incident Trailer

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Catoosa County got to use their brand new Health Incident Trailer for a good cause. Catoosa County Government and Emergency Management Agency offered no-appointment walk-up COVID-19 vaccines today at Mt. Peria Baptist Church. The health incident trailer will be available for multiple types of emergency situations. Officials say that the unit provides sanitary workspace and uses infrared…

Drug Take Back working to combat Overdoses and Drug Abuse

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Over the last year drug overdoses have risen significantly not only in Hamilton County but also state wide.  In order to help combat drug usage the Hamilton County Drug Coalition and Tennessee American water hosted their Bi-Annual National Drug Take Back event Saturday morning.  The event provides residents the opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous…

Drive Thru Vaccine Event hosted at The Howard School

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Getting vaccinated has never been easier.  On Saturday,  CHI Memorial and Get Vaccinated Chattanooga hosted a free drive thru event for anyone over the age of 18.  The event was held at The Howard School from 9am until 2pm.  Residents who wished to receive their dose of the Covid-19 vaccine were able to drive up without an…

Waldens Ridge firefighters host event to work with community members who are special needs

WALDENS RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) – April is Autism Awareness Month and Waldens Ridge Emergency Services are working hard to bridge the gap between people with special needs and first responders.  On Saturday, community members with special needs were encouraged to come down to the fire station to meet their local firefighters.  This event is meant to not only help residents with…

Chattanooga Firefighters Battle Hixson Apartment Fire

A fire heavily damages a Hixson Apartment complex. Everybody made it out okay, but four units are in bad shape. Chattanooga Firefighters were called to Brighton Lane around 6:25 this evening. The flames could be seen from miles away. Several people were at home when the fire started. One resident started knocking on doors, telling everyone to get out. Firefighters…

Chattanooga Market returns and Rabbit Valley market debuts on Saturday

We’ve got some great news for you about Farmers Markets returning this spring. We’ve got the big one coming back this weekend.. plus a brand new market to tell you about. But first, a shoutout to the markets already up and running for the season. The Pikeville market is back along with the one in Mentone, Alabama. And the Ooltewah…

534 Tennesseans test positive for COVID after being vaccinated

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Health Department has reported that 534 Tennesseans have contracted COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated, something that the state refers to as breakthrough cases. 54 of those cases are individuals who reside in Hamilton County. But medical professionals are saying this is not a reason to doubt the vaccine’s effectiveness, as no vaccine is 100…

Proposed student bathroom bill

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Tennessee lawmakers pass a new transgender student ‘bathroom bill’ Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill that would put public schools at risk of civil lawsuits if they let transgender students or employees use multi-person bathrooms or locker rooms that don’t reflect their gender at birth. Cathryn Oakley with Human Rights Campaign said she feels this will hurt…

Tennessee Aquarium Partners with TDOT for New Exhibits on Earth Day

Thursday is the 51st anniversary of Earth Day! The Tennessee Aquarium is partnering with TDOT’s Nobody Trashes Tennessee campaign. This campaign will highlight the impact of road litter and micro plastics on waterways. “TDOT spends 19 million dollars picking up litter across the state of Tennessee. At any given time in the state, there are a hundred million pieces of…

Our First Responder Award this month honors 911 operator Trish Matthews

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s National Public Safety telecommunications Week–a time to recognize the valuable contributions made by the thousands of 9-1-1 employees across the country. The Hamilton county 9-1-1 center has almost 200 people who fit that category. But this week we salute someone who made it her life’s dedication. Here’s News 12’s Bill Mitchell with tonight’s first responder of…