CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The 79th Annual Tennessee Strawberry Festival in Dayton is going on all throughout this week. While preparations were still underway earlier in the day, organizers say the festival has a long-standing reputation for being a community favorite. From carnival rides and live entertainment to pageants and contests, the festival offers something for everyone. Organizers explained that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Students at Boyd-Buchanan School took learning beyond the classroom during the school’s 29th Annual Physics Boat Day, an event that challenges students to design and race cardboard boats. Jason Owens, a physics and engineering teacher, said the event has become a long-standing tradition at the school. “All right, today’s the 20th annual physics cardboard boat races,…
The Titans made receiver Carnell Tate the first pick of the Robert Saleh regime. While Tate may have been overshadowed at Ohio State by fellow receiver Jeremiah Smith, the Titans believe he has what it takes to emerge as a playmaker in the NFL. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – TN Titans
; Rendering of a potential design of The Bend’s proposed amphitheater as shown to the Chattanooga Industrial Board Monday (From: City of Chattanooga) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A survey conducted by Chattanooga Tourism Company in late 2024 indicated that Chattanoogans are having to leave town to attend roughly three out of every four concerts, many of those in neighboring cities like…
Jason Chen entering into a hearing on May 4, 2026 attempting to get a new trial (left). Jasmine Pace, the victim of the murder in November 2022 that Chen was convicted of in January 2025 (right). CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man who was convicted last year in the murder of a Chattanooga woman in 2022 attempted to get a new…
The land that is being transferred on the Engel Stadium property from UTC to Hamilton County for a new Health Department building. (From: UT Board of Trustees) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees has approved a land deal concerning Engel Stadium. UTC, who has owned the historic stadium since 2008, is transferring over an acre of…
Randy Vega in court on May 4, 2026, less the a month from his scheduled trial date. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The suspect charged with vehicular homicide in the death of a mom and her baby on Thanksgiving weekend in 2023 was back in court Monday morning. Randy Vega is charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and driving under the…
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) – A new organization at Cleveland High School got off to a strong star this year. The Best Buddies Club is a student led group that creates a space where *every* child feels seen, valued and included. It’s a perfect example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.” “This program is called Best Buddies. It’s actually a nationwide…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As vaccine preventable diseases continue to spread in parts of the United States, pediatricians are encouraging families to review their children’s immunizations. The end of April marked National Infant Immunization Week, a time when doctors remind parents to schedule checkups and discuss vaccines before summer travel and the next school year. Children are exposed to thousands…
CHICKAMAUGA, GA. (WDEF) – Families spent part of their weekend celebrating moms a little early at the Petals and Pearls Mother’s Day Market, held at the Gordon Lee Mansion. The event brought together local vendors offering handmade goods, jewelry, home décor, and self-care items, creating a one-stop shop for Mother’s Day gifts. Food trucks were also on site, adding to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Aquarium continues their special presentations with a special visit from BBC film director Matthew Wright for their Wild Asia: Life at Extremes 3D showing. Narrated by Colin Firth, Wild Asia: Life at Extremes 3D takes a look at the amazing creatures of the Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau. From a little Mudskipper to Bengal Tigers,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today, the Chattanooga Market was buzzing with excitement. Crowds were able to enjoy live music, a variety of food and local vendors, and of course, strawberries. What BERRY way to celebrate than with the Strawberry Festival? Every weekend, starting in late April, the Chattanooga Market offers the community a variety of shopping opportunities, from food to…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – The city of Red Bank hosted its annual Jubilee celebration, bringing together families, local businesses, and community organizations for a day of springtime fun. The Red Bank community has celebrated this tradition for years, with each event offering something new while maintaining its small-town charm. This year’s Jubilee once again drew a crowd, as attendees…
CHATTANOOGA, Tn. (WDEF) Families spent the day learning important safety lessons while enjoying the animals at the Chattanooga Zoo Saturday during the annual Safe Kids at the Zoo event. Children’s Hospital at Erlanger partnered with the zoo and Safe Kids Southeast Tennessee to host the family-friendly event focused on keeping children safe at home, on the road, and at play….
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)Veterans from across Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama were celebrated Saturday during the Home Front Heroes Festival in Ringgold. The event brought the community together for a day filled with veteran resources, live music, family activities, and a marketplace featuring 100-percent veteran-owned businesses. Organizers say the festival was created not only to honor those who served, but also to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The City of Chattanooga Stormwater Management Division hosted its annual Rain Barrel Distribution Day, giving residents an opportunity to invest in sustainable water practices at a reduced cost. Organizers said property owners could purchase a 50-gallon Ivy Rain Barrel for $76.50, nearly half off the retail price of $162.99. Residents were allowed to purchase up to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Friday ws May Day, otherwise known as International Workers’ Day. Several Chattanooga area unions and organizations gathered for a rally at the Hamilton County Courthouse is to discuss the current state in public education in Tennessee. In particular, they voiced their displeasure with a recent push to pass legislation that could allow schools to not enroll undocumented…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton put on a goal scoring clinic in the Sweet 16 round of the state playoffs on Friday. The Catamounts raced out to a 3-0 lead at halftime over Flowery Branch on their way to a 9-3 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
The Tennessee Titans held their first rookie minicamp on Friday, but the new draft picks didn’t really practice. Other than running and stretching, none of the drafted players did any football drills. That was under orders from new head coach Robert Saleh. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – TN Titans
When you’re the athletic director at an SEC school like the Vols Danny White, there is no off-season. There’s always some sort of project going on, and NIL just added to the work-load. White detailed some of the athletic department plans during the Big Orange Caravan stop earlier this week in the Chattanooga area. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News,…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced a special session for the purpose of redrawing Congressional Districts. This is in the wake of the Supreme Court decision earlier this week that ruled various provisions of the Voting Rights Act unconstitutional. They ruled that there was no justification for a minority-majority district to be drawn in the case of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The 77th Annual Armed Forces Parade returned to Chattanooga today. Another year means another Armed Forces day Parade. Mickey McCamish is a retired US Navy Captain. He has been apart of this parade for decades. He says, “This is the 77th year for the Armed Forces Parade in Chattanooga. The longest continuing running Armed Forces Parade…
This building at 3300 Broad Street has been the home of WDEF TV for almost 70 years, but this isn’t where we started our operations. We actually first launched our broadcast in 1954 from the Volunteer Life Building’s fourth floor. Its address is listed in historical documents as being at Georgia Avenue and 9th street. Before 3300 Broad Street was…
Today at a training ground on ChattState campus, a group of students learned lifesaving skills. Instructor Kent Cochran, Owner of Cochran Safety Associates tells us, “What we’re doing is confined space entry and basic rescue. It’s a class we’re doing through Chattanooga State. We’re putting together a lot of the information, air monitoring, different Hall systems, different retrieval systems, and…