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Democratic Caravan stops in Chattanooga

Democratic Caravan stops in Chattanooga

A group of Democratic representatives and candidates speaking about their campaign efforts on the Walnut Street Bridge. From left to right: Missy Crutchfield (candidate for TN Senate 10). Heather McClendon (candidate for TN House 30), Allison Gorman (candidate for TN House 26), Ryan Schofield (candidate for TN House 29), Rep Yusuf Hakeem (represents TN House…MORE

Psychology of a Murderer coming next year to Memorial Auditorium

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dr. Rachel Toles, The Psychology of a Murderer is coming to the big stage at Memorial Auditorium..   “You know, probably not the happy go lucky kind of show that you think, but actually, it is a really lot of fun,” said Nick Wilkinson, CEO of the Tivoli Theatre Foundation, “For folks who…MORE

Tennessee Aquarium Begins Peak Light Replacement Project

 CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Tennessee Aquarium started its first day of renovations for its newest project today, October 21st. This new project is set to replace the LED lights that are placed at the peaks of the aquarium buildings. As the construction and renovations commence, you may be able to look up during the day…MORE

The Turf Tank is making its mark in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – New technology has made its way to the Chattanooga area. One of the newest and most effective being the Turf Tank.  The Turf Tank robots are painting the lines and areas on local athletic fields in and around Chattanooga with the Chattanooga Christian School being its latest project.  When you go to…MORE

Chattanooga Zoo to host new ‘Frights & Pints’ event

Chattanooga Zoo to host new ‘Frights & Pints’ event

Linus the ball python and OddStory beer / Chattanooga Zoo CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Chattanooga Zoo is hosting a new event named ‘Frights & Pints’ this Thursday, October 24, 2024. This new event is from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and exclusively for adults 21 years old and above. Patrons will be able to…MORE

Weather Update: Monday – October 21, 2024

Weather Update: Monday – October 21, 2024

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Monday: Sunshine. Dry. Warm. Highs: mid/high 70’s. Winds: E @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Clear, chilly, dry. Lows: high 40’s to low 50’s. Winds: Calm. Tuesday: Sunshine. Dry. Warm. Highs: mid/high 70’s. Wind: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Clear, chilly, dry. Lows: high 40’s to low 50’s. Winds:…MORE

Weather Update: Tuesday – October 22, 2024

Weather Update: Tuesday – October 22, 2024

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Tuesday: Sunshine. Dry. Warm. Highs: mid/high 70’s. Wind: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Clear, chilly, dry. Lows: high 40’s to low 50’s. Winds: Calm. Wednesday: Sunshine. Dry. Warm. Highs: low 80’s. Winds: W @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Clear, chilly, dry. Lows: high 40’s to low 50’s. Winds:…MORE

Two Rhea County men indicted on separate child sex abuse cases

Two Rhea County men indicted on separate child sex abuse cases

RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Two men out of Rhea County have been indicted for sexual abuse of children in two separate cases. Investigators from the Department of Children’s Services and Rhea County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Detective, Rocky Potter, investigated both cases. In June of 2024, the investigators and the 12th District Attorney’s Office of…MORE

What’s Right With Our Schools: CCS Tree Day

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – “Today is our tree day. And tree day is an interactive day of learning where we do cross-curricular instruction across lots of different subjects; where the students get to have Hands-On learning experiences learning about trees,” said Kara Kruchinski, a 5th grade teacher at CCS.  One child added, “I think it’s…MORE

Tennessee American Water participating in ‘Drug Take Back Day’

Tennessee American Water participating in ‘Drug Take Back Day’

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Hamilton County Coalition and Tennessee American Water are coming together for ‘Drug Take Back Day’. This day is a biannual National Prescription Drug Take Back national event created by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (EST), Hamilton County residents…MORE