CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) held it’s 28th Annual Golf Classic today. Participants played a round of golf at Black Creek Golf Club on October 14, 2024 with tee times ranging from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. They were also provided with breakfast from McDonalds with coffee and lemonade from…… MORE
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New truck added to Walden’s Ridge Emergency Service fleet
Light Duty Rescue Truck 3 & 4 / Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two new rescue trucks have been added to the Waldens Ridge Emergency Service (WRES) fleet. The two new vehicles are Ford F-550’s with 6.7L Turbo diesel trucks. These trucks were added to the fleet to help…… MORE
Homicide suspect extradited to Bradley County from Texas
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The suspect in a homicide that occurred September 8, 2024 is back in Bradley County after being captured in Texas. Dayren Lopez-Roque was extradited back to Tennessee and was booked into the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Justice Center. Roque is being charged with Probation Violation and First Degree Murder. He…… MORE
One arrested after shots fired near football game in Ooltewah
Conner Shannon OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — One person was arrested after firing shots near a football game at Ooltewah High School (OHS). Friday, October 11, 2024 at 9:40 p.m., Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) responded to a shots fired all near OHS. The shots were heard near the tennis courts while a football game was…… MORE
The Haunted Hilltop tragedy
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Friday, October eleventh, a seventh-grade boy was pronounced deceased after being stuck by a tractor. The young boy was named Sam Jessen. He was a student at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts and was described as a child who was full of life. Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies, and other…… MORE
Chattanooga Symphony and Opera present Family Concert Series
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Families and members of the Chattanooga community were invited to participate this weekend in free family concerts presented by the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera. This event was a family concert series that was inspired from classic books we read as kids and even children’s books tailored around Chattanooga itself. These free performances…… MORE
HOCUS POCUS FALL MARKET IN EAST RIDGE
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Camp Jordan Arena hosted the Hocus Pocus Fall Market in East Ridge, where donations were collected for Hurricane Helene victims. The Hocus Pocus Fall Market had something fun for everyone. Inside the arena, many of the community members seemed to enjoy getting a mini shopping spree in for fall decor…… MORE
Oktoberfest Chattanooga 2024
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Market is hosting the 23rd annual Chattanooga Oktoberfest this Saturday and Sunday. This is a weekend long celebration that serves as a chance for the community to come together and celebrate with this German tradition including dressing in German costume and giving life to this tradition in so many unique…… MORE
2024 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF)-Hundreds of classic cars and thousands of automotive enthusiasts are gathered downtown Chattanooga for the fifth annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. With this being the fifth annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, this event incorporated even more unique classic car events compared to past years. These events will be tailored to the vintage, racer, and historic car…… MORE
BOO AT THE CHATTANOOGA ZOO
Courtesy: Chattanooga Zoo CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Zoo hosted their annual Halloween celebration, “Boo at the Zoo,” featuring family-friendly festivities for everyone to enjoy. The celebration kicked off at 4p.m. this evening, with workers dressed up at the gates, ready to greet the little tricker treaters. Arguably the meet and greet with beloved superhero…… MORE
