CHI Memorial recently awarded $60,000 in grant money to three local nonprofits working to improve health and well-being in the Chattanooga area. The recipients—Medical Foundation of Chattanooga, The Lighthouse Collective, and La Paz—are each addressing different aspects of community health. Chris Sands, a grant recipient from the 20-26 Community Health Grant, expressed his gratitude for…… MORE
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Tivoli Theatre in Downtown Chattanooga Receives $1 Million Donation for Major Renovations
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) Downtown Chattanooga’s iconic Tivoli Theatre is undergoing a significant transformation, and the community got an exclusive update on the exciting renovations during the Rotary Club meeting today. The historic theatre, a cornerstone of Chattanooga’s cultural scene, is set to undergo extensive upgrades with a generous $1 million donation from the BlueCross BlueShield of…… MORE
‘The Dream’ faces more scrutiny from Beer Board after January shootout
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga nightclub continues to be in hot water after a pair of shootings within the past four months. The Dream on Glass Street in Avondale is facing its second round of sanctions due to these shooting incidents. A security guard for “The Dream” nightclub shooting back at a gunman with an…… MORE
South Pittsburg high school students learn how to ‘arrive alive’
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF)- South Pittsburg high school students learned about how dangerous distracted driving can be on Thursday. They took part in the Arrive Alive tour, sponsored by the Tennessee Highway Safety Office. The tour allows students to step into a vehicle and simulate impaired driving by using a VR headset. The “Arrive Alive”…… MORE
Frozen Foods Saving Time & Money
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – March is here, and that means it’s time to celebrate National Frozen Food Month. Whether you’re feeding a busy family on the go or looking for ways to save time in the kitchen, frozen foods are proving to be a game-changer for households across America. New research from the National Frozen…… MORE
New Phone Restrictions for Schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new push to ban cell phones and other personal devices during class could soon become law in Tennessee. The state’s House of Representatives passed a bill Monday that would require schools to prohibit students from using cell phones, tablets, laptops, or gaming devices during instructional time. The bill, known as…… MORE
Northwest Georgia man sentenced for attacking Chattanooga Masonic Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A northwest Georgia man who attacked the Chattanooga Masonic Center was sentenced Thursday. Kadum Harwood Kadum Harwood is serving five years in federal prison. In September of 2023, he pulled down the doors of the building with a chain attached to his truck. Prosecutors say he took a sledgehammer to the…… MORE
TDOT announces weekend lane closures as part of Phase 2
MGN HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Drivers traveling through the I-75 at I-24 interchange should prepare for delays due to scheduled road construction. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) has announced weekend lane closures as part of the ongoing Phase 2 project. Starting Friday, March 7, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. through Monday, March 10, 2025,…… MORE
Man arrested in Chattanooga for shooting in Athens
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Chattanooga man has been arrested for shooting someone in Athens, Tennessee. The shooting occurred on February 28, 2025, near McMinn Avenue. According to the Athens Police Department (APD), one person sustained life-threatening injuries. On the morning of March 5, federal authorities and Chattanooga Police took Caleb Darby into custody. He…… MORE
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office arrests a man for multiple drug trafficking charges
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C. (WDEF) – The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit have arrested a man with multiple drug trafficking charges. The recent arrest was a development in a case that began in January 2024. Colby Brett Philips was arrested and charged with trafficking methamphetamine after finding 125 grams of the substance in his possession.…… MORE
