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Mayor Kelly unveils plans to revitalize downtown Chattanooga's Riverfront
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Fans of the Riverfront in downtown Chattanooga will soon have even more reasons to make a trip. That's as city leaders unveiled their plans for new amenities to be placed around the area. Those amenities will include a memorial porch to honor local and national heroes.
ADA anniversary: Chattanooga residents with disabilities reflect on 34 years of change
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Friday marks 34 years since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The ADA was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush back in 1990. According to the National Archives, the ADA was the world's first comprehensive civil rights law for people with disabilities.
Weekend scattered showers & storms, then hotter next week
The upcoming weekend forecast still has some scattered afternoon showers and storms at times. Sunday could have a more widespread chance during the afternoon. Partly cloudy skies in between rounds of showers and storms. Daily highs in the upper 80s. Please remember lightning safety during your outdoor activities: When thunder...
Hamilton Place Mall prepares for Tax Free Weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee’s tax-free weekend started at midnight. A lot of businesses are offering deals for parents and students as they prep for back-to-school season. The unofficial holiday weekend that everybody looks forward to is here. Tax free weekend is back and for a Friday at...
New music festival headed to Chattanooga’s riverfront
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga is getting a new music festival down on the river in 2025. The “Smart Music Festival” will be a 3-day event at Ross’s Landing. Organizers are building is as a world class E-D-M and pop music festival. It will debut on...
Chattanooga Red Wolves Look to Strengthen Backline with Signing of Tobi Jnohope
The Chattanooga Red Wolves have signed center back Tobi Jnohope to a 25-day contract, pending league and federation approval. Jnohope has professional experience in both Armenia and Malta, including Lernayin Atrsakh FC of the Armenian First League, where he made 55 appearances between 2021 and 2023. His stint there was preceded by three appearances for Mosta of the Maltese Premier League in 2019 and his professional debut with the Seattle Sounders FC 2 in 2016.
Ticketed by technology: Chattanooga drivers question the fairness of camera fines
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Many of us know the feeling of seeing blue lights in your rearview mirror. But it's a different experience for those who find out they were speeding after the fact, and in the mail. Those are tickets that come from speed cameras. The question on drivers'...
Choosing a new police chief: The City of Chattanooga wants you to weigh in
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — You have a chance to have a say in who will be Chattanooga's police chief. On Friday, the City of Chattanooga announced an online survey it encourages every citizen to fill out. Take the survey here. The search process for a new chief began after the...
HCSO Investigating In-Custody Death at Hamilton County Jail
On Thursday at approximately 11:00 pm, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Corrections deputies assigned to the Echo Unit at the Hamilton County Jail advised there was a possible hanging in one of the cells. Jail supervision and medical personnel immediately responded to the unit along with Chattanooga Fire Department and...
Chattanooga Market: Enjoy bluegrass music, local eats and more!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Market on Sunday is all about bluegrass, local eats and local vendors. ">The Lodge Cast Iron Sizzle Stage will feature our region's hottest bluegrass acts for FREE!. Head to the First Horizon Pavilion on July 28th @ 11 a.m. Visit: First Horizon Pavilion. Call:...
Running on Ice: An IPO gold rush for Lineage
This year’s Future of Freight Festival takes place Nov. 19-21 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. But it’s not your average conference. Sure, there are wonderful speakers and fireside chats. But that’s only half the fun. F3 is set up with half-days of speakers and amazing content. The other half we take over downtown Chattanooga, and there are events, networking and a lot of fun to be had by all. This year, subscribers to Running on Ice get a promo code exclusive to us! You can register with this link or use the code F3ROI24 at checkout for a discount.
Head to Guardian Investment Advisors' newly opened office!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Guardian Investment Advisors is always expanding and leveling up, and their new office on Gunbarrel Road is just that! You can experience the new space for yourself on August 2nd at their open house event starting at 12 p.m. There will be complimentary food and drinks!
Guinness record holder Mr. Showtime announces new show dates
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — America's #1 Comedy Entertainer, Guinness World Record Holder and former Underoos Underwear model it is Mr. Showtime... David Scott!. David Scott was on the show today talking about his upcoming shows this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. and his very special Christmas in July show that is an adults only called the Bad Santa Show at Sunday at 7 p.m.
Chattanooga River Game at Ross' Landing promises sports, music and river clean up
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Extreme sports and music are coming together for a one of a kind weekend at Ross' Landing!. Chattanooga River Games are taking over the Tennessee River this weekend! this is a free event and the fun kicks off at 4 p.m. each day. On Sunday, there...
'Supposed to be getting food:' Armed Chattanooga teen faces charges after late-night chase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga 17-year-old who had permission from his mom to drive the family car to go on a food run now faces more than a half dozen charges. Deputies used a stun gun on the suspect shortly after he bolted from his car, following a low-speed chase.
Match Preview: Chattanooga to Close Series Against Omaha on the Road
For the final time this season, the Chattanooga Red Wolves will face Union Omaha at Werner Park for the second League One contest. The clubs’ first league meeting was June 5th at The Den followed by a USL Jägermeister Cup meeting in Papillion on June 27th. The Red...
Rising Freshman Gracie Rose Joins Volleyball’s 2024 Roster
CHATTANOOGA --- The Chattanooga Mocs volleyball team has added another new signee to its 2024 squad, with head coach Julie Torbett Thomas announcing the signing of high school standout Gracie Rose of Greater Atlanta Christian School on Friday. Rose comes into her first year of collegiate volleyball after a dominant...
Women’s Golf: Academic Honors Abound
CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs women's golf team is never short on academic accolades. Their excellence in the classroom closely mirrors the high-level performances in competition and in the community. A trio of Mocs were honored in two different academic achievement squads. Nieves Martin and Kera Healey claimed spots on the CSC...
Honey Seed offers hand-rolled, Montréal style bagels
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — July 26 is recognized as National Bagelfest Day!. One of the most popular places to grab a bagel in Chattanooga is at Honey Seed. The local eatery has been a hot spot in the Scenic City since 2022. They offer authentic, made-from-scratch dough every day.
Chattamatters Launches Nonpartisan Voter Guide Ahead Of Aug. 1 Elections
At a time when the presidential election is receiving most of the attention, Chattamatters, an online guide to civic life and community in Hamilton County created by The Enterprise Center, has launched a nonpartisan Voter Guide to increase voter awareness and turnout for the August 1, 2024 election. The site...
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