CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It took 8 years and three different government entities…. “This is a gateway groundbreaking for the first of what will probably be many TDOT projects across the state to beautify the interchange,” said Chattanooga Mayor, Tim Kelly. Now, the 4th street beautification project kicked off with...

Chattanooga, TN – According to the officials, Collegedale Corporal Enoch Hurd was escorted home on Sunday in a solemn tribute after he tragically lost his life in an off-duty motorcycle accident in North Carolina. The route was lined with first responders from across the region, including members of the...

The Eric Musselman era tips off at Southern California when the Trojans open the 2024-25 season in Los Angeles against visiting Chattanooga on Monday. USC debuts as a member of the Big Ten Conference after its tenure in the Pac-12 closed with a disappointing 15-18 finish amid a rash of injuries a season ago. The Trojans' roster underwent wholesale changes in the offseason with the departure of head coach Andy Enfield for SMU. Enfield went 220-147 at USC, which hired him in 2013-14. Musselman arrives after going 111-59 the previous five seasons at Arkansas, and 110-34 in four seasons at...

Thursday, November 14th, will mark 30 years of the Pioneer Frontier Park being a staple in the East Ridge community. City officials are hosting a special ceremony at the playground located at 1509 Tombras Avenue at 4pm that day to celebrate the community project that has impacted East Ridge for decades.

This week our search for the best tacos in Chatt town took me to La Delicia Latin Cuisine off Rossville Blvd. This brick-and-mortar restaurant, owned by a Guatemalan family, started off as a food trailer, once parked by Tienda Aguila at the corner of 30th Street and Rossville Blvd. It...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — As Halloween approaches, the excitement of pumpkins, costumes, and candy is overshadowed by the chilling reality of rising costs. We spoke with an economics educator who highlighted the financial strain this year. "Some Americans are ghosting these costs," the educator said, noting that the expenses associated...

Beginning Monday, November 4th, Collegedale’s Imagination Station will be temporarily closed for renovations. Upgrades to Imagination Station will include a new modern play structure with inclusive elements, benches, and shade coverings. The upgrades to the popular park are expected to be complete by mid-December, weather permitting. A mushroom seating...

Expect a cloudy day with occasional showers and cooler temperatures. Today, the weather will be predominantly cloudy with occasional showers throughout the day. The temperature will hover around 8°C, so it's advisable to wear a warm jacket and carry an umbrella if you're heading out. The cloud cover will be significant, blocking most of the sunlight, making it a rather gloomy day.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — An aging Hamilton County Health Department will no longer be nestled between the buildings of Erlanger Medical Center. The Hamilton County Health Department says it plans to sell the department's building on East 3rd Street in Chattanooga to its next-door neighbor, Erlanger Hospital. County officials announced...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Boo baskets are trending again this year as an adorable tradition to share treats with your neighbors and friends. Once the giftee has been “Boo'd”, they pass on the fun by creating another Halloween Boo Basket and gifting it to another neighbor or friend.

(press release) The TSSAA Board of Control held a special called meeting on Wednesday, October 30 to hear appeals from schools regarding the status of forfeited football games. The meeting was held via video conference call. The board made two rulings involving Howard and Lookout Valley. They denied the Howard...

This holiday season, The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga is gearing up to launch its volunteer recruitment for the Red Kettle Campaign. Since 18-91, the Red Kettle Campaign has been a beloved tradition, helping those in need during the holiday season. Officials say it relies heavily on the dedication of...

The Chattanooga Zoo has announced this year’s themes for its annual winter celebration, the Asian Lantern Festival. The festival will feature hundreds of hand-crafted lanterns displaying a variety of dinosaurs and wildlife from the Amazon Rainforest. “The Asian Lantern Festival has quickly become a beloved holiday tradition in Chattanooga,...

In this week's installment of "Beg-Knows America," CBS News contributor David Begnaud took on a spontaneous mission: find an inspiring story within 48 hours. With only a plane ticket and a destination, Begnaud landed in Chattanooga, Tennessee, determined to meet new people and discover stories. A call to kindness. The...

ABOUT CHATTANOOGA GOLF CHATTANOOGA--- Chattanooga Mocs senior Carson Johnson put in his best career work in the fall finale at the Steelwood Collegiate this past weekend. That was recognized Wednesday with his first Southern Conference Golfer of the Week recognition. Johnson posted new career bests for 18, 36 and 54-hole scores over his two days at Steelwood Country Club. "It's cool to see CJ get recognized for some solid play this week," Coach Blaine Woodruff said. He's vowed to make sure he doesn't leave here with any regrets about wishing he would have done more. He's been working his tail...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — It is our lastFriday Night Rivals of the season! And what a game we will have starting at 7:30 p.m. fromWhitwell!. The South Pittsburg Pirates are 7-2 on the season and 4-0 in district play and the Whitwell Tigers have the exact same season record!. This...

This year, as our community prepares to celebrate another “Spooktacular” Halloween, please be mindful that there will be several events across Hamilton County occurring on Thursday, October 31st. These events include church Trunk-or-Treats, neighborhood trick-or-treating, and community programs. . The safety of our community’s children is paramount to the...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga city council member has proposed an ordinance that would provide protections for program managers who intervene in situations of violence at local community centers. We spoke to an employee at one of these community centers Tuesday who says these protections are needed as fights...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — About 50 fifth graders from Brown Academy gathered at the Tennessee River to help biologists in a significant conservation effort. The students, alongside scientists from the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute (TNACI) and Tennessee Aquarium educators, reintroduced about 500 state-endangered Lake Sturgeon into the river as it flowed through downtown Chattanooga.

So many things are different between college and high school, it’s easy to never question why, but UTC’s Homecoming packs an entire week full of activities, games and events. Students, particularly freshman, might find that jarring, as high schools typically show spirit through dances, dress up days and– of course– the big game.