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Organizers look to improve Hamilton County Fair
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Fair will be returning to McDonald Farm in Sale Creek this November. Over 40,000 people attended last year’s inaugural fair there. After the success of last year’s Hamilton County Fair, organizers plan bigger things for this year’s festivities.
Chris Wright Act to target repeat criminal offenders
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new state act that goes into law Monday will target repeat criminal offenders. The Chris Wright Act, sponsored by Hamilton County legislators Representative Patsy Hazelwood and Senator Bo Watson, makes the sixth or later misdemeanor for a defendant a Class E Felony upon conviction. This would...
ArtsBuild Awards $563,000 In Mission Support Grants To 23 Local Nonprofits
ArtsBuild is celebrating its 55th anniversary of amplifying the arts in Greater Chattanooga with the momentous achievement of awarding $563 million in mission support grants to 23 nonprofits dedicated to providing art programs and fostering vibrant arts communities within Chattanooga and Hamilton County. The grants, supported by individual donors to...
Chattanooga man dies after getting hit by car Monday night
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — A Chattanooga man died after getting hit by a car Monday night, police say. At 7:28 p.m. Monday Chattanooga Police responded to a pedestrian struck in the 6900 block of Lee Highway. When officers arrived, CPD says they found a 52-year-old man with life-threatening injuries. EMS...
Learn about the benefits of exercise oncology with Chi Memorial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — CHI Memorial has an advanced cancer exercise program that anyone in the community can join!. Learn about the benefits of exercise oncology, and how it can help you in various ways as you go through cancer treatment. Call 423-496-7764 today to get started. Call: (423) 495-7764.
Upgrade your living space with the latest window and door trends with Renewal By Andersen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Summer break is in full swing, and it's time to make sure your home is ready to host those summer parties, and eventually Fall football!. Renewal By Andersen has the latest trends when it comes to windows and doors, and they're able to upgrade both your indoor and outdoor living spaces.
Chattanooga's Folk Around, Find Out lights up July with non-traditional vibes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Folk Around, Find Out is a non-traditional folk group from Chattanooga. Josh Wheeler and Ben Stephens were on the show helping us all know what a non-traditional folk group... and it is fantastic!. You can catch them playing July 5th at Gate 11 Distillery, a 90's...
Get ready for Chattanooga's annual Pops on the River Event!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — It's time to celebrate Independence Day! The annual Pops on The River is back with a full day of activities, food, music and more. The entertainment will kick off in Coolidge Park at 4:30 pm. with the soul and R&B band; Love Peace and Happiness. You can meander around the park listening to music while shopping from local vendors, and enjoying food from local food trucks.
Fireworks, delicious food and more at the Fireworks Fest with Charlotte Grace Events!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The 4th of July festivities don't have to end after Thursday! Charlotte Grace Events is continuing the celebrations into the weekend. Head to the Catoosa Colonnade on July 6th for the Fireworks Fest. There will be kids zone, delicious food, live music, vendors and of course a huge fireworks display.
Applications now open for Periscope CHA: Artist Entrepreneur Training program!
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Applications are now open for the second Cohort of Periscope CHA: Artist Entrepreneur Training program!. Brianna Jones with ArtsBuild was on the show today talking about Periscope CHA and the importance of learning how to look at your art through an entrepreneurial lens. Applications for Periscope...
Hunter Clowdus champions Purpose Beyond Surface, lives by Rule of 100 for growth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Hunter Clowdus is on a mission to have "Purpose Beyond Surface" to find a deeper meaning to life beyond your professional title!. One of the things Hunter says he lives by is the "Rule of 100" to constantly push himself to evolve in a variety of areas so that he continues growing in life.
Former Tennessee Top Cop, Celeste Murphy, Faces 17-Count Indictment A Day After Resigning
After reportedly falsifying documents, former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy has been confronted with a 17-count indictment, comprising 14 felony and three misdemeanor charges, just a day after stepping down from her position. Murphy, under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation since April, faces perjury, official misconduct, unlawful voter...
“Dangerous Drawings” By Doug McCoy On Display At In-Town Gallery
July at In-Town Gallery features Doug McCoy’s Dangerous Drawings. Doug is well known for his edgy, satirical, and offbeat artwork. His figurative and abstract imagery contains details and subtle references that invite the viewer into a dialogue with the image to establish its meaning. Regarding his current show McCoy...
Lake Winnepesaukah continues to spark joy with July 4th fireworks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — "Come On, Get Happy! Lake Winnepesaukah will make you smile!" From the Cannon Ball wooden roller coaster to The Boat Chute and now the new addition of SOAKya Water Park, Lake Winnie is a childhood tradition in the Tennessee Valley and for 99 years they have made a lot of children smile in our viewing area!
Hollywood spotlight: Chattanooga-area students shine on global stage
A pair of local high school students parlayed participation in a University of Tennessee at Chattanooga-hosted competition into an opportunity to showcase their talents at an international competition. Rising McCallie School junior Joshua Kim and May 2024 Baylor School graduate Rachel Chen, the Senior Division winners at this spring’s Chattanooga...
Kaili Phillips Continues Softball Career with Steam
Chattanooga's Kaili Phillips climbed through the Mocs record books in just three seasons and will continue her softball career playing for the Chattanooga Steam. The Mocs infielder played every game in 2024 at the hot corner for UTC. She was a two-time All-Conference selection, named to the SoCon All-Tournament Team in 2024 and received the Pinnacle Award for the student-athlete on the championship team with the highest grade point average.
Macaroni Penguin chick recently hatched at Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Aquarium is celebrating its newest Macaroni Penguin chick. Guests visiting the aquarium will get to see the newest addition to Penguins’ Rock during the Fourth of July holiday. The aquarium said the chick hatched on June 2, 2024. Its parents are penguins...
Words Of A Blue Whale Whisperer: Marine Biologist Dr. Diane Gendron
Dr. Gendron - who is based at the Centro Interdisciplinario de Ciencias Marinas in Mexico - is one of the stars of the film “Blue Whales: Return of the Giants 3D,” now screening at the Tennessee Aquarium’s IMAX 3D Theater here in Chattanooga. When she visited this...
Police Briefs for July 2
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 24-008234- 1000 BLK Bass Pro Drive- Shoplifting/Criminal Trespass Warning- Officers were given a description of a male wearing gray cargo shorts, a gray cap, and a gray shirt concealing several items in his shorts. Officers contacted the suspect and escorted him out of the business. He was detained and all the merchandise was recovered. The suspect was issued a misdemeanor citation and trespassed from the business.
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