Firework sales surge as America nears 250th anniversary: Chattanooga plans drone show
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Fireworks sellers in the Chattanooga area are seeing a surge in demand as America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday this weekend. The Chattanooga area has already seen Fourth of July celebrations. On Thursday, Stormcam 9 at the Edwin Hotel captured the fireworks finale at Pops...
First indoor pickleball club opens in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the heat wave hanging over the Tennessee Valley, demand is rising for indoor activities. One activity traditionally played outdoors, pickleball can now be played indoors in Chattanooga. Formerly the Stockdale’s store on Highway 153, sounds of balls being smacked now fill the air. The Ace
Large eagle statue stolen from Catoosa County farm market, deputies say
Catoosa County deputies are searching for someone who made off with a massive patriotic statue right before the Fourth of July.
Nightfall to begin at 5:30 p.m. on July 3
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Nightfall says the July 3 concert will now begin at 5:30 p.m. instead of 5:00 p.m., allowing everyone to spend less time in the afternoon heat while still enjoying a full evening of great music. The Goodbye Girls will now play from 5:30-6:20 p.m., followed by...
Scoopy Doo LLC, pet waste removal
CHATTANOOGA, TN.- At just 14 years old, Leighton Carter came to her dad and expressed that she wanted to start her own company called Scoopy Doo LLC. Leighton’s motivation came from wanting to make her own money, and with entrepreneurship running in the family it felt like the right thing to do.
Get Your Seafood Fix Downtown At The Popular Scottie’s On The River
While exploring different Chattanooga neighborhoods I realized that one of my favorite seafood spots is outside the boundary of the Riverfront District but still deserving a mention. I happen to love seafood. When I was younger, I worked as a fishmonger and living in South Florida there was plenty of...
In Collegedale, An America 250 Celebration Of Faith And Family
On Friday, Collegedale hosts its celebration ahead of Independence Day. The America 250 Faith & Family Celebration takes place from Noon to 9 PM at The Commons at 4950 Swinyar Dr. Matthew Miller is the executive director of the East Tennessee Symphony Orchestra. Nea Paris is with the ETSO. Musician...
Tennessee Tech officially joins Southern Conference, renews rivalry with ETSU
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Tennessee Tech officially became a member of the Southern Conference on Wednesday, marking the completion of its transition from the Ohio Valley Conference. The move makes Golden Eagles the Southern Conference’s 11th full-time member and renews in-state rivalries with programs including ETSU
Extreme Heat has climate scientists sounding the alarm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With heat advisories across the southeast, it’s downright dangerous to be outside in some places of the country. This heat wave across the United States and Europe has climate scientists ringing the alarm bell. We spoke to one professor who told us that climate...
New Bus Routes added to CARTA
CHATTANOOGA, TN.- CARTA, the public transit system, will be introducing new bus routes in Chattanooga. They held a public meeting at the Downtown Chattanooga library to receive feedback from the community. During the meetings, CARTA staff presented the proposed routes and answered any questions that riders may have had

















