Hamilton County Parks debuts “Lakeside Live!” free summer concert series at Chester Frost Park
HIXSON, Tenn. — Hamilton County Parks & Recreation has introduced Lakeside Live!, a new, free summer concert series at Chester Frost Park. Lakeside Live! will feature three concert nights filled with music, food, and fun. 2026 Lakeside Live! Lineup:. • June 13 – Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked Opener:...
Chattanooga goes medieval for a day as first Renaissance Faire crowns the Riverfront
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Dust off thy cloak and prepare thy best “huzzah.”. Chattanooga is about to take a step back in time. The city will host its first-ever Renaissance Faire on Saturday, May 30, as Coolidge Park transforms into a daylong festival of music, craft, costumes, and good old-fashioned revelry.
Fire damages Birchwood home under renovations
BIRCHWOOD, Tenn. (WDEF)- A home in the Birchwood area went up in flames Wednesday evening. Just before 6 p.m. first responders got a call of a residential fire. That fire was at the 9700 block of Birchwood Pike. When firefighters from the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department arrived on scene,...
City Of Red Bank To Celebrate Grand Opening Of Godsey Ridge Trail System
The City of Red Bank will celebrate the official opening of the Godsey Ridge Trail System with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony on Sunday, April 19, beginning at 1:30 p.m., at the Community Center and trailhead located at 3653 Tom Weathers Drive. Green Modern Taking Care Of Your Mental Health Flyer.
Government helicopters dropping rabies vaccine bait beginning next week
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – We’ve seen a lot of helicopter activity in the region recently. TVA power line repairs, Smokey Mountain rescues and even Kid Rock fly-bys. In the next couple of weeks, we’ll see more in north Georgia. The U.S. Department of agriculture will do their...
This 2026 List Of Tennessee Ice Cream Stands Is Full Of Sweet Stops That...
Warm afternoons and winding back roads make Tennessee the perfect place to chase a great scoop of ice cream. Across the state, classic roadside stands and beloved local shops keep freezers full of creamy flavours that bring people back again and again. Some have served their communities for decades. Others...
Hamilton County proposes shifting Hilltop Drive extension funds to Ooltewah traffic fixes
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. — Hamilton County officials are proposing a shift in transportation priorities for the growing Ooltewah area, redirecting funds from a long-planned road extension project toward more immediate traffic and safety improvements. County leaders announced the proposal Wednesday, which would...
Coogi Doogi’s 13th annual egg hunt back on Easter Sunday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The 13th Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt hosted by local rapper Coogi Doogi returns this year with bigger and better plans. This year, the event will be held at the Tennessee Riverpark on Easter Sunday. You can celebrate the holiday with services throughout the morning and then hunt some...
Chattanooga Beer Fest 2026 returns May 23 with craft brews, food and live music
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Get ready to sip, sample and savor as the Chattanooga Beer Fest is brewing up another unforgettable day of flavor and fun. Organizers of the fest have announced that the event will return Saturday, May 23, at the First Horizon Pavilion. TICKETS*: ChattanoogaBeerFest.com. Price: $48 in...
Rodney Ross Honored for 50 Years of Service with New Salem Fire Department
A milestone of dedication and service is being celebrated in Dade County as Rodney Ross marks 50 years with the New Salem Fire Department. Ross has devoted five decades to serving his community in emergency medical services, providing critical care and support to countless residents in times of need. In addition to...
