The Pulled Pork At This Iconic Smokehouse In Tennessee Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Hidden in plain sight on a Chattanooga backroad, Shuford’s Smokehouse stands as living proof that culinary greatness often comes wrapped in the most unassuming packages. The moment you catch that first whiff of hickory smoke wafting through the air, you know you’ve stumbled upon something special – a place where...
Chattanooga State hosts ribbon cutting for Beth Jones Institute of Nursing
Kimball’s Chattanooga State Community College campus has played host to a ribbon cutting for its brand new Beth Jones Institute of Nursing facility. Many from across Marion County’s government bodies and organizations, including staff and students of Chattanooga State, gathered together in celebration for the...
ERPD Arrests August 17-23
According to booking reports from the Hamilton County Jail, the following people were arrested by the East Ridge Police Department from August 17-23. An arrest does not mean that a person has been convicted of a crime. All persons arrested are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Literacy For Black Youth At The James Baldwin Festival of Words
As an author and an activist, James Baldwin made his voice heard from page to stage to screen. As Baldwin said in unaired interview in 1979: “If you’re to avoid reality, how can you face it? … In that case, you don’t really know what’s going on in your own heart and mind - and you have no way of knowing what’s going...
Armuchee’s Avery encouraged by competitiveness in loss to Ridgeland
The Aaron Avery era at Armuchee began with a 38-20 home loss Friday night to Ridgeland, but the first-year coach said his team’s “scrappy” effort gives him optimism for the future of his program. “I’m excited because our guys competed their butts off every snap,” he said. “They had unbelievable effort. The things...
New Beer Alert: Juicy India Pale Ales And Buzz-Free Irish Dry Stouts
Summer is waning and American craft brewers are addressing things with a smart roster of beer you’re gonna want to have around as we look to fall. Our Favorite Non-Alcoholic Stout (Dublin) – Non-Alcoholic beers have come a long way since your uncle used to order an O’Doul’s. And Guinness’ non-alcoholic take on its...
Chattanooga experiences record flooding and rain
Chattanooga, known as Scenic City and Gig City, experienced severe weather and flooding last week in the evening hours of Tuesday, August, 12 and morning of Wednesday, August 13. Residents were left with a rude awakening by Mother Nature , as the city experienced more than six inches of rain...
Crash Survivor Chooses to Give Back
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Years after a devastating crash nearly claimed his life, Jeremy Ray Kell is turning his pain into purpose. In May of 1996, at age 20, Kell was critically injured when his car left Highway 56 near the DeKalb-Warren County line, flipping several times before coming to rest.
Car Show Fills Chattanooga Pavilion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Engines, chrome, and community spirit came together in Chattanooga today as the King of Chatt Car Show II filled the First Horizon Pavilion with cars, bikes, and family fun. The event, which ran from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., drew crowds from across the region...
Chattanooga Fire Department quickly extinguishes church fire, no injuries reported
The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a church fire Saturday evening. Just before 8:30 p.m., units responded to the Chattanooga Bible Way Church on Beulah Avenue after 9-1-1 calls reported smoke and flames. You can see heavy smoke coming from the building in the photos provided by CFD, and flames...
