Paul Williams tribute at IBMA Bluegrass Live!
The musical works of Paul Williams were recognized during a special IBMA songwriters’ session in the Chattanooga Convention Center as IBMA Bluegrass Live! 2025 kicked off the weekend. Paul, and his longtime friend and former band mate, Doyle Lawson, were joined on a small stage by others who have...
Hamilton Schools Engineering Center to House Volkswagen Program
(TNS) — Hamilton County Schools will partner with Volkswagen to prepare students at the district's newest career and technical education center for engineering careers, county and company officials announced Thursday. The Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center, a centralized hub where multiple high schools will send...
Day of Caring held in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Friday was a Day of Caring across Chattanooga. Sponsored by United Way of Chattanooga, there were numerous projects spearheaded by volunteers across the city. One such project was the construction of six frames for hammocks to be placed inside of Warner Park. Volunteers from HHM and Unum...
7 Tennessee festivals that always draw big family crowds
Tennessee knows how to throw a festival, and families come from miles around to join the fun. From the moment you step onto festival grounds, the air hums with laughter, music, and the irresistible scent of funnel cakes, barbecue, and sweet treats. Every corner is alive with activities for kids, games, crafts, and...
Help With The Longest Running Tennessee River Basin Clean-Up
The Tennessee River Rescue was founded over thirty years ago by a group of environmentalists who decided that enough was enough. Motivated by the trash lining the Tennessee River, they started a grassroots effort to make a difference. Local non-profit WaterWays carries on this vision by coordinating an effort along...
The HCSO is Hiring – Start Your Career Today!
The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for Corrections Deputies and lateral Patrol Deputies. With starting pay of $54,000 for Corrections Deputies and $62,000 for Patrol Deputies, along with a supportive administration that will value your service, there has never been a better time to...
Law and Order September 19
The following information is courtesy of the East Ridge Police Department. 25-009866 – 800 BLK Belvoir Avenue – Traffic/Arrest – A woman was arrested for driving on revoked license for DUI following a traffic stop at this location. 25-009870 – 6500 BLK Ringgold Rd- Intoxicated person –...
Fleeing the flames: Soddy-Daisy woman pregnant with twins jumps from second story window
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. — A Soddy-Daisy woman who is close to delivering twins is alive but now recovering, after she jumped from a second story window to escape her burning home. A GoFundMe page says Katie Barker was badly hurt. She broke her pelvis and some vertebrae, as well as...
Chattanooga fire captain to be honored at Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial Saturday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Chattanooga Fire Captain George Turley is among those who will be honored at the Fallen Fire Fighter Memorial on Saturday. Captain Turley died after a suffering a medical emergency while on doing his daily workout when he was on duty over the weekend. In early September,...
Riders Honor Trail of Tears
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Motorcyclists from across the country are once again riding to honor Native American history during the 32nd annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride. The ride began Friday morning in Cherokee, North Carolina, home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Riders traveled through...
