1+ hour, 22+ min ago  (418+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) " May is National Foster Care Month, and a local organization working within the foster care system is helping raise awareness while recruiting families willing to open their homes to children in need. Youth Villages will host several…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (201+ words) EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) " East Ridge High School hosted its annual Health Fair, featuring a variety of free resources including health screenings, informational booths, and interactive demonstrations. The event was organized by students along with a variety of community partners,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (135+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) " For more than a century, The Bethlehem Center has remained a part of the Alton Park community, working to support generations of local families. Founded in 1911, the center was established to serve children and families in Chattanooga,…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (150+ words) Arts Build has announced the launch of Culture Works, a certification program recognizing local businesses that support and invest in the Chattanooga arts ecosystem, Arts Build says. The announcement took place at Verre Noir, where owners Becca Coleman and Erin…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago  (200+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) " Winter break gives children extra free time, and many naturally turn to phones, tablets, and computers for entertainment while parents handle work and holiday responsibilities." Too much unsupervised screen time can lead to risky situations, from exposure…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (364+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) " Dozens of students gathered at Chester Frost Park to compete in a competition based around the environment. The Envirothon is a national competition for high school students. Bill Dailey is a retired soil conservationist and involved with…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (220+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) " April is Alcohol Awareness Month. New Tennessee data shows some of the most serious consequences tied to teen drinking are increasing. A 2025 report from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission found that youth alcohol-related crashes, emergency room visits,…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago  (189+ words) October is Bullying Prevention Month, and experts are reminding parents that stopping bullying starts at home. The U. S. Center for Safe Sport is encouraging families to take a closer look at how everyday conversations and actions can help prevent bullying before…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (385+ words) DALTON, GA (WDEF) " Creating a working robot requires a strong understanding of mathematics and mechanical engineering. Teams of local teenagers recently showed what the machines could do at the Georgia FIRST Robotics competition. We visit the Dalton Convention Center for…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (376+ words) Georgia Tech | MGN Inside a lab on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus, students are taking the first steps toward the moon without ever leaving Atlanta. A team of aerospace engineering students is using a specialized research facility designed to…...