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Chattanooga welcomes first annual Chattanooga World Food Truck Festival
1+ week, 4+ day ago (165+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " The first-ever Chattanooga World Food Truck Festival will debut as a free, family-friendly celebration of food, culture, music, and community connection on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 11: 00 a. m. 7: 00 p. m. at the Tennessee Riverpark. Created by chefs Sara Turney and Desiree Hulsey, they…...
New restaurant Torikaya brings modern Japanese-inspired dining to Chattanooga
1+ week, 5+ day ago (127+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) " A new restaurant has opened in downtown Chattanooga this week. Torikaya has officially opened its doors, bringing a modern Japanese-inspired dining experience to a nearly century-old building. Inside the newly renovated space, the building's original brick walls…...
Possible threat prompts law enforcement response at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts
2+ week, 33+ min ago (105+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " An investigation is underway following a call reporting a threat at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts on May 11, 2026. A call to the Hamilton County 911 Communications District reporting an active threat at Chattanooga High School Center for…...
Salvation Army of Chattanooga Area Commanders head to Birmingham
2+ week, 6+ day ago (127+ words) Salvation Army located on 800 Mc Callie Ave. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " After three years of working and living in Chattanooga, Salvation Army Area Commanders Majors Douglas and Storm Mc Clure are heading to Birmingham. The Mc Clures move in June of 2026. The…...
Chattanooga Market hosts Strawberry Festival
3+ week, 15+ hour ago (362+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) " Today, the Chattanooga Market was buzzing with excitement. Crowds were able to enjoy live music, a variety of food and local vendors, and of course, strawberries. What BERRY way to celebrate than with the Strawberry Festival? Every…...
Stormwater Management Division hosted its annual Rain Barrel Distribution Day
3+ week, 1+ day ago (228+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) " The City of Chattanooga Stormwater Management Division hosted its annual Rain Barrel Distribution Day, giving residents an opportunity to invest in sustainable water practices at a reduced cost. Organizers said property owners could purchase a 50-gallon Ivy…...
The Armed Forces Day Parade returns to Chattanooga
3+ week, 2+ day ago (355+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) " The 77th Annual Armed Forces Parade returned to Chattanooga today. Another year means another Armed Forces day Parade. Mickey Mc Camish is a retired US Navy Captain. He has been apart of this parade for decades. He says,…...
Chattanooga holds two of the worst bottlenecks for trucks in the country
3+ week, 4+ day ago (87+ words) Chattanooga still has two of the worst bottlenecks in the country for trucks. The American Transportation Research Institute makes the list every year of the worst 100 places for 18-wheelers. The I-75 and I-24 merge places 30th'on their list for 2026. And just behind…...
Chattanooga Boys Choir to debut a locally composed song at their spring concert
3+ week, 5+ day ago (189+ words) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) " The Chattanooga Boys Choir is raising their voices one last time for the season with their spring concert Finale! Over 100+ choir members will be blessing the First Baptist Church with their angelic voices with songs from an…...
Strawberry Festival returns to Chattanooga Market
4+ week, 5+ hour ago (184+ words) WDEF Strawberry Festival returns to Chattanooga Market CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. " The Strawberry Festival will be returning to the Chattanooga Market on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Hazelrig's Orchards, The Georgia Peach Truck and, RC Farms will be amongst the strawberry providers. Attendees can anticipate…...