McCallie Defeats Christian Brothers 41-7 in Playoff Opener
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie began defense of their state title on Friday night with a 41-7 home win over Christian Brothers. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Baylor Opens the Playoffs With 45-6 Win Over MUS
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Top ranked Baylor opened the playoffs with a 45-6 win over MUS Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Mocs Veteran DB Reuben Lowery Draws Inspiration From Song Heading Into Senior Day
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It’s senior day for the Mocs Saturday, as they wrap up their home schedule against Samford. Defensive back Reuben Lowery is one of 15 seniors who will be honored. Said Lowery:”There’s a new song that came out. It’s by Brenda Lake. It’s called ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’. The premise is having something to fight for. having something to praise for….
Pride of the Southland Performance at Finley Stadium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – On their 215-mile journey down to Athens, Georgia, the University of Tennessee Pride of the Southland Marching Band made a quick stop in Chattanooga to perform their famous halftime show for all to hear. With almost 350 members of the band, the Pride is said to be the soundtrack for the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Recognized as…
Grundy County breaks ground on new Health Department building
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Grundy County Health Department in Coalmont. COALMONT, Tenn. (WDEF)- Access to medical care is critical to any community’s success. However, for some of our more rural areas, citizens could be miles away from the nearest medical care. Grundy County is an example of rural area that has no hospital. However, the future of health…
Tracy City receives Downtown Improvement Grant
A mural on Depot Street alongside one of Tracy City’s historic buildings. TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Grundy County town will soon see major improvements to their historic downtown. Tracy City has received $214,000 from the state of Tennessee’s Downtown Improvement Grant. This money will go towards building a new courtyard and modernizing the facades around the town. Mayor Stacie…
Chatt Prep and South Pittsburg Prepare For Rematch in the Playoffs
Second round of the state playoffs tonight brings us a juicy rematch between South Pittsburg and Chatt Prep. Pirates won round one 35-19. Brian Armstrong previews what to expect in round two. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chatt Prep, High School Football, South Pittsburg High School
Tech Byte – Kia at SEMA Tech
The Specialty Equipment Marketing Association meets annually for car guys like me, and hopefully you, to show off what they can do and where the future of the automotive industry is headed today. We’re joined by someone that’s onsite there at SEMA to show us how they are transporting us into the future. With us today coming from SEMA is…
Puckett’s saves time in the kitchen with their Thanksgiving offers
Graci Burnett and Brody Laws join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview downtown Chattanooga’s Puckett’s Thanksgiving menu and service hours. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Spend more time gobbling up food than cooking in the kitchen with Puckett’s Thanksgiving menu and food service. Puckett’s offers southern comfort food and southern hospitality nearly every day of the year, and Thanksgiving is no…
UTC Beats Morehead St 76-62 For First Win of the Year
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs basketball team made their home debut on Thursday at McKenzie Arena, and they were able to snag their first win of the year. Chattanooga turned back Morehead State 76-62. The game was tied at 37 at halftime before the Mocs got on a roll. Bash Wieland led UTC with 26 points. Chattanooga improves to 1-3 on the…
Troy Defeats UTC 76-66
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA — Chattanooga women’s basketball dropped a 76-66 result to Troy on Thursday night in the Roundhouse, as the physical Trojans side proved too much in the long run for the Mocs. A slow start from the Mocs (2-2) proved the difference as the Trojans (1-3) were able to pull out to a 21-3 advantage on UTC over the…
Ooltewah Coach Goose Manning Steps Down
Ooltewah head football coach Goose Manning has announced his resignation. Manning coached the Owls for four seasons, but they won only six games during that time period. In a statement on twitter…Manning said:”Felt it was time for someone to help our kids win games on the scoreboard. They deserve it.” Manning is also an Ooltewah grad. Categories: Sports – Local…
East Hamilton Hopes to Ride Rugged Defense in the Playoffs
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton hopes they have a defense that can carry them in the post-season. They’ve allowed double digit scores in only four games this year. Brian Armstrong details the hurricanes disdain for giving up points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Tri-State Summit discusses Regional Alignment
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Leaders across the region were invited to downtown Chattanooga for the Tri-State Summit across the last couple of days to access tools, connections, and resources to inspire responsible growth. This event was designed for the elected and community leaders across Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee to engage in a program of education, professional development, and more. One event…
Loss of farmlands discussion at Thrive Tri-State Summit
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Panels at the Thrive Tri-State met to discuss the high stakes of disappearing farmland. As farms are the beating heart of landscape across the country, they are also continuing to be at risk as corporations are slowly invading these rural areas. Jessica Wilson stated that the “state of Tennessee is seeing a whole lot of farmlands lost…
Entrance to South Broad Stadium to be on Riverwalk, public transit to be encouraged
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The construction of the South Broad Stadium continues. Thursday, a different element of the visitor experience was discussed, how people are going to get to South Broad Stadium? The Tennessee Riverwalk is a big part of the South Broad development, as the stadium’s entrance will be on the path itself and not directly on a roadway. Architect…
School Board discusses students being bused to the polls
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Whether or not high school students should be bused to vote in future elections was at the center of a Hamilton County School Board debate. Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson had announced last month that eligible students would be bused during school hours to go vote. Since these were not overnight field trips, the School Board did not…
Driving Our Economy Forward: CHI Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital opened in Chattanooga in 1952. Since then, the health organization has been striving to provide compassionate health care and has even received national recognition. Tonight, we are learning how the hospital is teaming up with Chattanooga State Community College to help students become future medical professionals in our community. Let’s take a look at this week’s driving our…
Gratefall returns to provide a free Thanksgiving luncheon to everyone
Dawn Hjelseth joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to invite people and volunteers to Gratefull, an annual Thanksgiving luncheon in Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The annual Thanksgiving tradition returns to East Martin Luther King Boulevard which invites everyone to one long table for a meal and to meet new friends. The luncheon takes place on November 21 from 11:30 A.M….
Bradley Central’s Harmonie Ware Signs With Arkansas
Bradley Central guard Harmonie Ware signed to play college basketball at Arkansas on Wednesday at Bradley Central High School. ESPN lists the versatile Bearettes guard as a four star recruit. Ware helped lead Bradley Central to the state title last spring, where she was named the Class 4-A State tournament MV P . Ware poured in a career high 29…
Ringgold Looks to Shake Off the Rust Ahead of Playoff Opener Against Hart Co
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold joins the Georgia playoff party on Friday, as they host Hart County. Tigers should be rested…maybe a little too rested. Ringgold had a bye week before their regular season finale on November first. Then they were off last week since the start of the GHSA playoffs were delayed a week. Head coach Austin Crisp may break out…
McCallie Brings Plenty of Playoff Experience to Their Post Season Game Against Christian Brothers
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After a first round bye, McCallie jumps into playoff action Friday as they entertain Christian Brothers. Big Blue of course looking to repeat as state champs. McCallie has been on an incredible playoff run here recently. Big Blue has made it to at least the state semi-finals every year, starting in 2017. McCallie coach Joel Bradford says all that…
CEO of FreightWaves looks to become Secretary for the Department of Transportation
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – With President-Elect Donald Trump moving forward with choosing his cabinet and 18 positions still to be filled, the race for Secretary for the Department of Transportation is in full swing. The CEO of a Chattanooga freight analytics company wants to become President-elect Donald Trump’s next secretary of transportation. As the purpose of the Secretary for the Department…
Judge denies Whaley new bond as he awaits appellate court decision
Justin Whaley sitting with his attorney Lee Davis at a motion hearing on his bond status. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The former Hamilton County EMT who killed a man in a 2018 Soddy-Daisy wrong way crash is currently awaiting a new trial in the case after a judge overturned his conviction. However, he has remained incarcerated while awaiting trial, something…
