CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Friday evening, first responders responded to a structure fire that damaged a garage and the apartment above it. At 5:56 p.m., the fire department was called to a garage fire at the 4600 block of Conner Street off S. Moore Road. First responders were able to gain control of the flames and extinguish the fire not…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Early Friday evening, a local family lost everything when their duplex went up in flames, destroying all of their belongings. At 4:36 PM, firefighters responded to a duplex in the 3200 block of Rosemont Drive off S. Seminole Drive. The report stated that flames had been coming from the residential structure. When the residents of the…
Volunteers gathered at Chattanooga National Cemetery to remove the wreaths that had been placed on veterans’ graves in December. Together they worked carefully to remove the wreaths, continuing the tradition of honoring and remembering those who served. Their efforts help maintain the cemetery and prepare for next year’s Christmas wreath placing. Their commitment continues to preserve the legacy of our…
Cleveland High School is turning up the heat in a big way! The school’s Inaugural Welding Contest is shining a spotlight on the future of skilled trades, featuring talented students from their Career and Technical Education (CTE) Welding Program. “‘This is to help these kids get familiar with what a weld test will be like to land a job in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Early Friday evening, a local family lost everything when their duplex went up in flames, destroying all of their belongings. At 4:36 PM, firefighters responded to a duplex in the 3200 block of Rosemont Drive off S. Seminole Drive. The report stated that flames had been coming from the residential structure. When the residents of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- In a thrilling match at Finley Stadium, Chattanooga Football Club secured a landmark 2-1 victory over Atlanta United, marking their first-ever win against a Major League Soccer team. The Saturday afternoon clash saw Chattanooga display remarkable resilience and skill, coming from behind to clinch a memorable triumph. Match Highlights 80th minute: Atlanta breaks the deadlock Ronan Wynne…
GoMocs- It was a nail-biting, defensive classic between Chattanooga women’s basketball and East Tennessee State on Saturday in the Roundhouse, but it was ultimately a clutch basket by Caia Elisaldez with just 0:24 left in the game that proved the difference as the Mocs claimed a 48-46 victory over their in-state rival. The Mocs (9-9, 4-1 SoCon) leaned heavily upon…
GoMocs-The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team made it five-straight victories inside Johnson City’s Freedom Hall after a strong second-half effort and gutsy performance led to a 71-63 win over Southern Conference rival ETSU on Saturday afternoon. In a back-and-forth, physical rivalry game, Chattanooga (13-8, 5-3 SoCon) responded from an early 12-point deficit (22-10, 8:23) by holding ETSU (12-9, 5-3 SoCon)…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After trailing by as many as 16 points in the first half, Baylor rallied to beat Chatt Prep 61-57. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Baylor School, Chatt Prep
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central picked up two victories against East Hamilton on Friday night. The top ranked Bearettes beat East Hamilton 90-19, while the Bradley Central boys team notched a 56-46 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Bradley Central High School, East Hamilton High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor edged rival McCallie 30-29 on the wrestling mat Friday at Duke Arena. Red Raiders took the victory when McCallie had to forfeit the final match because they didn’t have a competitor for that particular weight. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Baylor School, McCallie
CHATTANOOGA, TN – In January of 1969, episode 14 of the original Star Trek series called “Whom Gods Destroy,” the crew of the enterprise faced a bad guy that used some unheard-of technology to appear as Captain Kirk. The logic of Mr. Spock would eventually win the day, but Captain Kirk had the crew remember a safe question to know…
News 12 This Morning: Jenni Berz and Kimberly Strong join News 12’s Amelia Greer to promote the 7th annual Women’s Policy Conference starting February 6th. Women will have the chance to learn from keynote speakers addressing a range of hot button issues. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A statewide conference is celebrating seven years in Chattanooga with special keynote speakers. The…
(gomocs.com) – After racing out to an early double-digit lead, the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball went cold from the floor in the second half and saw its three-game winning streak snapped in a tough 73-69 loss to Samford in Southern Conference action on Thursday night in McKenzie Arena. Chattanooga (12-8, 4-3 SoCon) built a lead as large as 16, 42-26…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It’s a ‘Friendly at Finley’ Saturday, as the CFC welcomes one of the big boys to town in Atlanta United of the MLS. Luckily, the weather should be friendly as well for the 3 o’clock match on Saturday afternoon. Brian Armstrong has a preview. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Atlanta United, CFC, Chattanooga FC,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With freezing temperatures continuing to grip the region, one of the biggest concerns for homeowners is protecting their pipes from bursting. It only takes a few hours of sub-freezing temperatures for pipes to freeze and burst, causing thousands of dollars in damage. But the good news is, with a little preparation, you can avoid this winter…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Change is in the air for Chattanooga as the historic Glass Street neighborhood gears up for a major transformation. A new development project is set to breathe fresh life into this area, promising to boost economic opportunities, improve infrastructure, and honor the neighborhood’s rich history. Glass Street, once a vibrant corridor in the city, has faced…
The Scenic City Women’s Network kicked off the new year with a dose of inspiration at their meeting today. Today’s presentation featured actress and CEO Doris Collier as the keynote speaker at the January Marketplace Luncheon. The organization’s monthly event connects women during their lunch break to learn from inspiring leaders and fuel both personal and professional growth. Group members…
When you talk about rodeos, you generally think of bull riding and bronc busting. But they include other talents too. For our Thursday Throwback, we take you back to the rodeo in Chattanooga in 1980. And our reporter shows us a husband and wife trick riding team. It’s amazing what they can do. Categories: Featured, From The Archives Tags: From…
Courtesy: Chattanooga 2.0 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the Educational Data Initiative, post-secondary tuition costs have skyrocketed over 180% percent over the past 20 years. This as over 70 percent of jobs in the Chattanooga area are projected to require some sort of post-high school education in the years to come. The Chattanooga Future Fund is looking to address this…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing local reaction to Wednesday’s deadly school shooting in Nashville. Nashville police say 17 year old Solomon Henderson, a student at Antioch High School, opened fire inside of the school’s cafeteria, killing 16 year old Josselin Escalante and injuring another female student. It is the second deadly school shooting in Nashville within the past two…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Health Department has announced that the Soddy-Daisy clinic will close permanently Monday, June 30th. This decision comes as part of a strategic effort to expand healthcare access across the county. In place of the Soddy-Daisy location, the Health Department will introduce a mobile health unit. This unit will bring essential health services…
APISON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Crews in Apison are doing bridge and grading work in the Ooltewah-Ringgold area. Drivers can expect lane closures on Apison Pike to east of Layton Lane. This will happen today, January 23, 2025, tomorrow, January 24, and pick up again on Monday morning, January 27, at 7:00 a.m. Lane closures will last about two hours per…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is investigating what they call a suspicious death in Dalton this morning. WSCO responded to 3089 North Dug Gap Road in Dalton around 8:15 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an unresponsive male behind the business of Gerber. Investigators pronounced the male deceased at the scene. The male was later identified…