Silverdale Soccer Enjoying Another Successful Season

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Silverdale soccer team is back in the playoffs for the 5th year in-a-row. The Seahawks own a 14-1-1 record, but they’ll have to dig deep if they plan on capturing their first ever state championship. The secret to Silverdale’s recent success is pretty simple. Good players. Said head coach Chris Neighbors:”Brooke (Bolton) that you interviewed. She’s going to…

Gordon Lee Wins Region Showdown Over Dade Co 10-4

Trenton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Gordon Lee sewed up another region softball title on Wednesday evening after beating Dade Co 10-4. The Trojans trailed 4-3 going into their last at-bat when their offense erupted for seven runs in the inning. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Dade County High School, Gordon Lee High School, Softball

Titans Quarterback Will Levis Hopes to Return Sunday Against the Colts

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Will Levis returned to practice Wednesday, testing his recovery from a sprained right shoulder as the Tennessee Titans target the second-year quarterback’s return in time for Sunday’s home game against the Indianapolis Colts. Levis said he feels good but will need to see how he progresses through the week before kickoff Sunday. ″It sucks anytime you get an injury,…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Mountain View Ford

A dependable mechanic is important when you own a vehicle. Tonight, we look at how Chattanooga State and Mountain View Ford continue to drive our economy forward with the future of expert auto repair. “We’d like to take you on a quick tour around our state-of-the-art service facilities to see.” “In this industry it’s changing so quickly. And even though…

Study finds McDonald Farm not most ideal site for industrial development

McDonald Farm (Courtesy: Office of Mayor Weston Wamp) SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Five years ago, the Hamilton County Government purchased McDonald Farm in Sale Creek with the intention of developing industrial space. However, a new study is telling them it may not be so easy to pull off that vision. Several commissioners voiced their displeasure with the finding of industrial…

Haynes said no decision made on property tax schedule

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Hamilton County Assessor of Property wanted to set the record straight on a reported change to the reappraisal schedule. Currently, properties in Hamilton County are reappraised every four years. Marty Haynes, the county’s property assessor, says he had alluded to considering to shorten that to reappraisals every two years. However, he insisted that the…

County looking to improve Ooltewah road safety

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Ooltewah roads will be the subject of a study following a fatal crash last month that took the life of a 16 year old boy. Maxwell Quarles was killed on September 19, 2024 on Snow Hill Road near Ooltewah High School. A safety audit on both Snow Hill and Hunter Roads to determine what road safety…

Chattanooga Police investigating fatal pedestrian crash

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Chattanooga Police (CPD) are investigating a fatal crash that involved a pedestrian. CPD responded to the 4700 block of Brainerd Road at 7:59 a.m., October 8, 2024. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 63-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries. Hamilton County EMS also responded to the scene and transported her to a local hospital. CPD reported that she…

Tropicana implosion reduces to rubble the last true mob building on the Las Vegas Strip

Sin City blew a kiss goodbye to the Tropicana before first light Wednesday in an elaborate implosion that reduced to rubble the last true mob building on the Las Vegas Strip. The Tropicana’s hotel towers tumbled in a celebration that included a fireworks display. It was the first implosion in nearly a decade for a city that loves fresh starts and that…

Rhea County Sheriff’s Office under investigation for improper activities

DAYTON (WDEF) – The Tennessee Comptroller’s Office has found several financial and policy issues in the Rhea County Sheriff’s Office. The findings cover a seven year period and the results have been turned over to the District Attorney General. Here are some of the findings: — The sheriff and jail staff improperly released inmates from jail without court officer approval….

TBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Chattanooga

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – At the request of District Attorney General Coty Wamp,  Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents are looking into the circumstances leading up to a fatal officer-involved shooting on October 8. The preliminary investigation says members of the U.S. Marshals Service Smokey Mountain Fugitive Task Force attempted to locate a wanted individual at an apartment complex…

Freedom Sings USA hosted an Open House Event for Veterans

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Freedom Sings USA hosted an open house in Lookout Valley filled with music, camaraderie, and support for the Veterans.  This event was hosted to create a great opportunity for Veterans to connect with fellow service members as well as local songwriters, while exploring the benefits of music in day to day living.  Participants for this event included…

Golden Apple: Ivy Academy, Skillern Elementary, Cara Stepp

SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) – Most good teachers have a way turning their classrooms into a warm and inviting place to learn. At Ivy Academy, Cara Stepp helps the youngest students have a great kindergarten experience. That kind of personal attention earned Ms. Stepp this week’s Golden Apple Award. Ryan Dixon is the Principal at Skillern Elementary. He says, “We’re…

Cumberland Trail to expand in Hamilton County

Part of the Cumberland Trail at the North Chickamauga Creek Gorge. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Cumberland Trail is one of Tennessee’s most unique state parks. It stretches for hundreds of miles along Walden’s Ridge. However, there are gaps within that trail. The Cumberland Trail in Hamilton County will soon be expanding. The Chattanooga Audubon Society has agreed to a…

Chattanooga comes togethers for 1st Annual Violence Summit

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga and Hamilton County Elected Officials and Community Members came together for the first annual Violence Summit on Tuesday.   “So we have been meeting for months just to sit down and plan what is violence, what does violence look like from a city as well as a county perspective, and how to impact the lives of people…

TikTok sued by 14 attorneys general alleging its app is harming children’s mental health

TikTok was sued Tuesday by 14 attorneys general who allege the social media platform is misleading the public about its safety. The app, they say, is harming children’s mental health, with some kids getting injured or even dying because of TikTok’s viral “challenges.” The lawsuits, filed Tuesday, also claim that TikTok relies on “addictive features” that keep users glued to its platform,…

Hurricane Milton on path for Florida landfall as a potentially historic major storm

UPDATE:   Hurricane Milton restrengthened into a Category 5 storm Tuesday evening as it barreled across the Gulf of Mexico’s warm waters on a path for the west coast of Florida, where mass evacuations clogged highways as people prepared for a potentially historic storm to make landfall as early as Wednesday night. Some communities, like those in and around the Tampa Bay…

Chattanooga Tourism Summit Discusses future industry growth

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Businesses heavily invested in the state of Chattanooga tourism came together for a discussion Tuesday. The Chattanooga Tourism Summit is an annual seminar held by the Chattanooga Tourism Company at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Those with a vested interest in this industry discussed how to continue to market the Scenic City to prospective tourists. The Tourism Company…

Mom to Mom – Ghost Throw Pillows

Today on Mom to Mom, we are creating cute little DIY ghost throw pillows! You know how you go to the stores and you always see those cute little Halloween pillows? They can be a tad expensive. Well, this is fairly inexpensive, and you did it yourself! And the best part: there’s no sewing involved! What you’re going to need…