Gordon Lee Downs Bremen 3-1

Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Gordon Lee beat Bremen 3-1 on Wednesday in district baseball action. Brady Little delivered the clutch base hit in the bottom of the sixth. He drove in two runs to snap a 1-1 tie and help lift the Trojans to victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Brady Little, Bremen High School, Gordon Lee High School,…

Lookouts Prepare to Open 2024 Season on Friday

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts crank up a new season this Friday as they visit the Birmingham Barons. Lookouts made the playoffs last year, but what’s the talent look like for this year’s double-a affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Said manager Jose Moreno:”That experience going and moving forward for a new year with the addition to the new ones. I think…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Local Dive Retail

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Do you like to look for unique items no one else might have in their home?  What about vintage clothing?  Tonight, we introduce you to the Local Dive Retail on Cherokee Boulevard in Chattanooga to learn more about how the company continues to drive our economy forward. Local Dive Retail offers mid-century furniture, retro housewares, clothes,…

50th anniversary of 1974 Super Outbreak that slammed Tennessee Valley

Images of the destruction caused by a F3 tornado in the Blue Springs area of Cleveland on April 3, 1974. (Courtesy: Cleveland-Bradley County Public Library) CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- 50 years ago on Wednesday, one of the worst tornado outbreaks in American history affected the Tennessee Valley. 148 tornadoes across 13 states and Canada. This number seems impossible, but it was…

UTC ‘Future Ready Institutes’ at Tyner Academy extended

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – UTC and Hamilton County Schools came together to sign an extension for the Future Ready Institutes at Tyner Academy.  The Future Ready Institutes (FRI) is a school choice that offers small learning communities in specific career fields. FRI learning options include agriculture, manufacturing, architecture, arts, communications, education, health science, and much more. FRIs are available to students…

Commissioners criticize Mayor Wamp’s anti-union press conference

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Some Hamilton County Commissioners criticized Mayor Wamp Wednesday on his press conference attacking the Volkswagen union drive. Republican leaders who joined the press conference argued that the unionization of Volkswagen would be destructive. They even claimed the United Auto Workers union is sympathetic to the Democratic Party. Commissioners Warren Mackey and Greg Beck both supported the…

SonRise Resurrection Pageant returns to Southern Adventist University

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – This past Easter weekend, Southern Adventist University put together their 18th annual SonRise Pageant that featured scenes from Jesus Christ’s last days. Every year, 8,000 to 10,000 people take on the one-mile walkthrough that recreates six different scenes from the Bible. Members of Southern University want people to understand the true meaning of Easter. SonRise Easter…

Catoosa County Election Board keeps 4 candidates on Republican ballot

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Tensions were high inside of a Catoosa County courtroom on Tuesday. Their elections board heard the county’s Republican Party plead their case to keep four candidates off of their ballot. Several Catoosa County Republicans voiced their displeasure with a recent judge’s order, to put four candidates back on the Republican primary ballot for the upcoming May…

Golden Apple Award: Jennifer Ellis, STEM School Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Teaching is a family tradition for Jennifer Ellis. Lessons learned from her mother’s 40 years in the classroom gave Jennifer a gift for explaining things quickly and clearly. Now, her students at STEM School Chattanooga are reaping the benefits. That earned Ms. Ellis this week’s Golden Apple Award. Jim David is Principal at the STEM School….

‘Operation Hands Free’ brings awareness to distracted driving

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee law enforcement kicked off Distracted Driving Awareness Month with Operation Hands Free.  “April is an important month for us. We are hitting our roadways, to start looking for motorists who continue to use their telephones in their hand, continue to talk on their phones, and continue to text on their phones.”  Operation Hands Free…

Mom to Mom – Birthday Cone Party Favors

Today on Mom to Mom we have a DIY birthday party favor idea that rules! Today we are making cotton candy ice cream cones. We always love a good party favor, especially during the summer, and these are good for all ages, but more so geared toward like the 5, 6 to 10 year olds that really enjoy this. But…

Soddy Daisy Celebrates 3-2 Walk Off Win Over Red Bank

Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Soddy Daisy got a 3-2 walk-off victory over Red Bank Monday night. With the game tied at two in the bottom of the 7th, the Trojans loaded the bases. Gage Welch hit a grounder to second that was good enough to plate the winning run. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, highschool baseball, Red Bank…

Local Republicans slam UAW, urge VW employees to vote against union

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Local and state Republican officials held a press conference Monday morning to discuss their opposition to a unionization effort at Volkswagen.  Democrats and pro-union activists voiced disapproval over some of their statements. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp said, “A UAW victory here would be the best day for Democrats in my lifetime, and I think that…

Tennessee Aquarium ‘Rock Day’ begins penguin breeding season

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Monday was Rock Day at the Tennessee Aquarium. This signifies the beginning of breeding season for their penguins. “They know that it’s breeding season. They know that it’s nesting time by the length of day. So, their lights are either constantly getting- their days are getting longer or shorter. And so, they know that it’s time….

What’s Right with Our Schools: 3rd Graders Visit Catoosa County College and Career Academy

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Academics and Career Prep are side by side at The Catoosa County College and Career Academy. Students can follow several pathways to long term success. High schoolers aren’t the only ones getting a nudge in the right direction. We talked to some third graders about what they want to be when they grow up. It’s a…

Man facing attempted murder in shooting near East Brainerd ballfields

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after a shooting near some East Brainerd ball fields. That scene has rattled a youth league organization. Chattanooga Police say that 24-year-old Davonte Harris is the suspect in this incident.  Davonte Harris, the man charged with attempted first-degree murder in a shooting near East Brainerd ballfields. (From:…

Seven people displaced after early Saturday morning fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Seven people were displaced early Saturday morning after their home caught on fire. Chattanooga firefighters say they were called out to the 4200 block of 10th Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning for a fire alarm. When they arrived, firefighters found smoke and eventually discovered a fire inside a stairwell. The homeowner told firefighters she was…

Hixson home damaged in Friday afternoon fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The cause of a Hixson house fire Friday is currently under investigation. The Chattanooga Fire Department says that before 6 p.m. Friday, they were called to a fire on the 900 block of Brynewood Park Drive. Flames shooting out of a Hixson home on Friday (Courtesy: Chattanooga Fire Department) They say neighbors saw flames shooting through…