Westside One receives final approval

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A major project in Chattanooga’s Westside has received final approval. The Chattanooga Industrial Board gave the final go ahead for one of the largest projects in Chattanooga’s history on Monday. The project is a combination of The Bend and Westside Evolves. A rendering of an artificial canal being proposed for the future The Bends project. (Courtesy:…

New renderings of South Broad District unveiled

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – New renderings of the South Broad District were presented Monday at the Industrial Development Board. 3D renderings show the concept for the area surrounding the future Chattanooga Lookouts stadium. Master developer Jim Irwin says that over a million square feet of office, retail, and residential space is being created in what they are dubbing the Foundry…

Date set for Chattanooga Volkswagen union election

UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Volkswagen and the United Auto Workers Union has chosen a date for their union election at the Chattanooga plant. The election will take place from Wednesday, April 17 until Friday, April 19, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) said. The vote will take place at the Chattanooga factory. According to the NLRB, all full-time and…

Easter event invites families to Hamilton Place Mall

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A special Easter event is on its way to Hamilton Place Mall. Not only is the event welcoming families and folks of all ages, but it is free to attend. Sunday, you will be able to find princesses and spring activities to enjoy. You will also have the chance to purchase professional photos with the Easter…

Free medical clinic at North Cleveland Church of God

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Remote Area Medical (RAM) offered a free 2-day clinic to the public in Cleveland. This traveling program offers free services without proof of insurance. Patients can receive dental, vision, and medical care on a first-come, first-serve basis. Some patients were waiting outside the clinic since Thursday afternoon in advance. RAM travels across the country from Alaska…

Bradley Central Holds State Title Celebration For Bearettes Basketball Team

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central Bearettes won their second straight basketball state title this month. That calls for a big celebration. Crank up the band! ’cause it feels good to win back-to-back state titles. A crowning achievement. Said head coach Jason Reuter:”It’s very difficult to win it back-to-back. It doesn’t mean you don’t have the talent. There are just so…

CHI Memorial breaks ground on new North Georgia hospital

CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) – CHI Memorial finally broke ground on their new North Georgia hospital on Friday.  Their new location will be on Battlefield Parkway in Ringgold, Georgia.  “This is a big day. We’re celebrating today we are bringing a brand-new, cutting-edge hospital to the north Georgia community in Walker, Catoosa and Dade counties. So, it is a big…

Tap in to a cutting edge technology that gives you more freedom

New Device controls computers, phones, smart devices and so much more

CHATTANOOGA, TN – In every action and superhero movie there’s always a technology that lets you control cars, TV screens, phones and whatever else with some simple hand motions.  Truth be told, we’ve all wanted that technology since we were kids. Dovid Schick is the inventor of a new technology called Tap. The device you can wear on your wrist…

Groundbreaking held for Riverport Industrial Building

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Groundbreaking was held Thursday for a new industrial development in Chattanooga. Urban Story Ventures broke ground on a $28 million industrial building on Riverport Drive. Rendering of the new industrial building being constructed by Urban Story Ventures. (Courtesy: Urban Story Ventures) Jimmy White, their President, says their new project at Riverport Industrial Park will address a…

Gambling expert discusses risks involved with sports betting

March Madness Begins

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With March Madness already in full swing across the country, experts are weighing in on the impacts of sports gambling. As we gear up for the long-awaited sports season, here’s some tips that will keep you out of foul trouble. The popular basketball craze, March Madness, is known as a time for action-packed games and season…

Parks and Outdoors Advisory Committee meets for first time

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s first ever Parks and Outdoors Advisory Committee met Thursday at the Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park. One of the first orders of business was selection of vice chair. That honor went to Shelby Meek. “Moving to Chattanooga was really by choice because of all the outdoor activities, and just how accessible the parks…

Georgia Center Jared Wilson Considered One of Top Athletes on the Team

Georgia football gets many of the best players in the country every year. Now the talent level in Athens is just getting ridiculous. They’ve got an offensive lineman who might be the best athlete on the team. Center Jared Wilson is blowing away his coaches and teammates with his athletic prowess. Said head coach Kirby Smart: “But when you talk…

Driving our Economy Forward: Adelle’s Creperie

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A young woman in Chattanooga is using her love of crepes to serve up some amazing meals in the scenic city. Adelle Pritchard started her business at just 12 years old.  The creperie serves fresh and healthy meals.  Her business also has a food truck. See how Adelle’s Creperie is driving our economy forward. Ken Pritchard,…

Man found not guilty in vehicular homicide case

UPDATE: LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — A jury found Larry Cargle not guilty of vehicular homicide Wednesday morning in the 2021 death of Eden Muina. However, he was found guilty of failing to yield. Cargle has been placed on a year of probation. SEE PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Jury begins deliberations in Walker County vehicular homicide case LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) – Deliberations have…

Channing Wilson organizes LaFayette ‘Songs for the Band’ concert

LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — LaFayette High School is hosting a “Songs for the Band” benefit concert on Wednesday, March 20. This is the second year that LaFayette’s Rambler Band has hosted this event. It was organized by singer-songwriter, and LaFayette-native, Channing Wilson. The show will begin at 7 p.m. To start, LHS student singer-songwriters Luke and Levi Hopkins, Laik and…

Local doctors discuss springtime allergies

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Springtime traditionally starts with the spring equinox and, around here, with pollen.  With pollen comes allergies. And local allergists are explaining what allergies are like in the Tennessee Valley.  “We are about to hit the spring allergy season. I know a lot of people are allergic to oak and hackberry and all sorts of different tree…

Boo Carter Ready to Shine on Rocky Top

We all saw what a weapon Boo Carter was for Bradley Central last fall. Now Carter hopes he can be just as electric on the college gridiron for Tennessee. He’s going through spring drills as a defensive back and kick returner. Said defensive coordinator Tim Banks: “Obviously Coach Heupel was super excited to get him. We knew he was very…

Mom to Mom – DIY Air Freshener

Today on Mom, we are going to make our own air freshener. If you don’t like to use candles or you don’t like spending a whole lot of money on air fresheners, we have a very inexpensive way for you to create your own air freshener that smells so good in your house, and you can put ’em anywhere you…

McCallie Names Boyd Buchanan’s Kenneth White New Head Basketball Coach

(McCallie press release) Kenneth White has been named Head Basketball Coach at McCallie, Head of School Lee Burns announced Monday. White, a one-time student at McCallie, has forged a successful coaching career in both the college and high school ranks. “Kenneth White is a slam dunk hire for McCallie,” Burns said. “He’s competed at the highest national levels as a…