Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts knocked off Rocket City 5-3 on Thursday night at AT&T Field. Jose Torres cracked a solo homer in the second to make it 2-0 Chattanooga. With the score 3-2 Lookouts in the sixth, Austin Callahan hit an RBI double off the wall in right to make it 4-2. Chattanooga added their final run on a wild…
The Vols football team held their second pre-season scrimmage Thursday morning. Tennessee is trying to build up their offensive line, but it’s gotta be tough since the Vols defensive front is so talented, led by pre-season All-American James Pearce. Head coach Josh Heupel was asked if maybe, he has to grade his O-line on a curve, since the D-Line is…
Trenton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold and Dade Co kicked off the high school football season on Thursday night. The Tigers raced out to a 13-0 lead and went on to beat the Wolverines 23-13 at Magic Morgan Stadium. Turnovers plagued Dade Co on the night. Cole Runion had two first half interceptions for the Tigers. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags:…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Football Club Foundation is finally breaking ground to transform Montague Park. “This starts a really big process of reimagining this whole space. We hope that Montague park will end up being a signature park for Chattanooga, and really create a interesting dynamic on this side of the city that brings in all kinds of green…
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Downtown Chattanooga may have been a little busier on Thursday, but there is a reason for it. UTC is gearing up for Back to School with Operation Move in. “It been in existence for quite a while.It is almost like a celebration of people coming back to school,” said Valerie Rutledge, Dean for College of Health, Education &…
We just saw how they turned Break Dancing into an Olympic competition. So for our Thursday Throwback, we’ll take you back to when the moves were new in our area. Here are local kids “Breakin” in the summer of 1984. Categories: Featured, From The Archives Tags: From The Archives
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) –Suck Creek Cycle has been serving Chattanooga for nearly 30 years. From repairs to gear and everything in between the company makes sure each customer can find the bike that’s right for them. Through Suck Creek Cycle’s dedication and knowledge, they continue to drive our economy forward. Owner Michael Skyles says. “It’s a bicycle shop predominantly…
News 12 This Morning: Ann Treadwell and Randi Weiss with the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview the inaugural event and some traditional Jewish dishes that will be featured at Nosh-a-Nooga this weekend. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Get ready to nosh on some great Jewish cuisine this weekend! The first-ever Jewish Food Festival is…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Will Levis turned into a fragrance salesman Wednesday after Tennessee’s first joint practice with the Seattle Seahawks, spritzing reporters’ wrists with the new scent developed with his new endorsement deal with a mayonnaise company. “Will Levis No 8” is yes, a parfum de mayonnaise that sold out quickly Tuesday at the grand total of $8 a bottle with another…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission voted today on a $260 million dollar bond that would mostly go towards constructing or renovating several schools across the county. While the Commission did approve that resolution, some questions still remained. $250 million dollars of this bond approved Wednesday morning is planned to fund new projects at sites like DuPont Elementary, Brainerd…
News 12 This Morning: Tiffany Miller with Charlotte Grace Events and Rob Hoffbauer with Gramma’s Fresh Squeezed Citrus Drinks join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview a festival that is sure to quench your thirst. COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Enjoy a family-friendly back to school event this weekend in Collegedale! The Sunshine & Lemonade Festival is heading to the Collegedale…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) What do you get when you cross the Chattanooga Lookouts and the Rocket City Trash Pandas? Apparently Rocky Top South. That’s what it felt like Tuesday at AT&T Field as a couple of popular Vols stars were in the house. Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello threw out the ceremonial first pitch. He of course led the Vols to the…
(press release) CHATTANOOGA- The CFC announced they have signed Markus Naglestad to a contract until the end of the 2024 season, with a club option for a year extension. The 33-year-old from Kristiansand, Norway returns to CFC after a decorated spell with the club from 2021-2023, scoring a club-record 58 career goals, recording 16 career assists in 87 total games,…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – The University of Tennessee has signed a corporate partnership for Neyland Stadium that will NOT change the name. They’re calling their deal with Pilot as the first of it’s kind. Instead, they call it a “preservation partnership.” The company is providing funding to make improvements to the iconic football stadium at UT. They’ll call it Neyland…
Today on Mom to Mom we have a fun outdoor activity for your kids! Today, we are making nature bracelets for our kids. It’s always a fun activity to get our kids outside, walking around, doing fun things and learning about the season. So regardless if it’s fall, spring, summer or winter, it’s really cool to make these nature bracelets….
Boo Carter may be a freshman defensive back at Tennessee, but you’d never know it hearing his position coach talk. Secondary coach Willie Martinez apparently can’t get enough of the former Bradley Central stand-out. Carter might even wind up as a starter. Reporter:”Why has Boo positioned himself to play as a true freshman. Not just play but start potentially as…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Chattanooga Preparatory School is an all-boys public charter school. It opened its doors in Highland Park six years ago. Many students in this year’s senior class were there, from the very beginning, as sixth graders. Their remarkable journey is an inspiring example of what’s right with our schools. Diamond Kelley is the principal at Chatt Prep….
News 12 This Morning: Local author Natalie Kimbell joins News 12’s Amelia Greer (and former SCHS student) to talk about her latest work, ‘On Phillips Creek.’ DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local author is hoping to inspire others through her chapbook of poems, ‘On Phillips Creek.’ Natalie Kimbell has been writing for most of her life and finds it as…
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (WDEF)- As Tropical Storm Debby heads over coastal Georgia and into the Carolinas, the Red Cross responds to render aid. “The emergency management people we are talking to, they are concerned all the way up into Monday and Tuesday,” said John Mitchell, American Red Cross. “We have shelters from people that responded to last night, and we expect some…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- There could soon be a new road to help traffic congestion in Ooltewah. The Hamilton County Commission will consider approving a preliminary engineering report to study the feasibility of connecting Hilltop Drive to Volkswagen Drive. This would be a road that could potentially be routed alongside I-75 between exits 9 and 11. If built, it could provide…
GEORGETOWN, Tenn. (WDEF)- Providing energy to a seven state region is a large task. Especially with unpredictable weather and rapid population growth, the job of the T-V-A only grows more complicated. Georgetown has long been a quiet community at the Highway 58/60 interchange on the Hamilton/Meigs County line. However, it will soon be home to TVA’s brand new System Operations…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Have you ever had that summer cookout where you walk across your deck, your feet are hot, your dog doesn’t want to join you? Those are both big negatives for me. Today we are featuring a new technology in composite decking that will keep your feet cooler and make your furry friends happy. Trex decking is certainly…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- Just two seasons after Coahulla Creek’s best football season in school history the Colts are ready to get back to playoffs. The Colts come into the season with their third QB in as many season but are lead by second year head coach Drew Carter. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 30 in 30, Coahulla Creek…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two former Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputies learned today whether or not they would be liable for a controversial 2019 traffic stop. Former Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Daniel Wilkey has been no stranger to controversy after several incidents that landed him both in criminal and federal court. However, after Thursday’s ruling, him along with another former deputy and…