Lookouts Fall 5-2 to Mississippi on Star Wars Night

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts failed to use the Force on Star Wars night Friday losing 5-2 to Mississippi. It was their fourth straight loss of the series to the M-Braves. Chattanooga held a 2-1 lead going to the top of the 8th when Mississippi scored four runs. Two of the runs scored on wild pitches. With the score 4-2, Tyler…

Dalton State Golf Team Wins the NAIA National Title

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton State golf team won the NAIA national championship on Friday. The Road Runners trailed Texas Wesleyan by one shot heading into the final round, and they ended up winning by shot over Texas Wesleyan. Dalton State finished at +30 to capture the title. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Dalton State, Golf, NAIA National Championship,…

Health Department launches program to help special needs adults

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Enriching the lives of others is a goal many have. One program seeks to do that for those with special needs. Health Matters is the result of a collaboration between the Hamilton County Health Department and Orange Grove. The program, tailored for adults with special needs, seeks to teach life skills such as cooking, healthy eating,…

New Company brings High Tech Glamping to a city near you

Coast Trailers make cross country trek in high tech green trailer

Chattanooga, TN – With the holiday weekend upon us, and June being celebrated since the 70’s for national camping awareness month, Sophia and I got to take a look at a new tech company that’s inventing High Tech Camping. Brian Fuente of Coast Trailers is partnering with College Campuses nationwide and we had the opportunity to meet him at the…

Clumpies debuts new summer line with 11 flavors

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Clumpies is celebrating 25 years in Chattanooga and debuting some special flavors as it heats up. Some local favorites are returning to the menu, with others here for the first time. The highly requested flavor, Birthday Cake, launches Friday– paying homage to their 25th birthday! You can taste the 11 summer flavors starting May 24 at…

TWRA speaks on boating safety ahead of Memorial Day

CHATTANOOA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is urging folks to be safe while boating ahead of Memorial Day.  The TWRA encourages boaters to have fun but also be responsible. During Memorial Day weekend, the TWRA also sees a rise in impaired driving on the water.  The TWRA is encouraging folks to have functioning boat equipment and lifejackets…

CARTA warns of fiscal cliff as county pulls funding

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CARTA is warning they are entering into a tough financial situation if they do not get funding from the upcoming Hamilton County budget. The proposed Hamilton County budget for the upcoming 2025 Fiscal Year budget does not mention CARTA in the budget. Last year, CARTA received over $100,000 of funding from the county. Claire McVay, the Chief…

Top dinosaur experience in North America comes to Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The nation’s #1 rated Jurassic experience is on its way to the Scenic City. Jurassic Quest will be taking over the Chattanooga Convention Center from May 24-27. For the official schedule, you can visit their website. Use code “RAPTOR” for 10% off! Chattanooga Info: https://tickets.jurassicquest.com/chattanoogatn2024/events/7c042158-ccdb-6e9c-16e6-7e477f49d309 Schedule & Tickets: https://www.jurassicquest.com/upcoming-events Categories: Chattanooga, Featured Tags: Chattanooga Convention Center,…

M-Braves Hold Off the Lookouts For a 4-2 Victory

(milb.chattanooga) Lookouts starter Thomas Farr turned in a quality start, but the Lookouts allowed runs late in their 4-2 loss to Mississippi. Tonight’s game started out as a pitching duel between Braves number three prospect Spencer Schwellenbach and Farr. The Braves starter only allowed two hits with eight strikeouts in seven scoreless innings. Farr matched the right with six scoreless…

How candidates, citizens feel about Catoosa County runoffs, turnout

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Republicans in Catoosa County are continuing to react to Tuesday’s election results in North Georgia. The lead up to those elections in Catoosa County was filled with legal drama, as the Catoosa County Republican Party attempted to keep four candidates off of the ballot arguing they weren’t representing their party. However, after legal rulings allowed those…

Mississippi Braves take game 1 against the Lookouts 5-3

(milb.com/chattanooga) — The Chattanooga Lookouts comeback fell short against the Mississippi Braves in their 5-3 loss. Chattanooga was down 5-0, but battled back with two runs in the eighth and one in the ninth. Early on the Lookouts offense could not get anything going against Braves top prospect Hurston Waldrep. The right-hander only gave up four hits and struck out…

Receiver Tyler Boyd works out for the first time with the Titans

The Titans kicked off Organized Team Activities Tuesday. Receiver Tyler Boyd worked out with the team for the first time. He was a free agent acquisition from the Bengals. Boyd of course played for Titans head coach Brian Callahan in Cincinnati, since Callahan used to be the Bengals offensive coordinator. “I’ve been working out. Training since I was a free…

Chattanooga named best place to live in Tennessee

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga was named the best city to live in Tennessee by US News and World Report.  Chattanooga rose 21 spots to be ranked 27th overall in the country.  In last year’s rankings, Chattanooga was ranked 48th. US News and World Report base their rankings on quality of life, value, job market and more.  “It’s the third…

Safe Baby Court launches in Hamilton County

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tuesday morning, the Safe Baby Court launched in Hamilton County. Hamilton County is one of a dozen counties in Tennessee to provide a program for parents who are working to regain custody of their young children. “There’s not a better way we can put public dollars to use than to invest in the youngest citizens in…