CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Gas prices have been a rollercoaster ride for us in the last few months. But the good news is, experts say the worst is behind us. They are predicting a relatively calm summer season for prices. That wasn’t the case 45 years ago. For our Thursday Throwback, we remember the truckers’ strike of 1979 that caused long…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department announced on Friday it has a new Swiftwater Rescue Team. The team is made up of 26 firefighters who learned new skills to make rescues in certain water scenarios. CFD Swiftwater Rescue Team. Chattanooga Fire Department These firefighters have new gear and five new boats. CFD said they recently spent several days…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) — Silverdale academy is getting some big changes in the near future. Today the school held a groundbreaking for their new building, and it will be named the commons. The commons will have state of the art new equipment for students such as a new lab for students to work on computer engineering and robotics. Cindy Ford…
Chattanooga, TN – While some might head in to this weekend excited to celebrate Mexican Independence Day and spend time at their favorite taco place, there’s another holiday that we here at Tech Byte didn’t want to overlook. Widely known as May the Fourth or Star Wars day, this year it will also be free comic book day. We are…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain defeated Red Bank 9-4 in their district tournament baseball game on Thursday at Red Bank High School. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, High School Baseball, Red Bank High School, Signal Mountain High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor jumped out to a quick lead and never looked back in beating Knox Catholic 10-0 in six innings in their region tournament. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Baylor School, High School Baseball, Knox Catholic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A historic school in downtown Chattanooga will soon be getting needed upgrades. The school building that houses the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences (CSAS) has been in use since 1922, previously as Chattanooga and Riverside High Schools. As Hamilton County Schools begin to take action on their school facilities plan, some have wondered what…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We are learning more about how students at the Catoosa Career Academy are preparing for their future in healthcare. Representatives from the medical field recently met with the students. It’s a program that has been driving our economy forward since 2017. Vincent Velarde-Bell said, “The main objective coming out today to this Academy is really looking…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Heritage baseball team swept Seckinger on Wednesday to advance to the Elite Eight. Generals won game one 4-0, and they took game two 8-4. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Heritage High School, High School Baseball, Seckinger High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Big Orange Caravan tour rolled into the Scenic City Wednesday. Football coach Josh Heupel hopes his team can get on a roll this fall, with the help of some young Chattanooga talent. Said Heupel “I would not say that this program resembles what it was when we got here day one.” Tennessee Vols head football coach Josh Heupel…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Hamilton County Commissioner says he is under investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s Office for funds used for a satellite office. Satellite offices are used by commissioners to conduct business within their own districts. However, Hamilton County Commissioner Warren Mackey said an issue has come up with his satellite office. During a vote on a resolution…
CHATTTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Drug Recovery Court presented updated statistics on Wednesday showing the extent of the local drug crisis. During a presentation, the court said in 2023, there were 162 overdose deaths in Chattanooga. To put into perspective, if Chattanooga were a state, it would have the second highest per capita death rate per 100,000 residents…
Chatsworth, GA-(WDEF-TV) North Murray receiver Judson Petty was all smiles on Wednesday. And why not. He signed a scholarship to play college football at Georgia Tech. Petty was dynamite for the Mountaineers last season, even setting the state record for most receiving yards in a game at 360-yards. For his college decision, Petty says it was Georgia Tech or bust….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hixson High School took some major new steps this week for the future of their school. They announced their first ever career pathway partnership with Hamilton County EMS. Mayor Wamp and city officials signed the first pipeline partnership allowing students direct opportunities to get guaranteed jobs and hands-on experience working with emergency medicine. Hamilton County Mayor…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – Dalton Public Schools welcomed its new superintendent on Tuesday. The Dalton Board of Education unanimously approved Dr. Steven Craft contract at Tuesday’s board meeting. Dr. Steven Craft will succeed Dr. Tim Scott who is retiring. Craft came to Dalton early this year as the Chief of Student Services and Activities. Dr. Steven Craft. Dalton Public…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The McCallie soccer team beat rival Baylor 4-1 on Tuesday to stay unbeaten on the year. Big Blue went up 2-0 at halftime thanks to a pair of goals from Brandon Mathurin. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Baylor School, High School Soccer, McCallie School, Soccer
The Big Orange Caravan tour kicked off Tuesday in Nashville. Vols football coach Josh Heupel was on board for the Music City stop. Hard to believe he’s already heading into his fourth season on Rocky Top. Heupel faced a lot of challenges early with his roster thanks to NCAA penalties. But now, Heupel is feeling great about his pool of…
The Chattanooga Mocs fielded their first beach volleyball team only three years ago. Now they’re headed to beach bash version of the NCAA tournament this week in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Brian Armstrong chronicles the team’s historic ascension. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC Mocs Tags: Beach Volleyball, Mocs, NCAA
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Kindness, patience and understanding are always on the syllabus for Sarah Dodson’s class at Lake Forest Middle. She has been described as, “the best teacher” and “awesome”. It’s easy to see why. Robbie Winters is the Assistant Principal at Lake Forest. He says, “Ms. Dodson is fantastic. She’s a great part of our Forest family. She’s…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – Walker County unveiled its new interpretive sign of McLemore Cove on Tuesday. In the 1900s, the McLemore Cove Historic District was added to list of treasured locations. Often called “the Cove,” this historic district is also considered the largest district in Georgia. McLemore Cove sits between the ridge lines of Lookout Mountain and Pigeon Mountain….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A local utility company that’s been around for nearly a century announced a big change on Tuesday. Sherman+Reilly have been making products for utility companies across the country here in Chattanooga since 1927. They have been a part of Chattanooga’s economic history, being based where the Tennessee Aquarium sits now until they moved to their current…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga City Council discussed a potential change to how they reach out to the public during a committee session Tuesday. A new position called Constituent Services Director was proposed by Councilperson Marvene Noel. The position she said would simplify their ability to address citizen concerns and participate in various neighborhood meetings. However, council members debated…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two Cleveland High School students tragically died in car crash this past weekend. Students, teachers and family came together tonight for a memorial vigil in honor of the two. “Shytez was a leader, we had several conversations about his leadership, and his ability to change the temperature of an entire classroom of an entire section of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) awarded the Orchard Knob Collaborative (OKC) funding from their Connected Communities Pilot Program in 2022 to improve on safety, health and ability for older residents to age in place. Now, The Enterprise Center is celebrating new federally awarded funding to improve type of health and technology access work across other Chattanooga/Hamilton County…