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,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — TVFCU is awarding $225,000 to local small businesses in our area. This week we are learning more about the Idea Leap Grant and how it continues to drive our economy forward. “We’re excited at Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union. We just announced a few weeks back, our Ideal Leap winners for 2024. So, it was an…
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…
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…
(milb.com chattanooga) The Chattanooga Lookouts could not overcome an early four-run deficit in their 8-5 loss to Mississippi. Before trailing in the second, the Lookouts struck first in the opening inning. A lead-off walk by Ivan Johnson led to an RBI double by Dominic Pitelli. Pitelli finished the night 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, and a stolen base. The…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor softball team won their ninth consecutive state championship on Thursday in Murfreesboro. The Red Raiders beat CCS 4-0 for the state crown. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, CCS, High School Softball, Softball
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale made it back-to-back state softball titles on Thursday, beating USJ 8-2 for the Division II-A championship. It also marked the 50th win of the year for the Seahawks. Silverdale fell behind early as USJ got two runs in the top of the first. But then the Seahawks sealed the win with five runs in the bottom of…
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…
The motorcycle of William Rimmell III after a road rage incident in August 2018 on I-24 in Marion County (From: Tennessee Supreme Court) MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Road rage cases can have many long lasting ramifications. One such case that occurred in Marion County could have an impact on how state law is interpreted in such cases. According to…
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…
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,…
(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…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor softball team enjoyed a 4-0 lead over St. Benedict before rain suspended play in the fourth inning. They’ll pick up the action again on Thursday. Xahara Willis had a 3-run homer for the Lady Raiders. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, High School Softball, Softball, St. Benedict
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Meigs Co couldn’t get their offense going against Huntingdon on Wednesday. They lost 2-0 to fall into the loser’s bracket at Spring Fling. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Softball, Huntingdon, Meigs County High School, Softball, Spring Fling
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…
(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…
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…
Congratulations to Baylor pitcher and slugger Tomas Valincius. He has been named the state’s Mr. Baseball award winner for Division two-double-A. It’s the second straight year he has won the honor. Hard to argue with his numbers. The left-hander posted an 8-0 record this year with an ERA just over one. He also batted .453 with ten home runs. Categories:…
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…
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…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – The City of Ringgold is honoring deceased veterans with its Festival of Flags. “It started in early ’70s to honor some of the veterans that served in the county in World War I and II. There was not many at that time. We just continued that on down through the years and we just feel like…
Today on Mom to Mom, we have a home decor hack using a planter. I found this really cute idea again from an influencer on social media and thought, why not try this and see how well it works out? Well, I would tell you, not all these work out perfectly. In fact, I had some trouble with this one,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Amari Jefferson helped get Baylor to the football state title game last fall as a star receiver. Now he has the Baylor baseball team headed to spring fling as a star hitter. News 12’s Brian Armstrong highlights Jefferson’s star power. Baylor co-head coach Mike Kinney said, “He really played the best baseball I’ve ever seen the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The great American melting pot is alive and cooking at East Brainerd Elementary School. Students with roots in nearly 20 different countries go to school there. News 12 was invited to their recent International Fest. It’s a diverse example of what’s right with our schools. Kristen Stackpole is an ELA teacher at East Brainerd. She explained,…