CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A few weeks ago, we brought you the story of a Volkswagen employee who said he had gotten injured while working and was facing difficulties because of it. We have since learned of other employees who are saying similar things have happened to them. Volkswagen employee Chris Hawkins says he is still experiencing issues related to…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A doctor at the Orange Grove Center is set to speak in front of the United Nations on Friday, March 22. Dr. Rick Raider, who is the director of Orange Grove’s habilitation center, will speak as part of the UN’s focus on International Down Syndrome Day. Dr. Rick Raider, the director of the Morton J….
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) – This week, we honor the vice principal at Lafayette Middle School. Adam Crowley has been teaching and coaching for 15 years. His coworkers say he treats every child with respect and dignity and has a passion for teaching. See why he is the winner of this week’s Golden Apple Award. Mr. Crowley not only spends the…
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…
(chattanoogafc.com) Chattanooga Football dropped out in the first round of the 2024 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup with a 1-0 defeat by Miami United FC at Finley Stadium on Tuesday night. Jhon Pajoy scored the winning goal in the 12th minute with a long-range free-kick. Chattanooga FC will now look forward to hosting FC Cincinnati 2 in MLS NEXT Pro…
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…
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 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…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) – A trial began Monday in Walker County for the 2021 death of a college student in a car crash. Eden Muina was only 20 years old when she tragically died in a car crash on her way back to school at Berry College in Rome. She was coming from her parent’s home in Fort Oglethorpe at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Men of any age can have hard time talking about their mental health, but there are people who will listen. That was the takeaway for students from Brainerd, Howard and Tyner at the 5th annual Brotherhood Brunch. Let’s pay a visit to Chattanooga State for an important example of what’s right with our schools. Ladarius Price…
GoMocs- For the 17th time in program history, the Chattanooga women’s basketball team heard its name called during the NCAA Selection Show as the Mocs ultimately earned the No. 14 seed of the Portland Region, pitting UTC against No. 3 seed N.C. State. After finishing the season 28-4 (13-1 SoCon) and claiming the Southern Conference regular season and tournament titles, the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Sunday at the East Ridge Community Center, a reptile expo full of scaley creatures like snakes, lizards and even spiders were in attendance. “We try to bring a little bit of diversity for the people to have some options as far as other vendors here at the show. We got Ball Pythons, some of the vendors…