Will this be the year Titans receiver Treylon Burks finds his groove? He was the Titans first round draft pick in 20-22, but he has just over 600-yards receiving in two seasons. Injuries have been a big issue so far. Said Burks:”Just making sure I can stay healthy. Doing whatever I need to do to take care of my body….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – EPB hosted a Supplier Diversity Day recently to celebrate small and diverse businesses serving our community. It provided a forum for minority-, women- and veteran-owned businesses to hear from experts on expanding opportunities. Learn more about how EPB continues to drive our economy forward. Kristin Copeland is EPB’s manager of minority and women owned businesses. “Supplier…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The attorney for a former Hamilton County EMT continues to argue his client should get a retrial. Justin Whaley was convicted of vehicular homicide by intoxication in the 2018 death of James Brumlow in Soddy-Daisy and sentenced to nine years in prison earlier this year. However, his attorney Lee Davis says one of the Soddy-Daisy police…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC soccer team debuted as an amateur club in 2009. 15 years later, they’re now a professional team in the MLS Next Pro League. Over the weekend, the CFC honored three people who helped build the team’s legendary success by inducting them into their inaugural Hall of Legends class. The trio included former head coach Bill Elliott, along with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The current status of the Westside One project was discussed at Tuesday’s Chattanooga Housing Authority board meeting and discussed two key factors in that project. The first phase of the renovation of the James A. Henry Building was approved. The project which looks to create a community hub will be done in four phases. The first…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new train warning system hopes to redirect drivers stuck on the wrong side of the tracks. Many Hixson residents have been stuck at the Hamill Road railroad crossing many times. This inconvenience can become life threatening with a nearby hospital. On Tuesday, an alert system for trains was unveiled, hoping to keep drivers moving. When asking…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly briefly spoke about an ongoing TBI investigation against Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy. Earlier this month, both Chattanooga Police and the TBI confirmed the investigation, although they have not gone into specifics. Mayor Kelly said while his office is not directly involved in the investigation, he does not plan to suspend her during…
Today, I’m on Mom to Mom, we are making homemade treats for your fur baby. Our sweet dogs are like our babies, right? So I love to create little treats for them. Well, simply because we know the ingredients, right? And they absolutely love these. I’m calling ’em Cheddar Puffs for your puppy or for your dogs. My dogs go…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local agencies are banding together to keep the community safe this summer. For a second year, “Summer Outreach Safety” (S.O.S.) Fest is reaching out to the public to offer health and safety tips. S.O.S. Fest will be taking over the Washington Hills Community Center from 3-6 p.m. on Saturday, June 1. In addition to providing helpful…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Air Force Junior ROTC is celebrating 50 years at Hixson High School. That’s five decades of students learning priceless lessons in citizenship and serving others, and that’s a patriotic example of what’s right with our schools. Doug Burhans is the Master Seargeant for Hixson JROTC TN 081. He explained, “This is our 50th Anniversary as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Lookouts squandered an early lead, falling 6-5 to the Mississippi Braves. Lookouts starter Kevin Abel, making his debut, pitched a strong 4.1 innings, allowing just one run. First baseman Nick Northcut provided the early offense with a two-run homer in the first inning, followed by a solo shot in the third to put Chattanooga…
CFC-Chattanooga FC hosted Atlanta United 2 in a drama-filled game, drawing 2-2 but claiming the extra point in a 5-3 shootout victory. The two points see the Boys in Blue return to the top of the table, with 22 points. The game started quickly, with Atlanta United 2’s Luke Brennan firing a quick shot inside the box for the 1-0…
(mlsnextpro.com/ chattanoogafc) – Chattanooga FC Women were beaten 4-1 by Nashville Rhythm in the team’s first game of the WPSL season in the Southeast Conference. The matchup started off cagey between the two sides, with chances in the first half even to start, but it was Nashville who would strike first, with a world-class curled finish from outside the box from…
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, 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,…
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…