UPDATE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Throughout the past few months, Gov. Bill Lee has pushed to expand school vouchers across the state of Tennessee. Dubbed the Education Freedom Act, he has been arguing that this piece of legislation would help expand access to quality education to students across the state. However, the bill did not pass the test of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chatt town, peace up! Usher is home, the eight-time grammy award winning artist was back in Chattanooga on Saturday. The artist took the stage to receive the keys to the city. The UTC Mackenzie arena was filled with explosive energy from the community. Young and old danced in the aisles to celebrate this joyous occasion the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For all of the animal lovers out there, the Chattanooga Zoo has a neat surprise coming this summer with new animals, but they need your help with the Bidder Critter auction this upcoming week. “We have 75 total items and include hotel stays, an exclusive zoo experience, restaurant gift cards, tickets to local attractions, furniture, glassware,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenneessee (WDEF)- In their home opener on the brand new grass at CHI Memorial Stadium, the Chattanooga Red Wolves got off to a flying start with a goal from Ropapa Mensah late in the first half. However, they were unable to hold on for the win, conceding a late equalizer to draw the match 1-1. Categories: Sports – Local…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Southeast Whitfield saw their season come to an end on Friday night as they lost their opener in the state playoffs by a final of 2-1 to Holy Innocents. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Soccer, Holy Innocents, SE Whitfield, Soccer
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor held off Boyd Buchanan by a final of 4-3 in high school soccer action on Friday night. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, Boyd Buchanan High School, High School Soccer, Soccer
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Signing party at McCallie Friday. One of those putting pen to paper was Big Blue Big Man Kenneth Chime. He’s headed to the University of West Georgia to play college basketball. Chime is 6’8 with a 7’4 wing-span. He hopes to mimic NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee when he gets to college. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland High school softball player Ashley Allen has been one the stabilizing factors for the Blue Raiders this season. News 12’s Brian Armstrong highlights how a bond with her coach goes beyond words. Said head coach K.J. Harris:”The ceiling is wherever they want to be.” Cleveland softball player Ashley Allen has played under coach KJ Harris since Allen…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We continue our look back at the early days of WDEF television tonight in our Thursday Throwback as we approach our 70th anniversary. We want to share three profiles from our 25th anniversary. Andy Jones, Emory Williamson and Jimmy Sampley were not household names at the time. However, they are a good example of how we put…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Did you know that buying one reusable bottle can save up to 156 plastic bottles per person per year? Are you tired of plastic bottles not keeping your drink cold and sweating all over your desk or your car? Have you ever held a bottle in your hand and wondered “why can’t this play my music too?”…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame celebrated a district soccer win on Thursday night, as they defeated rival Silverdale 3-1. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Soccer, Notre Dame High School, Silverdale Academy, Soccer
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland pitcher Lily O’Bryan threw a no-hitter on Thursday as the Blue Raiders celebrated an 8-0 mercy rule win over East Hamilton. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland High School, East Hamilton High School, High School Softball, Lily O’Bryan, Softball
CHICKAMAUGA, GA. WDEF- Who doesn’t love a good slice of pizza? Phil’s Primetime Pizza has been serving up some serious dough for 35 years. Wednesday, we learned more about how the business continues to drive our economy forward. The restaurant opened in Chickamauga, Georgia in 1989. Owner Kevin Martin says, “If you look at the menu, all the specialty pizzas…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A mother of a Hixson Elementary student says she recently had a scare during one school dismissal period. Denise McMenamin’s adopted nine year son Dylan has been going to Hixson Elementary School since the family moved to a new home in October. She says from the get go there have been communication issues at the school, but…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – The city of Red Bank is teaming up with a preservationist group to restore a long-forgotten cemetery. Called “The Field”, this historic cemetery was only recently discovered during construction of the White Oak Park Connector Trail. The cemetery, abandoned since 1913, was primarily used to bury African-Americans during the early 20th century, and has since…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hopebridge Autism Therapy Center hosted First Responders Day on Thursday. “Today we are celebrating World Autism Month with our First Responder Day. We invited Station 10 with their fire truck and then also an EMS ambulance as well,” said Peyton Marsh, Community Ambassador, HopeBridge. “We are looking forward to providing exposure for the kids and also…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police officers arrested a break-in suspect, who was also in possession of a stolen firearm. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, two officers were patrolling Tacoa Avenue on Monday when they saw a suspect attempting to open a house’s window. They said the suspect had a red hoodie and red mask on. Malik Hughes. HCSO…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Erlanger unveiled their newest fluoroscopy machine in their GI Lab on Wednesday. “Wednesday, we celebrated our new state of the art interventional endoscopy inauguration, which is one of the most advanced equipment that we have in Tennessee for performing some of the most innovative, most advanced GI procedures in the state,” said Dr. Arslan Kahloon, Chief…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton high school began defense of their Class 5A state soccer crown on Wednesday night. They opened the playoffs with a 2-1 victory over Kell. Diego Paez and Salvador Martinez accounted for the goals for the Catamounts. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Dalton High School, High School Soccer, Kell High School, Soccer
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It’s been a crazy year for Notre Dame senior basketball star Cole McCormick. Just hours after signing with Division two UAH in November, McCormick suffered a wrist injury that sidelined him over a month. But now here he is in April, signing once again, but this time with a Division one team. News 12’s Brian Armstrong explains. Said McCormick:”…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Always cool to have your high school jersey number retired. It’s even cooler when you share the honor with your brother. Mitchell and Matthew Boggs both wore number one for the Dalton baseball team, and they say their old number go in retirement last Friday.. News 12’s Brian Armstrong was on hand for the ceremony. Said Mitchell:”Really was…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The best teachers have a knack for inspiring their students. Abigail Guarneiri brings love and compassion to her classroom every day at East Ridge High School. So, we decided to bring her this week’s Golden Apple Award. Juan Moreno is the Principal at East Ridge. He explains,” Miss Guarnere is a wonderful English teacher here…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Film Festival will feature a huge wave of motion picture films. The Film Festival will kick off June 21-28 at Downtown’s Read House. More than 80 films will be shown at this year’s festival. Chattanooga Film Festival will also have more panels and podcasts alongside its infamous watch parties. “When we created this event,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Volkswagen said it is prepared for the employee union vote to begin Wednesday morning. In a press briefing Tuesday morning, media was not allowed to record. However, VW leaders said they are not influencing the vote. They added that they will give their employees privacy in making their decision on whether to accept the United Auto Workers…