CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The tax deadline is April 15, and the IRS is educating filers on a new tool to help with filing. The IRS says this program is newly available to Tennessee residents. “There’s a new way to file your taxes direct with the IRS online and for free, it’s called direct file,” said IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga State hosted a Vision Board and Art Party Wednesday. The event was put on by Chatt State’s Access and Disability Services. Chatt State used this party to combat Substance Abuse Through Creativity. Guest speakers also shared information about making wise choices around addictive substances. “We want to provide care and caring for students beyond their time…
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Gordon Lee beat Bremen 3-1 on Wednesday in district baseball action. Brady Little delivered the clutch base hit in the bottom of the sixth. He drove in two runs to snap a 1-1 tie and help lift the Trojans to victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Brady Little, Bremen High School, Gordon Lee High School,…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Chattanooga senior Kendall Forsythe drove in two runs in the bottom of the sixth for the Mocs fourth straight victory by run-rule, beating Austin Peay 8-0 Wednesday night at Frost Stadium and extending their winning streak to nine games. Kailey Snell led off the sixth with a single through the left side and advanced to second…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts crank up a new season this Friday as they visit the Birmingham Barons. Lookouts made the playoffs last year, but what’s the talent look like for this year’s double-a affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. Said manager Jose Moreno:”That experience going and moving forward for a new year with the addition to the new ones. I think…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Do you like to look for unique items no one else might have in their home? What about vintage clothing? Tonight, we introduce you to the Local Dive Retail on Cherokee Boulevard in Chattanooga to learn more about how the company continues to drive our economy forward. Local Dive Retail offers mid-century furniture, retro housewares, clothes,…
Images of the destruction caused by a F3 tornado in the Blue Springs area of Cleveland on April 3, 1974. (Courtesy: Cleveland-Bradley County Public Library) CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- 50 years ago on Wednesday, one of the worst tornado outbreaks in American history affected the Tennessee Valley. 148 tornadoes across 13 states and Canada. This number seems impossible, but it was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – UTC and Hamilton County Schools came together to sign an extension for the Future Ready Institutes at Tyner Academy. The Future Ready Institutes (FRI) is a school choice that offers small learning communities in specific career fields. FRI learning options include agriculture, manufacturing, architecture, arts, communications, education, health science, and much more. FRIs are available to students…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Get ready to feel the burn in Cleveland this weekend. Cleveland will be having their third Hot Slaw Festival this Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. There will be a range of activities and vendors at the art festival. PHOTO: Hot Slaw Festival Hot slaw is a mix of mustard, vinegar and hot pepper that was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Some Hamilton County Commissioners criticized Mayor Wamp Wednesday on his press conference attacking the Volkswagen union drive. Republican leaders who joined the press conference argued that the unionization of Volkswagen would be destructive. They even claimed the United Auto Workers union is sympathetic to the Democratic Party. Commissioners Warren Mackey and Greg Beck both supported the…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – This past Easter weekend, Southern Adventist University put together their 18th annual SonRise Pageant that featured scenes from Jesus Christ’s last days. Every year, 8,000 to 10,000 people take on the one-mile walkthrough that recreates six different scenes from the Bible. Members of Southern University want people to understand the true meaning of Easter. SonRise Easter…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Tensions were high inside of a Catoosa County courtroom on Tuesday. Their elections board heard the county’s Republican Party plead their case to keep four candidates off of their ballot. Several Catoosa County Republicans voiced their displeasure with a recent judge’s order, to put four candidates back on the Republican primary ballot for the upcoming May…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Teaching is a family tradition for Jennifer Ellis. Lessons learned from her mother’s 40 years in the classroom gave Jennifer a gift for explaining things quickly and clearly. Now, her students at STEM School Chattanooga are reaping the benefits. That earned Ms. Ellis this week’s Golden Apple Award. Jim David is Principal at the STEM School….
HONOLULU (AP) — Lou Conter, the last living survivor of the USS Arizona battleship that exploded and sank during the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor, has died. He was 102. Conter passed away on Monday at his home in Grass Valley, California, following congestive heart failure, his daughter, Louann Daley said, adding she was beside him along with two of…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee law enforcement kicked off Distracted Driving Awareness Month with Operation Hands Free. “April is an important month for us. We are hitting our roadways, to start looking for motorists who continue to use their telephones in their hand, continue to talk on their phones, and continue to text on their phones.” Operation Hands Free…
Today on Mom to Mom we have a DIY birthday party favor idea that rules! Today we are making cotton candy ice cream cones. We always love a good party favor, especially during the summer, and these are good for all ages, but more so geared toward like the 5, 6 to 10 year olds that really enjoy this. But…
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Soddy Daisy got a 3-2 walk-off victory over Red Bank Monday night. With the game tied at two in the bottom of the 7th, the Trojans loaded the bases. Gage Welch hit a grounder to second that was good enough to plate the winning run. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, highschool baseball, Red Bank…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Local and state Republican officials held a press conference Monday morning to discuss their opposition to a unionization effort at Volkswagen. Democrats and pro-union activists voiced disapproval over some of their statements. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp said, “A UAW victory here would be the best day for Democrats in my lifetime, and I think that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The princess might be in another castle, but you can give blood at UTC. Held by Blood Assurance, the 13th edition of Bloodanooga is one of their largest blood donation drives in their service area. The “Level Up” shirt being given out for the 13th edition of Bloodanooga. The blood drive is themed after the video…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Monday was Rock Day at the Tennessee Aquarium. This signifies the beginning of breeding season for their penguins. “They know that it’s breeding season. They know that it’s nesting time by the length of day. So, their lights are either constantly getting- their days are getting longer or shorter. And so, they know that it’s time….
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Academics and Career Prep are side by side at The Catoosa County College and Career Academy. Students can follow several pathways to long term success. High schoolers aren’t the only ones getting a nudge in the right direction. We talked to some third graders about what they want to be when they grow up. It’s a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after a shooting near some East Brainerd ball fields. That scene has rattled a youth league organization. Chattanooga Police say that 24-year-old Davonte Harris is the suspect in this incident. Davonte Harris, the man charged with attempted first-degree murder in a shooting near East Brainerd ballfields. (From:…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Seven people were displaced early Saturday morning after their home caught on fire. Chattanooga firefighters say they were called out to the 4200 block of 10th Avenue around 2:30 a.m. Saturday morning for a fire alarm. When they arrived, firefighters found smoke and eventually discovered a fire inside a stairwell. The homeowner told firefighters she was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The cause of a Hixson house fire Friday is currently under investigation. The Chattanooga Fire Department says that before 6 p.m. Friday, they were called to a fire on the 900 block of Brynewood Park Drive. Flames shooting out of a Hixson home on Friday (Courtesy: Chattanooga Fire Department) They say neighbors saw flames shooting through…