CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Our tour of local schools that have achieved Level 5 Status concludes with a stop at the home of the Hustlin’ Tigers. Great things are going on at the Howard School. We caught up with a very proud Executive Principal Dr. Leandra Ware. Dr. Ware said the following about the new status: “All across Hamilton County…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new Isaiah 117 House opened on Monday at the Chambliss Center in Hamilton County. This is the 20th Isaiah 117 House to be built in Tennessee. New Isaiah 117 House at Chambliss Center “We cut the ribbon and opened our doors to the children and teens of Hamilton County, to serve those who have just…
Content Warning: Some of the footage discussed in this story is disturbing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The suspect in a homicide late last month was in court this morning for his preliminary hearing. Bryan Houston says he was with Darryl Roberts the night of September 28 when Chattanooga Police say he shot and killed Chris Wright next to Patten Towers….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Oktoberfest festivities took over the First Horizon Pavilion from October 14-15. Eventgoers rocked their dirndl and lederhosen while sipping on various brands of beer. One Chattanooga couple said they looked forward to dressing up and partaking in the event. “Dressing up is always so fun and we have our matching outfits here. So that’s what…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) — An Isaiah 117 House campaign was held Sunday for individuals to learn about an expansion that will be coming to Bledsoe and Rhea counties. Isaiah 117 is a Tennessee-based organization that cares for children awaiting foster placement. A kickoff event was hosted at First Baptist Church of Dayton to raise awareness of foster care and the…
(MOCS)MACON, Ga. — The 20th-ranked Chattanooga Mocs football team forced three turnovers, allowed zero rushing yards, and used a school-record five field goals from Clayton Crile to help secure a 22-10 victory at Mercer inside Five Star Stadium in Macon, Ga., during crucial Southern Conference play on Saturday evening. Chattanooga improves to 5-2 overall and 4-1 inside SoCon action after the victory….
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The weather for Saturday’s game was perfect to watch a sloppy, penalty filled game between Brainerd and Howard. Brainerd’s defense record a pick 6 and a safety as they beat Howard 14-12. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Brainerd, High School Football, Howard
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Shooters of all experience levels were invited to stop by the Shoot Like A Girl trailer in front of Bass Pro Shops this weekend to learn about safe and responsible gun ownership. The initiative informs users of the benefits of firearms from certified female instructors who are eager to share their passion for shooting sports, the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Drifting, high-speed racing, live music and more. This is what the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival is all about. “This is more than just a car event,” said festival founder Byron Defoor. “This is a motor car festival that brings racing, concourse cars, anything that a child to a grandparent, or family would want to see, we have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — For a year and a half, the Ukrainian War has been going on. One Cleveland man wants to help anyway he can. Victor Czerasij is a dermatologist, who left for Ukraine this afternoon. He has long days awaiting him. “People don’t understand when you get there how challenging this is. We start at 6:00 in the morning…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) – 56 dogs have been rescued from a vacant home in Ooltewah. The Humane Educational Society says they discovered the dogs, including nursing mothers and puppies, were in poor conditions at the home. Many have flea infestations, internal parasites, and other untreated wounds. Dozens of dogs in cages at a vacant Ooltewah home. (Courtesy: Humane Educational Society)…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – 2023 marks 50 years since the accepted birth of hip-hop. The Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit is looking to connect aspiring musicians to those who have succeeded in the music industry. One of hip-hop’s most influential executives, Dame Dash, is the keynote speaker at the summit. Courtesy: Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit “I don’t want us to slip up into…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Said Dalton QB Club President Andy Johnson: “There’s been many, many, many wars that have been fought on this field.” Harmon Field dates back almost 100 years back. Said Johnson: “I n 1926. Harmon Field was gifted to the to the city and the city held it for years and years and years. And, uh, this has just…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Health Department is raising awareness of its IRIS program, which stands for Increase Rate of Infant Survival. The department is observing pregnancy and infant loss awareness for the month of October. Displays are located within and around the facility that signify infant lives lost in Hamilton County. Angel bears, onesies, and pinwheels are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival began Friday morning. Car enthusiasts lined the streets and took to the track for some high-speed entertainment. The racing began at 8 a.m. and continued throughout the day. Many different types of cars hit the track, such as Targa Sixty-Six and Ragtime Racers. Adam LZ drifting at the Chattanooga Motorcar Festival The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — TikTok’s most followed country music artist, Tayler Holder, is coming to Chattanooga this weekend. Holder and Matt Schuster are opening for Dylan Scott on his “This Town’s Been Too Good To Us” tour this fall. The show is at The Signal this Saturday night. This is actually Tayler’s first tour. “It still doesn’t feel real to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Samsung has announced some exciting new products in its family of Fan Edition devices. They’re made with frugal consumers in mind, but that doesn’t mean they have to cut out advanced features! The new Galaxy S23 FE is the latest smartphone in the lineup. Samsung touts its new high-resolution cameras and AI-powered editing tools. Rocking a…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Signal Mountain girls soccer team defeated Soddy Daisy 6-0 on Thursday evening for their district championship. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: district championship, girls soccer, Signal Mountain, Soddy Daisy
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Silverdale girls soccer team beat CAK 6-0 to win their region championship. The game went down at the UTC soccer complex. Addie Chapman scored the Seahawks only goal of the first half on a penalty kick with just over five minutes to go in the half. The Seahawks then exploded for five goals in the second half. Categories:…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Signal Mountain volleyball team is headed to the state tournament in Murfreesboro. The Eagles punched their ticket with a 3-0 win over Murfreesboro Central Magnet in the state sectionals. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: high school sports, Murfreesboro, Signal Mountain Volleyball, State Tournament
Rising Fawn, GA-(WDEF-TV) The McLemore golf course in Rising Fawn, Georgia, has received plenty of notoriety. Now they’re building a new course that will likely receive just as many accolades. Golf personality Charlie Rymer gave us tour of the new 18 on top of Lookout Mountain, which is expected to open in the summer of 2024. The views over 18…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — Dunlap missionaries, Debbie and Gerald Morrison, departed from Jerusalem just before bombing started on Saturday. Debbie said, “Thirty minutes after we crossed the border, they shut the border. Then we’re like… Now what do we do?” The Morrisons have taken groups to Israel for years with their nonprofit Serenity Pointe. What was supposed to be a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute and students from Girls Inc. released hundreds of Lake Sturgeons into the Tennessee River on Thursday. Lake Sturgeons are harmless shark-like fish that can grow up to be 300 pounds. “A group of partners came together in the late 1990s and early 2000s and began this incredible program to raise lake…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Chattanooga man who aims to honor the memory of his late brother partnered with Hamilton County today to announce the next step of his mission. On August 28, 2022, Chattanooga resident Greg Creswell was eating at a local restaurant when he choked while eating, and passed away. Just weeks after his funeral, his brother Rob…
