Baylor Edges Cleveland 8-7

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After leading most of the game, Baylor needed a clutch hit in their last at-bat to beat Cleveland 8-7. The Red Raiders enjoyed leads of 5-1 and 6-2, but Cleveland kept fighting, eventually taking a 7-6 lead in the top of the 7th. But Baylor got two runs in the bottom of the frame to seal the victory. Categories:…

Mocs Name Valdosta State’s Deandra Schirmer as New Women’s Basketball Coach

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Deandra Schirmer era of Chattanooga women’s basketball begins now. Schirmer becomes the eighth head coach of the Mocs, Vice Chancellor for Athletics Mark Wharton announced Thursday morning. “We’re very happy to welcome Deandra to Chattanooga,” he shared. “It was a quick yet thorough process. I was once again humbled and thrilled that such a high level of applicants…

UTC football team participates in bone marrow donations

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Mocs football team raised awareness for bone marrow cancer and disease on Thursday.   The Mocs partnered with Andy Talley Bone Marrow organization for their “Get in the Game” initiative. Students and faculty had the chance to sign up for the bone marrow registry list.  This initiative is about finding a lifesaving match.  “There are…

UTC hosts Spring Fling for students

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – UTC hosted its annual Spring Fling on Thursday. The event is a part of “I love UTC” week.  Students were able to welcome spring with some fun on campus.  There was food and games for the students to enjoy.  Even a live DJ was on campus to provide music for the students.  “I think it is…

Chattanooga State art party brings awareness to substance abuse

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…

Gordon Lee Downs Bremen 3-1

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,…

Lookouts Prepare to Open 2024 Season on Friday

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…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Local Dive Retail

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,…

50th anniversary of 1974 Super Outbreak that slammed Tennessee Valley

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…

UTC ‘Future Ready Institutes’ at Tyner Academy extended

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…

Commissioners criticize Mayor Wamp’s anti-union press conference

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…

SonRise Resurrection Pageant returns to Southern Adventist University

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…

Catoosa County Election Board keeps 4 candidates on Republican ballot

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…

Golden Apple Award: Jennifer Ellis, STEM School Chattanooga

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….

‘Operation Hands Free’ brings awareness to distracted driving

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…

Mom to Mom – Birthday Cone Party Favors

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 Celebrates 3-2 Walk Off Win Over Red Bank

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…

Local Republicans slam UAW, urge VW employees to vote against union

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…