CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Five Big Tech CEOs faced a lot of scrutiny at a tense Senate hearing on Wednesday. One such notable interaction was Meta CEO Mark Zuckerburg apologizing to families who say they’ve suffered due to social media’s impact on children. Families and children who say they’ve experienced trauma through social media spoke their minds on Capitol Hill….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Mayor’s Council for Women is hosting their sixth annual policy conference at the Westin Hotel. The council was launched in 2015 but hosted its first conference in 2018. Women across Tennessee are coming together for two days to discuss policy issues affecting women. This conference is also dedicated to empowering local women. “Chattanooga has long…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Everyone is always looking for a new spot for lunch. Street Quesadilla has been serving up tasty Mexican food for years. Let’s look at how Street Quesadilla is literally driving our economy forward. A few months ago, owner Ginnette Reyes said her food truck caught on fire. She was devastated. “I was coming back from one…
Trees (MGN)CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Neighbors in the Dalton Pike area of Cleveland are concerned about property being rezoned for a new SPCA shelter. Concerned citizens are voicing opposition to the proposed rezone of 5.65 acres of land, formerly known as the old Waterville Elementary School. The property is zoned for residential development, so the property will need to be…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The three-pointer may rule in college basketball, but Mocs guard Jada Guinn can beat you the old fashion way. Hard drives and mid-range jumpers. Guinn has been tough to defend ever since she arrived at UTC this season, as a grad transfer from Tennessee Tech. When you’re a good player like Jada Guinn, and you put your name in…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) – Winter Skating at Stable 41 in Fort Oglethorpe is coming to an end Wednesday. City representatives announced the rink will close at 6 p.m. on January 31 and reopen next winter. Winter Skating at Stable 41 opened for business back in November. The City of Fort Oglethorpe said they had a great turn out this…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Sparks flew at the Hamilton County Commission meeting Wednesday. The South Broad Stadium project was the topic of hours of debate. The primary point of controversy at the Hamilton County Commission meeting on Wednesday was how the new stadium deal came together with the representation of Hamilton County Chairman Jeff Eversole. He was the sole representative…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga received an award of more than $100,000 to conduct a clinical addiction studies certificate program. UTC says this program will prepare students for the Tennessee Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor Licensing Exam. They add that it will add to the number of professionals who can provide substance abuse treatment around Chattanooga….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A water main break caused a sinkhole in a residential neighborhood over the weekend. Tennessee American Water has since repaired that break on Frazier Drive in the Brainerd Hills neighborhood. Tenn-Am contractors started the road restoration process on Tuesday, which will take a few days to complete. The process should be finalized within the next week. Categories:…
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) Third ranked Tyner went on the road Tuesday night and picked up a hard fought 63-57 win over East Ridge. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: East Ridge, High School Basketball, Tyner
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan held on to beat McCallie 55-53 Tuesday night at the McCallie School. Caleb Hardaway scored on a dunk with roughly 40 seconds to play to give the Bucs a three point cushion, and it proved to be enough, as Boyd Buchanan picked up the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd Buchanan, High School Basketball,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The President of the Urban League says they are still reeling from funds taken away from them by Hamilton County. Candy Johnson, president of the Chattanooga Urban League, says the ongoing criticism from Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is misguided after ARPA funding was taken away from their organization in November. She says the ongoing battle…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The family of the victim in a suspected homicide last year is frustrated with a delay in the proceedings of that case. Lawrence Goodine, an ex-Chattanooga cop who previously was acquitted of charges that he abused his role as a police officer in 2008, was in court Tuesday morning for his preliminary hearing on a first-degree…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – An art store that has been on the Chattanooga Northshore for 50 years is closing its doors. ArtCreations on Frazier Avenue announced today that several factors are forcing them to shut down. Inflation and competition from online retail are two factors. (Courtesy: ArtCreations) However, the fatal crash, which occurred on Frazier Avenue in November that killed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Urban League held a job fair on Tuesday. The fair, held in conjunction with Unum, was designed to help facilitate all facets of a job application. A group at the Urban League, Unum job fair. From building resumes to interviews, Urban League says they’ve had a number of interviewees at previous land jobs without…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Third grade math means multiplication tables, rounding and fractions. A teacher at East Lake Elementary has dedicated her career to helping students always find the right answer. That earned Patricia Adkins the Golden Apple Award. Jehann Kazem is also a 3rd Grade Teacher at East Lake Elementary School. Kazem says, “She is my second mom, and…
Today on Mom to Mom, we have a very cute DIY explosion Valentine’s gift box. It’s always fun to receive those gift boxes where you open it up and just stuff keeps falling out. Well, I came across this really cute idea online of A DIY Valentine’s explosion box, and all you’re going to need are about three boxes that…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) Third time proved to be the charm for Red Bank on Monday night against rival Signal Mountain. After losing twice this season to the Eagles, Red Bank responded with a 64-56 victory at Signal Mountain High School. The Lions led by as many as 23 points in the third quarter. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags:…
Nine different mugshots since 2012 of Tyler Roberts. (Courtesy: Walker County Sheriff’s Office) HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tyler Roberts was the kidnapping suspect in a police chase that led to his death on I-75 in Ooltewah. According to records from Hamilton and Walker Counties, Roberts had been arrested almost a dozen times between the two counties combined since 20-12. In…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) – Imagine earning college scholarship money in the 8th grade! Some very smart students are doing just that in Georgia. That kind of forward thinking is a far-reaching example of what’s right with our schools. Glen Brown is the Director of Student Services for Walker County Schools. He explains,” There’s multiple criteria involved. Academic being a core…
It was an exciting time for one Chattanooga woman Monday. News 12, Bailey’s Heating and Air, and Rheem Manufacturing paid a visit to Nakia Pittman, who won the Heat for the Holidays contest on WDEF.com in December.
UPDATES: OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — The kidnapping and fatal shootout incident on Sunday night originated in Ringgold, Georgia. The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office shares what led up to the pursuit. The sheriff’s office says Tyler Lebron Roberts, the suspect in this case who ultimately died, was the father of the kidnapped child. Catoosa County deputies first responded to this incident at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Saturday at the Chattanooga Zoo was rattlesnake appreciation day, where the Chattanooga Zoo highlighted the ecological importance and the natural beauty of these rare slithering snakes. “Our Western Diamondback has been here for a number of years longer than me. I believe she’s been here at least six years. Our little Santa Catalina Island rattlesnakes have…
GoMocs- The Chattanooga Mocs improve to 14-7 overall and 6-2 in SoCon play with a 90-62 win over The Citadel (9-12, 1-7 SoCon) at The McKenzie Arena Saturday afternoon. The win is the fourth straight for Chattanooga. UTC shot 60.3 percent (35-58) from the field with 11 3-pointers and was 9-of-14 from the free throw line. The Mocs outrebounded the…