CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Frequent flooding is disrupting life in one Chattanooga park. One citizen, Henri Tenthorey, says that the flooding at Jack Benson Heritage Park in East Brainerd is completely preventable. Tenthorey said, “Everybody wants to be able to come to the park and enjoy it.” An example of flooding that occurred Wednesday morning at Jack Benson Heritage Park…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On-campus housing is a big part of the college experience. However, a large number of University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC) students may not be able to do so next year. 4,700 of a likely student population over 11,000 have applied for student housing next year. A message to one UTC student saying their requested room was unavailable….
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Staci Wilson is a second-grade teacher at Battlefield Primary School. She goes above and beyond, teaching her kids to love learning. She cares, and the kids know it. That’s why she’s this week’s Golden Apple Award winner. “Well, Mrs. Wilson is a fantastic teacher. When I think about Ms. Wilson, I think about her strengths with student relationships…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – The Whitfield County Republican Party says they are censuring one of their state representatives. They are upset with Representative Kasey Carpenter over what they say are a series of votes that do not align with their party’s platform. Rep. Kasey Carpenter (From: Georgia House of Representatives) Most recently, they opposed Representative Carpenter’s vote on a bill…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lookouts will take on a new identity for six games during this season. They will be called the Chattanooga Wreckers. The Lookouts said this is to recognize Chattanooga as the birthplace of the wrecker and honor the towing industry. The team will sport new jerseys and hats in a dark navy and orange color…
Today on Mom To Mom, we have a couple of spring treat ideas. We love springtime, and if you have a little one or a middle schooler, these are cute ideas for your kiddos to help get in that spring fill. So first, we’re going to make this cute little Easter bunny bag. You could give it to your kid’s…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) McMinn Co couldn’t hold onto a 2-0 lead Monday night against Bradley Central. Bears rallied for a 3-2 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Bradley Central High School, High School Baseball, McMinn County High School
When you’re a mid-major basketball coach, and you enjoy a lot of success. The power five schools will come calling. That’s the case with UTC women’s coach Shawn Poppie. According to On3 Sports, Clemson will name Poppie their new women’s head basketball coach. Poppie only spent two seasons at Chattanooga, but he won 20 games each season, and he took…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — “I know what I came here to do, and it’s my job to go get that done.” Those were the closing remarks for Tennessee redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava as the signal caller met with local media members on Monday inside the Anderson Training Center. One week into his second spring training camp on Rocky Top and 12…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – State Representative Chuck Fleischmann celebrates his Community Project Funding in Chattanooga on Monday. “In my role as Tennessee’s sole appropriator in the house I was able not only to advocate for my community project fundings, but I was able to procure every community project funding project that every tendency member put in for,” said Rep. Fleischmann. …
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) – Prom Season is upon us! Late last week, the community came together to give students in self-contained classes an enchanted evening at Central High School. Feel free dance, as we take a well-dressed look at what’s right with our schools. Katheron Latham is the Ruriteen Service Club Sponsor. She explains, “This is an annual event hailed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A major project in Chattanooga’s Westside has received final approval. The Chattanooga Industrial Board gave the final go ahead for one of the largest projects in Chattanooga’s history on Monday. The project is a combination of The Bend and Westside Evolves. A rendering of an artificial canal being proposed for the future The Bends project. (Courtesy:…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – New renderings of the South Broad District were presented Monday at the Industrial Development Board. 3D renderings show the concept for the area surrounding the future Chattanooga Lookouts stadium. Master developer Jim Irwin says that over a million square feet of office, retail, and residential space is being created in what they are dubbing the Foundry…
UPDATE: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Volkswagen and the United Auto Workers Union has chosen a date for their union election at the Chattanooga plant. The election will take place from Wednesday, April 17 until Friday, April 19, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) said. The vote will take place at the Chattanooga factory. According to the NLRB, all full-time and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A few weeks ago, we brought you the story of a Volkswagen employee who said he had gotten injured while working and was facing difficulties because of it. We have since learned of other employees who are saying similar things have happened to them. Volkswagen employee Chris Hawkins says he is still experiencing issues related to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A special Easter event is on its way to Hamilton Place Mall. Not only is the event welcoming families and folks of all ages, but it is free to attend. Sunday, you will be able to find princesses and spring activities to enjoy. You will also have the chance to purchase professional photos with the Easter…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Remote Area Medical (RAM) offered a free 2-day clinic to the public in Cleveland. This traveling program offers free services without proof of insurance. Patients can receive dental, vision, and medical care on a first-come, first-serve basis. Some patients were waiting outside the clinic since Thursday afternoon in advance. RAM travels across the country from Alaska…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central Bearettes won their second straight basketball state title this month. That calls for a big celebration. Crank up the band! ’cause it feels good to win back-to-back state titles. A crowning achievement. Said head coach Jason Reuter:”It’s very difficult to win it back-to-back. It doesn’t mean you don’t have the talent. There are just so…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) – CHI Memorial finally broke ground on their new North Georgia hospital on Friday. Their new location will be on Battlefield Parkway in Ringgold, Georgia. “This is a big day. We’re celebrating today we are bringing a brand-new, cutting-edge hospital to the north Georgia community in Walker, Catoosa and Dade counties. So, it is a big…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – In every action and superhero movie there’s always a technology that lets you control cars, TV screens, phones and whatever else with some simple hand motions. Truth be told, we’ve all wanted that technology since we were kids. Dovid Schick is the inventor of a new technology called Tap. The device you can wear on your wrist…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Groundbreaking was held Thursday for a new industrial development in Chattanooga. Urban Story Ventures broke ground on a $28 million industrial building on Riverport Drive. Rendering of the new industrial building being constructed by Urban Story Ventures. (Courtesy: Urban Story Ventures) Jimmy White, their President, says their new project at Riverport Industrial Park will address a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A doctor at the Orange Grove Center is set to speak in front of the United Nations on Friday, March 22. Dr. Rick Raider, who is the director of Orange Grove’s habilitation center, will speak as part of the UN’s focus on International Down Syndrome Day. Dr. Rick Raider, the director of the Morton J….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With March Madness already in full swing across the country, experts are weighing in on the impacts of sports gambling. As we gear up for the long-awaited sports season, here’s some tips that will keep you out of foul trouble. The popular basketball craze, March Madness, is known as a time for action-packed games and season…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s first ever Parks and Outdoors Advisory Committee met Thursday at the Grymes Outdoor Chattanooga Center in Coolidge Park. One of the first orders of business was selection of vice chair. That honor went to Shelby Meek. “Moving to Chattanooga was really by choice because of all the outdoor activities, and just how accessible the parks…