(press release) CHICAGO (January 8, 2024) — In its 39th year of honoring the nation’s most elite high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Lauren Hurst of Cleveland High School is the 2023-24 Gatorade Tennessee Volleyball Player of the Year. Hurst is the first Gatorade Tennessee Volleyball Player of the Year to be chosen from Cleveland High School. The award, which…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – First pitch at the new South Broad Stadium is supposed to be in April of next year. However, that and the price of the South Broad Project, is changing to the disagreement between Chattanooga city and Hamilton County officials. The master developer of the South Broad project for New City Properties, Jim Irwin said, “We are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — As state legislatures return to session this week, Georgia lawmakers are anticipating a reduced tax rate. Governor Brian Kemp recently proposed a tax reduction for the state. The state budget along with matters of criminal budget will be prime topics in Georgia sessions. Representative Mike Cameron claims this will be one of the main topics of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee state legislature returns on Tuesday, January 9th at noon for the second half of the 113th general assembly. 1,500 bills or more will be introduced. However, only a small percentage of these bills will actually pass and become law. Senator Bo Watson previews what he expects in state legislation this year. Sen. Bo Watson…
(GoMocs)– In front of 3,901 fans, the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team used a fast start and a dominating defensive effort to help register a comfortable 73-58 victory over defending Southern Conference champion Furman on Saturday night inside McKenzie Arena. Following the win, Chattanooga snaps a three-game skid and improves to 9-6 overall and evens its league record at 1-1….
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor guard Nyzaiah Whaley was on his game Friday night, as he pumped in 31 points in the Red Raiders 80-62 win over Notre Dame. Cole McCormick led the Irish with 19 points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, Guard, High School Basketball, Notre Dame High School, Nyzaiah Whaley, scores 31
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of unbeaten teams in district play, Tyner up-ended CSAS by a final of 67-52. The Rams were up just four after the first quarter, but they forced several turnovers in the second quarter with their pressure defense to push the lead to 16 at the break. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: CSAS, district battle,…
Titans coach Mike Vrabel announced Friday that Ryan Tannehill will start at quarterback Sunday in Tennessee’s season finale against Jacksonville. Will Levis is fighting a foot injury, and he is designated as the team’s emergency third string QB. It will likely be Tannehill’s final game in a Titans uniform. The team is not expected to bring him back next season…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Alabama’s football season came to an end at the Rose Bowl last Saturday. But now, a new group of players are coming to Tuscaloosa in the hopes of winning a national title, including Heritage High School’s long snapper Jay Williams. Brian Armstrong talks with the new Crimson Tide commit. Heritage High Schooler Jay Williams is a preferred walk…
MONTEAGLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Johnny Cash once sang about the dangers of trucking down Monteagle Mountain. However, residents on top of the mountain are warning about the dangers of a proposed truck stop. Current state of the property where the Petro’s Truck Stop may be built. (From: United to Protect the Plateau) Monteagle resident William Best recalled, “There are literally…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — An increased fee went into effect at the beginning of the year for electric vehicles in Tennessee. This includes All-Electric, Hybrid Electric and Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles. County clerk offices statewide have been advised by the Tennessee Department of Revenue there are increased renewal fees for all EVs. The rate is just under $300, adjusted annually…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local musical researcher developed a way for people with disabilities to learn how to play piano through the use of colored blocks. In her Notes2Blocks program, students of all ages and skill sets can learn how to connect through the universal language of music. Martha Summa-Chadwick grew up as a concert pianist and always felt…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We remember the big snowfalls from the past. But sometimes a thin layer of ice can be even more trouble. 40 years ago, we survived a tough week of weather. It started with a Christmas morning low temperature of -2 degrees. That was followed by two ice storms, which created total chaos. Here is a look back…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you got a cool tech gift over the holidays, you might need a smartphone to be able to use it. If your new device has to be paired with a smartphone, make sure you’re downloading the right app. “A lot of times if you’re using or getting a Google device, whether that is a Google…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County School Board discussed major changes coming to their school facilities Thursday. One change was where to put a Red Bank Elementary. Ben Connor of district six said, “Turf the football field at Red Bank high school, it would then be able to be played on by multiple sports. If that was to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — PlayUSA conducted a survey of a little over a thousand Americans nationwide and found that over half of the participants are experiencing an overwhelming amount of tipping pressure. “59% of Americans are experiencing what we call ‘Tipping Fatigue’ – which is just exhaustion at being constantly prompted to tip,” Spokesperson for PlayUSA, Alison Hadley said. It…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Commissioners met Wednesday night to discuss budgets and their minutes at the start of the year. District 10 Commissioner Jeff Eversole mentioned his plan to schedule a meeting about the South Broad Projects– which includes Lookout Stadium. A rendering of the new South Broad Stadium. (Courtesy: South Broad Project) Former meetings claimed the building…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — They call him the Dinosaur Man. Jim LaMance’s North Georgia woodworking business, Encraft, is “Where Old-world Craftsmanship meets New-world Technology.” And these historic creatures are some of the wooden items he designs. Let’s see how Encraft is driving our economy forward. “So, I’m an engineer, and when I was in school at Auburn, my job to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As the days get colder and children prepare to go back to school, health experts are seeing flu cases continue to rise in Tennessee. “We are not surprised to see a rise in not only flu, but flu-like illnesses,” said Dr. Stephen Miller, Health Officer for the Hamilton County Health Department. “It is so much so,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The City of Chattanooga has extended the updated traffic pattern on Fraizer Avenue. The new traffic pattern has been extended until Monday, January 8 at 7 a.m. The traffic pattern involves reducing Frazier to two lanes and reducing the speed to 25 mph on the weekends. The city said that this will help them collect more data…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — EPB is seeking local artists to complete the final portion of the 10th Street Substation murals. Mural artist / EPB This year’s theme is “The Magic of Unity.” Until January 31, artists can apply to showcase their artistic capabilities along 10th Street. The murals will be painted on the fourth side of the EPB substation, parallel…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The East Brainerd Church of Christ is preparing snack packs for children in Hamilton County. Many students rely on school lunches as their only meal of the day, which is something they can’t get on the weekends. But Snack Pack Ministry wants those kids to have meals every day. Snack Pack Ministry / Acts Outreach Ministries Each…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A New Years Eve party has been in the works in Chattanooga. “Several months ago, we looked at different locations and areas we would consider hosting the city’s first New Year’s Eve celebration. We chose right in front of the Tennessee Aquarium. Beautiful backdrop with a couple great local bands and the turnout was absolutely fantastic,”…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CHI Memorial is looking to kick off 2024 by providing lung screening to patients. This Friday, January 5, they are taking the mobile lung screening to the East Gate Town Center. Last year, CHI provided more than 3,000 lung screening. CHI is hoping to surpass that number this year. “Lung cancer is the most prevalent cancer…