CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hixson Middle School cultivates curiosity through what teachers call, “organic learning.” Parents got see what that curriculum is all about at a recent Student Showcase. We’ll think you’ll agree, it’s a holistic example of what’s right with our schools. Michae Weger teaches Visual Arts at Hixson Middle. He says, “You’re in for a treat. So, this…
(LEE) Tim Vaughn scored a three-point shot just 12 seconds in the contest and the Flames never look back as they defeated the University of West Alabama 81-62 on Sunday afternoon at Walker Arena. The Flames led wire-to-wire and handed the Tigers their first Gulf South Conference loss of the season. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Gulf South…
(GoMocs) The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team used a balanced effort to help capture a 112-51 win over NAIA-member Tennessee Wesleyan in non-conference action on Sunday afternoon inside McKenzie Arena. Following the win, Chattanooga improves to 6-3 overall this season. The 112 points mark the most in a game for UTC since scoring 125 against The Citadel on February 1, 2016….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Saturday was the big day for ‘Wreaths Across Chattanooga’ as a handful of 18-wheelers dropped off over 25,000 wreaths, and volunteers lined up to honor and remember veterans during the holiday season. Retired Navy Captain, Mickey McCamish said, “I’ve been involved with Wreaths Across Chattanooga now about eight years. This is about my eighth year and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Every year, the national commander of the Salvation Army challenges each of the locations to raise $2 million in four hours. The local chapter of The Salvation Army is calling on the community to join the effort to raise funds for services in the Chattanooga area amid the holidays and into the new year. Major Douglas…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Friends and family of the East Lake community came out on a rainy Saturday to remember the life of one of their beloved athletes. Reflecting seven years since the tragic Woodmore Bus crash, members of the community came out to honor the innocent children who were lost too soon. Zoie Nash was dedicated Saturday with a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Rodney Henderson led Tyner to a big win over Rival Brianerd. Henderson scored 24 points and was dominate on Saturday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: boys basketball, Brainerd, High School Basketball, Rodney Henderson, Tyner
(GOMocs)The Chattanooga women’s basketball team was able to hang onto its seventh consecutive win of the season on Saturday, taking down North Alabama 68-65. The Mocs (9-1, 0-0 SoCon) were able to build up as big of a lead as 11 points, but a late charge by the Lions (3-6, 0-0 ASUN) saw UTC trailing as the minutes ticked down…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) In a key region showdown on Friday, the Ringgold girls used a big second half to knock off Coahulla Creek 59-46. The game was tied at 22 at halftime. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Coahulla Creek High School, Girl’s basketball, high school girls basketball, Ringgold High School
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Northwest Whitfield boys basketball team defeated rival Dalton 48-41 Friday night in Dalton. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: boys basketball, Dalton High School, Northwest Whitfield High School, rivalry
Cleveland-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team remained undefeated on Friday as they defeated cross-town rival Cleveland 64-40. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central Girls Basketball, Cleveland, Rival, undefeated, Win
The bus stop along Market Street that was roped off Friday evening as CPD responded to an incident. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Police responded to an incident near the intersection of Market Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Friday evening. IMAGES RELEASED: Chattanooga Police are asking for help in identifying a potential suspect in the Market Street shooting on Friday…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Pedestrian safety has been in the minds of many Chattanoogans recently since a fatal crash killed a mother and her baby two weeks ago on Frazier Avenue. One neighborhood association is concerned about the same incident happening there. The St. Elmo Historic District is a major neighborhood on the southern border of Chattanooga with Georgia. As such,…
Some of the first wreaths being delivered for Wreaths Across Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The first wreaths truck delivered today for Wreaths Across Chattanooga. These wreaths were unloaded at the Chattanooga National Cemetery for specific graves. This is just a fraction of the wreaths that will be placed across the cemetery tomorrow. Wreaths Across Chattanooga, which is doing their wreath…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The holiday season is in full swing, and spending time with family and close friends is a big part of celebrating. There is some tech that’ll help you take better pictures during those get togethers. There’s no need to hire a professional photographer these days if you want that perfect holiday family photo. Save your money!…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) If you’re looking for a spark in high school basketball, never hurts to have a 6-6 big man. Boyd Buchanan loves to go to center Caleb Hardaway to give the Bucs some juice. News 12’s Brian Armstrong catches up with the Bucs big man on campus. Said Hardaway: “I’m getting offensive rebounds, pushing the ball up the floor, running…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The ongoing dispute between the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga and Hamilton County Government continues into its second week. The President of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, Candy Johnson, told a packed convention ballroom at the Chattanooga Convention Center during their 41st Equal Opportunity Day award ceremony that the dispute with the Hamilton County…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- If you drive along Dayton Pike in Soddy-Daisy in the evening, you may notice a Christmas themed roadside memorial. The memorial is in remembrance of Autumn King, who passed away in a car crash in January 2022 at the age of 22. Her aunt, Kim Green, who raised Autumn from the age of six, has maintained a…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) – Catoosa County will soon be the home of a brand-new Siskin rehabilitation hospital. “We have served hundreds of patients who live in North Georgia at our other clinics every year,” said Matt Gibson, President and CEO of Siskin Hospital. “So, we are really excited that they will have a more convenient location closer to where…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Veteran McCallie coach Ralph Potter has stepped down, although he will stay on Big Blue’s staff as a defensive coordinator. Offensive coordinator and former McCallie stand-out Joel Bradford has been named McCallie’s new head coach. Bradford will follow the winningest coach in school history in Ralph Potter, who racked up a total of five state titles. Said Bradford:”The day…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — There’s new life in the old TVFCU building downtown. Several local companies have moved in, and renovated the 45,000-square-foot building. Let’s see how Market Street Partners Day is driving our economy forward. “What this building means to the area is an investment in downtown Chattanooga, an investment in the commercial building space, an investment in the…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Soddy-Daisy Post Office is trying to recover from a backup in mail deliveries. In a statement on social media, Representative Chuck Fleischmann said that the USPS had acknowledged there was a backup of mail deliveries due to low staffing. He said that the postal service has agreed to bring in an interim staff to help…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain picked up a nice road win over rival Red Bank on Tuesday defeating the Lions 67-61. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: boys basketball, High School Basketball, Red Bank High School, Rival, Signal Mountain High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team hit the century mark on Tuesday night with a 100-64 win over Chattanooga Christian. The Bearettes are ranked 25th in the nation by Max Preps. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 25th in the nation, Bradley Central High School, Girl’s basketball, Max Preps, Win