NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Dolly Parton recently held a Pet Gala in Nashville. It was all for fun, according to Dolly. The event featured big-name artists performing Dolly’s biggest hits. There was even a pet fashion show. But before the music, many of the celebrities took to the pink carpet. “Well, I think we’re here just to have fun, all of…
The future subdivision next to Windbrook being built behind Ron and Majorie Pasch’s backyard. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hixson residents in the Valleybrook neighborhood say they’re frustrated with the recent approval of the expansion of a new development. The Paschs have lived in Windbrook has four years and used to enjoy a forest that would bring cool breezes to their…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The morning crew wished viewers a Happy Valentine’s Day on Wednesday with a special treat from Amelia’s grandmothers. The overall consensus: both desserts were a 10/10. From Amelia: “A special shout-out to my Nana, Anna Faye Heard, for her delicious banana pudding, and to my Grandmother, Alice Greer, for her yummy cookies! I love you both…
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- The fight over unionizing Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant is back front and center. Both sides chose Thursday to speak out. Victor Vaughn who is a Logistics team member at Volkswagen says VW should be unionized. “There is issues that need to be addressed. Better health care for us, safer work environment, and an opportunity to have a portion of…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Since the inception of computers, they’ve all been controlled with handheld devices. When I got my first Nintendo in the mid-80s it came with two handheld controllers. Eventually the technology brought us wireless controllers, but for the most part most interfaces require the use of handheld devices. That is until now! This new company is called Glydr,…
Adairsville, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Ringgold girls upset top-seeded LFO 56-53 in the semifinals of their region tournament. The Warriors had a chance to tie the game at the buzzer, but Christen Collins three-point shot was off the mark. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Girl’s basketball, High School Basketball, LFO, region semifinals, Ringgold High School, upset
Adairsville, GA-(WDEF-TV) John Hill scored 32 points as Ridgeland knocked off Coahulla Creek 66-42 in their region semifinal matchup. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 32 points, John Hill, regional semifinal game, Ridgeland High School, Win
Adairsville, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Coahulla Creek girls fell behind 17-2 to Adairsville to start their region semifinal game. Colts couldn’t make up the deficit as they fall 39-26. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Adairsville, Coahulla Creek, Girl’s basketball, High School Basketball, region semifinals
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor cruised into their region tournament championship game on Thursday, as they defeated Chattanooga Christian 76-62. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: advance, Baylor School, High School Basketball, Region Championship
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) Three years ago, the LFO girls basketball team did not win a single game. Now they’ve won their region regular season title three years in-a-row, even though their head coach wasn’t sure a three-peat was possible. Said head coach DeWayne Watkins: “I’ve coached more this year than I’ve done the last two years combined.” This LFO senior…
Authorities looking for Meigs County deputy Robert Leonard and a woman he arrested. (Courtesy: Russell Johnson) UPDATE: District Attorney Russell Johnson has announced that the body of Meigs County Deputy Robert Lenoard has been recovered. He was found by Meigs County EMS and Rescue Squad along with Hamilton and Monroe County dive teams with assistance from THP and TBI crews…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Most of us love ice cream, from vanilla to chocolate, to possibly everything in between. Clumpies has been serving up unique flavors for 25 years in Chattanooga. We are learning more about the company and how they have been driving our economy forward for many years. Clumpies opened in 1999. The first shop opened up on…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA (Feb. 14, 2024) – Behind a career-high 31 points from Honor Huff, the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team showed its Valentine’s Day love of the three-ball during an 84-71 victory over ETSU in the 100th all-time meeting in the rivalry series during Southern Conference action Wednesday night in McKenzie Arena. Following the win, Chattanooga improves to 18-8 on the season…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The UTC women lead the SoCon in defense this season, allowing just 54 points a game. Sigrun Olafsdottir fuels the Mocs defensive attack. The Iceland native thrives on leaving opponents ice cold. Reporter:”Do you think you could spell Olafsdottir?” Said head coach Shawn Poppie:”I could not. Absolutely not. It took me about 8 months before I even could say…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) – The future of McDonald Farm was a hot topic of debate Wednesday at the Hamilton County Commission. Hamilton County purchased the McDonald Farm back in 2021. However, there is still debate nearly three years later on what the county wants to do with the property. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp announced last week his office withdrew…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The South Broad District will have to wait another week for full approval. Tuesday night, the Chattanooga City Council elected to defer a vote on the project for another week. Wednesday morning, the Hamilton County Commission elected to do the same. The need for a new vote arose after an increase in the stadium’s price tag to…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan held off CAK 45-42 in the region tournament quarterfinals on Tuesday evening at Jett Gym. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd Buchanan, boys basketball, CAK, High School Basketball, region tournament
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) If you go to any kind of East Ridge athletic event, then you’ll likely see Cadion Harris in action for the Pioneers. Dude is everywhere. He’s a three sport star. Football, basketball, and track. News 12’s Brian Armstrong catches up with the talented Harris. Said head basketball coach Tre High:”Every Sunday, he’s here. He’s here working out….
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Bradley County and Cleveland City Schools came together with parents and a support group to host a first annual “Escape the Vape” event. “We are bringing together our PTO reps to actually talk about the epidemic that we have with vaping and how it affects our children,” said Dr. Linda Cash, Director of Schools for Bradley…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For students, teachers change from year to year, but the school secretary is a constant. A good secretary can make the whole educational process more pleasant and efficient. We paid a visit to Hixson High to honor one of the best in the business with the Golden Apple Award. Lee Ziegler is the Principal at Hixson….
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Ringgold High School and the greater Ringgold community came together on Tuesday to honor an overlooked piece of its past. The City of Ringgold dedicated the former Wilson School with a memorial plaque. From 1949 to 1966, the school served African American students in the community during segregation. A crowd gathered outside of Ringgold High dedicating…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Rescue 82 is preparing to embark on their seventh relief mission to Ukraine. Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department are leading this relief mission. Those officers are Captain Daniel Francis, Sergeant Lee Salyers and Sergeant Jeremiah Cook. U.S. Air Force veteran and Kimball Baptist Church pastor Bruce Howland is also attending the mission trip. McCallie Alumnus…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly spoke Tuesday morning on Let’s Chatt and discussed the South Broad project. This is what Mayor Kelly had to say about the current status of the project: “Well, there have been a lot of discussions … about the South Broad project, which is the new Lookout Stadium and all the development around…
Today, on Mom to Mom. I have a fun toddler enrichment activity. I have a fun activity for those toddlers using stuff from your house because how many times do they have toys? But they’d rather play with a box, just stuff that you have laying around all the time, right? So, we have egg cartons always. I like this…