Mocs Football Features a Harvard Graduate in Linebacker Kobe Joseph

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs football team has attracted an Ivy League graduate. Linebacker Kobe Joseph transferred from Harvard to UTC during the off-season, bringing a veteran presence and plenty of football savviness. Reporter:”Describe football at Harvard?” Said Joseph:”Um. It’s a similar competition to here, but school definitely comes first.” Harvard is the oldest college in America..founded in 1636, well before the…

AAA raises awareness for drowsy driving in November

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The first week of November is set aside to raise awareness for drowsy driving.  “National Sleep Foundation has a national drowsy driving awareness week, and this is to raise awareness about the dangers of drowsy driving,” said Megan Cooper, Public Relations for AAA.  One in 25 drivers have admitted to falling asleep while driving.  Young adults,…

Girl Scouts Honor Local Historian at Annual Luncheon

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Girl Scouts of the Southern Appalachians honored one of their very own Tuesday. Chattanooga and Hamilton County historian Linda Moss Mines was selected to be the honoree of the Trefoil Society’s annual luncheon at the Waterhouse Pavilion in downtown Chattanooga. Mines has been heavily involved in Girl Scouts for decades, serving as a troop leader herself…

Golden Apple Award: Gretchen Shively, Cloud Springs Elementary

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Gretchen Shively is a ray of sunshine at Cloud Springs Elementary. At least one parent calls Ms. Shively the best self-contained special needs teacher that she has ever met. We decided to surprise Ms. Shively in her classroom with this week’s Golden Apple Award. Lori Welborn is the Principal at Cloud Springs. She says, ” Ms….

Titans Benching Ryan Tannehill For Rookie QB Will Levis

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Rookie Will Levis needed all of two starts to earn the starting quarterback job for the Tennessee Titans. Coach Mike Vrabel announced Tuesday that the 33rd pick overall out of Kentucky will be the Titans starter moving forward and that he already told the team of the change, moving injured veteran Ryan Tannehill to the backup spot. “There’s clearly something there,”…

Mom to Mom – Pumpkin Turkey

Today on Mom to Mom, we have a super cute idea for those leftover pumpkins from Halloween. We are turning your leftover pumpkins from Halloween into cute little turkeys that your kids are absolutely going to love, and you can actually use this for your decorations at the Thanksgiving Day table. So, what you’re going to need are your smaller…

Mocs Thump Covenant College 89-44 in Season Opener

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA (Nov. 6, 2023) – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team raced out early and saw newcomer Jan Zidek score a game-high 25 points to amount an 89-44 wire-to-wire victory over Covenant in the 2023-24 season opener on Monday night inside McKenzie Arena. Chattanooga opens the season 1-0 for the ninth time in the past 12 seasons following the victory in…

TDEC and EPA provide lead update in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The EPA and TDEC are studying soil that is impacted by lead-bearing foundry material. They are currently asking for lead sampling in the southside area. And this year, more than 500 properties are in line for cleanup. The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and Environmental Protection Agency provided updates on the southside lead site in…

Soddy Daisy First Baptist celebrates second annual pie festival

SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The second annual Soddy Daisy Pie Festival was held Sunday afternoon at a local church. Soddy Daisy First Baptist started this festival last year in lieu of regular trunk-or-treat celebrations around Halloween. Instead, the church gathers members of the community for pie tastings and auctions with different festivities. Kids and adults participated in a pie…

East Ridge Police fill cruiser for local food pantry

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The East Ridge Police Department collaborated at Local Coffee to help the less fortunate this holiday season. The department raised food and monetary donations for the East Ridge Food Pantry. Folks came out on Sunday to take part in filling an ERPD cruiser with donated food items. The department has continued this tradition for nearly…

Crabtree Farms celebrates 25th birthday on Saturday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local farm in the middle of urban Chattanooga celebrated its 25th birthday on Saturday. Crabtree Farms has been open since 1998 and has welcomed many people throughout the years. This celebration was held in honor of 25 years of farming, learning, and cultivating community. The rustic farm hosted games and activities for families and friends…

Whitwell native honored at Tennessee Tech for local nonprofits

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Whitwell native, Cigi England, was honored alongside her husband Michael as Grand Marshals for the 2023 homecoming parade at Tennessee Tech University. She graduated from the university in 2006 and has developed various local businesses in Cookeville since then. Cigi and Michael England honored at Tennessee Tech as 2023 Homecoming Grand Marshals. Photo taken by Nick…

HCEMS Fully Staffed, Unveils New Ambulance

Officials standing in front of Medic 17 at the HCEMS station at Enterprise South. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Hamilton County EMS unveiled the newest ambulance in its fleet Friday morning. They say this fleet is a critical piece of equipment at a time when call volume is higher than ever. Hamilton County EMS has only been operating since 1988 and services all…

Study Finds Correlation Between Air Pollution and Parkinson’s Disease

Air quality index updates. Picture taken in Point Park on Lookout Mtn. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new study is suggesting there is a correlation between bad air quality and Parkinson’s Disease. The Barrow Neurological Institute says they have found that areas that have higher rates of air pollution have a 56 percent higher chance to develop Parkinson’s Disease. For Chattanooga…

Catoosa Co. launches Stocking Full of Love

  RINGGOLD, Ga (WDEF) – Catoosa County’s Stocking Full of Love Program has now begun.  The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office has been doing this for three decades.  This toy drive will support children in need with toys during the Christmas season. Last year, more than 1,000 children received a present.  “During the pandemic and just coming out of it and…

La Pinta docked in Chattanooga until November 19

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A historical replica has made its way to Chattanooga. La Pinta will be docked at Ross’s Landing until November 19. It was the first ship to discover land during Christopher Columbus’ famous voyage on October 12, 1492. The ship stopped in Chattanooga overnight a couple of weeks ago on her journey to Knoxville. Folks are invited…

Consumer reports examine 2023 Black Friday spending

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — According to fiscal reports, consumer spending hit a record last year on Black Friday. If this is due to inflation or just overall spending, is the question. The majority of Black Friday sales, in recent years, were attributed to online shopping. CNN Business shared that online shoppers approximated over 9 billion dollars on Black Friday last…