McMinn Central May Take to the Air More in 2023

McMinn Central earned their first playoff berth last year since 2016. What will it take for the Chargers to make it back-to-back playoff seasons? Maybe a tweak of the offense. Brian Armstrong takes McMinn Central into the 30-in-30 spotlight. Said head coach Matt Moody:”I think the expectations around here for these guys have changed.” McMinn Central football has improved greatly…

Red Wolves Coach Jimmy Weekley on Medical Leave of Absence

(press release) CHATTANOOGA – Chattanooga Red Wolves SC Head Coach Jimmy Weekley will be on a medical leave of absence after a recent significant health situation. Coach Weekley is recovering, and the club will not be releasing any additional information at this time about Weekley’s health. For anyone who would like to wish Coach Weekley a speedy recovery, please submit a…

Chattanooga police investigating Fagan Street drive-by shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police are investigating following a shooting that happened Monday afternoon on Fagan Street. The police department said it happened at 4106 Fagan Street at 2:45 p.m. Officers found a 24-year-old man with a bullet wound to the stomach. They said his injuries were not life-threatening, though. He told officers that someone driving through the area…

Grocery sales tax holiday starts August 1

CHATTANOOA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Starting Tuesday, Tennessee families can save some money at the supermarket.   This year, Governor Bill Lee and the General Assembly passed the Tennessee Works Act.  That means no sales tax on most groceries.  “Starting tomorrow, August 1, and for the next three months, all of August, all of September, all of October, you can go to…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Fund for Teachers, Thrasher’s Ricky McEvoy

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) – The best educators never stop learning. As the world continues to shrink, another country can be great place to get new ideas. Fund for Teachers is a globe-trotting example of what’s right with our schools. Ricky McEvoy is an E-LAB teacher at Thrasher Elementary. He explains,” Fund for teachers is an incredible opportunity. I mean,…

Nearly century-old trucking company shuts down

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Yellow, one of the oldest and biggest U.S. trucking businesses, shut down on Sunday. The 99-year-old company has more than 12,000 trucks moving freight across the country. Dealing with a long-term organization like Yellow, this will have micro and macro-economic impacts across the country. “This is a big deal. We haven’t seen this since Celadon or…

Our Town: Whitwell

WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) — Head about 40 minutes northwest of Chattanooga and you’ll find the town formerly known as Cheekville. It’s now known as Whitwell: named after the man who made coal mining the heart of the city, Thomas Whitwell. But in 1981, tragedy struck. “We had an explosion in the Tennessee Consolidated Coal Mines,” said Coal Miners Museum employee Jerry…

80-year-old pedestrian dies after being struck by car

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Graysville man died after being struck by a car on Brainerd Road Sunday night. The Chattanooga Police Department identified the deceased man as 80-year-old Jack Taylor. They said Taylor was attempting to cross at the 5600 block of Brainerd Road just before 9:30 p.m. Police said he walked directly into the path of an oncoming…

McMinn County using size to its advantage

McMINN COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF)- McMinn county is known for having experience on the line. last year that wasn’t the case as most of the returning players were at the skill positions. but this year the experience has shifted back to the hog mollies up front. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 30 in 30 2023, High School Football, McMinn…

World’s longest yard sale returns to Highway 127

DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — Known as the world’s longest yard sale, the Highway 127-yard sale has started yet again this year. The sale runs from parts of Alabama to Michigan. The official starting dates are scheduled for August 3-5, but vendors have already set up days in advance. “The Highway 127-yard sale, if you talk to any of the locals,…

Locals cool off at Coolidge Park during extreme summer heat

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — This summer has been recorded as one of the hottest we have seen in a while. Locals are taking advantage of the Coolidge Park fountains as the heat continues. The fountains were recently shut down and repaired due to an electrical issue. However, they are back in time for the high heat conditions. The fountains are…

Chattanooga community celebrates 10,000 graduates in digital literacy program

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — On Saturday morning, the Chattanooga community celebrated the ‘Tech Goes Home’ program, which supports digital literacy. Across the state, over 10,000 residents are now better able to connect with educational resources, loved ones, and new career opportunities. “The outcomes have been really amazing. Some folks have gotten new jobs or promotions in their old jobs. Because…

Northwest Whitfield Must Replace Record Setting Quarterback Owen Brooker

Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) What did Northwest Whitfield coach Josh Robinson say to the broken vending machine? Give me my quarterback. The Bruins must replace quarterback Owen Brooker, who finished his career as one the state’s top 20 all-time passers. Northwest has the 30-in-30 spotlight. Northwest Whitfield is known for turning out quarterbacks. Said Robinson:”We’ve been fortunate to have a string…

Wreaths Across Chattanooga concerned with national organization

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Wreaths Across Chattanooga has become an annual tradition during the holiday season.  It is an offshoot of the national Wreaths Across America program. Wreaths Across America is headquartered in Maine, and promotes its laying of wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington along with helping over three thousand similar programs across the country. But local organizers…

Hamilton County Schools Hosts Volunteer Opportunity Saturday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- You have an opportunity to help out your local schools. Hamilton County Schools are holding their fourth straight Better Together Volunteer Day tomorrow. 29 schools across the county will host volunteers to help with various projects depending on the location ranging from painting to planting floors. So far over 500 volunteers have signed up, but there is…

Chattanooga participates in Red Sand Project for human trafficking awareness

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s Human Trafficking Awareness Week and Chattanooga is participating in the Red Sand Project to bring awareness. During Red Sand events, participants fill sidewalks with red sand to represent those involved in human trafficking, modern day slavery and exploitation. “So, today we were hosting the red sands events, to bring awareness to human trafficking and the…

Chattanooga’s Tomorrow Building concept spreading to Memphis

Local companies turning historic Memphis building into new housing option

MEMPHIS, Tennessee (WDEF) – A concept born in Chattanooga is heading to Memphis. It will be the third location for The Tomorrow Building. That’s the concept created by Chestnut Funds in Chattanooga. They say it’s a family housing option geared for the new workforce… people who are working remotely, short term or just looking for hassle-free living. The Tomorrow Building…

TECH BYTE: Tech for Summer Travel

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — There’s still some time left before school starts back. Why not take advantage, and go on a fun trip this summer? There are some tech products you’ll want to bring with you. According to the Vacationer, about 85 percent of American adults are planning to travel this summer. Whether you’re road tripping or flying, don’t forget…