Soddy Daisy’s Logan Workman Reflects on Facing the Lookouts in Chattanooga

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) We had a home town kid face the Chattanooga Lookouts last night in Soddy Daisy’s Logan Workman. He was the starting pitcher for the Montgomery Biscuits. While Workman got a no-decision, he was able to celebrate the Biscuits 8-7 victory. Logan Workman admits he had circled the Biscuits series in Chattanooga, but he wasn’t sure he would pitch in…

Biscuits Bash the Lookouts 19-8 on Parrott Head Night

(lookouts.com) The Lookouts lost 19-8 to the Montgomery Biscuits at AT&T Field. Chattanooga scored first on a Quincy McAfee two-run homer, but Montgomery scored 7-runs in the third and did not look back. The Biscuits scored 19 runs on 18 hits, hitting five doubles and three home runs. Mason Auer and Heriberto Hernandez each had a homer and four RBIs….

South Pittsburg Eager to Return to State Title Chase

Even though South Pittsburg posted a solid 9-3 record last year, the season was kind of frowned upon. Welcome to the Pirates high standards. South Pitt gets the 30-in-30 spotlight. Most years South Pittsburg is still playing football at Thanksgiving. But last year, they suffered a disappointing loss in the second round of the state playoffs. 14-7 to Gordonsville. Said…

One Dead after Fatal Crash in Jasper

JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF)- One person is dead after a fatal crash in Jasper. Highway 41 is a two-lane road that connects Jasper in the Sequatchie Valley to Tracy City on top of the Cumberland Plateau. It is a steep descent into Jasper, and it was the scene of a tragic incident Wednesday afternoon. The tractor-trailer that crashed in Jasper Wednesday…

Former Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt takes teaching job in Rainsville, AL

RAINSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) – Former Vols football coach Jeremy Pruitt is going back to his Alabama roots. Not at the University of Alabama, but on Sand Mountain. He has been hired as PE teacher at Plainview High School in Rainsville. His father, Dale, has had numerous stints coaching football at the school. And Jeremy was actually born there during one…

Chattanooga police investigating shooting involving teenager on Marigold Drive

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting of a teenager on the 3900 block of Marigold Drive. Police received the call on Wednesday at 8:25 p.m. The victim was taken to a local hospital. The investigation is ongoing and Chattanooga police will provide additional information when available.   Categories: Crime, Featured, Local News Tags: Chattanooga Police Dept.,…

Signal Mountain Looking to Rebound From Disappointing Season

Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain lost their regular season finale to Brainerd last year, forcing them to miss the playoffs. Heartbreak sort of defined the Eagles in 2022, so that’s why their eager to change that this fall. Signal Mountain soars into the 30-in-30 spotlight. Even though Signal Mountain won only 3 games last season, they didn’t go down without…

Titans Quarterback Ryan Tannehill Super Pumped to Have Receiver DeAndre Hopkins in Camp

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans gave Ryan Tannehill just about the best birthday gift an NFL team can, even if his present came a bit early. Who wouldn’t want a three-time All-Pro wide receiver just in time for training camp, especially a quarterback entering the final year under contract? Tannehill’s smile made clear Wednesday during the Titans’ first full practice of training…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Keith Monuments

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Family-owned businesses are still an important part of America’s economy. One such company here in Chattanooga is dedicated to providing clients the best possible service they can. Sheila Keith is the current owner of Keith Monuments. “Keith Monuments was started years ago in the 1960s by my father-in-law, Cleveland Keith, and he had six sons. It…

Get prepared for back-to-school with Hamilton Place

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s that time of year once again… Back-to-school shopping. With tax free weekend around the corner, Hamilton Place Mall is giving shopping ideas for how students can prepare for the new school year. “We have seen a wild influx of shoppers this season. Generally, for tax free weekend, when it’s coming up, shoppers wait. They want…

Deputies arrest 4 on drug, gun charges following chase

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County deputies arrested four people following a vehicle pursuit on Tuesday. Authorities charged those involved with gun and drug charges. The Tennessee Highway Patrol previously attempted to stop the suspects, who were in a gray Dodge Challenger around 10 p.m., but they had terminated the pursuit. Suspect vehicle, a gray Dodge Challenger (Courtesy of…

40 Local teachers receive $500 grants for school

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Starting off Wednesday morning, Hamilton County teachers met and resumed the first annual ‘Every Student Reads’ conference at UTC. Teachers from the Hamilton County school district attended the conference to learn more about early childhood literacy. The two-day event continued this morning with awarding 40 $500 teacher grants. Today, the conference started off with teacher grant…

Hamilton County Commissioners debate on Hunter Road housing development

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County commissioners are debating freezing any new housing developments on Hunter Road. This is because they believe the road is unsafe for drivers. “Hunter Road is, to me, one of the most dangerous roads in the county,” said Hamilton County Commissioner, Steve Highlander. “There are wrecks all the time. I take my two grandsons to…

Two injured in small plane crash at Chattanooga airport

from Chatt. Fire Dept. CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Two people were injured in a small plane crash at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport this morning. The single engine plane crashed at the north end of the airport around 10 AM. Rescuers removed two people from the plane and sent them to the hospital. We don’t know their conditions at this point. Fire officials…

Notre Dame Hoping For Some Luck of the Irish

Notre Dame may be the Irish, but they have to be wondering where’s the luck of the Irish. Notre dame hasn’t enjoyed much luck at all in recent years, but they’re hoping for a brighter future this fall. The Irish jump into the 30-in-30 spotlight. Notre Dame hasn’t enjoyed a winning season since 2018. Head coach Charles Fant says part…

Biscuits Use 5 Run Sixth Inning to Topple the Lookouts 9-4

(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts could not overcome a five-run sixth inning by the Montgomery Biscuits in their 9-4 loss. Montgomery kicked off the scoring in the second inning on a Mason Auer RBI double and a Heriberto Hernandez RBI double. Chattanooga tied the game up in the bottom of the second when Daniel Vellojin hit a 402-foot two-run home run….

Youth Substance Abuse Summit Hopes to Spark Conversation

A presentation being given by Dr. Connie McNamara at the Youth Substance Abuse Summit. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With school right around the corner, educators are getting prepared for the challenges they will face. One of those challenges they will face is outside influences affecting their students. The Hamilton County and Tennessee Health Departments teamed up today for first ever summit…

Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Facing State Scrutiny

ALTAMONT, Tenn. (WDEF) – A state agency is taking a close look into issues at a local sheriff’s office.  The Tennessee Peace Officers Standard and Training Board held a hearing on the state of the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. Board members learned from state inspectors that several sheriff’s deputies in Grundy County lack proper certification to be law enforcement in…

American Cruise Lines celebrate summer cruise in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- City officials gathered today to welcome passengers on the new American Cruise Lines, American Splendor Riverboat.  This was also a celebration of ACL’s first summer season of business in Chattanooga. “This is important because this is the inaugural season on the Tennessee River for American cruise lines. Chattanooga is one of the great stops on that. It…

Gov. Ron DeSantis involved in Chattanooga wreck Tuesday morning

UPDATE: Florida Governor, and GOP Presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis was involved in a car accident Tuesday morning in Chattanooga. DeSantis was in town for a fundraiser held by local republicans. The crash happened a little after 8 a.m. on I-75 south, just below East Brainerd Road. “The original accident occurred because there was an animal in the street. So, they…

‘Every Student Reads’ conference held for Hamilton County educators

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With the school year fast approaching, Hamilton County Schools held a conference at UTC Tuesday morning to encourage teachers about the importance of early childhood literacy. “Our community needs what you provide. Because when our kids are better, and they’re literate, and they can read, and think, and make decisions… Our community gets better,” Chief of…

Sheriff reverses call for decertification of Daniel Wilkey

Now that prosecutors have dropped the charges against him, his former employers will not press to make sure he cannot find another law enforcement job

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is no longer pressing the P.O.S.T. Commission to decertify former deputy Daniel Wilkey. Sheriff Garrett has written a letter to the Commission withdrawing their request to decertify. Decertification blocks him from getting future law enforcement jobs. Wilkey was fired after a series of complaints that started with the “forced” baptism of…