MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Jumpoff community of Marion County is not happy about their new neighbor. There is a planned sand quarry to be added to that area. Em Turner Chitty a community member said, “They found that 150 acres right in the middle of Jumpoff that was under contract to be sold to Tinsley.” They are concerned…
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- The Health Department is bringing WIC services to new moms and children in Chattanooga.. The WIC mobile service is coming to the East Lake Community Center on Tuesdays. WIC is a program that provides education on nutrition and health for women and children. They are targeting a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood with a bilingual staff. “It’s an important step,…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) – Police officials are warning iPhone users about the new name drop update on IOS 17 and why it could pose a privacy risk. “NameDrop” is an AirDrop feature that allows iPhone users to exchange contact information between two phones. It can share information to Apple Watches as well. In order for this feature to work, users…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – We now know the identities of the victims of Saturday’s tragic crash on the Chattanooga Northshore. As one man waits to be placed in custody, those who witnessed the crash are still shaken. The physical damage is boarded up, but the emotional damage is still very real. That damage is leading business owners and residents to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Healthy bodies, healthy minds. Students at Dalewood Middle School are getting physically fit and learning the rules of the road thanks to a three-year grant. Hop on and learn how Riding for Focus is a free-wheeling example of what’s right with our schools. Louis Sanders is a Coach at Dalewood Middle School He says, “We’ve been…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Representative Chuck Fleischmann gave his thoughts on the latest developments in the Israel-Gaza conflict. He spoke to a crowd of Republican supporters at this week’s Pachyderm Club meeting. Representative Fleischmann said he is concerned by support for Palestine, citing a recent poll of Democratic voters that showed 46 percent of them supported Palestinians. Rep. Chuck…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – There was a major traffic disruption Monday morning on Rossville Boulevard. At some point, chickens were able to escape a truck and began littering the northbound lanes from the state lineup through 42nd street. Dozens of chickens strewn along Rossville Boulevard Monday morning. One witness, who wanted to remain anonymous, told News 12 that she witnessed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With the holiday season in full swing, many are sharing what they are thankful for. One veteran reflects on a fund that helped and inspired him after he was injured during his time overseas. Veteran Jason Smith was wounded during his time serving in Afghanistan. Veteran, Jason Smith, reflects on his time overseas and how Semper…
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A small town celebrated their annual Christmas parade on Saturday with lights streaming down Main Street. The city of Pikeville is known for their iconic Christmas parade each year. “Pikeville, Tennessee… If you’ve never seen our Main Street, you don’t know what you’re missing. Especially during Christmas time,” Mayor Philip Cagle said. The city celebrated its…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — Communities across the nation celebrated small businesses on November 25 for ‘Small Business Saturday.’ In the small town of Dunlap, the Game Shack Cafe is a popular stop for both residents and visitors. “Small business Saturday is super important to not just us but every business down here in downtown. This is the one day that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police responded to a fatal traffic crash in the 200 block of Frazier Avenue on Saturday afternoon. UPDATE: Officers were advised pedestrians and a building were struck during the traffic crash. When officers arrived, they found three pedestrians with life threatening injuries. Preliminary investigation shows a Dodge Grand Caravan and Nissan Titan were involved in…
Oliver Springs, TN-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg is headed back to the Class A state championship game. Pirates beat Oliver Springs on the road 31-6 in the semifinals on Friday night. South Pitt got the win basically without starting quarterback Kamden Wellington. He suffered a leg injury just a few plays into the game. He was hobbling around, and while he played…
Knoxville, TN-(WDEF-TV) Walker Valley made their first ever appearance in the state semifinals on Friday night, but the Mustangs couldn’t get in gear offensively. They lost to Knox West 38-3 in the 5A semifinal round. Categories: Sports – High School Football Playoffs, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Class 5A Semifinals, High School Football, Knox West, Playoffs, Walker Valley
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Oakland out-scored Bradley Central 21-0 in the fourth quarter to beat the Bears 38-17 in the Class 6A semifinals on Friday night in Cleveland. Bradley Central trailed 17-3 at halftime before getting their offense in gear in the third quarter. Boo Carter scored on a short touchdown run to make it 17-10. Then it was quarterback Kaleb Martin…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — While there has been a definite shift to more online shopping in recent years, folks have continued to come out and take advantage of sales in-person this Black Friday. Long-time Black Friday shopper, Meridith Brown explained why she continues to shop in-person with her friends: “It’s the experience. 100% the experience. We’ve all been doing this…
A line of customers waiting as long as 10 hours in some cases to shop at Bass Pro Shops in East Ridge on Black Friday. EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hundreds got their Black Friday Shopping off to a very early start. This was the line to enter in the Bass Pro Shops this morning in East Ridge. Some customers told…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs edge rusher Jay Person was voted the SoCon Defensive Player of the Year this week. It’s the second straight year the Bradley Central grad has won the prestigious honor. Person led the league in both sacks (8.5) and tackles for a loss (16). Said head coach Rusty Wright:”Jay actually worked harder this offseason. Bulked up. Did some things….
Volunteers giving away meals in front of Dunlap First Baptist Church. DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF)- Many have spent Thanksgiving cooking and enjoying fantastic meals. However for many, it can be difficult for them to get something to eat on this holiday. That’s why one church in Dunlap has made it a priority to tackle that issue. The Dunlap First Baptist Church…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday. When you start cooking that turkey, be careful in the kitchen. “It really bodes well for fire safety messaging, so that we can avoid some of those fires tomorrow,” said Lorraine Carli, Vice President of Advocacy at National Fire Protection Association. In 2022, State Farm paid over $196 million for more…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’re looking to start a small business, look no further than TVFCU. The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union has $225,000 to give away next year. Applications are open if you’d like to compete for some of that Idea Leap Grant money. Let’s see how it’s driving our economy forward. “Idea Leap grant is an offshoot…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – With Chattanooga officially receiving over two inches of rain this week, it may feel like our long drought is coming to an end. But fire officials are warning this is far from the case. Jeff Stewart, the interim fire chief at Bradley County Fire and Rescue, said, “We are averaging 8 to 10 brush fires a…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – East Ridge began what they believe will become an annual holiday tradition Wednesday. The first annual East Ridge Thanksgiving was held at their community center. Nearly 300 guests gathered to eat food provided by restaurants, churches, and individuals. A line of guests waiting on their food at the first annual East Ridge Thanksgiving Dinner. The…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Bradley County SPCA is in need of wet cat food after their biweekly shipment was delayed until next week. With over 35 cats at the animal shelter, they don’t have enough wet food to feed all of them. “We need as many donations as possible so the cats can get the proper nourishment,” says…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Traveling this year for Thanksgiving is up 2%, but how can you avoid the traffic? Thanksgiving is expected to have the most cars on the road. According to AAA, over 55 million people will be traveling. 49 million of those travelers will be driving. TDOT is aware of this. Rae-Anne Bradley, TDOT’s Community Relations Officer said,…