CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A ‘Why Rural Matters’ conference was held Thursday afternoon at the Chattanooga Convention Center. It focused on the condition of rural education across the nation. The ‘Why Rural Matters’ report was first published 24 years ago by the Rural School and Community Trust. It was adopted in 2023 by the National Rural Education Association. This year’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Region of the American Red Cross is asking the public to help make holiday cards for veterans. The cards will be delivered to those on active duty as well as those who are in hospitals. The Red Cross plays an important role in advocating for veterans’ benefits. They also provide more than 1 million…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Airport has announced a new nonstop flight to Las Vegas. Allegiant Air will begin offering those flights this spring. President and CEO of the Chattanooga Airport, April Cameron, said, “The airport is extremely excited to announce new nonstop service on Allegiant to Las Vegas. This service will begin on May 16. We’re really excited…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Thanksgiving is around the corner! Thursday evening, hundreds of people gathered around the table for Gratefull. “We are here celebrating Gratefull. It is an annual Thanksgiving style feast held in front of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center every Thursday before Thanksgiving,” said Marcus Ellsworth, Project Manager River City Company. “It is an opportunity to come together…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The public will now have easier access to court records. Hamilton County has enrolled in the Vinelink Program to provide electronic victim notification services. VINE allows interested parties including victims to keep direct track of current court cases and the status of defendants. A screenshot of the Vine program being used by the Hamilton County Courthouse…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Wednesday, Hamilton County Emergency Medical Service workers were honored by the people whose lives they saved. In under two weeks, Paramedic Savannah Houser was involved in two lifesaving calls. Houser and EMT Brooklyn Smith saved a man who went into cardiac arrest while riding in their ambulance in late September. “Once we got him…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie is back in a familiar spot. The state semifinals. Big Blue is making their seventh straight appearance in the playoff semifinals, where they’ll once again face a familiar opponent in MBA. Baylor is obviously McCallie’s biggest rival, but MBA has to factor in the mix as well. Said head coach Ralph Potter:”We’ve played them I don’t know probably…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Scenic City is an outdoors city. That’s why Chattanooga Industrial Sewing Solutions is such an important business. They take care of all of our climbing and safety needs. Let’s see how they’re driving our economy forward. “Carolina Shrewsbury. An avid caver British lady. She started making climbing, climbing harnesses for herself. For friends, and from…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It may not feel like it, but winter is around the corner. Chattanooga on average receives 3.6 inches of snow per year. It is rare a major snowstorm shuts down the Scenic City, however, the National Weather Service is preparing for the next one. This is why the weather service has updated their winter storm warning…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Bethel Bible Village in Hixson will soon embark on an expansion. They are expanding their school, Bethel Christian Academy, to include non-residential students called day students. The academy historically has only served children who lived on campus, of which their current capacity is 32 children. The project will take two years and cost around two…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs get a taste of big time college football Saturday. UTC travels to Tuscaloosa to face Alabama in their regular season finale. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”They maybe the hottest team in college football right now.” The Tide is rolling, especially quarterback Jalen Milroe who has ten touchdowns in his last two games. Wright:”Well they figured out…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA (Nov. 14, 2023) – Trailing 64-59 with just 3:53 left in the game, the Chattanooga Mocs rallied with a 13-0 scoring run while forcing seven-straight stops on the defensive end to capture a thrilling 72-64 victory over Bellarmine in non-conference action inside McKenzie Arena on Tuesday night. Chattanooga begins the season 3-0 following its second-straight victory over a Louisville-based…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC are leaving the NISA league for the most famous soccer league in America. MLS. Chattanooga will join the MLS Next Pro league. It’s billed as a league where you will see the global stars of tomorrow play in the MLS Next Pro today. Chattanooga is now an MLS town. Yeah that’s worth celebrating. Said MLS Next Pro…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A cowboy turned country music artist is playing a show in Chattanooga for the first time next weekend. Chancey Williams will be opening for fellow Wyoming native Ian Munsick at The Signal on November 25. “Ian’s crowd always shows up, and there’s a lot of good energy there, so we’re just excited to see a bunch…
UPDATE: The Chattanooga City Council voted to permanently remove the Luminous Light masts at the pier on Ross’s Landing. Councilmembers approved the resolution for the lights’ removal on Tuesday evening. City leaders were concerned about the deformation of some of the masts due to wind damage from storms, according to the Public Art Commission. They also believed the masts may…
Hixson, Tenn. (WDEF) – The transition from first to second grade doesn’t always go smoothly, but if Lauren Dorsett is your teacher, expect it to be seamless. We head to Middle Valley Elementary to honor a teacher who’s worth her weight in gold with this week’s Golden Apple Award. Allyson DeYoung is the Principal at Middle Valley. She says, “Ms….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One man is dead after a canoeing accident on Harrison Bay. The TWRA has identified 25-year-old Joshua Murphy as the person who drowned early Tuesday morning in Harrison Bay. They say Murphy was a Georgia resident. Authorities said the incident started shortly after midnight on Tuesday. The TWRA explained that three men went across Harrison Bay…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) With more than 270 state titles to its name, Baylor has shown how important success in sports is. News 12’s Brian Armstrong finds out how they are able to be successful both in the classroom and on the field. Said Baylor school president Chris Angel: “And we just earned our 274th state championship with girls soccer .” At Baylor….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With it being the season for sickness, doctors are seeing an increase in strep throat cases in Hamilton County. “If we are talking about regular strep throat, then we are seeing a rise in that. Unfortunately, it is not reportable,” said Dr. Stephen Miller, Health Officer for Hamilton County Health Department. “So, we do not have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The CHATT Foundation re-opened its Community Kitchen and Dining Room on November 14. These areas recently underwent renovation and upgrades. The CHATT Foundation revealed those changes at their ribbon cutting on Tuesday. Following the ceremony, guests flocked to the dining room for lunch. “During this renovation, we did not miss serving a meal or have the…
Today on Mom to Mom, we are making Thanksgiving party favors for kids. It’s almost turkey time and we’ve got a fun way to keep your kids occupied on Thanksgiving. And it can also be used as a cute little party favor for those kids. So, we are making a turkey snack type thing for your kids. So, all you’re…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – EPB received some extra help from the U.S. Department of Energy. “The grant that we received from the Department of Energy is designed to increase our resilience, our power resilience. Which basically means keeping the power on for people,” said Sophie Moore, PR specialist for EPB. This new grant totaled $32.3 million. But what are they…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police say three teenagers carjacked a woman at a gas station on Dallas Road late Saturday night. “The victim was sitting in her vehicle at the gas pumps and was approached by the suspect who got in her vehicle who was armed with a gun,” said Sergeant Kendon Massengale. “Some exchanges of words happen. She…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – Even the most qualified candidate won’t land the job if they bomb the interview. Students at the Catoosa County College and Career Academy are learning the soft skills they need to make a great first impression. It’s a courteous example of what’s right with our schools. Keith Jones is the Talent Development Specialist for Catoosa…