Dalton Celebrates Soccer Town USA Moniker With More State Titles

  Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) For the third straight year Dalton, Georgia, has once again become Soccer town USA. This time it was Dalton high school, Coahulla Creek, and Christian Heritage being named soccer champions. News 12’s Brian Armstrong finds out what it’s like to celebrate state titles with other area schools who also are the best in the state. Dalton, Georgia,…

LaFayette Native Ben Chapman, Walker Montgomery Promote New Music at CMA Fest 2023

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The world’s longest-running country music festival is now in full swing! It’s CMA Fest’s 50th anniversary. Country music star Reba McEntire was recognized as Friday’s featured Artist of the Day. Fans who attended the event got an up-close look into Reba’s life and career. Brothers Osborne are the featured Artists of the Day on Saturday, and…

Local Reaction to Trump Indictment

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on 38 charges in a federal investigation. The Department of Justice unsealed former President Trump’s indictment earlier this afternoon. As the Presidential Campaign is 2024 is heating up, this news has sent shockwaves across the political landscape. Those shockwaves are being felt here in the Tennessee Valley. One citizen, Laura…

New Nursing School Opening in Chattanooga

Lincoln Memorial University unveiling their new nursing school at the Unum building. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is a new nursing school in the Scenic City. Lincoln Memorial University held their grand opening for their newest Caylor School of Nursing building in the Unum Building downtown. This is one of five nursing campuses across the southeast including other campuses in Knoxville…

Kane Brown releases video about his hometown in our area

"Bury Me in Georgia" is his latest single

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Kane Brown’s latest single is a tribute to his roots in our area. “Bury Me in Georgia” talks about his desire to be buried where he was born. Brown released the official video for the new single this week. The first verse goes.. “Ten miles out of Chattanooga south of that state line, there’s a no-name road off…

Lauren Alaina releases new EP dedicated to Rossville girls

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Country singer Lauren Alaina releases a new EP on Friday dedicated to growing up back home in Rossville. “Unlocked” features six songs, including her duet with Lainey Wilson. She co-wrote two of them. “I recorded these songs thinking about the girls back home,” Alaina says. “At some point or another, I’ve lived every one of these…

TECH BYTE: Apple Introduces New VR Headset

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Apple just announced a ton of new products at the Worldwide Developers conference. But one in particular was definitely the most popular. Virtual reality has been around for a while, but Apple is taking it to the next level. The Apple Vision Pro is a VR headset, and what the tech company is calling its first…

Lookouts Rally to Edge the Barons 4-3

(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts scored three unanswered runs in their 4-3 win over the Birmingham Barons. Both Nick Northcut and Alex McGarry belted homers in the win. Birminham struck first on a Bryan Ramos RBI single to bring home Jose Rodriguez. Chattanooga answered quickly with an RBI single by McGarry. In the fourth, a two-run double by Ben Norman gave…

Titans Safety Kevin Byard Just Focused on Being His Best For the Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard will talk about most any topic when asked. Being asked to take a pay cut going into his eighth NFL season by the Tennessee Titans is very different. Byard knows the NFL is a business, and that’s why he’s leaving the Titans’ request earlier this year to his agent and new general manager Ran Carthon….

CFC Honoring Juan Hernandez Saturday With One Last Match For the Veteran Team Captain

  Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga F-C are saying goodbye to Juan Hernandez on Saturday night. They’ve scheduled one last match for the veteran captain to play in. Hernandez announced his retirement from playing earlier this year, but he will suit up ‘Juan’ last time Saturday. Hernandez is the CFC’s all-time assists leader. The CFC is hosting Pumas FC from Kentucky, who…

Family of DJ Fickey speaks out about his murder case

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — It has been almost seven years since Donald (D.J.) Fickey was found dead in Walker County. (Amanda Fickey at her brother’s gravesite) The autopsy was performed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which originally ruled his death as a suicide. However, Fickey’s family said otherwise. “We knew from day one my son was murdered, and…

New riverboat sets sail in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga welcomes American Cruise Lines on the Tennessee River.   Their newest riverboat is called the American Serenade.  Courtesy: American Cruise Lines “American cruise lines which is the company operating American serenade. It is one of our newest river boats. They offer cruises all over the country. They are 100% domestic and wh we focus on our…

Student-Athletes Discuss Receiving NIL Deal

The Fab Five of Bradley County posing as part of their group NIL deal with Wholesale Supply. From left to right: Sloan Carpenter, Kimora Fields, Hannah Jones, Harmonie Ware, and Avary Brewer (Courtesy: Wholesale Carpet Sales and Flooring) CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Wednesday, we brought you a story about a first of its kind Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal…

Tips to Combat Bad Air Quality

Courtesy: MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With wildfires in Canada spreading smoke across the Eastern U.S., experts are warning about how to handle bad air quality. Thankfully so far in the Tennessee Valley the air quality has not been as impacted as areas in the Northeast from the smoke, but there could be increased impacts depending on weather patterns. Doctors say…

Dalton Community Celebrates Soccer State Championships

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton celebrated the title of Soccer town USA again on Wednesday evening. Three area high schools won state soccer titles this past spring. Dalton, Coahulla Creek, and Christian Heritage all won state crowns, and the community turned out to congratulate them. Said Christian Heritage coach Rachel Boyd: “It’s one thing to have a goal individually and then achieve…

Red Wolves Snap Five Match Winless Streak With 2-0 Win Over Forward Madison

East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves snapped a five match winless streak on Wednesday with a 2-0 home win over Forward Madison. Both goals came in the first half. Ropapa Mensah scored on a header, while Chevone Marsh angled a kick into the net. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Chattanooga Red Wolves, Chevone Marsh,…

Chattanooga Lookouts Try to Strike Balance Between Winning and Player Development

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts are only a game and-a-half out of first place with just over two weeks to go in the first half of the regular season. But does that really matter? Making the big leagues matters most to the players, so the Lookouts try to balance winning and development. Vince Lombardi once said winning isn’t everything, it’s the…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Broken Heart Cheesecakes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — What’s better than cheesecake? A portable food truck that serves all kinds of cheesecake all around the Scenic City. Let’s see how Broken Heart Cheesecakes is serving up hope one slice at a time, and driving our economy forward. “Broken Heart Cheesecakes is a mobile cheesecake unit that we specialize in cheesecakes of different kinds, whether…

CMA Fest 2023 Starts Thursday

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The world’s longest-running country music festival starts Thursday. It’s CMA Fest’s 50th anniversary! Some of the proceeds from the event support music education initiatives across the country, but a lot of activities are free. It’s all taking place in downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday. Festival-goers can take advantage of dozens of shows and meet-and-greets featuring some…

First group NIL deal announced in Bradley County

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – A group of high school athletes have gained access to a unique opportunity. Name, Image and Likeness Deals (NIL) have given the ability for athletes to secure endorsement opportunities that once were banned in collegiate sports. Last year, the TSSAA, passed a rule that allows high school students to partake in these deals as well. (Courtesy:…

Local organizers plan town hall meeting for Thursday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Not all Chattanoogans are in favor of Mayor Tim Kelly’s Climate Action Plan. City leaders voted on the Climate Action Plan in March. An overview of key components of the Climate Action Plan announced by Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly (Courtesy: City of Chattanooga) Supporters see it as a community-wide roadmap for a sustainable future. “This is…