Erlanger Opens New Pediatric MRI Center

The inside of the new children’s pediatric MRI unit at Erlanger’s Kennedy Outpatient Center. (Courtesy: Erlanger) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Erlanger Children’s Hospital unveiled a new MRI center today for children. They celebrated the opening of their Pediatric MRI and Outpatient Procedure Center at the Kennedy Outpatient Center. It is the first of its kind in our region. The MRI machines…

Baylor vs McCallie Rivalry Week

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It is rivalry week between Baylor and McCallie. The matchup dates back more than 100 years. “Baylor McCallie, and everybody’s interested in it,” said McCallie head coach Ralph Potter. Baylor McCallie is one of the premier rivalries in all of high school football. “It’s something we should all be grateful for. We’ve got two historic schools…

Aetna Mountain trail phase one unveiled to the public

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Phase one of the Aetna Mountain Trails had its official grand opening Friday afternoon in Chattanooga. The Tennessee River Gorge Trust partnered with the city of Chattanooga and other participating organizations to make the trail system possible. “I think this trail system is going to bring a lot more people into the Tennessee River Gorge. Get…

Senator Colton Moore suspended from Georgia Republican caucus

DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A local state senator has been censured by his state party. (Colton Moore / X) Republican State Senator Colton Moore was suspended by the Georgia Senate Republican state caucus on Thursday. Senate Republicans said that frequent rule violations led to their decision. They said it was not because of Senator Moore’s position of calling for a…

Thousands flock to Knoxville Oliver Anthony show

Songwriter plays show at Smokey Stadium after viral song “Rich Men North of Richmond”

(see more on the event at Chad and Natasha’s YouTube channel) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – If you thought the Oliver Anthony viral moment would end quickly, think again. The singer became an “overnight” sensation when country music fans latched onto his song “Rich Men North of Richmond.” Anthony was unknown until the song struck a chord in the culture wars….

More to the Story with Staley: Alpaca Farm Days

TRION, Ga. (WDEF) — For animal lovers willing to take a short ride to Trion, Georgia this weekend, “Alpaca Farm Days” is waiting for you. “Wonkey The Donkey, Axel Rose and Itty-Bitty” would love to see you. It’s a sanctuary, owned and operated by Maryann Marsh and her husband Marty. That’s “Cowboy” to most who know him. And they’re getting…

TECH BYTE: Using Phone Etiquette

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Most of us have cell phones. And just like there are rules at the dinner table, there are also ways to be polite while on the phone. Some phone etiquette advice you hear nowadays might surprise you! A recent article from The Washington Post explains that leaving a voicemail apparently is now a thing of the…

Jada Cooper Helping Baylor Field One of the Top Soccer Teams in the Country

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor girls soccer team is ranked number one in the country according to Max Preps. One reason the Lady Raiders are among the best in the nation has been the play of Jada Cooper. News 12’s Brian Armstrong has more on Baylor’s talented senior. Baylor girls soccer is undefeated this season, and leading the charge is senior Jada…

Department of Corrections holds resource fair for those re-entering society

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Re-entering society after spending time in prison is much easier if you have a job.  The Tennessee Department of Corrections and the Community Resource Center teamed up for a resource fair at the Hamilton County Courthouse on Thursday. Providing essential resources was the name of the game.  “We got over 40 resources here for people, if…

UTC dean of students addresses growing college enrollment

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) recently released that over 200,000 students were enrolled in college campuses across the state. The University of Tennessee system experienced the largest gains in enrollment, increasing close to 5% since last fall. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga addressed their campus’s growing enrollment and what they hope to achieve. “When you…

Tribunal of Inquiry closed into Father Patrick Ryan for Sainthood

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – 145 years ago, a Chattanooga priest sacrificed his life during one of Chattanooga’s worst epidemics. Now, the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul are one step closer to give him the ultimate honor. They will hold the closing session of the Tribunal of Inquiry for Father Patrick Ryan on Thursday evening. The inquiry was opened three…

EPB announces new milestone for Quantum network

TYSONS, Va. (WDEF) – EPB announced the latest step in the expansion of their Quantum Network.  In a press conference at the Quantum World Congress, EPB announced there is now the first software defined quantum network. The software capabilities will be powered by Aliro Quantum, a startup based in Boston that specializes in creating applications to allow companies to use…

Baylor-McCallie More Than a Rivalry Even For the Coaches

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) There are rivalry games. And then there’s Baylor-McCallie. It’s wild. It’s crazy. And according to McCallie coach Ralph Potter, the rivalry comes with plenty of second guessing. Said Potter:”You’re a lawyer or you’re a doctor doing surgery, and you do your thing every day, and it’s always intense and it’s always procedural, and you always have certain things you…

What’s in store for Chattanooga’s Montague Park

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Montague Park is getting a facelift. There are plans in the works to make it the new Central Park of Chattanooga. “We have a very special and rare event tonight. Big city parks don’t come along like this every day. They just don’t. Cities across the globe would give their left leg to have the opportunity…

Should schools build a new gym at a school they may close in a few years?

The money is approved, but the future of the school is up in the air

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Commissioners will consider a proposal urging the school board to slow down spending money for a new gymnasium at Rivermont Elementary School. The issue is that there is another proposal to close the school in a few years to build a new one. The school board has COVID grant money already approved to build…

Providence Thrift Store Suffers Damage from Car Crash

UPDATE: October 3 Providence Ministries’ thrift store in Fort Oglethorpe has officially reopened after being damaged by a car crash. The organization posted the update to their social media on Monday evening, and they officially reopened on Tuesday. They once again have regular business hours. EARLIER: September 27 FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) – A thrift store in Fort Oglethorpe is…

Mocs Look to go 3-0 in SoCon Against Wofford

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Just two games into conference play, and the Chattanooga Mocs sit alone in first place in the Southern Conference. It’s amazing what good defense and solid quarterback play can do for a football team. Mocs coach Rusty Wright wishes he could script defensive turnovers. His team got two defensive touchdowns in beating Samford, so what’s the secret to getting…

Lucas Szymborski Brings Tough Name and Tough Game to Cleveland

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland High school’s Lucas Szymborski may not have the easiest name to say, but that is nothing compared to how tough he is as an athlete. News 12s Brian Armstrong speaks to the standout player shining for the new look Blue Raiders. Lucas Szymborski is shining in Cleveland’s new football system. Said Szymborski “And it’s just, not just…