CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — ‘Voices for a Safer Tennessee’ is a nonpartisan group advocating for firearm safety and reform. A special session will begin on August 21 with Governor Bill Lee to address these concerns. “It is a public health crisis right now. If you remember many decades ago, there were a lot more vehicle deaths … people dying in…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Imagine being trapped in a collapsed building. Local first responders are learning how to get victims out safely. It is an intense 80-hour course. Rescuers learn how to lift, move, break and breach heavy objects. “For us to be able to have a live scenario like this, for the students, it is really important,” said…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — In a road rage incident, a man in a silver pickup truck forced a collision with and pointed a gun at a semi-truck in Bradley County. The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is now trying to identify and find the suspect in this case. The suspect was a man driving a silver Dodge/RAM pickup truck. Video…
Courtesy: Evan Harney UPDATE: Boy Named Banjo announced a new album, Dusk, which will be released on September 29. The group also released a new song Friday called “Lonely In This Town.” On their social media pages, Boy Named Banjo posted that Dusk is just “the first half of a bigger project.” You can pre-save the new album here. EARLIER…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — For any city in America, the local parks can be a source of pride, and Chattanooga is no different. Our city is now in the midst of restoring and upgrading the beauty of many of our local parks. It looks like a big field with a lot of tall grass. Grass that needs to be mowed….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police are looking for a suspect after shots were fired into a home in East Brainerd overnight. The shooting happened in the 7500 block of John Henry Road after midnight, on Friday. That’s a couple of blocks from the East Brainerd and Gunbarrel intersection. A woman inside the home was hit by the shots. Police…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Recent wildfires have devastated Maui. Most people can’t make the trip over to Hawaii to help those impacted, but we can donate financially, or with much needed supplies. If you want to help, make sure you don’t get scammed in the process. You want your hard-earned money going to the right place. The Better Business Bureau…
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Gordon Lee won their home opener on Thursday beating Heritage 3-1. Kate Chambers supplied all the offense for the Trojans with a 3 run homer. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Athletics, Gordon Lee Softball, heritage softball, Sports
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After winning the 2A state title last year, Tyner will now face one of their most challenging seasons to date. They’re jumping up to Class 3A, and that’s where the fun only gets started. With construction of the new Tyner school wiping out all of the football fields, time for the Rams to march to the beat of an…
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield started the season strong on Thursday with a 38-0 home win over Pepperell. Quarterback Gavin Nuckolls was outstanding for the Bruins. He threw for nearly 300-yards with five touchdown passes. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Football season, High School Football, Northwest Whitfield High School, pepperell
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Ask anyone who has ever had shingles, you don’t want it. Think of a painful rash that never stops itching, which can also lead to long-term nerve pain. The older you are, the worse it is. “Even on the face or on the thighs, the itching area becomes a rash. The rash will get worse, to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — ‘Rock the Riverfront’ is returning Spring 2024 with a new interactive exhibit. The month-long festival is completely free and open to the public. “River City Company, we’re downtown Chattanooga’s economic impact nonprofit partner and events like ‘Rock the Riverfront’ not just help enliven our community, and bring thousands of people down to the Riverfront District, but…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County authorities called in SWAT Thursday morning to an assault and barricaded person. The sheriff’s office said the incident happened at 11 a.m. on Jackson Road in Apison. Deputies received a call of an assault at that house. When they arrived, deputies found an involved man had barricaded himself in the house. He was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In the spring, Hamilton County Schools unveiled their plan for 2030. On Thursday, they discussed a huge part of that future. The School Facilities Working Group, comprised of Hamilton County School Board members and commissioners, released their recommendations for future school projects Thursday morning. Leaders, including Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp and Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – 32-year-old Mike Beckwith is the Director of Sales here at the Chattanooga branch of BlueGrace Logistics. These companies are the “middleman” between businesses that produce goods and the truckers that deliver them. Ten years ago, while waiting tables at a local restaurant, a friend suggested Beckwith get into logistics. Good move. “He asked me if I ever…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — EPB partnered with Hamilton County Schools to aid students with resources so they can be successful. Having internet and Wi-Fi can encourage students to push forward by creating future opportunities. HCS Ed Connect provides at-home, no-cost, high-speed internet for qualifying families whose children are enrolled in Hamilton County Schools. “Internet really isn’t a luxury anymore. It’s…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The River City Company announces the new art installation that will be the center of next year’s Rock the Riverfront event. Over the last two years, we have had the giant, lighted see-saws and the giant spinning tops. Next year, the riverfront festival will invite you to take a seat in a lighted circle. The project is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has released a statement on the officer involved shooting from last week. Roger Heard, Jr. was fatally shot by officers Friday night at a convenience store at 3rd Street and Holtzclaw Avenue. TBI’s preliminary report says Chattanooga Police officers were trying to arrest him on outstanding warrants when he pulled a gun…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The high school volleyball season is underway, and Cleveland is looking to defend their state championship. They entertained Baylor and East Hamilton in a quad match Wednesday and won both contests 2-0. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor volleyball, Cleveland victory, Cleveland volleyball, high school sports
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) And then there were two. The battle to win the Mocs starting quarterback job this fall is now a two-man race. News 12’s Brian Armstrong updates the chase. Chattanooga Mocs have a quarterback battle going on between Chase Artopoeus and Luke Schomburg. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”Good competition in there. I think those guys have been good. We’ve had…
A group of Democratic legislators and activists in front of the “Our Kids Deserve Better” school bus at Miller Park. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee State Democrats are gearing up for next week’s Special Session on Public Safety. Democratic state legislators and activists brought their statewide Bus Tour to Miller Park Wednesday evening. The rally was held just days before the…
(tssaa.org) For more than two decades, Levar Brown has been proving to himself exactly what he can and cannot do. Along the way, Brown likewise has proven a consistent, persistent influence in the lives of Chattanooga-area youth. Now, after more than 15 years as athletics director at Brainerd High School and another decade atop the basketball program, Brown is being…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Who runs the world? Girls! Some Chattanooga women are using their organizational skills to help fellow female business owners succeed. Let’s see how Girl Friday is driving our economy forward. “At Girl Friday, we offer personal assistant and executive assistant services, primarily for female business owners and entrepreneurs in the Chattanooga area,” said Anna Steere, Owner….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – After demonstrators and supporters of Roger Heard Jr. demanded police videos of his shooting Friday night, the District Attorney’s office has responded. DA Coty Wamp’s office issued this statement Wednesday evening: “The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is actively investigating the shooting of a Chattanooga Police Officer that occurred on Friday, August 11, 2023. Facts and evidence are…