RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- 57 years ago today, Dolly Parton was married in Ringgold. On May 30, 1966, Parton and her husband, Carl, were married at the 1st Baptist Church in Ringgold. Last year a mural was dedicated to her at The Spot Creamery down the street. Fans from all around come to see the Dolly Parton mural. A local Dolly…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – Dalton is known for being nationally recognized as “The Carpet Capital of the World,” but at the foundation of it all, it’s a town founded on small businesses and family. “Dalton Dalton Dalton. Why do I get so emotional? It’s so precious,” said Jessica Alsobrook, Co-Owner of Just Peachy Boutique in Dalton. Many born and raised…
They are as different as night and day. But they both face the same challenges.
Silverdale Softball finished with winning a state title, but it started as a revenge tour. Said pitcher Ella Cunningham:”Last year in the Elite Eight.We lost to them in our two for three series.We came back and won it this year in two games and just being back, the revenge is beating them twice, coming back and winning it.” Said head…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Cooking Up Learning is a program at Battle Academy that teams students up with community partners for lessons in real world readiness. The kids recently paid a visit to Honey Seed for a tasty example of what’s right with our schools. Tarah Kemp is the Culinary Integration Specialist at Battle Academy. She remembers, “Robert from Honey…
The City of Ringgold is displaying flags along the streets to honor fallen service members. It first started in the early 19-70s with only five flags. Over the years, it’s grown to include dozens of them throughout the city. Kelly Bomar, Vice Mayor of Ringgold said, “The Flag and their cross will be put up forever as long as the…
The Choo Choo Chorus singing the National Anthem at Monday’s Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hundreds came out this morning at the Chattanooga National Cemetery to pay their respects on this Memorial Day. Organizations from all over the Tennessee Valley came together for the annual Memorial Day remembrance ceremony. It was hosted by…
The Chattanooga Street Food Festival took over the beloved Chattanooga Market this Sunday.
Dunlap community members, friends and family assured 20-year-old Gavin Gardener’s dream would live on seven years after his passing in a tragic house fire. His mother and sister cut the ribbon at the new, “Half Pipe Skate Feature.”
The HOPE Mural was unveiled today by way of a ribbon cutting. The mural supports efforts to seek change within the way people engage with issues of mental health and wellness.
An over ten year tradition in small town Trion, Georgia lives on today for Memorial Day weekend.
Saturday night kicked off the 2nd annual Music and Movies event in Miller Park.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC are still unbeaten this year in league play. They’ll look to stay that way Saturday, as a tough Maryland team comes to town. The CFC sit in first place after seven games. But no need to blow bubbles and celebrate at this point. Yeah. Yeah. Said midfielder Alex McGrath:”Well I mean you can’t look too much into…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor Softball team continues to crank out the state titles. They captured their 8th in-a-row Thursday. Brian Armstrong stepped to the plate with the softball kingpins. Baylor softball has won 16 state titles, including eight in a row.Head coach Kelly Smith has been part of each and every one, either as a player or as a coach….
(Courtesy: One Westside) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Leaders unveiled what they want the Chattanooga Westside’s future to look like. The westside along Riverfront Parkway was once home to industry such as Combustion Engineering, Alstom, and General Electric (GE) The city along with private partners had announced previous plans for its revitalization, but now Hamilton County is also taking part in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you love live music and going to concerts, you’re going to love some of Apple’s newest features. Apple has just launched some new perks geared toward music fans. The concert discovery features are on Apple Maps and Music. The tech company says these features give fans and artists more ways to connect. Maps now has…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Silverdale softball team defeated Columbia Academy 2-1 for the state title on Thursday. Ella Cunningham was solid in the circle for the Seahawks. She went the distance striking out nine. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Lausanne scored less than a minute into their state championship match with Boyd Buchanan on Thursday. The Lynx then tacked on two more goals to claim the state crown 3-0 over the Bucs. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor softball machine keeps rolling. They defeated CCS 9-5 to claim their 8th consecutive state title. After falling behind 1-0 in the top of the first, Katie Raper laced a two RBI double in the bottom of the first to put the Red Raiders on top. They eventually pushed the lead to 6-2 before the Chargers clawed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The 40th Riverbend Festival is about a week away. One of the performers this year is Chattanooga’s very own Brandon Davis, who’s no stranger to a big stage and crowd. News 12 caught up with the country artist to talk about his new music career, which skyrocketed with the help of social media. Davis grew…
The biowaste in controversy at the Copperhill Industries site in Polk County. COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WDEF)- Polk County Commissioners are trying to combat what they are saying is a violation of a waste disposal resolution passed in September. Copperhill, along with its sister town McCaysville in Fannin County, Georgia, were built by the copper mines that surrounded them. However since 19-7,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The world of competitive dancing can be extremely serious business. For one dance studio here in Chattanooga, that hard work just paid off. And now, they stand alone in our area. Maverick Dance Alliance has only been in business since August of last year. The Senior Bravo Team, made up of 11 elite athletes aged 13…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s that time of the season when seniors are graduating from high school! But they’re not the only ones moving on to the next level. It’s not a high school graduation. There are no caps. No gowns. But it’s an extremely important ceremony for everybody here at Clifton Hills Elementary- especially for 115 students. “We make…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor soccer team lost on penalty kicks to MBA Wednesday in the state semifinals in Murfreesboro. The match was scoreless in regulation and extra time. MBA then edged the Raiders 5-4 on PK’s to advance to the state finals. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer
