MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga National Cemetery is expanding to a new home in East Tennessee, which is a big announcement for local veterans. The Chattanooga National Cemetery was established in December 1863. After reaching capacity, the federal government has bought land for a new cemetery. The Department of Veterans Affairs purchased property in the Blythe Ferry area of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – One Westside is heading toward grant application. “This opportunity for the choice neighborhood grant coupled with the TIF coupled with the ability to get low-income tax credits is really almost a once in a lifetime opportunity. We are trying to pull together all of the necessary patterns to be able to apply and be successful in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – We continue our tour of local schools that have achieved Level 5 Status. At East Lake Elementary, teachers from as far away as Knoxville are driving in to be a part of that success. It’s easy to see why. April Gregorich is a 4th grade Math and Science teacher at East Lake. She says, “We have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – We are learning more about the suspect in a murder of a prominent Chattanooga businessman. On late Thursday night, Christopher Wright was shot and killed near Patten Towers. On Friday, Chattanooga Police arrested 57-year-old Darryl Roberts in connection with the shooting. Darryl Roberts, the suspect in the murder of Christopher Wright last week in Downtown Chattanooga….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Fall season is here, but for those who have allergies, the weather-change may be troubling. “Now we are hitting the second biggest season of the year and that is fall. In the fall there is weed allergy and what I mean by that is ragweed. Ragweed is a number one allergen that we see, and it…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled those convicted of vehicular homicide while intoxicated are ineligible for probation. The ruling upholds a 2017 amendment to the Tennessee state code that was created to force those who kill while drunk driving to serve more time in prison. The Court listened to a case that came out of Nashville where…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The updated COVID-19 booster shot is now becoming available. Although not every outlet that usually supplies the shot has it yet. But most experts say when you can, the best way to protect yourself against the virus is to get “the jab.” And, for example, the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project believes children six months and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local artists celebrated the first day of October outside in Coolidge Park on Sunday. An inaugural kickoff market was held at the park with many unique vendors lined up on the lawn. The ‘Coolidge Park kickoff Market’ was held for the first time on Oct. 1. Various vendors set up at the park Sunday from 10…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Drive Electric Festival took over Chattanooga State Saturday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car enthusiasts along with newcomers were able to experience electric vehicles for free. “Sustainability is in our DNA. It’s not just the right thing to do for the planet, it’s the right thing to do for our economy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A seven year outdoor collaboration came to fruition Saturday on Signal Mountain. Hamilton County’s next outdoor tourist attraction ‘Walden’s Ridge Park’ officially opened to the public on Saturday, Sept. 30. The park is located at the flank of Signal Mountain just off the W road. Walden’s Ridge Park will feature over ten miles of trails that…
A still image of Christopher Wright during a feature made by Baylor School in 2018. (Courtesy: Baylor School) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have just learned that a man suspected of killing a prominent Chattanooga businessman and Baylor alum has been arrested by Chattanooga Police. Late Thursday night shortly before midnight, Chattanooga Police responded to a call of a person shot…
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…
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…
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…
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…
(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….
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…
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…
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Sale Creek volleyball team extended their 32 game winning streak on Thursday with a 3-0 home win over Soddy Daisy. It was the regular season finale for the Lady Panthers. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: girl’s volleyball, regular season finale, Sale Creek School, winning streak
Baylor school president Chris Angel is doing his best to pump his school ahead of Friday’s annual showdown with McCallie. He did a tandem jump out of an airplane this week and landed on campus in front of a cheering group of students. Angel certainly had a spectacular view of the Scenic City on his way to landing, but it’s…
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…
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…
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…
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…