Chattanoogans can expect delays due to road closures beginning Friday
Road closures will make some major changes throughout Chattanooga, causing traffic delays on the interstate from Ooltewah all the way to downtown.
Collector Car Appreciation Day celebrated at Coker Tire, Honest Charley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Friday, July 14 is national Collector Car Appreciation Day. Coker Tire and Honest Charley invited anyone with an older auto to come on down from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Folks got free refreshments and a free tour of the Coker Museum. It’s all about appreciating classic cars, and their place in American History. “Collector Cars…
More to the Story with Staley: Rosie White
UNITED STATES (WDEF) — It is estimated that between 600,000 and 900,000 people in the United States battle a disease known as ulcerative colitis. It can affect anybody- even professional athletes. The American soccer team arrived in New Zealand earlier this week for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. Along with Australia, it’s the first time more than one nation has…
Mrs. Universe Juanita Brown-Ingram receives proclamation from Mayor Kelly
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Last fall, Juanita Brown-Ingram made history when she became the first black woman to be crowned Mrs. Universe. Today, the Chattanooga native is back home to host a charity event called Dress for Success. Brown-Ingram received a proclamation from Mayor Tim Kelly on Friday for her commitment to giving back to her hometown. “It means a…
Wacker helps Habitat for Humanity build homes in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Wacker helped build someone’s future today. Employees and interns from the chemical plant in Charleston partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help build a house in Cleveland off of Victory Street. The home is one of several in the neighborhood that have been constructed by Habitat for Humanity, and Wacker has participated in many of those…
Breakdown of I-24 construction and lane closures
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — I-24 is seeing a lot of construction work as the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) attempts to make repairs and improvements to the interstate system in Hamilton County. Here is a breakdown of TDOT’s plans for construction and closures in the area. I-75/I-24 Interchange Phase 2 begins Friday, July 14, for the I-75 at I-24…
Man arrested for June 14 Chattanooga murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police arrested a man for the murder of Cordarrius Bailey last month. Chattanooga officers arrested 24-year-old Terry Scott Anderson and charged him with first-degree murder. On June 14, the police department found Bailey “mortally wounded” at 962 North Orchard Knob Avenue, around 5:30 p.m. Bailey died from injuries after first responders took him to a…
Amaero headquarters coming to Cleveland, bringing over 100 jobs
MORE: Amaero produces titanium alloy powder, which is used as a component for many industries. Their process of product creation is called “metal additive manufacturing,” which uses 3D printing to help create their products. Amaero chose Cleveland for new headquarters over the United Arab Emirates. Doug Berry is Vice President for Economic Development for the Cleveland and Bradley County Chamber…
2 charged with first-degree murder in June shooting
Roderick Fairbanks, one of two arrested. Beasley’s mugshot is not yet available. (Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Authorities revealed new information involving a homicide shooting that occurred last month. Chattanooga Police have now arrested two men in that incident. The police department said they arrested 24-year-old Roderick Fairbanks and 19-year-old Li’Terrius Beasley. Both men face charges of…
TECH BYTE: Smartphone Apps for Summer Slide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’re in the middle of summer. And with the kids out school, you need to keep them busy, and out of trouble. Some smartphone apps can help. Just because your kids aren’t in school, doesn’t mean they can’t be learning outside of the classroom! That’s where tech comes in. The free Geocaching app is what AT&T’s…
East Ridge Hoping to Cut Down on Mistakes and Penalties
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) Our 30-in-30 high school football series continues as we take a look at East Ridge. Even though the Pioneers won only two games last season, they still carry plenty of confidence into the new fall campaign. Know what you’ll find in Pioneer country this season? Said quarterback Jermaine Blackstock:”We got dogs on the team. We got dogs…
Northwest Whitfield High School Mourns the Death of Coach Bob Williams
It’s a day of sadness for Northwest Whitfield high school. Girls head basketball coach Bob Williams has passed away after fighting cancer. Williams took over the Lady Bruins program in 2018, and he took the team to the state playoffs five straight seasons, including a pair of elite 8 runs the last two years. Before going to Northwest Whitfield, Williams…
Students to Receive Free Meals in DeKalb County
RAINSVILLE, Ala. (WDEF) – Families across DeKalb County received much needed news this week. The DeKalb County School system has nearly 9,000 students across 13 schools. This week, the school system announced that for the next two school years, students will be able to receive free school meals in county schools. DeKalb County School Superintendent Wayne Lyles said, “We’re very…
Sales tax holidays begin next week in Alabama
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) – Despite the summer heat, the return of school is just around the corner. Which means sales tax holidays are also about to take place. The state of Alabama will go first in our area with a sales tax holiday next weekend. It starts next weekend on Friday, July 21 and goes through Sunday, July 23….
Student health clinic to be held in DeKalb County
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) – DeKalb County families who need to update their student’s shot records will have a chance tomorrow to do so. The DeKalb County Health Department is hosting their Back to School Shot Clinic tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at their facility on Calvin Drive in Fort Payne. Any student through 18 years old, who…
Summer safety tips for Alzheimer’s patients
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Summer can be the most dangerous time of the year for people with Alzheimer’s. With temperatures nearing 100 degrees, it’s crucial to keep a close eye on your loved ones who have health issues. “In the summer months, wandering does become more prevalent as we are outside more often. We want to enjoy the weather,” said…
Gun confiscations drop so far in 2023 at Chattanooga Airport
TSA reports numbers for guns illegally transported on air fights
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – TSA reports the number of gun confiscations at the Chattanooga Airport have been cut in half so far this year. These are the firearms they find in carry-on luggage. The number has dropped all across Tennessee for the first half of this year. The numbers actually went up in Nashville and Tri-Cities, but were down at other…
Three sent to hospital from crash following stolen vehicle pursuit
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Three people were sent to the hospital after a suspect stole a vehicle and took officers on a pursuit, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said. The chase happened around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday. HCSO deputies were pursuing the stolen car when the suspect hit an East Ridge Police car. Later, the suspect crashed on I-24…
Dalton Has Some Big Shoes to Fill on Offense
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) We kick off our 30-in-30 high school football series with Dalton high school. We’ll be previewing 30 schools over the next 30 days, starting with the Catamounts. Dalton has a big hole to fill on offense this season. How will they fill that huge hole? News 12’s Brian Armstrong goes digging for answers with this 30-in-30 preview. Dalton…
Don’t miss Chattanooga Taco Week
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF) – If you can’t miss a Tuesday without a taco, then this week is for you. Briana Garza is the Owner and Co-Founder of ChattTaste. Garza said, “the point of taco week is to get people out of their comfort zones. Typically we go, we have the same routine. We leave work, we may go to the…
Cookie Jar Cafe plans to rebuild after fire
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) –Popular family-owned restaurant, the Cookie Jar Cafe, caught on fire a little over two weeks ago. The building was severely damaged while the family was on vacation. The town of Dunlap and surrounding areas grieved the state of the family establishment. “When we got the news and when we finally got back from out of town, it…
New Hamilton County 911 software offers texting, livestream options
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County 911 has new additions to their call center, making it easier for certain groups to communicate with them. It will benefit the deaf, hard of hearing and those who speak other languages. The newest additions allow 911 callers to actually text in the needed information, in real time. “Real time text is important to the deaf…
State of Vacation Rental Regulations
(from City of Chattanooga) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Short term vacation rentals are an ever increasing form of lodging for visitors. Over the past year, both the Chattanooga City and Hamilton County Governments have been wrestling with how to tackle short term vacation rentals. With pressure from multiple sides, one analyst says the market could undergo some regulation changes. Pam Knudsen,…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Entrepreneurs who love to cook and serve their meals on the go are getting some help starting their new business. No kitchen? It’s no problem with the Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga. Let’s see how the organization is driving our economy forward. “The Kitchen Incubator of Chattanooga came into existence about two and a half years ago,…