Tomorrow Building
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Chattanooga’s Tomorrow Building concept spreading to Memphis

Local companies turning historic Memphis building into new housing option
Collins Parker,

MEMPHIS, Tennessee (WDEF) – A concept born in Chattanooga is heading to Memphis. It will be the third location for The Tomorrow Building. That’s the concept created by Chestnut Funds in Chattanooga. They say it’s a family housing option geared for the new workforce… people who are working remotely, short term or just looking for hassle-free living. The Tomorrow Building…

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TECH BYTE: Tech for Summer Travel

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — There’s still some time left before school starts back. Why not take advantage, and go on a fun trip this summer? There are some tech products you’ll want to bring with you. According to the Vacationer, about 85 percent of American adults are planning to travel this summer. Whether you’re road tripping or flying, don’t forget…

Soddy Daisy's Logan Workman Reflects On Facing The Lookouts In Chattanooga
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Soddy Daisy’s Logan Workman Reflects on Facing the Lookouts in Chattanooga

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) We had a home town kid face the Chattanooga Lookouts last night in Soddy Daisy’s Logan Workman. He was the starting pitcher for the Montgomery Biscuits. While Workman got a no-decision, he was able to celebrate the Biscuits 8-7 victory. Logan Workman admits he had circled the Biscuits series in Chattanooga, but he wasn’t sure he would pitch in…

Biscuits Bash The Lookouts 19 8 On Parrott Head Night
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Biscuits Bash the Lookouts 19-8 on Parrott Head Night

Rick Nyman,

(lookouts.com) The Lookouts lost 19-8 to the Montgomery Biscuits at AT&T Field. Chattanooga scored first on a Quincy McAfee two-run homer, but Montgomery scored 7-runs in the third and did not look back. The Biscuits scored 19 runs on 18 hits, hitting five doubles and three home runs. Mason Auer and Heriberto Hernandez each had a homer and four RBIs….

South Pittsburg Eager To Return To State Title Chase
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South Pittsburg Eager to Return to State Title Chase

Rick Nyman,

Even though South Pittsburg posted a solid 9-3 record last year, the season was kind of frowned upon. Welcome to the Pirates high standards. South Pitt gets the 30-in-30 spotlight. Most years South Pittsburg is still playing football at Thanksgiving. But last year, they suffered a disappointing loss in the second round of the state playoffs. 14-7 to Gordonsville. Said…

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Featured, Local News, Marion County

One Dead after Fatal Crash in Jasper

Nick Hill,

JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF)- One person is dead after a fatal crash in Jasper. Highway 41 is a two-lane road that connects Jasper in the Sequatchie Valley to Tracy City on top of the Cumberland Plateau. It is a steep descent into Jasper, and it was the scene of a tragic incident Wednesday afternoon. The tractor-trailer that crashed in Jasper Wednesday…
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Former Vols coach Jeremy Pruitt takes teaching job in Rainsville, AL

Collins Parker,

RAINSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) – Former Vols football coach Jeremy Pruitt is going back to his Alabama roots. Not at the University of Alabama, but on Sand Mountain. He has been hired as PE teacher at Plainview High School in Rainsville. His father, Dale, has had numerous stints coaching football at the school. And Jeremy was actually born there during one…

Chattanooga Police Investigating Shooting Involving Teenager On Marigold Drive
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Chattanooga police investigating shooting involving teenager on Marigold Drive

Khristine Arnold,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting of a teenager on the 3900 block of Marigold Drive. Police received the call on Wednesday at 8:25 p.m. The victim was taken to a local hospital. The investigation is ongoing and Chattanooga police will provide additional information when available.   Categories: Crime, Featured, Local News Tags: Chattanooga Police Dept.,…

Signal Mountain Looking To Overcome Disappointment Of Last Season
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Signal Mountain Looking to Rebound From Disappointing Season

Rick Nyman,

Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain lost their regular season finale to Brainerd last year, forcing them to miss the playoffs. Heartbreak sort of defined the Eagles in 2022, so that’s why their eager to change that this fall. Signal Mountain soars into the 30-in-30 spotlight. Even though Signal Mountain won only 3 games last season, they didn’t go down without…

Titans Tannehill Pumped That Deandre Hopkins Has Joined The Team
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Titans Quarterback Ryan Tannehill Super Pumped to Have Receiver DeAndre Hopkins in Camp

Rick Nyman,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans gave Ryan Tannehill just about the best birthday gift an NFL team can, even if his present came a bit early. Who wouldn’t want a three-time All-Pro wide receiver just in time for training camp, especially a quarterback entering the final year under contract? Tannehill’s smile made clear Wednesday during the Titans’ first full practice of training…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Keith Monuments
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Driving Our Economy Forward: Keith Monuments

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Family-owned businesses are still an important part of America’s economy. One such company here in Chattanooga is dedicated to providing clients the best possible service they can. Sheila Keith is the current owner of Keith Monuments. “Keith Monuments was started years ago in the 1960s by my father-in-law, Cleveland Keith, and he had six sons. It…

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Get prepared for back-to-school with Hamilton Place

Amelia Greer,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s that time of year once again… Back-to-school shopping. With tax free weekend around the corner, Hamilton Place Mall is giving shopping ideas for how students can prepare for the new school year. “We have seen a wild influx of shoppers this season. Generally, for tax free weekend, when it’s coming up, shoppers wait. They want…

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Deputies arrest 4 on drug, gun charges following chase

WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County deputies arrested four people following a vehicle pursuit on Tuesday. Authorities charged those involved with gun and drug charges. The Tennessee Highway Patrol previously attempted to stop the suspects, who were in a gray Dodge Challenger around 10 p.m., but they had terminated the pursuit. Suspect vehicle, a gray Dodge Challenger (Courtesy of…

Hamilton County Educators
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40 Local teachers receive $500 grants for school

Amelia Greer,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Starting off Wednesday morning, Hamilton County teachers met and resumed the first annual ‘Every Student Reads’ conference at UTC. Teachers from the Hamilton County school district attended the conference to learn more about early childhood literacy. The two-day event continued this morning with awarding 40 $500 teacher grants. Today, the conference started off with teacher grant…

Hamilton County
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Hamilton County Commissioners debate on Hunter Road housing development

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County commissioners are debating freezing any new housing developments on Hunter Road. This is because they believe the road is unsafe for drivers. “Hunter Road is, to me, one of the most dangerous roads in the county,” said Hamilton County Commissioner, Steve Highlander. “There are wrecks all the time. I take my two grandsons to…

Plane Crash
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Two injured in small plane crash at Chattanooga airport

Collins Parker,

from Chatt. Fire Dept. CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Two people were injured in a small plane crash at Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport this morning. The single engine plane crashed at the north end of the airport around 10 AM. Rescuers removed two people from the plane and sent them to the hospital. We don’t know their conditions at this point. Fire officials…

Notre Dame Hoping For Some Luck Of The Irish
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Notre Dame Hoping For Some Luck of the Irish

Rick Nyman,

Notre Dame may be the Irish, but they have to be wondering where’s the luck of the Irish. Notre dame hasn’t enjoyed much luck at all in recent years, but they’re hoping for a brighter future this fall. The Irish jump into the 30-in-30 spotlight. Notre Dame hasn’t enjoyed a winning season since 2018. Head coach Charles Fant says part…

Lookouts Fall 9 4 To Montgomery Biscuits
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Biscuits Use 5 Run Sixth Inning to Topple the Lookouts 9-4

Rick Nyman,

(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts could not overcome a five-run sixth inning by the Montgomery Biscuits in their 9-4 loss. Montgomery kicked off the scoring in the second inning on a Mason Auer RBI double and a Heriberto Hernandez RBI double. Chattanooga tied the game up in the bottom of the second when Daniel Vellojin hit a 402-foot two-run home run….

Youthsummit
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Youth Substance Abuse Summit Hopes to Spark Conversation

Nick Hill,

A presentation being given by Dr. Connie McNamara at the Youth Substance Abuse Summit. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With school right around the corner, educators are getting prepared for the challenges they will face. One of those challenges they will face is outside influences affecting their students. The Hamilton County and Tennessee Health Departments teamed up today for first ever summit…

Grundy County Sheriff's Office Post Hearing
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Grundy County Sheriff’s Office Facing State Scrutiny

Nick Hill,

ALTAMONT, Tenn. (WDEF) – A state agency is taking a close look into issues at a local sheriff’s office.  The Tennessee Peace Officers Standard and Training Board held a hearing on the state of the Grundy County Sheriff’s Office. Board members learned from state inspectors that several sheriff’s deputies in Grundy County lack proper certification to be law enforcement in…

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American Cruise Lines celebrate summer cruise in Chattanooga

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- City officials gathered today to welcome passengers on the new American Cruise Lines, American Splendor Riverboat.  This was also a celebration of ACL’s first summer season of business in Chattanooga. “This is important because this is the inaugural season on the Tennessee River for American cruise lines. Chattanooga is one of the great stops on that. It…

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Gov. Ron DeSantis involved in Chattanooga wreck Tuesday morning

Collins Parker, Amelia Greer,

UPDATE: Florida Governor, and GOP Presidential candidate, Ron DeSantis was involved in a car accident Tuesday morning in Chattanooga. DeSantis was in town for a fundraiser held by local republicans. The crash happened a little after 8 a.m. on I-75 south, just below East Brainerd Road. “The original accident occurred because there was an animal in the street. So, they…