POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Ocoee Whitewater Center is now asking for the public’s input on the rebuilding of the site destroyed by fire. They also announced their proposed timeline for the center. A fire caused the building in Copperhill to close more than a year ago. However, the day use area and trails are still open to the public….
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — Georgia officials are investigating an arson that happened at a church in Dalton on Wednesday. Whitfield County Fire requested assistance from the State Fire Marshal’s Office around 11:30 p.m. State responders said they then found what appeared to be a Molotov cocktail at the church on Carbondale Road. It is currently unclear to what extent the…
UPDATE: The press conference is now live and can be streamed here: ORIGINAL POST: MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A video has been circulating on social media regarding a traffic stop in Jasper, Tennessee. The district attorney confirmed that officials are investigating this incident. The traffic stop happened in the City of Jasper. On Thursday, officials will be holding a…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – Red Bank police are investigating a shooting overnight at an apartment complex. It happened at 107 Goodson Avenue around 1 a.m. Thursday. Investigators believe a suspect forced entry into the home and shots were exchanged. The person who was shot was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle. Police do not have a medical…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Wednesday was the first day of school for students across Hamilton County. Children, teachers and staff say they are ready to make this year the best one yet! “We are so excited to have everyone back, but what we believe is going to be our best year yet,” Hamilton County Schools Superintendent, Sonia Stewart, said. “We…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs golfer John Houk is one off the lead after the second round of the Tennessee State Amateur going down at the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club. Houk sits at four-under-par. Evan Woosley Reed and Adam Hooker share the second round lead at five-under. Former UTC golfer Derek Rende is tied for 8th at 3-under-par. Hixson native Carson Johnson…
Bradley Central always has some talented play-makers, and then this year, they added some talented transfers. That’s why the Bears have high expectations this fall. Brian Armstrong takes Bradley Central into the 30-in-30 spotlight. Bradley Central has athletes in bunches this season. Said head coach Damon Floyd: “The talent, you know, we have talent. We know that. But we’ve got…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Chattanooga might soon be known as ‘O-line U’. They’ve sent two offensive linemen to the NFL over the last two years. How is this year’s unit stacking up? Brian Armstrong gets down in the trenches. Said offensive line coach Kevin Revis: “A special thing to play o-line here with all the guys that you’ve had going to the next…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As we begin a new school year in Hamilton County, we asked you what your main concerns were heading into this school year. It is clear from the results that school safety along with bullying were two of the primary concerns parents have heading into this year. One parent, Tamisha Hawkins, said, “Bullying has become really…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Another concern parents have shared with us is concerns over bullying. Hamilton County Schools say they have increased the amount of the amount of school counselors and social workers available for students to talk to. They say every school has at least one counselor. They have also started new programs aimed to combat bullying such a having…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County’s Construction Career Center is literally building its future workforce. Let’s see how it’s driving our economy forward. “You know, the story is out. A lot of people have been here. And the people that have visited our building, they talk about their experience just here all the time,” said Gerald Harris, Principal. “When you…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — First responders are preparing for the worst, with an active shooter drill at Chattanooga State on Wednesday. Multiple agencies participated in the exercise. This was the first drill to be conducted at Chattanooga State. The drill was meant for training emergency personnel to respond to a realistic event and keep the college safe. “To the Chattanooga…
UPDATE: D’ante Jones, Courtesy of Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Chattanooga Police say they have arrested the man involved in the shooting of a 19-year-old at the Amazon Fulfillment Center. The police department said they arrested 20-year-old Dante Jones on Wednesday. Authorities are charging Jones with attempted first-degree murder and possession of a firearm during a felony. Amazon’s Chattanooga location is…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Maybe you’re not a BMX-Motocross fan, but you’ve almost certainly heard about it. It’s organized bicycle racing on a dirt track, using a kind of bike that’s specifically designed for that type of racing. Bradley County has a BMX track. It’s been around for 25 years, and it has a rich history! “Bradley BMX has produced…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — BlueCross BlueShield, the Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga and Love on a Leash partnered up to offer pet therapy to older patients at a local health center. According to the Humane Society, pet therapy is meant to improve physical and psychological health for the elderly. These organizations held this unique therapy Tuesday afternoon at the…
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Country superstar Keith Urban and Kix Brooks of powerhouse country duo Brooks & Dunn will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame this year. The organization announced its newest inductees on Thursday. They also include Casey Beathard and David Lee Murphy, in the contemporary songwriter category, and Rafe Van Hoy in the veteran songwriter…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) – As expected, Governor Bill Lee has called lawmakers back to Nashville for a special session on public safety and school violence set for August 21. Many Republicans, including the Senate party leader, have been lobbying him to call off the session because they say there is no support for any new gun restrictions in Tennessee. But that…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The 108th edition of the Tennessee State Amateur Championship teed off Tuesday at the Chattanooga Golf and Country Club. Hixson native and UTC golfer Carson Johnson was apart of the morning wave, and he rose to the top of the leaderboard with a 5-under 65. He’s tied for the first round lead with Evan Woosley Reed. Chattanooga’s Derek Rende…
Marion County missed out on the playoffs last year for the first time since 2011. Now the Warriors are more determined than ever to hop back on the post-season train this fall. Marion County enters the 30-in-30 spotlight. After going 5-5 last season, Marion Co is ready to blow the top off the 2023 season. Said running back Brody Leonard:”We’ve…
Big Tennessee defensive lineman Elijah Simmons has switched jersey numbers for this season. He changed from 51 to 10. Simmons says the move is symbolic, while his defensive line coach would like to see the jersey switch, flip a switch for Simmons on the field. Said Simmons:”Feel like it’s a new season. A new opportunity to change how I play….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Community and law enforcement leaders gathered at Greater Second Missionary Baptist Church for a special conversation. They talked about gun violence and ways to stop it. “People shared not only the trauma of losing someone to violence, but also some ideas and thoughts on what should happen in this special session to make a change,” State Representative,…
Today on Mom to Mom, we have a marker hack just for you. If you’re tired of losing those marker lids or constantly having your markers dry out because your kids lose the lids, we have the perfect hack for you. So, all you’re going to need is some duct tape, and of course, a pack of your markers. So,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This year’s IRONMAN competition will be even more challenging than ever. Organizers say they are adding four more miles to the bike race, making it the longest course in the world. The course starts at the Riverfront, goes through town, then a pair of 47-mile loops through north Georgia. The route this year will take them through…
McCallie barely missed out on making it four straight appearances in the state championship game last season. They fell by one lousy point to MBA in the semi-final round of the playoffs. News 12’s Brian Armstrong has Big Blue in the 30-in-30 Spotlight. It speaks to McCallie’s football success when making it to the state semifinals is a disappointing season.”…