WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) — Head about 40 minutes northwest of Chattanooga and you’ll find the town formerly known as Cheekville. It’s now known as Whitwell: named after the man who made coal mining the heart of the city, Thomas Whitwell. But in 1981, tragedy struck. “We had an explosion in the Tennessee Consolidated Coal Mines,” said Coal Miners Museum employee Jerry…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’ve ever been scammed, and hopefully, you haven’t been, one can only imagine what a helpless feeling it is. One national organization is now working hard to make sure “our nation’s finest” are not the victims of fraud. Scammers, those who operate in the dark world, are unfortunately very good at what they do. But…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Graysville man died after being struck by a car on Brainerd Road Sunday night. The Chattanooga Police Department identified the deceased man as 80-year-old Jack Taylor. They said Taylor was attempting to cross at the 5600 block of Brainerd Road just before 9:30 p.m. Police said he walked directly into the path of an oncoming…
McMINN COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF)- McMinn county is known for having experience on the line. last year that wasn’t the case as most of the returning players were at the skill positions. but this year the experience has shifted back to the hog mollies up front. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 30 in 30 2023, High School Football, McMinn…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Howard may not have had many wins on the football field recently but, that doesn’t mean they haven’t had any success. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 30 in 30 2023, High School Football, The Howard School
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — Known as the world’s longest yard sale, the Highway 127-yard sale has started yet again this year. The sale runs from parts of Alabama to Michigan. The official starting dates are scheduled for August 3-5, but vendors have already set up days in advance. “The Highway 127-yard sale, if you talk to any of the locals,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — This summer has been recorded as one of the hottest we have seen in a while. Locals are taking advantage of the Coolidge Park fountains as the heat continues. The fountains were recently shut down and repaired due to an electrical issue. However, they are back in time for the high heat conditions. The fountains are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — On Saturday morning, the Chattanooga community celebrated the ‘Tech Goes Home’ program, which supports digital literacy. Across the state, over 10,000 residents are now better able to connect with educational resources, loved ones, and new career opportunities. “The outcomes have been really amazing. Some folks have gotten new jobs or promotions in their old jobs. Because…
(lookouts.com) Lookouts infielder Alex McGarry hit a walk-off single in the 10th inning to give the Lookouts the 4-3 win over the Montgomery Biscuits. In the third inning, the Biscuits struck first on a Junior Caminero RBI double. That run was the only run Carson Spiers would yield, as the right-hander finished the day only allowing two hits and striking…
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) What did Northwest Whitfield coach Josh Robinson say to the broken vending machine? Give me my quarterback. The Bruins must replace quarterback Owen Brooker, who finished his career as one the state’s top 20 all-time passers. Northwest has the 30-in-30 spotlight. Northwest Whitfield is known for turning out quarterbacks. Said Robinson:”We’ve been fortunate to have a string…
Baylor 8th grader Charlotte Hoss qualified in four events for this year’s AAU junior Olympics Saturday, and she will be competing tomorrow at the event in the pentath lon. News 12s Brian Armstrong spoke to Hoss about how a previous trip to nationals will aid her in this weekends event. Baylor 8th grader Charlotte Hoss is competing in Nationals this…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Wreaths Across Chattanooga has become an annual tradition during the holiday season. It is an offshoot of the national Wreaths Across America program. Wreaths Across America is headquartered in Maine, and promotes its laying of wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington along with helping over three thousand similar programs across the country. But local organizers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- You have an opportunity to help out your local schools. Hamilton County Schools are holding their fourth straight Better Together Volunteer Day tomorrow. 29 schools across the county will host volunteers to help with various projects depending on the location ranging from painting to planting floors. So far over 500 volunteers have signed up, but there is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s Human Trafficking Awareness Week and Chattanooga is participating in the Red Sand Project to bring awareness. During Red Sand events, participants fill sidewalks with red sand to represent those involved in human trafficking, modern day slavery and exploitation. “So, today we were hosting the red sands events, to bring awareness to human trafficking and the…
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…
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…
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…
(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….
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Sales tax weekend is quickly approaching in Tennessee and Walmart is making back-to-school shopping affordable. This is by providing low priced items to customers. “We really want to get this event and going to kick off the school year. We think this is going to be the largest sales that we have had in the last few…
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, 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.,…
(lookouts.com) Lookouts outfielder Quincy McAfee hit a 3-run home run in the bottom of the ninth, but the home team fell short in the 8-7 loss. Chattanooga jumped out to an early lead when Rece Hinds drove home Jacob Hurtubise who led off the inning with a single. Later in the inning, Ivan Johnson plated Blake Dunn to make it…