The biowaste in controversy at the Copperhill Industries site in Polk County. COPPERHILL, Tenn. (WDEF)- Polk County Commissioners are trying to combat what they are saying is a violation of a waste disposal resolution passed in September. Copperhill, along with its sister town McCaysville in Fannin County, Georgia, were built by the copper mines that surrounded them. However since 19-7,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The world of competitive dancing can be extremely serious business. For one dance studio here in Chattanooga, that hard work just paid off. And now, they stand alone in our area. Maverick Dance Alliance has only been in business since August of last year. The Senior Bravo Team, made up of 11 elite athletes aged 13…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s that time of the season when seniors are graduating from high school! But they’re not the only ones moving on to the next level. It’s not a high school graduation. There are no caps. No gowns. But it’s an extremely important ceremony for everybody here at Clifton Hills Elementary- especially for 115 students. “We make…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor soccer team lost on penalty kicks to MBA Wednesday in the state semifinals in Murfreesboro. The match was scoreless in regulation and extra time. MBA then edged the Raiders 5-4 on PK’s to advance to the state finals. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The CCS softball team lost their Spring Fling opener against Tipton- Rosemark 5-3. Chargers came back later in the day to elimianted GPS. They’ll now face Tipton-Rosemark again on Thursday for the right to advance to the state finals against Baylor. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor softball team rolled past rival GPS 15-0 to open Spring Fling Wednesday in Murfreesboro. The Lady Raiders added another win later in the day to advance to the state finals on Thursday at five o’clock. Baylor is seeking their 8th consecutive state crown. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC increased their first place lead in the NISA standings with a 2-0 win over Albion San Diego on Wednesday night at Fort Finley. Markus Naglestad scored on a header in the first half to make it 1-0. Alex McGrath then added a goal right before the half in stoppage time. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports…
ETOWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — Electric vehicles are the future. That’s why Piedmont Lithium is investing nearly $600 million into a new plant in McMinn County. It’s just one way the company is driving our economy forward. “We produce lithium hydroxide that goes into the EV batteries,” said Malissa Gordon, VP of Government Affairs. “It’s battery grade lithium basically. And we…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today marks one year since 19 students and 2 teachers were killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Kevin Thomas of K-T Security Solutions in Cullman, Alabama, which is just about 100 miles from Chattanooga, was driving home last year when he heard about the Uvalde shooting. His company before focused on…
Family, faculty, and students at Blue Ridge Elementary School in Dalton planting an apple tree Tuesday afternoon in honor of Baldemar Trejo, a third grader who passed away in early May. DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Blue Ridge Elementary School in Dalton honored a fallen student today. Dalton Public Schools say Baldemar Trejo was killed in a car accident earlier this month….
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Thirty teams are competing for the NCAA golf championships starting this weekend in Arizona, including the Chattanooga Mocs. It’s a rare appearance for UTC, but they’re confident they can compete along side the best teams in the country. For just the third time in school history, the Mocs golf team has qualified for the NCAA Championships. Said golfer Paul…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A first of its kind device in Tennessee was deployed this morning along the Tennessee Riverwalk. Within the last five years, organizations such as Tennessee Clean-Up have said that up to 32 million pieces of microplastics are being dumped into the Ohio River from the Tennessee River. To promote the sustainability of the Chattanooga Creek, Osprey Initiative…
UPDATE: Sequatchie County Schools have released some of their results. This was their statement: “Of the 137 third graders at Griffith Elementary School, 40 had to retake the online test. Once results are returned (TDOE says 48 hr turnaround), families will know what options they have as a pathway to be promoted to 4th grade. Director of Schools, Sarai Pierce,…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The McCallie baseball team returns to spring fling this week, looking to defend their state title. Big Blue won in dramatic style last season, and they know they’ll endure plenty of drama again, if they’re going to repeat as state champs. What a memorable state championship game for McCallie last year. How ’bout 5 runs in their last at-bat…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Real world experience can pay off for students long after graduation. At Battle Academy students are learning, step by step, what it takes to run a successful business. It’s a bottom-line example of what’s right with our schools. Caitlyn Campbell is a 4th grade math teacher at Battle Academy. She says, “So, we wanted to end…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee’s Third Grade Retention Law is now being put to the test. The Third Grade Retention Law was passed in 2021, and requires students to score at either a proficient or exceptional level to be promoted to the 4th grade. However, new numbers coming from the state suggest that the majority of students failed to meet this…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The community surrounding Montague Park in East Chattanooga will have a chance to discuss the park’s future tomorrow. Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors along with the Chattanooga Design Studio will be hosting two planning sessions for the park, open to anyone. They will be discussing ways to connect the sculpture fields to the soccer and rugby fields, which…
Courtesy: Bill Mitchell PHILADELPHIA, Miss. (WDEF) — Country Music Hall of Famer Marty Stuart is out with a new album. Altitude is his first with His Fabulous Superlatives in six years. When Marty’s not performing or making music, he’s preserving country music history. He spoke to News 12 about his latest efforts, and some of his collection. While Stuart is…
CHATTANOOGA Tennessee (WDEF) -During this sub state tournament for CSAS boys Soccer, it’s been one goal after another. Coming into Sundays match it seems like by the time a start talking about one goal, they are already putting another one in the back of the net. It seemed like nothing could stop their goal scoring way, not even a state tournament…
This Sunday, the Chattanooga market featured their Market Baketacular.
Coahulla Creek is a football team in transition, new head coach, new QB and new expectations after making school history last year. Trion and Coahulla Creek faces off in a rainy spring game that game Coach Drew Carter some reps as a new head coach of the Colts. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Coahulla Creek High School, Football,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A rain storm on and off through the game lead to a 0-0 game where Notre Dame fell in a penalty shootout. Notre Dame had a few chances to score but in the first extra time CND had a player sent off with two yellows. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Soccer, Notre Dame,…
The Chattanooga Public Library kicked off the start to their summer-time events. Each library said they have planned a packed schedule for the 2023 summer. Kick-off parties were held at four other branches throughout the city.
In honor of National Safe Boating Week the American Canoe Association offered an Adaptive Kayaking 101 class.