‘Market Baketacular’ featured at the Chattanooga Market on Sunday
This Sunday, the Chattanooga market featured their Market Baketacular.
Coahulla Creek new coach gets spring football experience in the rain
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,…
10 men Notre Dame soccer falls short of states via shootout
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,…
Chattanooga libraries kick off the start to their summer-time events
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.
Adaptive Kayaking 101 for National Safe Boating Week
In honor of National Safe Boating Week the American Canoe Association offered an Adaptive Kayaking 101 class.
Signal Mtn. Police Department hosts bike event/rodeo
The Signal Mountain Police Department hosted a bike ride/rodeo on Saturday.
Harlem Sweeps Ringgold to Win 3A State Baseball Championship
Rome, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold fell short in their quest for their first ever state baseball title on Friday. The Tigers lost 5-3 and 2-1 to Harlem in Rome, Georgia. In the first game, Aiden Hickman gave the Tigers a 3-2 lead in the 5th inning with a single through the infield. Ringgold carried that 3-2 lead to the top of the…
Chattooga and Gordon Lee Clash in Spring Football Game
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Gordon Lee and Chattooga wrapped up spring practice on Friday with a game at Gordon Lee High School. Trojans running back Pe yton Groce provided one of the big highlights with a 61-yard touchdown run. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattooga, Football, Gordon Lee, High School Football
Baylor Soccer Returning to Spring Fling After Beating Knox Webb 3-0
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor will defend their state title next week in Murfreesboro. The Red Raiders beat Knox Webb 3-0 on Friday to advance to Spring Fling. Guilherme Gragnano scored for Baylor in the first half. He also scored in the second half as Baylor went on to secure the 3-0 win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags:…
More to the Story with Staley: Cardboard Boats
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Cardboard and water generally don’t mix. Water almost always wins. But if you throw in some duct tape and a “will to succeed,” well, amazing things can happen! It’s a nice little gathering on the banks of the Hiwassee River in Polk County, with a lot of students from the Polk high school mathematics class….
Fallen Officers Honored at Memorial
A bagpipe player honoring fallen law enforcement officers at a memorial. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Law enforcement across the Tennessee Valley paid their respects today. The Law Enforcement Memorial has been in place since the early 1990s, and has been the site of an annual service honoring those who have died in the line of duty. Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett…
Carry the Load Comes Through Tennessee Valley
A group of participants carrying the Carry the Load Rally through the Chattanooga National Cemetery. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A national relay made its way through the Tennessee Valley today. Carry the Load is a 20-thousand mile national relay where participants carry the American flag to honor fallen veterans. One of the routes goes from Burlington, VT to Dallas, TX. This…
Ringgold Baseball Hopes Superstitions Lead to More Success
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) It’s been said that good teams make their own luck. Well Ringgold is certainly a good baseball team. After all, they’re playing for a state title Friday. And it seems the Tigers are making their own luck with multiple superstitions. As Brian Armstrong reports, some of the Ringgold’s supersititions are starting to smell. Ringgold baseball is just one…
Chattanooga Lookouts Beat Biloxi 2-0 For Third Straight Win
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts shut out the Biloxi Shuckers for the second consecutive night, 2-0. In the first inning, Chattanooga used back-to-back triples by James Free and Alex McGarry to score their first run. Their second and last came in the fifth on a 411 homer by Noelvi Marte. Marte now has six home runs on the season, all hit…
Baylor Returning to Spring Fling After Sweeping St. Benedict
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor softball team swept St. Benedict 10-0 and 16-1 to advance to Spring Fling in Murfreesboro next week. The Red Raiders are seeking their 8th consecutive state title. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: after sweeping, Baylor School, game. local sports, local sports news, returning to, Spring Fling, St. Benedict
Walker Valley Rolls to 12-0 Win In Substate Opener Against Smyrna
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Walker Valley baseball team used a 9-run first inning to cruise to an easy 12-0 win over Smyrna in game one of their substate series. It’s a best of three series with the second contest scheduled for five o’clock on Friday on the Mustangs home field. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: game. local sports, local…
Chattanooga’s Larry Fleet to Headline Ryman Auditorium
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga’s Larry Fleet will be doing his first Nashville headlining show at the historic Ryman Auditorium this fall. It’ll be September 22. The country artist posted on Instagram that it’s “an honor and a privilege to be headlining this amazing venue.” Larry sold out shows at both the Signal and the Caverns over the past year,…
Antique Alley yard sale more than 500 miles long
DADE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The U-S 11 Antique Alley Yard Sale spans from Bristol, Virginia to Meridian, Mississippi. We made a stop in Dade County near the Trenton exit. More than 500 miles of eccentric items make this sale a Southern favorite. Just ask any yard sale aficionado. You truly never know what you might find. “We went to…
Chattanooga Police concerned about guns stolen from cars
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department had their weekly briefing Thursday around 11 a.m. “Guns stolen from vehicles, I know we talk about this- we talk about it quite a bit,” said CPD Executive Chief of Police, Chief Sommers. They focused on crimes related to gun theft, specifically being that there were 11 incidents this week alone. “Just…
Fishermen concerned TN river deaths not just catfish
UPDATE: About three weeks ago, fishermen along Chickamauga Lake say they began to see some very concerning signs. Chickamauga Lake has been renowned across the country for its plentiful bass fishing. However, for those who frequent its waters, numerous sightings of dead catfish have them asking questions on what is causing these deaths. The owner of Wishin’ I Was…
Court drops all charges against deputy in baptism case
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Court of Appeals has dismissed all claims against Sheriff Deputy Jacob Goforth. Jacob Goforth The court ruled that Goforth was entitled to qualified immunity. They say his actions did not violate any established constitutional rights of Shandle Riley. This is in the case of White as Executor of the Estate of Shandle Riley v….
TVA celebrates 90th anniversary with day of service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — TVA celebrated its 90th Anniversary by serving the community. They want to give back to the community of Chattanooga. More than 2,000 employees volunteered across several counties. 125 retirees also joined in to lend a helping hand for Girls Inc. Sue Collins said, “Girls Inc. is all about a Chattanooga community, in creating an opportunity for…
Algae on Hiwassee causing bad odor, taste in drinking water
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — Residents of Bradley County have been experiencing a change in their water since late April. Cleveland Utilities has been investigating to determine the cause. The company said this issues stems from an algae on the Hiwassee River. The Hiwassee River is the primary water source for Cleveland Utilities. The first stated on May 5 that they…
GBI investigating officer involved shooting in Catoosa County
UPDATE: The GBI identifies the woman who was shot as 40 year old Jennifer Yates. They say she is in critical, but stable condition. They say Yates was firing a handgun and threatening to harm her family. Officials added that when officers arrived, Yates refused to comply and aimed her gun at them. That’s when officers fired and shot her….