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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The city of Chattanooga is discussing the new ordinance on short term vacation rentals. These are properties that visitors can rent off of apps like AirBnb and Vrbo. (from City of Chattanooga) The new rules, which will go in effect on July 10th, limits where these rentals can go in neighborhoods while allowing them in commercial…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor baseball team was trying to punch their ticket to Spring Fling on Wednesday, but they couldn’t find their offense. Knox Catholic swept the Red Raiders 5-2 and 2-1, preventing Baylor from making a return trip to Murfreesboro. Henry Ford had a 2-run homer for the Red Raiders in game one. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags:…
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Soddy Daisy edged East Hamilton 3-1 on Wednesday night to claim their region championship title. The game was tied at one going to the bottom of the sixth when Tatum Massengale launched a solo home run to center. Trojans added one more run in the inning to secure the 3-1 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News…
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts shut out the Biloxi Shuckers in front of a sold-out School Day crowd at AT&T Field. Starting pitcher Joe Boyle walked nine batters, but only allowed three hits in five shutout innings. Chattanooga provided run support for Boyle in the third inning. Nick Northcut singled to left field and scored on a Noelvi Marte double. An…
KIMBALL, Tenn. (WDEF) — Mueller is a manufacturing company that makes fire hydrants, water metering products, and many other water products. It’s brought hundreds of jobs to Marion County since expanding there three years ago. Let’s see how the Mueller Co. in Kimball is driving our economy forward. “Mueller Co. was founded by a gentleman by the name of Hieronymus…
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — An 81-year-old man died in a car crash near Reliance in Polk County this week. It happened at 236 Lost Creek Road. THP identified the victim as Billie D. Ledford. Per the THP report, Ledford was driving a 1989 Dodge Power RAM on the road. As Ledford was going around a curve, his tires were…
UPDATE: The Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP) has provided more details into the fatal McMinn car crash. It happened around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Two McMinn County High School students died in the crash. Three of the students involved in the crash were 17 years old and one was 18. The THP identified one of the victims as 18-year-old Robert Hicks….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — At one time or another, most of us have had an arm wrestling match with a friend or family member. But there are professional arm wrestlers, and they mean business. Some of the best will be on display this coming weekend here in Chattanooga. The men are ready for this weekend’s “Big Orange Bash” here in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce honored four local businesses for their 2023 award ceremony. The chamber awarded top honors to the following local businesses: Chattanooga Zoo, BNI Southeast Tennessee, (Be) Caffeinated, Master Machine Inc. They recognized these small businesses for growth and overall performance. Out of the 150 businesses that were nominated, these four were chosen…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CCS softball team beat CPA twice on Tuesday to punch their ticket to Spring Fling. Despite a 7-1 and 10-0 victory, it took the Chargers roughly seven hours to get the sweep. Weather delays interupted the second game, and they did not finish play until after 11pm. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Advances to, Beats, CCS,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Commission rejected a request to spend Health Department money on a pediatric dental program. Mayor Weston Wamp supported the plan to shift $250,000 from the Health Department’s budget to a program by “Clinica Medicos.” The program aspired to provide dental services for children in underserved Hispanic communities. Commissioners voted on the matter…
As a parent, you know potty training can be super stressful at times. And as a mom, I found these life hacks to be really helpful, especially with my last child. I wish I knew them with the first two, but that’s okay, I got the third one right. We have three of them for you today. Up first, we…
UPDATE: TDOT’s Twitter shared more context to the bridge damage and repair. They state that the bridge was hit in February of this year. So, it was scheduled for a three-month precautionary inspection. Inspectors found there was stress on the bridge due to the hit. Their tweet reads, “The bridge was hit back in February of this year & as…
(lookouts.com) Chattanooga Lookouts infielder Nick Quintana smashed a grand slam in the first inning to set the tone for a 12-6 Lookouts win over the Shuckers. The two teams combined to hit six homers. Up 4-1 in the third, the Lookouts added two more runs on Shuckers errors and two more in the fourth on a Rece Hinds home run….
Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Meigs Co softball beat Marion Co 12-2 in their region semifinal game Tuesday in Jasper. Kylee Hitsen socked a grand slam in the first inning for the Tigers, and they never looked back in their 5-inning run-rule victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: defeats, local sports news, Marion County High School, Meigs County High School, regional…
(press release) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 16, 2023) – International real estate developer Robert “Bob” Martino is bringing women’s professional soccer to Chattanooga under the USL Super League that was announced today. Chattanooga is one of only about 10 markets across the United States that comprise the new league. “This is a monumental day for Chattanooga and soccer. We are bringing the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Nordstrom Rack is showing off its newest store, which is opening soon at The Terrace at Hamilton Place. The 24,000-square-foot store will be Nordstrom Rack’s third location in the state, and the fourth Nordstrom concept in Tennessee, according to the company. It’s located at 2100 Hamilton Place Boulevard, near Ulta and Academy Sports. Nordstrom Rack offers a…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – The Dalton School Bus Strike is continuing for a second day. Negotiations are still ongoing between the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) and school bus company First Student are still ongoing Tuesday evening. First Student in a statement this morning is saying progress has been made, but the ATU is saying they are misrepresenting the facts. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new restaurant is coming to St. Elmo this summer. Little Coyote will be filling the vacancy left when Mojo Burrito shut down. The restaurant is scheduled to open in August of 2023. (Courtesy: Tinker Ma) The location is the base of Lookout Mountain, across from the Incline Railway. Chef Erik Niel and his wife Amanda…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Lake Resort Drive in Chattanooga is getting a bridge. Work begins this week on the nearly $6 million project. TDOT got the money through the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program. 10,000 cars travel along the road on a typical day. It’s also an evacuation route for the Sequoya Nuclear Plant. Justin Strickland, City of Chattanooga…
When you fail to make the playoffs like the Titans did last season, you likely need some help from your rookies for next year. Tennessee got their first look at their new players over the weekend with their rookie camp, which included former Kentucky quarterback Will Levis. Reporter:”They don’t sound like rookies, so they came in prepared.” Said head coach…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – Dalton Public Schools were virtual today due to a school bus driver strike. Up to 37 school bus drivers and union organizers picketed throughout the day in front of the First Student school bus depot in Dalton. Organizers say some of them arrived as early as 4:30 this morning. The Amalgamated Transit Union, or the ATU,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A tuition free charter school for boys. Chattanooga has one. Knoxville is getting one. Our neighbors to the North think the Chatt Prep model is a great example of what’s right with our schools. Brad Scott is the CEO of Prep Public Schools. He explains, “We have very big news. Prep Public Schools is excited to…