CFD breaks ground on a new and improved Station 15
Officials plan for completion by Spring 2024
The Chattanooga Fire Department broke ground for their new and improved, Shallowford Road Station 15 Fire Hall, on Thursday.
Lookouts Rally to Edge the Barons 4-3
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts scored three unanswered runs in their 4-3 win over the Birmingham Barons. Both Nick Northcut and Alex McGarry belted homers in the win. Birminham struck first on a Bryan Ramos RBI single to bring home Jose Rodriguez. Chattanooga answered quickly with an RBI single by McGarry. In the fourth, a two-run double by Ben Norman gave…
Titans Safety Kevin Byard Just Focused on Being His Best For the Titans
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard will talk about most any topic when asked. Being asked to take a pay cut going into his eighth NFL season by the Tennessee Titans is very different. Byard knows the NFL is a business, and that’s why he’s leaving the Titans’ request earlier this year to his agent and new general manager Ran Carthon….
CFC Honoring Juan Hernandez Saturday With One Last Match For the Veteran Team Captain
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga F-C are saying goodbye to Juan Hernandez on Saturday night. They’ve scheduled one last match for the veteran captain to play in. Hernandez announced his retirement from playing earlier this year, but he will suit up ‘Juan’ last time Saturday. Hernandez is the CFC’s all-time assists leader. The CFC is hosting Pumas FC from Kentucky, who…
Family of DJ Fickey speaks out about his murder case
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — It has been almost seven years since Donald (D.J.) Fickey was found dead in Walker County. (Amanda Fickey at her brother’s gravesite) The autopsy was performed by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, which originally ruled his death as a suicide. However, Fickey’s family said otherwise. “We knew from day one my son was murdered, and…
New riverboat sets sail in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga welcomes American Cruise Lines on the Tennessee River. Their newest riverboat is called the American Serenade. Courtesy: American Cruise Lines “American cruise lines which is the company operating American serenade. It is one of our newest river boats. They offer cruises all over the country. They are 100% domestic and wh we focus on our…
Student-Athletes Discuss Receiving NIL Deal
The Fab Five of Bradley County posing as part of their group NIL deal with Wholesale Supply. From left to right: Sloan Carpenter, Kimora Fields, Hannah Jones, Harmonie Ware, and Avary Brewer (Courtesy: Wholesale Carpet Sales and Flooring) CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Wednesday, we brought you a story about a first of its kind Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal…
Tips to Combat Bad Air Quality
Courtesy: MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With wildfires in Canada spreading smoke across the Eastern U.S., experts are warning about how to handle bad air quality. Thankfully so far in the Tennessee Valley the air quality has not been as impacted as areas in the Northeast from the smoke, but there could be increased impacts depending on weather patterns. Doctors say…
Chattanooga Lookouts Celebrate 3-2 Walk Off Win Over the Barons
(lookouts.com) Alex McGarry hit a walk-off double in the 10th inning to give the Lookouts the 3-2 win over the Birmingham Barons. Before the game headed into extra-innings, the Lookouts were cruising. Starting pitcher Connor Phillips was lights out for the home team, only allowing one hit in seven innings of work while striking out 10 batters. This game…
Dalton Community Celebrates Soccer State Championships
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton celebrated the title of Soccer town USA again on Wednesday evening. Three area high schools won state soccer titles this past spring. Dalton, Coahulla Creek, and Christian Heritage all won state crowns, and the community turned out to congratulate them. Said Christian Heritage coach Rachel Boyd: “It’s one thing to have a goal individually and then achieve…
Red Wolves Snap Five Match Winless Streak With 2-0 Win Over Forward Madison
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves snapped a five match winless streak on Wednesday with a 2-0 home win over Forward Madison. Both goals came in the first half. Ropapa Mensah scored on a header, while Chevone Marsh angled a kick into the net. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Chattanooga Red Wolves, Chevone Marsh,…
Chattanooga Lookouts Try to Strike Balance Between Winning and Player Development
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts are only a game and-a-half out of first place with just over two weeks to go in the first half of the regular season. But does that really matter? Making the big leagues matters most to the players, so the Lookouts try to balance winning and development. Vince Lombardi once said winning isn’t everything, it’s the…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Broken Heart Cheesecakes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — What’s better than cheesecake? A portable food truck that serves all kinds of cheesecake all around the Scenic City. Let’s see how Broken Heart Cheesecakes is serving up hope one slice at a time, and driving our economy forward. “Broken Heart Cheesecakes is a mobile cheesecake unit that we specialize in cheesecakes of different kinds, whether…
CMA Fest 2023 Starts Thursday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The world’s longest-running country music festival starts Thursday. It’s CMA Fest’s 50th anniversary! Some of the proceeds from the event support music education initiatives across the country, but a lot of activities are free. It’s all taking place in downtown Nashville Thursday through Sunday. Festival-goers can take advantage of dozens of shows and meet-and-greets featuring some…
First group NIL deal announced in Bradley County
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – A group of high school athletes have gained access to a unique opportunity. Name, Image and Likeness Deals (NIL) have given the ability for athletes to secure endorsement opportunities that once were banned in collegiate sports. Last year, the TSSAA, passed a rule that allows high school students to partake in these deals as well. (Courtesy:…
Local organizers plan town hall meeting for Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Not all Chattanoogans are in favor of Mayor Tim Kelly’s Climate Action Plan. City leaders voted on the Climate Action Plan in March. An overview of key components of the Climate Action Plan announced by Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly (Courtesy: City of Chattanooga) Supporters see it as a community-wide roadmap for a sustainable future. “This is…
More to the Story with Staley: Jews, Jazz and Blues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Jewish faith has always had a tie-in with the world of blues, as well as jazz. Those three things all come together again this summer here in Chattanooga. It will be a busy summer at Chattanooga’s Jewish Cultural Center. Art, music and film will all come together as the center explores and highlights the relationship…
Barons Rally to Knock Off the Lookouts 5-3
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts jumped out to an early 3-0 lead but fell to the Birmingham Barons 5-3 in the first game of their six-game series. Chattanooga’s offense got things rolling early when Nick Quintana drove home Jose Torres in the second inning on a single. An inning later, three straight doubles plated two runs to make it 3-0 Lookouts….
Lookouts Coaches Believe Elly De La Cruz Destined to be a Superstar
Former Chattanooga Lookout Elly De La Cruz made his major league debut with Cincinnati on Tuesday. De La Cruz has tremendous power and speed. He was considered one of the top prospects in the minors, and Lookouts coaches believe he’s destined to be a superstar. Said Lookouts pitching coach Brian Garman:”I was with Elly in Dayton last year before he…
Titans Defensive Back Kevin Byard on Hand For Mandatory Minicamp
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Two-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard practiced Tuesday and didn’t look as if he missed a beat with the Tennessee Titans despite staying away after being asked to take a pay cut earlier this offseason. What he thinks about that request will wait for another day because the longest-tenured defender with the Titans didn’t speak to reporters…
Local Ukrainian man needs help after devastating fall
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – In the spring of 2022, the Vursichenko family moved to the Cleveland area to escape the war in Ukraine. The Vursichenko family Last month, Andrii Vursichenko broke both his arms and wrist in a devastating fall. “On May 25th, my father Andrii Vursichenko fell from the ladder while helping a family. And both his wrists were…
More than inflation at play for tax increases
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Multiple communities are facing the burden of inflation as they consider their budgets for the upcoming fiscal year. The City of Collegedale voted Monday night to pass a budget that calls for a 12 percent increase in property tax rates. This means property tax rates will increase by about 16 cents per every 100 dollars…
Canadian wildfire smoke causes haze over Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Wildfire smoke from Canada and surrounding areas has caused a haze to linger over the Tennessee Valley. The Tennessee Department of Transportation posted air quality warning signs along I-24 and I-75 on Tuesday morning. The signs suggested that citizens limit travel due to air conditions. The smoke may be impacting air quality and human health. “I…
Chattanooga Disc Golf local shines in the pros
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Disc Golf is the fastest growing sport in the world and Chattanooga has added another player to the pro tour. Aiden Scott is just 18 years old and he is one of the favorites to win rookie of the year and recently placed 7th in a major. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News