CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — Bradley Co. held a Juneteenth community celebration at Avery Johnson Park on Saturday afternoon. The event commemorated the end of slavery in the United States. President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law on June 17, 2021. On May 5, Governor Bill Lee declared that June 19th would be a legal holiday…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- James Free’s seven RBI night led the Lookouts to a 14-0 win over the Rocket City Trash Pandas. With the win Chattanooga is back to a half-game lead over the Tennessee Smokies for the North Division lead with seven games to go. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Lookouts, James Free, North Division, Rocket…
FORT OGLETHORPE Georgia (WDEF) Former LFO Stand out Christina Collins had her senior season cut short due to a torn A-C-L but, she is gearing back up to get back out on the court at the college level. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: ACL injury, Basketball, LFO
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tragedy struck Marion County Thursday night. Six people are dead and one more is in the hospital as a domestic dispute turned violent. The home on Pine Road in Sequatchie that was the site of a murder-suicide Thursday evening. Marion County Sheriff Bo Burnett said, “I’ve been around here a long time and as far…
SEQUATCHIE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Six people are dead, including three children, following an apparent murder-suicide last night in Marion County. It happened at a home in the 200 block of Pine Street in the town of Sequatchie around 9 PM. Marion County deputies and Jasper police responded to a shooting call at the home. The found the house on fire…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Apple is out with another software update. The tech company says iOS 17 makes the iPhone more personal and intuitive. Apple is calling its latest software update an upgrade to users’ communications experience. Thanks to Apple, a voicemail is no longer just your voice. With iOS 17, you can now leave a video voicemail. This feature…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are less than one week away from the official start of Summer. Temperatures are heating up outside and in cars. That can be especially dangerous for children and pets. “We do every year see at least a hand full of cases where pups have been over heated left in the car,” said Dr. Marisa Shulman, Medical…
A rooftop camera view of the GoDog business on W. 20th Street, showing the close proximity of the business to multiple residences. (Courtesy: Kosin Ru) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The latest chapter in the dispute between a Chattanooga Southside neighborhood and a dog kennel business unfolded today. GoDog was set to face a zoning citation on Thursday. This was in addition…
RISING FAWN, Georgia (WDEF) – Lookout Lavender Farm looks pretty much the same this year as it did last year when I stopped by. A good number of folks. Enjoying the fields of lavender. Everything. Lavender. Alice and Bill Marrin are the owners. Alice is essentially in charge. Bill is the mower and weedeater. Remember boys, women win. Women always…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Rocket City Trash Pandas scored five unanswered runs to snap the Lookouts’ win streak. Chattanooga’s lead in the North Division is now back to just a half-game over the Tennesse Smokies. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Chattanooga Lookouts, Lookouts, Rocket City Trash Pandas
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Tuesday’s game ended in the bottom of the 10th when down a run, Rece Hinds hit a game-winning 446 homer over center field. He had two in that game, one homer on Sunday, and added another one on Wednesday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Chattanooga Lookouts, Lookouts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Federal officials held a public meeting to discuss where the future Chattanooga federal courthouse will be. The Joel W. Solomon Federal Building next to Miller Park was constructed in 1931. The General Services Administration says that the needs of the federal government exceed the current capacity of the courthouse. That is why Congress has authorized the GSA…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — You can expect to see a lot more food trucks on the road in the Tennessee Valley, thanks to Launch Chattanooga’s Kitchen Incubator. Let’s see how they’re driving our economy forward. “Today it’s extra special because we have a cohort of entrepreneurs, new entrepreneurs who have gone through our 16 week KIC Catalyst program, and that…
MGN KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Tennessee legend would have turned 71 years old today. Legendary Lady Vol head basketball coach Pat Summitt passed away from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease in June 20-16. Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia and progressively takes away a person’s ability to live. Since her death, the Pat Summitt Foundation has been raising…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-McCallie senior and University of Tennessee football commit went viral after performing a split with LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne. That was part of a name image and likeness event in Nashville. If you are confused about NIL, trust me as this event shows you aren’t alone. Categories: Featured, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: McCallie, NIL, University…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Due to an increase in stray and surrendered animals, local shelters are reaching maximum capacity. Shelters all across the country have been experiencing a space crisis for a while now. “So, for us, right now we have way more animals particularly dogs than we have truly humane spaces for them. We are doubling up animals and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local organization is kicking off a new initiative to replace weathered or damaged American flags in the community. Comcast’s veteran-focused Employee Resource Group, known as VetNet, started the initiative. The resource group says if a technician notices a worn or damaged flag at a home or business, they will share the location with the VetNet…
One vision of the future Red Bank Central Park presented on the Save Red Bank Central Park Facebook page. This is not an official plan. (Courtesy: Save Red Bank Central Park) RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been over a year since a central piece of land in Red Bank was kept in public hands. The group who advocated for its…
Here’s a way to make a fish tank out of a mason jar that will add a cute decoration to your kid’s room.
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) – Signal Mountain Police confirm there seems to be a bear wandering through neighborhoods. They have had numerous reports of the bear making it’s way around the front of the mountain. There have been sightings on Wilson Avenue near McCoy Farms and Barrington, across from the Town pool. Police say that the TWRA is aware of…
Some of the products being given away at the food pantry at Abba’s House. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Abba’s House in Hixson launched a food pantry Tuesday morning. It was held on their campus next to the main sanctuary. Organizers say Pastor Ronnie Phillips and other staff have been working on launching this pantry for 8 months. Their goal this morning…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- US soccer legend Landon Donovan was in Chattanooga over the weekend to help grow the game he loves. Another way the game is growing is through the MLS getting players like Lionel Messi. Messi is following the footsteps of David Beckham who came to the MLS year ago. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Landon Donovan,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Chattanooga held an affordable housing fair this evening. It was held at the Glenwood Community Center in conjunction with the Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise. The event launched the city’s first-time home buyer grant and loan program. This program will allow those making or below 100 percent the area median income to qualify for zero…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Students at Battle Academy recently tackled a tasty and fun assignment that taught them the ins and outs of running a business. With ingredients from their own garden, they created a bagel spread that made its way onto the shelves at Honey Seed. Tarah Kemp is the Culinary Integration Specialist at Battle Academy She says, ”…