CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Apple just announced a ton of new products at the Worldwide Developers conference. But one in particular was definitely the most popular. Virtual reality has been around for a while, but Apple is taking it to the next level. The Apple Vision Pro is a VR headset, and what the tech company is calling its first…
The Chattanooga Fire Department broke ground for their new and improved, Shallowford Road Station 15 Fire Hall, on Thursday.
(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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
(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, 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…
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-(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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…
(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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…