CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police said they found the remains of an unknown body near Harrison Pike on Tuesday. Courtesy: MGN Someone notified the police of a body near the railroad tracks of 3200 Harrison Pike. Shortly after 2:30 p.m., officers found the body. The CPD said the body was in the “advanced stages of decomposition.” They have not…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) said Tuesday morning has been very busy, and that they responded to a fire on Rossville Boulevard. Firefighters found a fire at 2817 Rossville Boulevard shortly after 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. It’s at the intersection with Doyle Street. (Courtesy: CFD) They said fire and smoke was coming out of a boarded-up…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) With the speed pitchers are throwing the ball these days, they may have to start wearing restrictor plates. We’re seeing more and more guys throw high 90’s and even 100 miles-an-hour. So if you’re a Chattanooga Lookout player, you more than likely have to hit that high heat to make the big leagues. You don’t need to see the…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Soddy Daisy and East Hamilton were tied atop their district standings heading into Monday night’s showdown. Game lived up to the hype as Soddy Daisy won 4-3 in extra innings. After falling behind 2-0, Jase Phillips hit a 2-run homer for the Hurricanes in the fourth inning to tie the game. East Hamliton took the lead in the 5th…
RISING FAWN, Ga. (WDEF) — Museums are places that display a collection of something that has a great deal of importance. Maybe you didn’t know there’s a museum in Rising Fawn, Georgia. But you’re about to step inside of it! It’s just a little place. Right on the side of Highway 157 in Rising Fawn. It’s the “Art Road Museum.”…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It was a deadly weekend in Chattanooga. Four suspects in two separate homicides are now facing the most serious of charges, and two affidavits are shedding more light on these homicides. On Friday afternoon before 5 p-m, Chattanooga Police say that Deountay Brown was murdered at his residence on the 3300 block of Dodson Avenue. Police…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A groundbreaking ceremony for a new park was held this morning in the Oak Grove neighborhood off East Main Street. Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors broke ground on the future Lynnbrook Park. The one point four acre park will stretch along Lynnbrook Avenue from East Main Street to 17th Street. In addition to building the park, a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Students at East Side Elementary in Chattanooga have spent months working on a colorful and creative dance routine. They recently put on a show for all to enjoy, and that was a moving example of what’s right with our schools. Louie Marin-Howard is the Director of Outreach and Education for P0p-Up Project. He says, “We’ve been…
Volunteer week is nationally recognized, April 16-22, and the ‘Volunteer state’ is no exception.
(CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story indicated the ID.7 would be made in Chattanooga based on the head of Volkswagen Group of America saying “The ID.7 will join the ID bus and the ID.4, which we will produce in Chattanooga, in the state of Tennessee.” Volkswagen Chattanooga says he was only referring to the ID.4.) BERLIN, Germany (WDEF) –…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One of the most successful art exhibits in our area happens to be at the Chattanooga Airport. And even the one who came up with the idea is pleasantly surprised by its success. The rotating art exhibits at the Chattanooga Airport have turned out to work quite well. That’s according to the exhibit curator, Carrie Pendergrass….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Police have arrested an individual in the recent controversy surrounding Brainerd High School. A Hamilton County Grand Jury indicted Josephus Reed earlier this month on charges from the January incident at the school. Josephus Reed, (Courtesy: HCSO) A mother complained that her son had been punched in the face by a man who claimed to be…
Notre Dame High School hosted the premiere for a movie based on, and filmed in, Chattanooga.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new autism therapy center in our area is aiming to improve treatment options for children. The Lighthouse Kids Centers opened their first space in Franklin, Tennessee last September and have since expanded to the Tennessee Valley. Jeff West, the CEO for Lighthouse Kids said, “I had the idea that I wanted to get into this space…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga landmark saw a new event on Sunday. The First Annual Walnut Street Bridge Festival was held along the iconic bridge There were dozens of vendors lined up along the bridge along with performers as it was free to walk through the festival. Tracy Bush-Hatcher, who is with Vonzara Inc., the organizers of the event, said,…
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts were down 6-0 in the fourth inning but rallied to an 8-6 win over the Mississippi Braves. Mississippi started the game strong, scoring six runs with the help of three solo home runs off Lookouts starter Connor Phillips. In the bottom of the fourth inning, the rally began on back-to-back singles by Noelvi Marte and James…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of soccer district rivals on Friday night at Boyd Buchanan, the Bucs edged Notre Dame by a 2-1 final. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Boyd Buchanan, High School Soccer, Notre Dame High School, Soccer
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The UTC Mocs women’s golf team is gearing up for this year’s SoCon tournament at Moss Creek Lane. News 12’s Brian Armstrong finds out how the team is getting ready for a chance at another SoCon title at a course they have historically dominated. Said defending SoCon champ Dorota Zalewska: you never know who’s golf. Moss Creek Lane is…
FRISCO, Texas (WDEF) — Tennessee Valley native Kane Brown is up for five ACM Awards next month. Kane is nominated for Entertainer of the Year, and Male Artist of the Year. He’s also sharing three nominations for Single of the Year, Visual Media of the Year, and Music Event of the Year with his wife, Katelyn, for their song…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) It seems like the Dalton high school soccer team is always playing for a state title under head coach Matt Cheaves, and this year appears to be no different. Brian Armstrong delves into the Catamounts secret for success. Said head coach Matt Cheaves: “Stay positive and try to follow our plan.: Matt Cheese has been Dalton High School…
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(lookouts.com) Lookouts ace Andrew Abbott, struck out a career-high 14 batters in the Lookouts 8-3 win over the Mississippi Braves. The southpaw now has 25 strikeouts this season which leads the Minors. In the second inning, the Lookouts gave Abbott the early 2-0 lead with home runs by Nick Quintana and Quiny McAfee. Chattanooga would continue to put its power…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) A little rain didn’t bother the Silverdale baseball team on Thursday. They took down McCallie 15-8. The Seahawks took control with a 12-run inning. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, High School Baseball, McCallie School, Silverdale Baptist Academy
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of district leaders on Thursday, Boyd Buchanan edged rival Silverdale 4-3 in high school softball. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd Buchanan, High School Softball, Silverdale Baptist Academy, Softball