CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — During their weekly press briefing, the Chattanooga Police Department made a statement on the Nashville Covenant School shooting. Assistant Police Chiefs Scruggs and Sommers expressed how horrified they were after hearing of the incident. On Monday, 28-year-old Audrey Hale shot and killed six people: three were 9-year-olds and three were staff members at the school. Assistant…
Video Courtesy: Ryan Capetz via YouTube. HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — A portion of Highway 153 in Hixson was temporarily shut down Wednesday. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a fire at the Smoothie King at this location. It happened just before 3 p.m. Courtesy: CFD There were multiple reports of smoke and flames coming out of the back of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It might be one thing for a college marching band to perform in a holiday parade. But it’s a whole different thing to head “across the pond!” And take part in one of the biggest parades in the entire world! That’s what “The Marching Mocs” are getting ready to do! It’s quite the scene at UTC’s…
(GoMocs) First-year University of Tennessee at Chattanooga head coach Shawn Poppie is the 2023 Spalding® Maggie Dixon NCAA Division I Rookie Coach of the Year, the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association announced today. The award honors a WBCA member NCAA Division I head coach who has led their team to a successful season during their first year on the sideline….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Salvation Army’s Echelon group is asking the public for donations for their Bacon and Boxers event. They are hosting this event Thursday, March 30, from 12 to 2 p.m. It will be at the Salvation Army’s 614 Corps Shelter at 800 McCallie Avenue. Echelon Chattanooga’s event is meant to supply homeless men with necessities, such…
Today we are making dog popsicles. Spring and summer are almost here, and for those hot days, they’re going to love this special little treat and it’s super easy to make. We need some blueberries, some light coconut milk, and then dog bones. Get any kind of milk bone that you want, some ice trays, and a blender. So, what…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After falling to district rival Sale Creek 9-8 on Monday, Lookout Valley turned around and beat the Panthers on Tuesday 7-1. The Yellow Jackets scored 3 runs in their first at-bat and never looked back. Lookout Valley starter Eli Pell went the distance for the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Beats, local sports news, Lookout Valley…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Beach volleyball at UTC has been growing quickly in the four seasons since its inception. News 12’s Brian Armstrong talks with players and coaches about the program and what it’s like to be a part of it. Head coach Darin Van Horn: If you like sports and you like competitiveness, there’s always usually at least one court that’s pretty…
AUSTIN, Texas (WDEF) — CMT has announced more acts, and some of the finalists for its 2023 Music Awards this weekend. Tennessee Valley native Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, are one of six finalists for the “Video of the Year” award. It’s for their music video for their hit song, “Thank God.” Several other artists including Blake Shelton, Carrie…
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) – Computers are part of every classroom these days. Keeping all that tech running smoothly is no small task. Thankfully, Harrison Elementary has Stephanie Elgin. For providing tech support with a smile, and so much more, Ms. Elgin earned the Golden Apple Award. Roxanne Anthony is the Principal at Harrison Elementary School. She says,” The thing that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Many are still mourning the loss of six people yesterday in a mass shooting in Nashville. Three of the victims were just nine years old. Nashville Police released surveillance and bodycam videos that they say shows 28-year-old Audrey Hale intruding the school, where they say she killed three employees and three students in the span of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee is looking to make Juneteenth a state holiday. The bill passed the state Senate last week. Today, a House committee is scheduled to take a look at the bill. It is called House Bill 317. Juneteenth is currently only recognized as a “day of special observance” in Tennessee. The holiday is observed on June 19th each…
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) – A day after the school shooting in Nashville, local investigators have looked into separate incidents in our own schools. A school resource deputy was alerted to a threat at Red Bank Middle School Tuesday morning. School administrators informed the officer of a possible threat made by a student. A release from the Sheriff’s Office says…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Riverbend has released their daily schedule for their 2023 festival. Tuesday, single-day wristbands will go on sale. Riverbend says there are only a limited number of single-day wristbands for sale. They went on sale today. You can purchase them, or the three-day wristbands, here. Single-day wristbands are available for $95. Three-day general admission is $130. And…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp announces their first growth plan for unincorporated areas. It basically will guide any future annexation for cities in the county. The Mayor is working with the Regional Planning Agency and Ragan Smith Associates to draw it up. “As we plan for the future, our aim is sustainable and responsible growth…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland handed Bradley Central their first district loss of the year on Monday as the Blue Raiders defeated the Bears 7-4 at Bradley Central high school. The two teams will play again on Tuesday at Cleveland. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Bradley Central High School, Cleveland High School, Downs, highschool baseball, local sports news
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mark Wharton’s leadership of the Mocs athletic department has not gone unnoticed. UTC announced Monday that Wharton has won the Cushman and Wakefield Athletic Director of the year Award. He’s one of four AD’s on the FCS level to receive the prestigious honor. Mark Wharton admits he was surprised to be named one of the top athletic directors in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A young boy has had to fight through a lot of adversity throughout his young life. Despite long odds, he has lived to see his second birthday. Brittany Hinman, the mother of Griffin Hinman, recalled that, “We were just having a colicky day is what I thought it was, it was scary for me because I…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) – A lifelong love of reading can begin with a good librarian. Nolan Elementary School certainly has one. In fact, Laura Dowd is the Hamilton County Librarian of the year. Laura explains, “It’s absolutely, absolutely is a huge honor. Again, I’m shocked because we have some powerhouse librarians across this county. I was shocked, but I’ll…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’ve ever watched a professional cut down a tree, you certainly know what a difficult job it is, with a lot of danger involved. The skills of a professional arborist were on display this weekend here in Chattanooga. Make no mistake; it’s a playing field. Yet, no one is really playing. Because it’s serious business. It’s…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Nashville Police identified the Covenant School shooter as 28-year-old Audrey Elizabeth Hale. Police identified the victims as well. Audrey Hale. From LinkedIn. The six victims of the shooting are as follows: Evelyn Dieckhaus, 9 years old. Hallie Scruggs, 9 years old. William Kinney, 9 years old. Cynthia Peak, 61 years old. Katherine Koonce, 60 years old….
UPDATE: Police are now saying three children and three adults were killed in the shooting at this private school. Authorities state the shooter was a 28-year-old female. She was armed with semi-automatic weapons, authorities say. They say the shooter died after being shot by police. (Courtesy: MNPD) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Metro Nashville Police responded to an active shooter situation…
UPDATE: The Chattanooga Fire Department reported they could see smoke and flames upon their arrival. They responded to the 5500 block of Trailhead Drive. The CFD used fireboats to extinguish the flames. (Courtesy: Chattanooga Fire Department) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A boat caught fire at the Chickamauga Lock on Monday morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department put out the fire around…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Students at McCallie School gave back to the community today. They gave their annual Easter meal donation to the Salvation Army. Food was donated by middle and high schoolers at McCallie. This has been a years-long tradition to give back to those in need in the Chattanooga area. The Chattanooga Area Commander for the Salvation Army,…