Meigs Co Defeats Marion Co 12-2 in Region Semifinal Game

Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Meigs Co softball beat Marion Co 12-2 in their region semifinal game Tuesday in Jasper. Kylee Hitsen socked a grand slam in the first inning for the Tigers, and they never looked back in their 5-inning run-rule victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: defeats, local sports news, Marion County High School, Meigs County High School, regional…

Chattanooga Lady Wolves Joining Newly Created USL Super League

(press release) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 16, 2023) – International real estate developer Robert “Bob” Martino is bringing women’s professional soccer to Chattanooga under the USL Super League that was announced today. Chattanooga is one of only about 10 markets across the United States that comprise the new league. “This is a monumental day for Chattanooga and soccer. We are bringing the…

Nordstrom Rack to open Thursday at Hamilton Place

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Nordstrom Rack is showing off its newest store, which is opening soon at The Terrace at Hamilton Place. The 24,000-square-foot store will be Nordstrom Rack’s third location in the state, and the fourth Nordstrom concept in Tennessee, according to the company. It’s located at 2100 Hamilton Place Boulevard, near Ulta and Academy Sports. Nordstrom Rack offers a…

Some Dalton bus drivers return to work as strike continues

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – The Dalton School Bus Strike is continuing for a second day. Negotiations are still ongoing between the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) and school bus company First Student are still ongoing Tuesday evening. First Student in a statement this morning is saying progress has been made, but the ATU is saying they are misrepresenting the facts. The…

Bridge construction coming to Lake Resort Drive

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Lake Resort Drive in Chattanooga is getting a bridge. Work begins this week on the nearly $6 million project. TDOT got the money through the Federal Highway Administration Emergency Relief Program. 10,000 cars travel along the road on a typical day. It’s also an evacuation route for the Sequoya Nuclear Plant. Justin Strickland, City of Chattanooga…

Titans Finish Up Rookie Camp

When you fail to make the playoffs like the Titans did last season, you likely need some help from your rookies for next year. Tennessee got their first look at their new players over the weekend with their rookie camp, which included former Kentucky quarterback Will Levis. Reporter:”They don’t sound like rookies, so they came in prepared.” Said head coach…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga Prep leads to Knoxville Prep

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A tuition free charter school for boys. Chattanooga has one. Knoxville is getting one. Our neighbors to the North think the Chatt Prep model is a great example of what’s right with our schools. Brad Scott is the CEO of Prep Public Schools. He explains, “We have very big news. Prep Public Schools is excited to…

2 arrested, 2 shot in East Ridge Monday

UPDATE: The East Ridge Police Department said two people were arrested for the shooting on Poindexter Avenue. Additionally, EMS took two people to the hospital for gunshot wounds. Police did not give the status on the victims. The police department said the two suspects fled the scene in a vehicle, and a witness described that vehicle to police. Then, an…

Woman charged with shooting family member during an argument

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police have charged a woman for shooting a family member in a domestic disturbance overnight. Investigators say 31 year old Ashley Taylor shot a family member during an argument around 2 AM The family member was treated at the hospital with a non-life-threatening wound. Officers took Taylor in custody at the scene. They have charged her…

Chattanooga firefighters rescue 5 from apartment fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Firefighters rescued five people who were trapped on their apartment balcony Sunday night. The apartment was on fire, and they were trapped by the flames. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to the Elements of Chattanooga Apartments around 10:30 p.m. The apartment fire was on the second floor of Building 16 at 7310 Standifer Gap Road. (Courtesy: CFD)…

Dalton School Bus Strike on hold

First Student in Ohio says drivers' union has agreed to postpone strike as long as negotiations continue

UPDATE: FROM DALTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS: “We want to express our apologies for the inconvenience of the strike between the bus drivers’ union and our transportation provider, First Student. We know this situation has put tremendous hardship on our families to find alternate means of transportation for their children who ride school buses. We want to make it clear that Dalton…

Sports Matter: Two Hall of Fame inductees explain how sports saved them from a life of crime

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-  CEO of the Pursuit of Happiness Michael Gordon and Probation Officer Director Greg Bowles both work for with at risk kids. Through sports they tried to keep they life on track instead a life of crime. Their life could have gone a number of ways, but sports provided them a path to escape the life that was…

Ringgold wins both games of the double header to advance to state championship series

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- Ringgold took down the dragon in Columbus in hopes of winning a state title. Saturday Ringgold entered the contest knowing two wins and the Tigers are headed to the state championship. Ringgold rose to the occasion. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: advance to, double header, game. local sports, highschool baseball, local sports news, Ringgold High…

The Chattery hosts their first ever self-care market

Saturday at The ChatterySaturday at The ChatteryCHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, a local non-profit organization hosted it’s first ever self-care market. Just off of Rossville Blvd., locals experienced a few of the many different activities self-care has to offer. Whether guests received a pedicure, manicure or massage, they were almost guaranteed relaxation. People were…