(lookouts.com) Chattanooga Lookouts infielder Nick Quintana smashed a grand slam in the first inning to set the tone for a 12-6 Lookouts win over the Shuckers. The two teams combined to hit six homers. Up 4-1 in the third, the Lookouts added two more runs on Shuckers errors and two more in the fourth on a Rece Hinds home run….
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…
(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…
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new restaurant is coming to St. Elmo this summer. Little Coyote will be filling the vacancy left when Mojo Burrito shut down. The restaurant is scheduled to open in August of 2023. (Courtesy: Tinker Ma) The location is the base of Lookout Mountain, across from the Incline Railway. Chef Erik Niel and his wife Amanda…
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…
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…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – Dalton Public Schools were virtual today due to a school bus driver strike. Up to 37 school bus drivers and union organizers picketed throughout the day in front of the First Student school bus depot in Dalton. Organizers say some of them arrived as early as 4:30 this morning. The Amalgamated Transit Union, or the ATU,…
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…
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…
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, 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)…
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…
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…
Chattanooga Police responded to a Brainerd Road shooting Sunday evening. Upon arrival, police located a victim suffering from life-threatening injuries.
Firefighters came to the rescue of a rock climber in trouble on the west side of Lookout Mountain.
LOOKOUT VALLEY, Tennessee (WDEF)- The game was tied at 1-1 in the top of the third. Then South Pittsburg went on a scoring run and ended up putting the game out of reach winning 17-3. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Downs, game. local sports, local sports news, Lookout Valley High School, region title game, South Pittsburgh High School
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-This story is a close and personal one for one of our reporters Brian Armstrong. May is Foster Care Awareness month and his wife and him are foster parents. Youth Villages is their foster care agency and they asked Michelle and Brian to share their story, on how they became foster parents. If you would like to know…
The Humane Educational Society of Chattanooga is hosting their first ever “Faux Fur Fest.”
Hamilton Place Mall’s Old Navy hosted their annual Annual Kids Safety Event Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to benefit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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…
Residents report an explosion sound in Ooltewah. Officials locate a two-story home with fire and heavy smoke showing from the garage.