AUSTIN, Texas (WDEF) — More performers have been announced for the CMT Music Awards next month. In addition to Tennessee Valley native Kane Brown and his wife, Katelyn, we can also expect to see Kane’s co-host Kelsea Ballerini, Blake Shelton, Carly Pearce, Cody Johnson, Keith Urban, and Lainey Wilson take the stage. Carrie Underwood will be performing too. The event…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As the Latino population grows in the Scenic City, so do their needs. La Paz Chattanooga has nearly doubled in size to accommodate our fast growing population. With that, they’ve recently partnered with Girls Inc, representing their 10th onsite community program. The partnership brings the “discovery girl” program that aims to equip girls to strengthen their…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp will give his first State of the County address on Friday. During the speech, the mayor will recap his time in office and share a vision for the future of Hamilton County. But, before he gives his address, Wamp is asking residents to share their thoughts in an online survey. Mary…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — UnifiEd will be hosting a town hall tomorrow night to discuss a new third grade retention law. The law will now require third graders who do not pass a standardized English test to repeat the grade or go through a summer school program. Based on data from last year, 64% of third-graders are at risk of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department is hosting a Citizens’ Fire Academy next month. The academy will allow residents to see what it is like to be a firefighter. It will take place Saturday, April 22 from 8 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. The academy will be located at the Police & Fire Training Center at 3200 Amnicola Highway….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Erlanger announced on Tuesday that their LIFE FORCE services are returning. They said that LIFE FORCE is “thoughtfully returning its crews to service.” Erlanger stated that, following their stand-down time, they are now well-prepared to return to service. Recently, LIFE FORCE processed the event, and reviewed and performed safety checks. This is following the helicopter crash…
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Fifteen years later, the GBI arrested a man for the murder of Lance Jay Banister of Acworth. Investigators found his body in Chatsworth in 2008. Shannon Tapley The GBI said they arrested 43-year-old Shannon Tapley on Sunday. They are charging him with murder. Lance Banister was 20 years old at the time of his death,…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Cinderella teams stir the most madness in March, and Chatt Prep certainly fits the cinderella story. They’re headed to the Blue Cross state championshiops this week in just their second year of existence. Maybe this year in Murfreesboro, Cinderella will be spelled Sentinel-rella. A second year program making state is incredible, but what’s even more incredible. Chatt Prep has…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Signal Mountain Town Council received an earful from residents about reports that potential cuts that could be coming to the town’s fire department. Late last week, the Signal Mountain Firefighters Association posted on social media that claiming that the town was going to cut their fire department in half and laying off several firefighters, and…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Thirty years ago, we had just started learning what previous generations have always taught us. You can’t always count on the government to bail you out. The Blizzard of 93 dumped 20 + inches of snow on us, a record for Chattanooga at a seemingly impossible late date (March 12-13). That much snow simply overwhelmed the ability…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — It’s a question we’ve all heard throughout our lives: “what do you want to be when you grow up?” Dalton Academy is helping its students answer that exact question through a series of career fairs. It’s another excellent example of what’s right with our schools. Maria Ramirez is a senior at Dalton Academy. “When we are setting…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — There was some confusion over the weekend regarding the Walnut Street bridge. It was sparked by a post on Twitter when CARTA suggested the bridge would soon be closing for major repairs. The tweet said the timeline was not finalized, but the closure could last up to 18 months. It linked a survey that asks a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — This weekend saw two major banks shut down, causing heavy economic stress. Panic spread and there was fear of another economic collapse. But due to fast-action by the FDIC, Federal Reserve and the Treasury Department, there is little sign for worry. Co-Founder of Apogee Wealth Partners, Chris Hopkins, said that there should be no worry for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County celebrated their librarians at the first ever Read 20 Librarian of the Year Award Luncheon. The award ceremony honored Hamilton County School librarians, and the work they do for kids. Principals were asked to write an essay on why their school’s librarian was the best. Nolan School’s Laura Dowd won the first ever award….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It has been 30 years now since the storm everyone remembers as The Storm of the Century for our area. It was a two day event for our area, arriving late on March 12th and snowing throughout March 13th. The official snowfall total for Chattanooga was 20 inches, but there were drifts over two feet. That much…
The red pickup truck that rolled over Sunday afternoon on I-24 westbound, snarling traffic. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Traffic came to a screeching halt this afternoon in Chattanooga. Around 1:45 p.m., a crash occurred on I-24 westbound near mile marker 181, or near the intersections with 4th Avenue and 23rd Street. Chattanooga Police say that a red pickup truck suddenly lost…
A post made by CARTA’s official Twitter account saying the Walnut Street Bridge was soon closing for repairs on March 7. It has since been deleted. UPDATE: Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors issued this statement on Sunday regarding Walnut Street Bridge. “Friends. There have been a lot of questions the last couple days regarding our beloved Walnut Street Bridge closing…
The inside of Camp Jordan Arena as the Just Between Friends Spring Sale kicked off Sunday. EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- If you are pregnant or have a young family and need a place to get children’s supplies at a discount, there’s an opportunity this week for you to stock up. The Just Between Friends Spring Consignment Sale is ongoing this…
The Dunlap Police Department shared on Facebook their recent findings of fake money that is being used as legal currency.
On Friday night, Dade Co. deputies pursued Ronald D. Sever of South Carolina in a car chase around speeds of 90 mph.
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs football program just completed No. 15. That’s 15 practices to get through a wealth of opportunity. Opportunity for veterans to hone their craft and pass along knowledge to the next generation of Mocs. The chance for younger guys to work and develop and prepare for what’s ahead whether it’s battling for a starting job or to…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Karina Bystry scored 27 points to lift McMinn Central to a 58-50 win Friday over Gibson Co in the semifinals of the Blue Cross state championships. The Chargerettes continue to make their opponents pay at the foul line in the state tournament. They buried 20 of 25 free throws against Gibson Co. McMinn Central will face Westview for…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team got off to a fast start and never looked back Friday against Cookeville. They won 59-54 to advance to the finals of the Blue Cross state championships. The Bearettes shot an incredible 77-percent in the final quarter to seal the victory. Harmonie Ware led the Bearettes with 20 points. They’ll play Bartlett…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Groundbreaking of the new Lookouts Stadium was reported to start next month. But fans may have to wait a few more weeks before construction begins. Officials from the mayors office said that they are fine tuning their plans for the 120-acre site. Their meetings have covered traffic patterns, Geo-technical operations and zoning. Ellis Smith, Director of…