Orange Grove Center
Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Chattanooga’s Orange Grove Center hosted kickoff event celebrating 70th anniversary

The non-profit discussed some big plans they have for the 2023 calendar year.
WDEF News,

Orange Grove Center celebrates 70 years.Orange Grove Center celebrates 70 years with high-five.CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga parents and community leaders started Orange Grove Center back in 1953 to assist those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During their event hosted at Miller Plaza today, the group announced some exciting new ventures their organization will take on for 2023. One planned…

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Bradley County, Cleveland, From The Archives, Local News, Sports

From The Archives: Honoring Cleveland’s Rhyne Howard

Collins Parker,

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Bradley County Commission started the ball rolling this week on honoring a local sports hero. They passed a proposal to rename a stretch of South Lee Highway after Bradley Central basketball star Rhyne Howard. It still must be approved by the city of Cleveland and the Tennessee legislature. Rhyne is still climbing the heights of…

Rooster
Local News, Regional News

Chip’s Good Word: Tennessee sayings

Take our quiz over regional sayings from across the country
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Like most southerners, we’ve got a few expressions in East Tennessee. Do you know someone who is feeling “puny?” Well, they don’t in other parts of the country. The folks at Writing Tips Institue have been checking out our regional sayings and they put together a little quiz to see how travelled your vocabulary is. See how…

Mug Burton Webb
Chattanooga, Crime, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Man arrested after dog attacks child at school

The man arrested was also stalking a school employee
WDEF News, Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A man was arrested in Chattanooga after his dog attacked a child at Bright School. The attack happened on Wednesday. Burton Webb was on school property when his dog attacked and bit a child. The child was with their parents when the dog attacked. School officials said the student will be fine and return next week….

Nokian Tyres Employee
Featured, Jobs & Economy, Local News, Rhea County

Nokian Tyres to hire more than 100 employees

The Dayton factory will employ 125 new team members
WDEF News,

DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Nokian Tyres announced on Thursday that they have started hiring a substantial number of employees. The company said they will hire 125 new employees at their Dayton factory. The increase in hiring is due to their goal of doubling production by 2024. Nokian Tyres said the positions are now open, and those interested can start applying….

Fatal Crash
Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Fatal motorcycle accident on Hixson Pike

WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A motorcycle crashed into a camping trailer being hauled by a pickup truck Wednesday night, HCSO said. Hamilton County Police said the motorcycle rider was unresponsive upon their arrival. The accident took place on Hixson Pike around 7 p.m., according to police. Officers said they immediately started CPR on the motorcyclist. Once Hamilton County Emergency…

Randy Boyd
Featured, Regional News, UTC

UT System will launch Grand Challenge initiative for Tennessee

Collins Parker,

KNOXVILLE (WDEF) – University of Tennessee System President laid out his vision for the five universities in the system, including UTC, this morning. He identified Three Grand Challenges for the state that he thinks the universities can help tackle. Later this spring, he will unveil a “Challenge Grant” program to harness ideas with the university system. The issues are substance…

Samford Beats Mocs 75 70
Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - UTC Mocs

Mocs Take Samford Down to the Wire Before Falling 75-70

Rick Nyman,

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA – In a back-and-forth battle that featured 20 lead changes, the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team dropped a tough 75-70 contest to Southern Conference leader Samford on Senior Night inside McKenzie Arena on Wednesday. Following the loss, Chattanooga moves to an even 15-15 overall and 7-10 inside league play with one game remaining. The Mocs are locked in a…

Mocs Football Coaches React To New Proposals To Speed Up The Game
Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - UTC Mocs

Mocs Football Coaches React to New Proposals to Speed Up the Game

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga, (WDEF-TV) Do college football games last too long? The NCAA football rules committee is considering some new rules to speed up the game, although it’s falling under the umbrella of player safety. Perhaps the biggest consideration, the clock will start after an incomplete pass as soon as the ref spots the ball. How do Mocs coaches feel about the…

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Cherokee County, Featured, Local News

NC boy rescued with drones from Hamilton, West Polk Counties

Hiwassee Dam Fire Chief says technology left him "impressed," staved off large manhunt
WDEF News,

CHEROKEE COUNTY, N. Carolina (WDEF) — The Hiwassee Dam Fire Department in Murphy, North Carolina, rescued a juvenile with special needs earlier this week after he had gone missing in the nearby mountains. However, it’s the way the youth was saved that still has the department excited. On Monday, a juvenile reportedly with special needs in Cherokee County wandered away…

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Driving Our Economy Forward, Jobs & Economy, Local News

Driving Our Economy Forward: Serious Health

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s important to take our health seriously. And that’s where one Chattanooga business gets its name – Serious Health. Let’s look at how they’re changing elder care in America. It’s one way they’re driving our economy forward. “What we do is we place elders and people with intellectual disabilities into homes of nurses,” said Gideon Thomas,…

Shogun Bulldozed Gunbarrel
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Jobs & Economy, Local News

Shogun Japanese Steakhouse on Gunbarrel bulldozed

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Construction crews bulldozed the Shogun Japanese Steakhouse on Gunbarrel Road Wednesday. This is just four months after the announcement of two new restaurants being built at the site. The site was formerly home to the Shogun and a Golden Corral, just in front of Target and Whole Foods. Two fast food chains will be taking the…

Red Bank
Featured, Local News

New apartments and retail buildings to be developed in Red Bank

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Red Bank Commission has approved the developments of new apartment and retail buildings. Rise Partners came before the commission last night with plans to build on the properties near 2101 and 2119 Dayton Boulevard. Plans currently include a 200-plus unit apartment complex and a 7,000 square-foot retail building. The retail building will be multi-level and…
College, Featured, Government & Politics, Local News

New Senate Bill could legalize guns on college campuses

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Senator Joey Hensley sponsored Senate Bill 827 this week. The bill would allow enhanced handgun carry permit holders to legally carry firearms onto college campuses. To obtain an enhanced handgun permit, one must be 21 years old or 18 years old and an honorably charged veteran. Senator Hensley believes that this bill will enable students…

Dog Rehab
Chattanooga, Featured, More To The Story With Staley

More to the Story with Staley: Animal Rehab

Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — When you think about physical therapy, you think about human beings. But you should know that the world of animal therapy is growing by leaps and bounds. One of the leaders of that industry lives here in Chattanooga. “There would be snickers,” said Physical Therapist David Levine. “People said dogs don’t need rehabilitation.” But Dr. David…

Mom To Mom

Mom To Mom – Gel Ice Packs

Today on Mom to Mom, we have a first aid hack that's going to save you some money.
WDEF News,

Today on Mom to Mom, we have a first aid hack that’s going to save you some money. And some time. My kids play sports. And so a lot of times, they tend to get hurt, bumps and bruises while we’re out at the ball field. So today we’re making DIY gel ice packs to help us be a little…

Bradley Central Girls Celebrate Incredible 13 Straight District Titles
Sports - Local Sports News

Thirteen Straight District Titles For Bradley Central: “It’s Crazy”

Rick Nyman,

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-V) The Bradley Central girls historical run through their district continued once against last night. The Bearettes beat Cleveland to win their 13th consecutive district tournament title. Bradley Central hasn’t tasted defeat to a district opponent since December of 2014. Thirteen straight distict tournament titles. I mean what can you say. Said head coach Jason Reuter:”Well it never gets…

Signal Mountain Girls Claim District Title Over Soddy Daisy
Sports - Local Sports News

Signal Mountain Girls Beat Soddy Daisy For District Crown

Rick Nyman,

East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Signal Mountain girls claimed their district tournament title on Tuesday night defeating Soddy Daisy 52-44 in the championship game at East Ridge High School Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: beat, District Crown, game. local sports, Girls highschool basketball, local sports news, Signal Mountain High School, Soddy Daisy High School

Brainerd Beats Tyner For District Title
Sports - Local Sports News

Brainerd Beats Rival Tyner 54-48 For District Title

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Brainerd defeated rival Tyner 54-48 on Tuesday at Brainerd High School to win their district tournament title. It was the Panthers first win over their arch-rival in four games this season. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Beats rival, Brainerd High School, District Title, game. local sports, Highschool Basketball, local sports news, Tyner High School

Riverside Trojans
Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Riverside High School alumni celebrate new memorial

Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp unveils designs for new memorial marker to honor school
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — 1983, 40 years ago, marked the end of Riverside High School — known today as the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences. Riverside High was once home to Samuel L. Jackson, Dr. Richard Brown and a dominant basketball program that won three state championships. Although the school only lived for two decades, Hamilton County Mayor Weston…