High School Basketball Preview of Class 4A, District 5

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) As the calander turns from october to november, its almost time for high school basketball to begin Teams from Class 4-A, District 5, held a pre-season media day, and news 12’s Brian Armstrong captured the coaches thoughts on the upcoming season. High school football in Tennessee has wrapped up its regular season and starts its post season this…

CPD Chief addresses panhandling, homelessness concerns

Some business owners in North Chattanooga Chamber Council concerned for employees, residents

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Northern Chattanooga crime data from this past June to September was presented by Police Chief Celeste Murphy to members of the North Chattanooga Chamber Council. This soon brought attention to a key concern shared by many — panhandlers swindling residents and tourists, as well as threatening behavior from some of the area’s homeless. “If you are a…

Chattanooga City Council approves Westside Evolves Plan

Plan includes replacement, work force, market rate housing during each phase of development

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chattanooga’s City Council has voted in favor to adopt the Westside Evolves Plan. The 10-year plan will see millions of dollars utilized to rebuild and refurbish the city’s Westside community. The Scenic City is set to contribute three million dollars to the plan’s efforts. Ellis Smith, Chattanooga’s Director of Special Projects, says it will be a complete…

PIE Innovation Center held the official ‘Grand Opening’ Nov. 1st

Bradley County, TN (WDEF) – The PIE Innovation Center in Bradley County is now officially open. The facility is a planned regional educational facility that will prepare students for post-secondary careers and workforce opportunities. Officials say this center is the first of its kind in Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee gave the keynote speech during Tuesday’s ceremony. As a supporter of…

Mom to Mom – Healthy Snack

Today on Mom to Mom we’ve got a healthy snack for that sweet tooth. We are making a healthy Snickers. Once I hit a certain age, I wanted to find some things that was low in calories and in sugar content

Chattanooga Choo Choo Removing Vintage Railcars

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The historic Chattanooga Choo Choo railroad cars are being removed. The vintage cars that sit behind the terminal building at the Choo Choo have been sold and the removal process started this afternoon. A large crane was at the site ready to lift rail cars onto waiting truck beds. It is said that not all of the rail…

CPD provides update on post office shooting

Postal worker shoots supervisor, fatally crashes into local Hixson nail salon

HIXSON — At 10:26 p.m. Sunday night, CPD was notified of a possible active shooter at a post office located on 6050 Shallowford Rd. “Right now, what I can confirm for you is that there are two deceased from gunshot wound injuries,” said Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy. “Right now, the situation is contained. There is no further threat to…

More To The Story with Staley: Direct Primary Care

New method to cut the insurance company out of your doctor visits

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Dr. Greg Steinke has been a physician since 2006. But after time, he became frustrated with the standard way of practicing. He was looking for more. “I wanted to have more time to help people. To educate and teach people. I began searching for a more effective way.” So Steinke jumped into the world of Direct Primary Care….

What’s Right With Our Schools” Notre Dame Students Build Beds

CHATTANOOGA, TN – (WDEF) – A good day usually begins after a good night’s sleep. Some students at Notre Dame have been busy building beds that will be given away free of charge. That kind of generosity is a heartfelt example of what’s right with our schools. Conor Martin is the Senior Theology Teacher at Notre Dame. He explains, “Today,…

UTC Women’s historic soccer season comes to an end in Extra Time

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga women’s soccer team fell 2-1 to No. 4 seed UNCG Sunday afternoon at the UTC Sports Complex in double overtime in the semifinal round of the Southern Conference Championships. Chattanooga outshot the Spartans 14-4 and had four shots on goal to three for UNCG. UTC ends season at 8-5-5 overall and 5-1-3 in SoCon Categories:…

ChattaBOOga ready to entertain, build community

Events range from haunted houses, ghost tours, Aquarium oddities and more

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — WARNING: This video contains flashing aid and strobe lights. Viewer discretion is advised. While Halloween won’t be here until Monday, the chills and thrills of spooky season can be found all over Chattanooga this weekend. Whether you want to enjoy a relaxing, yet odd, stroll through the Tennessee Aquarium or you’re looking for a good scare from…

Senator Warnock Campaigns in Dalton

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The stakes are continuing to rise in Georgia as numerous high stakes elections are upon us. In his tight battle for re-election against Republican challenger Herschel Walker, Senator Rapahel Warnock made a stop today at the Mack Gaston Community Center in Dalton. To a crowd of supporters, Sen. Warnock touted the economic successes of the Dalton area….

Thursday Night High School Football Highlights

It’s the final week of the high school football regular season in Tennessee, and several games went down on Thursday night. We feature highlights from East Ridge and Soddy Daisy…Signal Mountain at Brainerd…and Howard at Walker Valley. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Brainerd High School, East Ridge High School, Football, High School Football, Howard School, Signal Mountain Middle…

GPS Only Area Girls Soccer Team to Advance to State Championship Game

GPS  2 Hutchinson  1 Briarcrest  2 Baylor   1 GPS plays Briarcrest for state title at 4pm Friday at Red Wolves CHI Memorial Stadium Cumberland Gap  3 CSAS    0 Murfreesboro Magnet  1 East Hamilton      0 BGA    5 Boyd  0 USJ   4 Silverdale  1   Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Girls Preparatory School,…

Local experts respond to rising mortgage rates

Federal Reserve raising interest rates on mortgages viewed as necessary to combat inflation

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The average interest rate for a typical 30-year mortgage rose this week to 7.16%. These are the rate’s highest levels since 2001. Chris Hopkins of Chattanooga’s Apogee Wealth Partners says his first mortgage rate in 1981 was a whopping 16%. While the numbers aren’t as drastically high now as they were then, he says the rate at…

Search Still on for Rossville Murder Suspect

26 year old Darius Woods, a suspect in the murder of Dakota Bradshaw in Rossville on August 1. (Courtesy: Walker County Sheriff’s Office) ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- On August 1, Dakota Bradshaw was murdered at his home on East Peachtree Street in Rossville. Three suspects are already in custody, but one is still one on the loose. That suspect is 26…

Ryan Tannehill Sidesteps Questions on Injured Ankle

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill walked out wearing sneakers Wednesday to talk to reporters with no hint of a limp. Then the Tennessee Titans quarterback spent the next few minutes sidestepping questions about his sprained right ankle just as he dodges pass rushers trying to take down Tannehill on the field. Yes, Tannehill’s right ankle feels better than after…

East Hamilton Defeats South Gibson 4-0 to Open State Soccer Tournament

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The East Hamilton girls soccer team opened the state tournament with a dominating quarterfinal win over South Gibson. The Hurricanes won it 4-0. Zoey Burgner and Megan Corvin produced goals in the first half to make it 2-0 at halftime before the Canes cruised to the big win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: East…