CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Drew Phillips is the founder of Chattanooga’s first fingerboarding shop. “The main appeal to some of the older people is that they can still skate without skating. I truly think this is the best way to keep skateboarding without having to sacrifice your body,” Phillips said. Years ago, Phillips suffered a severe knee injury – one…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Every February, we celebrate Black History Month, honoring the generations of African Americans who faced adversity in gaining full citizenship in American society. There are many people in our area who broke barriers. One man 82 years old now. For most of those 82 years, everybody’s known Napoleon Williams as Donut Williams. Back in 1968, just…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – We have notes to pass along for three local businesses that have been part of the Chattanooga fabric for several years. Koch’s Bakery: closing Long before the current crop of donut-making bakeries popped up around town, Barbara Davis has been filling Chattanoogans morning appetites in the downtown area. Now after almost 40 years of donuts, she has…
CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF)- Early Sunday morning, Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting off of E. 3rd Street. At 3:28 a.m., officials responded to a local hospital and spoke with a man who suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Police were told the 27-year-old man had gotten into an altercation at a local drive-thru when he was shot. Authorities are working to…
Hixson fire claims the life of one man.Hixson fire claims the life of one man.CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hixson fire has claimed the life of one mobile home resident late Saturday night. Chattanooga firefighters responded to the incident at 10:59 p.m. after neighbors called 9-1-1. The trailer in Smitty’s Park, just off Dayton Blvd., was found with “heavy smoke and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- On Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 12:50 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to reports of a carjacking. Police say, in a statement, they were alerted to the carjacking of a CARTA bus. The bus was located on Market Street where it was stopped. The 45-year-old, Chadrick Weaver, was taken into custody. Police were told that Weaver got onto…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Neither team seems able to get the ball to go into the bucket for the first few minutes of the game. It took a little longer for Chattanooga Central to warm up offensively. However, once they did they rallied to win over South Doyle 51-46 Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Central, game. local sports,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) Tyner jumped out to an early lead against Meigs and never came close to giving it back as Tyner dominated the boards and rode that to a 21 point victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Downs, Highschool Basketball, local sports news, Meigs County High School, to dominance, Tyner Academy
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Notre Dame was up 16 in the 4th quarter and despite the elad the Fighting Irish knew a Davidson Academy run was coming. Despite a frantic foul-fest at the end of the game Notre Dame was able to hold on and win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: books ticket, Chattanooga, final four, Highschool Basketball, local…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Second Annual Hamilton Place Black Business Expo treated crowds to a selection of alternative shops. 30 different vendors and businesses were showcased throughout the mall, providing customers with a huge selection of food, products and services. Taffany Britton, Leasing and Advertising Manager of Hamilton Place, was one of the major planners for this event. She…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Signal Mountain girls opened region tournament action with a 72-25 win over Austin East. The Eagles Carlee Lowry was honored at halftime for topping 1,000 career points this season. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Austin East, cruises past, game. local sports, Highschool Basketball, local sports news, Signal Mountain
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central raced out to a 21-0 lead after the first quarter over Shelbyville in their region tournament opener on Friday night. Bearettes cruised to a 72-22 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: blasts, Bradley Central High School, game. local sports, Highschool Basketball, local sports news, Shelbyville High School
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) LFO lost in the Sweet 16 Friday night to the defending Class 3A champs Lumpkin. The final 66-32. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: falls in sweet 16, game. local sports, Highschool Basketball, LFO, local sports news, Lumpkin County
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central standout Marcus Goree Jr is staying close to home to play college football at the next level. The Tennessee Vol commit spoke with News 12s Brian Armstrong about why he picked UT. Said Goree: Hopefully I can run a 4.3 when I get in college. Bradley Central’s Marcus Goree Junior is a force on the football…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Following the one-year anniversary of the war between Ukraine and Russia, the Jewish End-Time Ministries (JEM) is planning a mission trip. Henry Benach, founder of JEM, and his wife helped refugees in Poland at the start of the war, and are headed to Ukraine in March. “What we’re going to do now is go back…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — Dalton police responded to an active shooting incident early this morning. Now, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is involved. Police officers responded to an early morning 911 call where, according to a press release, the caller was making erratic statements. The officers were dispatched to 818 Shugart Road for a welfare check of the initial caller….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Country music artist Brit Taylor is promoting her new album with a show in downtown Chattanooga this Sunday night. It’ll be at the Cherry Street Tavern at 8 p.m. Taylor’s latest album Kentucky Blue came out earlier this month. She wrote all of the songs on it. She says you’ll hear a lot of them Sunday…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga State Community College hosted roughly 300 young women to attend their annual Girl’s STEM day on Friday. “It is first come first serve, because you see, we’re really crowded, and that’s only half the group that we have today,” said Chattanooga State Assistant Professor in the Engineering and Information Technologies department, Tracie Clifford. Young women from…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Death is not something that people normally like to talk about. But for one Chattanooga organization, it’s starting up a new program that deals specifically with the subject of dying. Welcome Home of Chattanooga is an organization that provides comfort and care for those who are terminally ill, and need help. The facility offers a wide…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Electric cars are becoming a lot more popular these days, but how do you know if they’re right for you? AAA is helping drivers decide. The Auto Club Group is out with a Used EV Buyer’s Guide to help drivers see if going electric is right for them. AAA found more consumers are looking for cars…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Lee women’s basketball team lost a tough one to Union on Thursday night at Walker Arena falling 62-58. With the loss Lee and Union are now tied for first place atop the Gulf South Conference standings. The Lee men posted a 72-55 win over the Bulldogs. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: college basketball, game. local…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs have just one game left in the regular season before the SoCon tournament starts up next week. Chattanooga is 7-10 in conference play and 15-15 overall. They could use a win Saturday over Wofford to make sure they wrap up a first round bye in the league tournament. Mocs big man Jake Stephens remains in street…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — People are organizing to improve a deadly stretch of highway. There are a few curves on State Route 111, but one in particular, according to locals, is notorious for car wrecks. Locals are calling it the “Death Curve” of Cagle Mountain. The curve is around mile marker 22, with huge rocks on one side and…
AUSTIN, Texas (WDEF) — Tennessee Valley native Kane Brown will be the star of the show at the 2023 CMT Music Awards once again this year. Kane will be co-hosting again with Kelsea Ballerini. He’ll also be performing with his wife, Katelyn Brown. They’ll be singing their multi-week #1 hit single, “Thank God.” The show airs on Sunday, April 2…