CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Aquarium will be unveiling a new exhibit next week. Crowds will certainly be lined up to see what they have in store, but the story starts much earlier. Manager of Exhibit Services, Jeff Worley, said that planning for the Ridges to Rivers Exhibit started over 2 years ago. “The process started about brainstorming, trying…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two Tennessee bills concerning minors passed on Thursday. House Bill 01 and House Bill 09 both sparked a lot of controversy. Tennessee House Bill 01 will make it a crime for healthcare providers to perform gender altering services to minors. In addition, Tennessee House Bill 09 will criminalize public cabaret performances. Tennessee House Bill 01 /…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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….
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…
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…
(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…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Christian Heritage defeated Lincoln Co 73-46 in the state tournament on Wednesday night. Jax Abernathy led the Lions with 38 opints. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Christian Heritage School, Downs, game. local sports, Highschool Basketball, Lincoln County High School, local sports news, State Tournament
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…
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…
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,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Tennessee. With events such as the 2011 Super Outbreak and the 2020 Easter Tornadoes in recent memory, the Tennessee Valley is no stranger to severe weather. Being aware of what to watch out for in terms of warnings can be hugely beneficial in saving your life. Amy Maxwell…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department held their weekly press conference this morning. They discussed that through the start of 2023, their data shows that crime is lower at this time of year versus this same exact time in 2020 overall. However, they did highlight two fatal drug overdoses that occurred in the last week along East 23rd…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) Central claimed their first district tournament title since 2015 on Tuesday defeating East Ridge 71-64 on the Pioneers home floor. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Celebrates District Tournament Title, Central High School, defeats, East Ridge High School, game. local sports, High School Basketball, local sports news
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