CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A two-year-old boy shot his 13-year-old brother on Saturday, Chattanooga Police said. Police say this was an accidental shooting. They were told the two-year-old found the gun in his home on the 500 block of Arlington Avenue. It happened around 9 p.m. on February 11. The 13-year-old had a gunshot wound, but his injuries were not…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Salvation Army hosted it’s annual super bowl viewing party for Chattanooga’s ‘unhoused population.’ From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. , the Salvation Army opened it’s doors to Chattanooga’s homeless and hungry neighbors. “I think it has a wonderful impact because it gives them a sense of community. And because they are less fortunate and or…
Bradley Central senior lacrosse player Calli Dussia is the Wholesale Supply Scholar Athlete of the Week. Dussia is the first female athlete at Bradley Central to sign a college scholarship to play lacrosse. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central High School, Calli Dussia, Lacrosse, Scholar Athlete of the Week
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs wrestling team was looking to knock off the top team in the SoCon on Sunday. The Campbell Fighting Camels came to Maclellan Gym undefeated in conference action. The Camels raced out to a 15-3 lead and hung on to defeat Chattanooga 24-13. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC Mocs Tags: Campbell Fighting Camels, Campbell…
(GOMOCS) CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Chattanooga Mocs used a dominant second half to pull away for a 73-56 victory over Mercer Saturday afternoon in the Roundhouse. The Mocs improve to 14-13, 6-8 in the Southern Conference men’s basketball standings, while the Bears drop to 12-15, 5-9 in the league. Freshman Sam Alexis led all scorers with 26 points and six rebounds…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- McCallie Quarterback Jermey St. Hilaire has committed to Vanderbilt. He announced on twitter he was excited to announce his commitment to Vandy. St. Hilaire threw for over 2300 yards and 25 scores in the 2022 season. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: College Football, Football, High School Football, Jermey St. Hilaire, Vanderbilt Commodores
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The halls of UTC were flooded with hundreds of young women today for the 2023 Girls Leadership Summit titled HEAR US. The Commission on Children and Youth teamed with the Rise-Up Co-operative to bring hundreds of young women together and teach them about healthy platonic and romantic relationships. “I really hope the biggest takeaway is what…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF)- It only to a day for Jason Fitzgerald to step down from Meigs County and become the next coach of Sale Creek. He says the first thing he and his staff need to do is make the players believe. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Football, Jason Fitzgerald, Meigs County High School, Sale…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- Jasen Brooks will be playing at the next level of basketball. He is a standout on the court but, it hasn’t always been like that. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland High School, High School Basketball, Jasen Brooks, University of California San Diego
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The once known “CETAS” engineering building at Chattanooga State Community College was renamed in honor of former Tennessee Lawmaker, Gerald McCormick. McCormick was chosen to receive this honor for many reasons, but one being that he fought to raise the original budget for the building itself. “Four-year colleges and universities are important, but so are the two…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Portions of Southern Turkey and Northern Syria were devastated by a violent earthquake earlier this week. Relief efforts are ongoing across the world to help those affected. Over 22,000 people have been confirmed dead since a series of earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria late Sunday night into Monday. The initial earthquake was a monster 7.8 on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A controversial new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regulation has had numerous lawsuits filed against it. Last month, the federal agency issued a new regulation that would require owners of pistol braces to register them with the federal government. This was because they deemed these pistol braces to create a “short-barreled rifle”, which…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — What do you call a group of young kids that get together and raise money for a worthy cause? You call them students at Ringgold High School! For the second year in a row, the kids are at it again! The Ringgold High School Performing Arts Program is practicing and getting ready for a two-week run of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Riverbend organizers announced the lineup for this summer’s festival. The event will celebrate Riverbend’s 40th anniversary. This year’s acts offer a mix of Americana, indie and rock. The headliners are Maren Morris, Nathaniel Rateliff and Trombone Shorty. The lineup includes artists like Coin, Blackberry Smoke and Lucius. This year will mark the second “come-back” edition…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After trailing by one at the end of three quarters, the Silverdale girls came back to beat Notre Dame 41-34 in the district semifinals Thursday at the Notre Dame School. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: advance, district tournament finals, game. local sports, Girls highschool basketball, Notre Dame, Silverdale girls basketball, Win
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan held on to beat Silverdale 55-50 in their district tournament semifinal game Thursday night at Notre Dame. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boyd Buchanan, district tournament, game. local sports, Highschool Basketball, local sports news, silverdale highschool
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland girls tried to pull off a big upset in their regular season finale on Thursday. The Lady Raiders entertained number one ranked Bearden. Cleveland put up a fight before falling 44-40. Bearden improved to 28-0 with the win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bearden HighSchool, Cleveland High School, edge, game. local sports, Girls highschool…
A crowd of 175 listening to Dr. Justin Robertson and others describe Opportunity 2030 at the State of the System. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For the first time in four years, Hamilton County Schools held their annual State of the System address. A crowd of about 175 guests gathered at the former Cigna building on Goodwin Road in East Brainerd for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Chattanooga native is making his way to the super bowl this year. Patrick Johnson is suiting up this Sunday for his first Super Bowl, a dream he carried with him since childhood. Lucinda Millard is a first-grade teacher at St. Jude Elementary School. She said, “If we’d hit a little bump in the road he’d…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’re a Harry Potter fan, you know that the word “Muggle” means you don’t have any magical ability. But a new high-tech wand is about to change that. Fans can trade in their “Muggle” title and become witches and wizards themselves with the new Harry Potter: Magic Caster Wand. And no, it’s not just for…
Meigs County head football coach Jason Fitzgerald has resigned. The Rhea County native led the Tigers to incredible success. Since taking over in 2014, Fitzgerald won nearly a hundred games, posting 89-victories. He turned the Tigers into a region powerhouse, ripping off a 30 game winning streak during the regular season. Fitzgerald also took the Tigers to the state title…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – 2030 is just seven years away. Hamilton County Schools are thinking ahead to what they want their school system to look like in the next decade. Dr. Justin Robertson, superintendent for Hamilton County Schools, said, “Over the past year we’ve been getting input and it really goes back to a year ago, we had six committees…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – As we mourn the loss of longtime Chattanooga booster and personality Garry Mac this week, we want to share a few stories from his past. Garry wore many hats in his long career of serving our area. He mastered radio on several local stations, tried his hand at TV news, dabbled in local politics and handled marketing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Senate passed a bill that would criminalize certain public cabaret and drag performances. Tennessee senators passed the bill this morning with a party-line vote of 26-6. The bill creates an offense for a person who “engages in an adult cabaret performance” that is held on public property or could be viewed by a minor….