CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Lee University alum recently won a Latin GRAMMY for Best Children’s Album. Robert Acevedo Jr. served as the percussionist for the award winning album. He graduated from Lee in 2018 with a degree in pastoral ministry, but was heavily involved in the School of Music. Acevedo’s skills impressed everyone he came across during his time…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Collegedale Public Works is repairing the train tracks at Apison Pike and University Drive. A major train crash back in December destroyed parts of the track in this area. The tracks will be closed tomorrow from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The roadway should only be closed for one day. Collegedale Public Works shared a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Love may be in the air, but our local Better Business Bureau is warning people about romance scams in the community. Officials say a lot of these scams are starting on social media such as Facebook or Instagram. These scams consist of strangers luring people into conversations to hook you into giving them money. These strangers…
All too often kids head off to college without any real idea of what they want to do. A collaborative effort between Chattanooga State Community College and Hamilton County Schools helps students get jump start on their career and college.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Nothing compares to the NFL, especially the Super Bowl, as far as TV ratings and public interest. But there is another form of competition that is really gaining steam. Not only here in our area, but virtually all over America. The Chiefs and the Eagles: Super Bowl 57! The biggest single day sporting event in the USA….
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…