CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — According to multiple sources, Volkswagen will be building a new manufacturing plant centered around its new electric Scout model trucks and SUVs. But it will not be built in Chattanooga. According to Reuters, Volkswagen’s new Scout manufacturing plant will cost $2 billion to build and will create at least 4,000 permanent jobs in Columbia, South Carolina….
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WDEF) — In case you were wondering, most experts say we’re still in the pandemic. Even though many of us struggle to see it as an ongoing threat. Let’s face it. We’re all tired of it. Shots, sanitizers, masks: things we’ve done, and do, to stay as safe as possible during this pandemic. Dr. Tracei Ball, who founded Oncall…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — There is a possibility for damaging winds and tornados this afternoon. Dade County is opening up their storm shelters to anyone in the community who might need a safe place to shelter. In a Facebook post, the Dade County Emergency Management said, “ALL of our Storm Shelters are Open, Operational and FEMA approved to withstand…
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) – We still don’t know exactly who will be performing, but tickets went on sale anyway this week for the return of the June Jam. The music festival returns to Fort Payne on Saturday, June 3rd after a 26 year break. The surviving members of the group Alabama promise they will be there. But the other…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Brainerd knocked off rival Tyner 52-48 in overtime on Thursday to win the region championship. It was the fifth meeting of the year between the local combatents. The Panthers Dennis Lewis Junior provided the go-ahead lay-up with just under a minute to play in the OT period. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Beats, Brainerd High School, game….
What a night for the Soddy Daisy girls basketball team. They beat Signal Mountain on Wednesday to claim their first region title in 55 years. When you’re fighting for a region championship, and you score only eight points in the first half. Oof. Had to be a tough locker room at halftime. Said head coach Katie Wright:”Told them in the…
Cookeville, TN-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame beat the Webb School 68-62 on Thursday in the state Final Four at Tennessee Tech in Cookeville. With the win the Irish advance to play in their first ever state championship game. Gaas Herman paced Notre Dame on Thursday with a game high 24 points. Irish will face Goodpasture for the state crown Saturday at 2:30…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — For those living with diabetes, financial relief for your insulin could soon be very well on the way. CBS News reports that “Eli Lilly plans to cut prices on its most commonly prescribed insulin products by 70%.” A pair of Hamilton County residents say this is something that’s been a long time coming for diabetics…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Athens branch of the Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union was damaged from last night’s storms. The building sits at the corner of Dupitt Street and Decatur Pike. The back of the building sustained the most damage. Debris from the building was scattered across the parking lot and into a neighboring grocery store’s property. Officials were…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Valley Federal Union does more than just come up with catchy commercials. They help local business owners and homeowners – especially those first starting out. It’s one way TVFCU is driving our economy forward. “Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union is a tremendous story for Chattanooga and the Tennessee Valley,” said Todd Fortner, President and…
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has determined that an EF0 tornado struck the Birchwood and Georgetown areas of northeastern Hamilton County. They say the tornado had winds of 75 m.p.h. as it uprooted trees and power lines along with causing minor building damage. The first tornado warning for Hamilton County was issued shortly after 1 a.m. Thursday morning. In the…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) After scoring only eight points in the first half, the Soddy Daisy girls basketball team rallied to beat Signal Mountain 30-26 in their region tournament championship game. It was the Trojans first region title in over 50 years. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Beats, first region title, game. local sports, Highschool Basketball, in over 50…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs basketball team staggered down the stretch dropping their final three games of the regular season. Now it’s time to regroup for the SoCon tournament, and who knows, Chattanooga might finally see their best player back in action. Well, well, well. Look who’s back at practice. The Big Kahuna. Jake Stephens. He hasn’t played since January 18th with…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — AAA is incredibly concerned over a legislative proposal that could “substantially weaken” the Volunteer State’s motorcycle helmet law. Organization Spokesperson Megan Cooper says House Bill 42 has the potential to lead to greater injuries and deaths for motorcycle riders throughout Tennessee. She and others in the organization are warning riders that regardless of where the bill ends,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One of the horrors of World War Two was the Holocaust. One man who survived the Holocaust was just in Chattanooga, and what a story he has to tell. World War Two showed us the worst of mankind, as the death camps in Europe took the lives of some six million Jews. This man survived. He was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit is starting a series of lectures designed for those interested in entering the music industry. Starting next Thursday, March 9, artists, managers and other industry experts will give a series of presentations in their Music and Business Speaker Series. The first speaker in this series will be Kadeem Phillips, who manages numerous…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) – With warm Spring days ahead, many kids across the Tennessee Valley will be enjoying their recesses much more. However, according to the National Program for Playground Safety Institute, more than 200,000 children a year are injured on playgrounds across America. A parent shared with News 12 concerns that equipment at Snow Hill Elementary School’s playground is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One local staple, Merchants on Main, will be closing its doors this summer, but their journey will not stop there. Owners Madi and Missy Steiner were notified at the beginning of the year that their building is being developed. Now, they are forced to leave their spot on Main street after 13 years of service. The…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Police seized over 700 suspected fentanyl pills at a Signal Mountain residence. The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office said this is the largest fentanyl bust in the county’s history. Officers obtained a search warrant and arrested three individuals on February 28. Police arrested Terry Gray, Donna Kay Harvey and Gwendolyn Faye Nichols. The arrests took place…
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) – After a 26 year break, the June Jam is back in northeast Alabama. Tickets go on sale online today for the return of the country music festival set for the DeKalb County Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 3rd. Prices start at $50 (plus fees). So far, the only act announced will is for host group Alabama….
Athens, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland edged rival Walker Valley 49-46 in overtime of their region semifinal game on Tuesday night at McMinn Co high school. The Blue Raiders advance to the finals to face McMinn Co. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland High School, edges, game. local sports, Highschool Basketball, local sports news, Overtime, Walker Valley High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The UTC women’s basketball team came close to winning the SoCon regular season title, finishing a game out first. Now it’s time to chase the league’s tournament title, which comes with a ticket to the Big Dance. Mocs coaches and players are ready for the edge-of-your-seat drama of the SoCon tournament. Said head coach Shawn Poppie:”When it’s held like…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton head football coach Grant Reynolds is leaving the Hurricanes in order to take the head coaching position at Chattanooga Christian. Reynolds coached the Canes for four seasons, posting over 30 victories. Now he’s ready to replace Phil Massey at CCS. Said Reynolds:”Being able to get back into a Christian atmosphere with the private school. It’s kind of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — A new legislation was discussed tonight by Chattanooga City Councilwoman Demetrus Coonrod that could provide term limits for city council members. The ordinance would set term limits to four consecutive four-year terms for Chattanooga’s council members. In a 7-2 vote in favor of further discussion, the Chattanooga City Council could be getting closer to new term limits….