Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Outdoor Chattanooga renames building after former director

Philip Grymes remembered as good friend, called integral in Chattanooga's outdoor economy
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Philip Grymes, the former Director of Outdoor Chattanooga, was honored today by his friends, family and colleagues. The organization renamed its River Street building after him today. With numerous family members, former co-workers and three past and present Scenic City mayors in attendance, the community gathered to remember the impact Grymes left behind. “He reached and touched…

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Featured, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More To the Story with Staley: “Fries For School Supplies”

McDonald's stores contribute money from campaign to help buy school supplies for kids
Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s called McDonald’s “Fries For School Supplies.” For one week a year, local franchise owners and operators take the proceeds from a la carte french fry sales and donate the money to local schools. This year, the check for Hamilton County was worth over 42-hundred dollars. KRISSA BARCLAY, HAMILTON COUNTY SCHOOLS; “We are fortunate to have these…

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Local News, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: Apple Music Announces Replay Experience

Emily Cassulo,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tis the season for listening to a lot of Christmas music. Apple’s making it easier for you to find those songs you have on repeat. Apple Music users can now take advantage of a new Replay experience. The tech company says it wanted to make the experience “more special, personal, and unique for subscribers.” They can…

Baylor Wins First State Title Since 1973 With Win Over Mba
Sports - Local Sports News

Baylor Beats MBA 38-34 For First State Title in 49 Years

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor beat MBA 38-34 on Thursday night at Finley Stadium to capture their first state title since 1973. Red Raiders fell behind 21-7 in the first half before storming back to tie the game. Amari Jefferson scored on a 48-yard end-around to cut the lead to 21-14. Caleb Hampton answered with a touchdown run on the Red Raiders next…

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Local News, Sports, Sports - Baseball

The Day Gaylord Perry came to town to play the Lookouts

Hall of Fame pitcher dies at the age of 84
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It is fitting that major league pitcher Gaylord Perry lived to a ripe old age. He died at his home in Gaffney, South Carolina Thursday at the age of 84. The legendary pitcher played 21 years in the majors for eight different teams, including a brief stint with the Atlanta Braves. He won two Cy Young awards…

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Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Amount of Homeless Students on the Rise

Nick Hill,

  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been two weeks since the evictions at the Budgetel Inn in East Ridge.But even before that event, homelessness among students in Hamilton County was on the rise. According to Duoloyi Ministries, it is believed that up to 1,400 students in the Hamilton County school system are in a homeless condition, and that number was taken…

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Family says police have recovered Jasmine Pace’s body

Collins Parker,

UPDATE: Chattanooga Police officially confirm that Jasmine Pace’s body was recovered from the Tennessee River. They began searching the area at Suck Creek Road around 1:30 PM today. CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Friends and family of Jasmine Pace are saying that police have now recovered the body of the missing woman. Police shut down a section of Suck Creek Road this…

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Featured, From The Archives, Local News

From The Archives: 1983 Holiday Shopping

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Christmas season shopping has changed a lot over the years. While you go to Amazon, your parents went to discount malls. For tonight’s Thursday Throwback, we take you back 39 years into our archive for the holiday shopping season. And we find out what little girls were wanting for Christmas in 1983 (a barbie dreamhouse).   Categories: Featured,…

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Driving Our Economy Forward, Jobs & Economy, Local News

Driving Our Economy Forward: Tennessee Aquarium

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It brings jobs, plenty of tourists, and helps animals from the rivers and oceans. The Tennessee Aquarium is also big on educating both kids and adults alike on those sea creatures. The Aquarium talked to News 12 about how they’re driving our economy forward. “2022 has been a fantastic year for the Tennessee Aquarium, and it’s…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Investigators charge suspected boyfriend of Jasmine Pace

Suspect Jason Chen has been arrested for criminal homicide, had "relationship" with missing woman
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police are still searching for 22-year-old Jasmine Pace, who recently went missing. Wednesday afternoon, local officials say they’ve arrested a suspect related to her disappearance. Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp said “these days are sometimes hard” when providing new updates on the Pace case. She says finding the missing 22-year-old is the department’s main concern….
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

EPB Announces Partnership to Create a Quantum Network

Nick Hill,

WASHINGTON (WDEF)- Many of Chattanooga’s government, educational, and industry leaders were in Washington for a big announcement today. EPB and Qubitekk, a quantum technologies company, are partnering to create the first commercially available quantum network in the United States. This network will be available to both private companies as well as government and university resources. EPB Board Chair Vicky Gregg…

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Featured, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More To The Story with Staley: Pat Blankenship

Dave follows up on his profile of the octogenarian painter
Dave Staley,

HIXSON, Tennessee (WDEF) – It’s a two-day, open house -slash – customer appreciation affair at Emma’s Hair Salon in Hixson. Food is plentiful. Every finger food one might have a hankering for. And owner Tammy Bertrand always has a number of things for sale! Here, she’s arranging a number of rings. Made by her friend Joselyn. But in the middle…

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Catoosa County, Featured, Local News

Troopers looking for driver who ran into motorcyclist last night

Motorcycle rider was killed in Catoosa County wreck
Collins Parker,

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – Georgia State Troopers are looking for the driver who hit and killed a motorcyclist Tuesday night in Catoosa County. They say the crash happened on GA 2 around 8:45 PM. Investigators say that 51 year old Franklin Coyne was killed when a pickup rear-ended his motorcycle. The truck left the scene after the crash. Troopers say…

Chattanooga Ready To Host Blue Cross Bowl For Second Straight Year
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Chattanooga Ready to Host Blue Cross Bowl For Second Straight Year

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) For the second year high school football fans will be coming to Chattanooga to see the Football teams from around Tennessee compete for a state title. News 12s Brian Armstrong finds out what Finley stadium and Chattanooga has to offer. Said Chattanooga Sports Committee president Tim Morgan:”We’ve learned a lot and we’ve been putting a lot of preparation’s in…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Local experts discuss rising rent prices in 2022

Average price for two-bedroom rental rose nearly one-fifth in price since 2021
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — According to zumper.com, the rent for a two-bedroom housing unit in Chattanooga is up 19% since this time last year. The data also shows that the Scenic City is the 63rd most expensive rental market in America. Zumper’s data reveals that one and two-bedroom rentals were priced at just over $1,200 and $1,400, respectively. Financial expert Chris…
Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Local nonprofit launches Giving Tuesday campaign

Councilwoman Raquetta Dotley says Hughes Project will positively influence South Chattanooga
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — After days of nationwide shopping, Giving Tuesday has returned, prompting neighbors to donate back to their communities. This year, the Net Resource Foundation is asking for donations to help finish the Hughes Project, which was launched in 2020. The project would transform part of Hughes Avenue into a park complete with an outdoor performance venue, a community…

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Chattanooga, Education, Golden Apple Award, Hamilton County, Local News

Golden Apple Award: Janie Shelton, CSAS

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Patience and kindness are job requirements for any good kindergarten teacher. Janie Shelton magically blends those qualities in her classroom at CSAS. Setting a solid foundation for a lifetime love of learning earned Ms. Shelton the Golden Apple Award. Fannie Moore is the lower school principal at CSAS. She explains, “Ms. Shelton is a wonderful teacher….
Education, Local News, Walker County, What's Right With Our Schools

WRWOS: Rossville Middle celebrates their Georgia REACH Scholar

Shealyn Crowley wins $10,000 scholarship
Collins Parker,

ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – Dr. Robert Stinson of Rossville Middle says “Today he recognized… a really good student, from a pool of really really good students, to represent our school in our district as a Georgia REACH Scholar. Ultimately what it means for Shea is that over the course of four years she’ll receive $10,000 in addition to any other…