Splash Youth Arts Workshop Hosts Annual Summer Arts Festival
The Splash Youth Arts Workshop hosted its annual Summer Arts Festival in Miller Park Saturday.
CFC and Michigan Stars End in 0-0 Draw
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of the top two teams in the NISA East Division standings, nobody came out on top. The CFC and Michigan Stars finished in a 0-0 tie. Chattanooga entered the match in first place with a seven point lead on the Stars. CFC had a chance to win it in the 89th minute on a penalty kick,…
Chattanooga Red Wolves Rally to Beat South Georgia Tormenta 2-1
(Red Wolves press release) CHATTANOOGA, TN. (August 20th, 2022) – The Red Wolves were back in action on Saturday night as theywelcomed South Georgia Tormenta FC to CHI Memorial Stadium. The Red Wolves were put on the back foot in the 8th minute as the visitors opened the scoring.Tormenta broke in numbers with Adrian Billhardt playing the ball across the…
Louvin Brothers Marker Added in Patten Square
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanoogans have another reminder of music history downtown. Local and state tourism officials unveiled a new “Tennessee Music Pathways” marker in Patten Square Saturday morning. It’s in front of the building where the Louvin Brothers first performed on the radio. Their 20-year music career even included joining the Grand Ole Opry in 1955. “In tourism we…
Chattanooga FC Hosts Youth Soccer Clinic with Former US Soccer Players
200 participants and several coaches came together for a big youth soccer clinic Saturday afternoon.
Plum Nelly Hosts Art Depot Show
25 artists were featured at the show, and more than 300 people from Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee came out to see their work.
Volkswagen, CSCC celebrate graduates of VW Academy
Two-year program combines classroom and job training for new employees
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — While the new school year has just begun for students in the Tennessee Valley, it ended officially today for the 11 newest graduates of the Volkswagen Academy program at Chattanooga State Community College. The Volkswagen Academy offers students both a classroom education and paid on-the-job training, creating a demanding syllabus for those in the program. On Friday,…
Juan Bullard a Scoring Machine For East Hamilton
Where does East Hamilton running back Juan Bullard like to spend his time during the fall? In the end zone. Bullard is a one man scoring machine for the Hurricanes, and he hopes to maintain his touchdown prowess tonight as East Hamilton kicks off their season against Ooltewah. News 12’s Brian Armstrong chases down the Hurricanes’ Mr. Touchdown. Juan Bullard…
Body Found on 10th Street
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — According to the Chattanooga Police Department, a man’s body was found behind the Chattanooga Community Kitchen, this morning. “Just tragic. It’s… I don’t think being found in the back of a vehicle is the way anybody wants to finish out their life. It’s so undignified,” said Baron King, CEO of the Chattanooga Community Kitchen. Not much is…
TN Teacher goes viral addressing her struggle with new Age Appropriate Materials Act
A Tennessee teacher has gone viral on Tiktok from sharing her struggles caused by Tennessee’s new law requiring school and classroom libraries to have a list of content made available to parents. The new state Age Appropriate Materials Act requires the local board of education to adopt a policy for developing and reviewing school library collections. A Murfreesboro teacher has…
Bradley Central Rolls Past Brainerd 53-13
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central breezed to a season opening win on Thursday beating Brainerd 53-13. The Bears enjoyed getting two safeties in the first half alone. Marcus Goree had one of the many highlights for the Bears returning a kick 59 yards for a touchdown. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central High School, Brainerd High School, Football,…
Red Bank Topples Cleveland 35-12
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Red Bank opened their season on Thursday with a 35-12 win over Cleveland. The Lions scored on a touchdown pass with seven seconds before halftime to go up 21-12 at intermission. Red Bank took advantage of several Blue Raiders turnovers to capture the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland High School, Football, High School Football,…
PGA Tour Pro Stephan Jaeger Enjoying Partnership With McLemore Golf Club
Rising Fawn, GA-(WDEF-TV) The McLemore Golf Club added former PGA tour pro Charlie Rymer to their staff last year. And then this summer, current PGA tour pro and Baylor grad Stephan Jaeger joined the McLemore payroll. He’s charged with promoting the golf club while on Tour. Jaeger and Rymer both agree, that promoting the scenic course ain’t too hard. Wasn’t…
Whitfield Co. Commission addresses millage rate
Chairman wants to see property taxes throughout county
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Georgia — Thursday night in Whitfield County, the local Board of Commissioners held a Millage Rate Public Hearing. Board Chairman Jevin Jensen wants to see property taxes reduced in the county. To better explain to our viewers at home, a mill is the according rate that property owners have to pay per every thousand dollars of taxable value….
Neighbor reports porch pirate activity in St. Elmo
He has video of a vehicle that seems to be following delivery trucks
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – According to a neighbor in Saint Elmo, a porch pirate is back on the prowl. He is sharing home surveillance footage. You can see the pirate taking a package from the neighbor’s home to his car. That same person is seen driving up and down the street near 42nd and Alabama, possibly following U-P-S trucks. The resident,…
Does Hamilton County Have Poor Transportation Infrastructure?
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Earlier this week, the US Government turned their attention to Chattanooga’s Transportation Infrastructure, giving $25 million for the rehabilitation of Wilcox Boulevard Bridge. But infrastructure problems don’t stop at Wilcox Bridge. They don’t even stop at Chattanooga’s City limits. “We have had tremendous growth in the Eastern Part of Hamilton County, particularly out toward Apison and up…
Local attorney: Brady Letters to CPD could mean something bigger could be on the horizon
Robin Flores: If these officers accused of misrepresenting facts are testifying in court, it will make people ask "Can we trust our justice system in Hamilton County?"
UPDATE: “In response to several requests we have received from media organizations and in an effort to clear up any misunderstandings, Chattanooga Police Department Chief Celeste Murphy released the following information:” The US Attorney’s Office (USAO) does not make personnel decisions for the department. Officers were not investigated by the USAO. No one outside the department makes personnel decisions for the…
From The Archives: The First Riverbend Festival
The very first Riverbend Festival in Chattanooga actually ran during late August of 1982
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Just how, when and why the Riverbend Festival began is still a matter for debate. But the first full Festival happened in August of 1982. This was before the Aquarium, the North Shore redevelopment, the Southside and even Hamilton Place Mall. The goal was to entice Chattanoogans who lived in the suburbs to return to the downtown…
U.S. and State officials hosted regional election cyber security workshop
According to officials with U.S. Homeland security Cyber attacks on campaign and elections are quote “wider and more pervasive” in 2022. Authorities on the subject came together for online workshop this afternoon to teach Tennesseans how they can make a difference. Cyber security in our elections is a topic that has center stage within the last couple of years. Tennessee’s…
Sydney Garrett With 5 Inning No-Hitter as Gordon Lee Beats NW Whitfield 8-0
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Gordon Lee pitcher Sydney Garrett tossed a five inning no-hitter on Wednesday as the Trojans beat NW Whitfield 8-0. After failing to score in the first inning, Gordon Lee scored in every inning afterwards, including three runs in the 5th to seal the 8-0 win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Gordon Lee High School, High School…
Hamilton Co. resident reunites with paramedics who saved her life
Donna Hardiman calls two HCEMS paramedics her "heroes"
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Last month, a Hamilton County woman suffered heart problems that nearly took her life. Hamilton County resident Donna Hardiman says that if it weren’t for Sergeant Derrick Truitt and Paramedic Aaron Howard, she would not be here today. With a new lease on life, she took time Wednesday night to personally thank the two men…
New commissioner for TN economic & community development makes stop in Chattanooga
Stuart McWhorter applauds what Tennessee has, but listens to county executives on how to make things better
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The new commissioner for the state’s Department of Economic and Community Development, Stuart McWhorter, is on a barnstorming tour of the state. Town hall meetings in all the biggest cities to both tell everyone what’s coming, and learn what he may need to know. McWhorter is only 37 days into his new position as the commissioner of…
Rezoning Request for North Hickory Valley Property Denied
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — After forming a petition of more than a thousand signatures against the rezoning of property off of Highway 58 and North Hickory Valley road, opponents of the development had an opportunity to celebrate when the Hamilton County Commission unanimously voted no on the rezoning request. “Really, we were thrilled. I was not expecting that, but we were…
New FDA ruling increases hearing aid accessibility by allowing over the counter sales
This week the FDA finally ruled that hearing aids may be sold over the counter to adults without a prescription. This historic new FDA ruling will save patients an estimated $2,800. That’s due to individuals no longer having to see an audiologist for a hearing exam and a fitting. A process that isn’t always covered by insurance. Local pharmacist Jacob…
