Christmas In July
Cleveland, Featured, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More To The Story with Staley: Christmas in July

Dave finds out about Christmas in July at the Foundation House
Dave Staley,

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – For the second year in a row, the Cleveland-based “Foundation House” is holding its “Christmas In July” celebration! Foundation House is an organization that provides assistance to mothers or pregnant women who are struggling with homelessness, joblessness or addiction. The business also serves the public with its two gift shops in downtown Cleveland. Lots of holiday decorations…

Mega Millions
Featured, Local News

Mega Millions lottery jackpot climbs to $630 million

Collins Parker,

NASHVILLE (WDEF) – There was no overall winner of the Mega Millions lottery drawing last night, so the pot climbs to $630 million for Friday. That makes it 27 drawings in a row without a jackpot winner. This will be the fifth time that Mega Millions has gone over the $600 million mark in its 20 year history. But we…

Volunteer
Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

World Changers encourages student volunteering, faith

Volunteers assist in home repairs for residents in need throughout Chattanooga
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — A national nonprofit has returned to Chattanooga for its nineteenth summer and is taking care of residents in need. World Changers will be in action until Saturday, July 23 and provides high school students with the opportunity to learn “what serving others really means.” World Changers was founded back in 1990 and provides student volunteers the opportunity…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

U.S. Coast Guard undergoing drills in Chattanooga

Drill involves joint training with local officials
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a week long-scale drill this week on the Tennessee River The maritime drill involves joint training with local law enforcement and fire rescue personnel. Lindsey Rogers of the Chattanooga Fire Department says operations, so far, have been successful. “What it simulated was a passenger vessel, almost like a riverboat, that started…

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Business, Featured, Local News

Volkswagen Board tours Chattanooga Plant

Officially announce Scout company to make electric pickups
Collins Parker,

  CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Volkswagen’s Board of Directors came to Chattanooga today to get a first hand look at what’s new here. They officially created the new Scout line and names Scott Keogh as President and CEO. The Scout brand will be a new, independent company from Volkswagen. They will make an all-electric pickup for the U.S. market. The Board…

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Mom To Mom

Mom To Mom – Saving time with this ice-cream hack

WDEF News,

We have an ice cream party hack to make your life easier. We know that party planning for kids can be extra stressful, so being prepared is definitely a win. So today, we have an ice cream party hack that’s going to help change your life for the better. Basically, what you want to do is scoop that ice cream…
Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Hamilton Co. School Board responds to controversial comments

Chairman Tucker McClendon says he will "always stand" with educators
WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Recent comments by Hillsdale College President Larry Arnn concerning teachers’ intelligence have sparked national controversy. Earlier this month, Arnn claimed that teachers “are trained in the dumbest parts of the dumbest colleges.” This put Tennessee Governor Bill Lee in the hot seat with some on the board for failing to rebuke his comments. On Thursday,…

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Chattanooga, Education, Local News, Technology, UTC, What's Right With Our Schools

What’s Right With Our Schools: UTC Tech Symposium

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – At its most pure, technology should be used to improve our lives. To that end, UTC’s College of Engineering and Computer Science hosts a Technology Symposium.   Bright local minds coming up with innovative solutions are a perfect exampled of What’s Right With Our Schools. Dr. Daniel Pack is the Dean of the College and Engineering and…

Operation Southern Slowdown
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Operation Southern Slowdown puts crackdown on speeders on roadways

Police agencies from five states are part of the joint effort to decrease traffic deaths at the wheel of drivers going over the speed limit
WDEF News,

RINGGOLD (WDEF) – Rock star Sammy Hagar once sang “I Can’t Drive 55.” He wrote that song in 1984 after getting a ticket in upstate New York for driving 62 miles an hour in a 55 zone. It’s almost 40 years later, and the speed limit in Tennessee and Georgia jumped to 70. This summer, police this summer are going…

Old Soccer Players
East Ridge, Featured, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More To The Story: Soccer in your 70s

Dave meets a soccer league for older players
Dave Staley,

EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) – It’s a hot, humid, sticky Sunday morning at Camp Jordan in East Ridge. The soccer complex is packed. Packed with older people. Men and woman. Players and fans. Many are senior citizens. From coast to coast. What is going on here??? ED PUCCINELLI, TEAM CAPTAIN / 76 YEARS OLD; “Simple. It’s fun. It’s fun. It’s fun….

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Local News, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: Apps for Your Theme Park Trip

Emily Cassulo,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Summer means it’s time for a trip to your favorite theme parks! There are some smartphone apps you’ll want to download before you visit them. There’s already good news for Disney park goers this summer. The company announced it’s enhancing its My Disney Experience and Disneyland apps with a much needed car locator feature. How many…

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Sports - Local Sports News

The Lafayette Ramblers 30 in 30 High School Football preview

Brian Armstrong,

Lafayette, Georgia (WDEF)-Lafayette just missed the playoffs last year. Close losses is something coach Scott said plagued them last year. Lafayette moves into a new region this year and he expects players like Dawson Pendergrass and Austin Tucker to thrive. Last year’s Quarterback Zach Barrett had shoulder surgery and should be back in time but other players have stepped up….

Chattanooga Red Wolves With Record 7 Goals In Beating Charlotte
Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - Soccer

Red Wolves get back on track at home

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- CHI Memorial stadium was a power house for the Red Wolves last season. This season it hasn’t been the same. With the season halfway gone, a challenge was issues to take advantage of the hometown crowd. Boy did it, as the Red Wolves came out firing creating multiple chances early and beat North Carolina 2-1. Categories: Sports…
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Chattanooga remembers the Fallen Five seven years later

Friends of the Festival Executive Director Mickey McCamish becomes Retired Navy Captain Mickey McCamish every July 16th
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Seven years ago today, five servicemen in Chattanooga were gunned down in a case of domestic terrorism. Their names are Sergeant Carson Allen Louis Holmquist (USMC), Logistics Specialist Second Class Randall Scott Smith (NAVY), Staff Sergeant David Allen Wyatt (USMC), Lance Corporal Squire Kimpton Paul “Skip” Wells (USMC), and Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Joseph Sullivan (USMC). The city…

Central Purple Pounders 'coming For The Glory"
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Central Purple Pounders “Coming For Glory”

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) They’ve got one of the best high school nicknames, and they’ve got the 30-in-30 spotlight. We’re talking about the Central Purple Pounders. After a run to the playoffs last year, the Purple Pounders want to raise the bar even higher this fall. Central coach Curt Jones is always pacing with that white towel. He’s determined to take this program…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Three Lanes to Be Closed on I-75 this Weekend

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The portion of I-75 that runs through Hamilton County currently features several potholes and cracks in the concrete. Starting tonight at nine P-M, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will begin laying down new concrete to rehabilitate the road. As a result, there will be lane closures until 6 A-M on Monday. “The contractor plans to close the…

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Dalton, Featured, Jobs & Economy, Local News, Whitfield County

Sen. Ossoff proud to see Qcells expansion, despite Senate setback on economy bill

471 new jobs are created with Qcells expansion in Dalton; Ossoff says he needs to speak with Sen. Joe Manchin about supporting climate changing issues
WDEF News,

DALTON (WDEF) – The solar industry in the United States is growing, and its growth is very close to home. Ground is now broken on a new facility that will bring almost 500 jobs to Dalton and Whitfield County. The expansion at Qcells was announced a couple months ago by Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff. Today, he marked the event by…