What’s Right With Our Schools: Grundy Center
For 60 years, the old Grundy County High School educated students in and around Tracy City. It closed 25 years ago but now the building is enjoying a remarkable second act.
TECH BYTE: Sony Announces New PC Gaming Gear
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Gamers, rejoice! Sony is out with new gear that’ll take your computer gaming experience to the next level. If you’re looking to upgrade your current gaming system, Sony’s announcing its newest gear brand for PC gamers. The electronics company says INZONE “sharpens the senses, and enhances gaming ability.” They’re not your average computer monitors. They produce…
Chattanooga FC get back in win column
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — After two straight draws, the Chattanooga Football Club is back in the win column with a chippy 2-1 victory over AC Syracuse Saturday. Next up, CFC travels to Flower City Union Saturday, July 16 at 6 p.m. **Video provided by Madonna Kemp Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: AC Syracuse, Chattanooga…
Lady Red Wolves squeak out win to earn top table spot
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves beat the Southern Soccer Academy 3-2 Saturday in the Wolf Pack’s last regular season home match of the year. With the three points, Chattanooga moves to the top of the USL W League standings. I don't know, y'all. This is pretty fancy. Maybe #SCTop10 fancy?! @ladyredwolves Mackenzie Smith (also of @GoMocsSoccer)…
Coachulla Creek star goes from CFC Academy to the CFC Women’s roster
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga FC women finish the regular season Saturday in Huntsville. This is the team’s first season back since 2018, and with it a local standout — Ringgold native Ana Silva. “I would go to the women’s games, the men’s games and I would always want to be like the one playing on the field. So…
More To The Story with Staley: Making Knives
FLINTSTONE, Georgia (WDEF) – “I figured out I’m good at this. Or I can BE good at it.” He’s good at it all right! History indicates such! For Michael Prater is really good at making knives. Specifically, making knife handles. With uniqueness and creativity. Prater started crafting and selling knives back in the 1980’s. Moving into this relatively small shop…
Hooked On Science – Launch a Canister Into the Sky
SCIENCE SAFETY PLEASE follow these safety precautions when doing any science experiment. • ALWAYS have an adult present. • ALWAYS wear the correct safety gear while doing any experiment. • NEVER eat or drink anything while doing any experiment. • REMEMBER experiments may require marbles, small balls, balloons, and other small parts. Those objects could become a CHOKING HAZARD. Adults…
Chattanooga church hosts pro-life prayer event
Event personnel say prayer necessary for nation to heal following Roe v. Wade reversal
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — It’s been nearly a week since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which has sparked protests and anger throughout the nation. But it’s also sparked joy and prayer. Prayer filled the halls tonight at Calvary Chapel in Chattanooga. While there have been numerous protests both locally and nationwide since last Friday, tonight, members of the community came…
Lookouts changes: From stadium to roster
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lookouts finally have a plan for their new home. The team announced the new South Broad project Thursday morning, which is all centered around the stadium. The new facility comes in the wake of Major League Baseball’s threat to strip the Lookouts of their minor league affiliation. Lookouts owner Jason Freier says the club…
From The Archives: 1988 Vakhtang Jordania’s tribute to freedom
The Pops in the Park concert was special for the CSO conductor after his escape from Russia
CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) – The Pops On The River concert returns to Coolidge Park on Saturday after missing a couple of years due to the pandemic. The music begins at 5:30 in the park, with the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra taking center state at 8PM. Their show concludes with the traditional fireworks display on the river. The CSO Pops shows have…
Most of New Lookouts Stadium to be funded with Tax Increment Financing
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chattanooga and Hamilton County are moving ahead with the plan to construct a new baseball stadium for the Chattanooga Lookouts off of South Broad Street. “This is not about the stadium. This is about the 120 acres around the stadium, and the lift in public tax revenues that will be created with the anchor development, the catalytic…
Official plans announced for new Lookouts stadium and South Broad development
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -Chattanooga and Hamilton County are joining forces to develop over 100 acres of the dilapidated U.S. Pipe and Wheland Foundry sites. The vision is to turn the long neglected site into a live-work-play environment with the new Chattanooga Lookouts stadium posing as the catalyst for the development. Master developer Jim Irwin is leading the project, he said his…
Chattanooga residents respond to new stadium announcement
Mayor Jim Coppinger confirms former U.S. pipe site property will be site of new park, businesses
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced Wednesday that on Thursday, June 30 at 11 a.m., a press conference will be held regarding the future of the Wheland Foundry and old U.S. pipe site property. He said over 100 acres will be developed for new office spaces, restaurants, retail stores and a new ballpark for both Chattanoogans and…
Self-made millionaire Darrell S. Freeman, Sr. dies at 57
He grew up in Chattanooga and donated to several local causes
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Darrell S. Freeman, Sr. readily admitted that he spent most of his life getting money. So he wanted to spend the rest of it giving back. The self-made millionaire died Tuesday at the age of 57. He was both a mentor and a benefactor for black entrepreneurs based on the power of his personal story. The…
New Stadium Plan will be revealed tomorrow
"I'm a little bit miffed at people that say they didn't know anything about this"
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – County Mayor Jim Coppinger ended today’s Commission meeting with a bang. He revealed a major announcement that is coming on Thursday and it’s a big one. Leaders will announce plans for a new development at the U.S. Pipe/Wheland Foundry site that will include a new stadium for the Chattanooga Lookouts. It’s not just another downtown development deal….
Pro-Choice Advocates Protest in Dalton, Ga.
DALTON, Ga. — Pro-choice protesters gathered this morning in front of the Whitfield County Courthouse in Dalton, Georgia. Some said they feel pro-life advocates misunderstand the significance of abortion rights. “A lot of Republicans and Christians now like to say it’s just about killing healthy babies. In my case, me and my 11 year old son would be dead, without…
More To The Story with Staley: Wood Turning
Dave finds some experts in wood arts
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – There was more sawdust flying at the Trade Center this past weekend than you could shake a stick at. Speaking of a stick, that’s actually what’s happening here. Take a stick of wood. Any size. Put it on a lathe…….and turn it into…..something. Could be anything. It was the 36th annual American Association of Woodturners Symposium. More than…
Lookouts offense impresses in extras loss to Barons
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lookouts lost their series opener to the Birmingham Barons Tuesday night in 10 innings. The Looks put up seven in the sixth inning, but failed to come out on top of the 12-9 game. Chattanooga’s Nick Quintera impressed in his Double-A debut, going 3-for-5 with four RBIs and two home runs. Categories: Sports, Sports…
Chattanoogans receive pair of Blue Alerts from state authorities
One offender dead; another being sought out by local authorities
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — A blue alert is sent out if a police officer is killed or seriously injured and the offender is seen as a threat to fellow officers and the general public. Additionally, a description of the suspect or the suspect’s vehicle needs to be available to broadcast statewide. Tonight, not one, but two were sent out to Chattanoogans…
Silverdale star Connor Delashmitt’s DI dream comes true right at home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Mocs might have just found their next all-conference linebacker — right in their backyard. Silverdale running back Connor Delashmitt committed to the Mocs this month and is excited for the challenge. “I think one of the major attributes that Connor carries is his sheer determination. When he sets his mind to something, it’s going…
2nd Blue Alert: suspect in New Orleans shooting shoots a Tennessee cop
Police Chief: Justice will be served “by a jury or by Jesus… and that will be his choice.”
ERIN, Tennessee (WDEF) – Tennessee citizens today got not one, but two Blue Alerts today on their phones. Blue Alerts are for suspects wanted for attacks on police officers. Neither of the cases in Tennessee today are related. The second involves the search for a suspect in the small town of Erin, northwest of Nashville. It happened when a city…
Redevelopment of Old DuPont Property Moves Ahead
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Rise Partners and the City of Chattanooga are moving ahead with their plan to redevelop 88 acres of what used to be the DuPont Chemical Plant on Access Road. Four buildings will be constructed on the property, totaling eight hundred thousand square feet in industrial work space. “The project will be roughly a 100 million dollar investment….
Mom To Mom – Make a Delicious Marshmallow July 4th Treat
If you have a holiday party coming up and you need to bring a dish, here’s a fun holiday themed 4th of July dessert that’s easy to make – and delicious!
Catoosa Co. Commissioners motion funds for more SROs
Funds will place seven new SROs in county's public elementary schools
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) — There are 18 Catoosa County public school campuses, but only 11 school resource officers available to students and the facilites. Sheriff Gary Sisk addressed this tonight to the local Board of Commissioners, who unanimously agreed that, after recent events, you can’t spend too much on safety. Each Catoosa County public school will soon have a…
