Fallen Soldiers Honored at Chattanooga National Cemetery

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “It means so much to the families and to the spirit of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice,” said Representative Chuck Fleischmann. Hundreds gathered Monday morning at the Chattanooga National Cemetery in recognition of Memorial Day, honoring the men and women who have died in military service. “We need to continue to celebrate their life, because their…

TECH BYTE: Are Phones Bad For Mental Health?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you spend too much time on your phone, could it impact your mental health? Is digital technology good or bad for your wellbeing? Google is working with the University of Oregon to find out. They’re teaming up on a four-week-long study. It’s being lead by psychology professor Dr. Nicholas Allen, who’s the school’s director of…

Cherry Street’s shooting and its impact on downtown

Chattanooga, Tennessee (WDEF) – Two teenagers sustained life threatening gunshot injuries Saturday night at a downtown shooting where a total of six teenagers were shot. “I mean now I’m more scared than anything to come down here at night,” said Fleming. Gunshots were heard by Chattanooga Police Officers Saturday night, just before 11, as six teenagers were shot. The ages…

Update of Saturday Night downtown Chattanooga shooting resulting in six teens being shot; two sustaining life threatening injuries

UPDATE (WDEF)- New information is coming out about the victims of the shooting that occurred late Saturday Night in downtown Chattanooga. The six victims were all the age of 15, except for one victim which was 13. There were four males and two females that were shot and injured in the shooting. The shooting occurred as a result of two…

Blood Donors needed after Shooting in Downtown Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (May 29, 2022) –Blood Assurance needs the public’s help after a Saturday evening shooting left several people injured in Chattanooga. The nonprofit organization is asking blood donors to schedule appointments as soon as possible. In high demand are donors who have O-positive, O-negative and A-positive blood. “We are devastated to hear about the violence that happened Saturday night…

Negro League recognized by Lookouts

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Russell ‘Crazy Legs’ Patterson is one of the players being recognized by the Chattanooga Lookouts for his time in the Negro League. In my opinion I’m not through yet. I love this. I appreciate what they’re doing whether we get paid or not I don’t care. I got a 2000 Ford Ranger. I’ll go anywhere,” said Patterson. “…

Chattanooga Lookouts Take the Field as the Choo Choos and Beat Birmingham 4-1

(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Choo-Choos defeated the Birmingham Black Barons, 4-1, on Negro League Appreciation Night at AT&T Field. Choo-Choos lefty starter Brandon Williamson was a key cog in the team’s third straight win. Williamson only allowed one run in six innings, giving him his fifth win of the season. With Williamson dealing, the Lookouts offense was able to give him…

Baylor Softball Beats Rival GPS 8-2 to Secure Record 7th Straight State Title

Mufreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor softball team made history on Friday night in Murfreesboro. They beat rival GPS 8-2 to secure a state record seven straight state titles.  It was also the final game for long time GPS coach Susan Crownover who announced she was retiring after this season. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, Girls Preparatory School,…

Southern Baptist Convention list of accused sexual abusers includes two Hamilton County cases

One took place in Soddy-Daisy in 2003; the other at a church in Hixson 33 years ago

HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) – The Southern Baptist Convention released a database of church leaders who have been accused of sexual misconduct. News 12 went through the long list, and learned two of them had local ties. The database of alleged offenders is quite long. 206 pages worth of church leaders the Southern Baptist Convention investigated and learned were accused of…

Red Wolves Prepare to Face Old Nemesis in Greenville Triumph

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves are currently tied for third place in the USL League one standings. If the Red Wolves plan on moving up in the league standings this weekend, they’ll have to get past an old nemesis in the Greenville Triumph. When head coach Jimmy Obleda thinks about playing Greenville. Said Obleda:”ooph” Yeah ooph. Greenville has played in…

More To The Story with Staley: New Hindu Temple

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – You can’t miss it on Hickory Valley Road here in Chattanooga. Just off the interstate. A brand spanking new massive Hindu temple and community center. It will serve all followers of the Hindu faith. It didn’t take very long to build this facility, which opened on May 8th. Just 14 months. All paid for by donations. The cost…

Early Runs Help Lookouts Hold Off the Barons 7-5

(lookouts.com) – The Chattanooga Lookouts scored six runs across the first three innings en route to a 7-5 win over the Birmingham Barons. The home team started the scoring off early when Isiah Gilliam belted a two-run home run in the first. In the second inning, Ivan Johnson smacked a two-run single to double up the score. Birmingham cut the…

Baylor Completes ‘Revenge Tour’ With Soccer State Title

Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor boys soccer team won the state title on Thursday in Murfreesboro, edging Father Ryan 4-2 on penalty kicks. The match went to overtime tied at two before progressing to PK’s. Father Ryan eliminated Baylor in the playoffs last year, so the Red Raiders completed what they called their ‘Revenge Tour’ in beating the Irish for the…

New Chattanooga ADU bill in home stretch

Mayor Kelly in support of ordinance; City Council to hear final reading

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chattanooga is taking another step toward more affordable housing in Mayor Tim Kelly’s One Chattanooga Plan. This newest effort can, quite literally, begin right in your backyard. Accessory Dwelling Units, or A-D-Us for short, go by many names — in-law suites, carriage houses, granny flats, etc. Chattanooga’s Chris Anderson says that soon, whatever residents want to call…

From The Archives: “extras” at the filming of 42 in Chattanooga

Ten years ago this week, people flocked to Engel Stadium to be in a movie

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Ten years ago this week, hundreds of Chattanoogans came out to watch actor Chadwick Boseman do his thing. But they also hoped to get into his movie. On May 25, 2012, the movie “42” came to Chattanooga’s Engel Stadium to shoot some scenes from the life of Jackie Robinson. And there was an open call for extras….

Big land deal lands 470 news jobs in Whitfield County

Hanwha plans expansion on solar cell facility in Dalton; buys plot of land for $171 million

DALTON (WDEF) – Back in 1986, Timbuk 3 released a song called “The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.” It’s 36 years later, and Whitfield County is subscribing to that mantra, now that a company has a deal to expand its facilities in Dalton. Hanwha, a company already in Dalton that makes solar cells called QCells, is planning an…

I-24 Crash Causes South Side Gridlock

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — This morning, an eighteen wheeler crossed the median into oncoming traffic on I-24. The accident only resulted in minor injury for those directly involved, but it stalled traffic on the south side of Chattanooga, between 9:00 and noon. On an average day, the drive down Broad Street from downtown to West Thirty-Third Street takes about five minutes….

Let’s Eat Recipe: Corn and Marinated Veggies

Grilled Corn 8 ears corn Kosher salt Seasoned butter 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp oregano 1 tsp smoked paprika ¼ tsp cayenne – optional ½ tsp black pepper Heat the grill to medium. Pull the outer husks down the ear to the base. Strip away the silk from each ear of corn by hand. Fold…

Northwest Georgians voice support for new Ringgold hospital

Dade, Walker, Catoosa residents concerned Parkridge could issue appeal CON on new CHI Memorial hospital

FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) — The state of Georgia just recently passed a certificate of need to allow CHI Memorial’s new “smart hospital” to be built in Ringgold. However, some neighbors are concerned that Parkridge Health could step in the way of the process once again. Numerous residents met in Fort Oglethorpe to voice their concerns about Parkridge potentially interfering…