Here Are the The Republicans Challenging Marjorie Taylor Greene on Election Day

Dalton, Ga. — On Tuesday, Georgia will hold it’s primary elections. In District 14, which includes Whitfield County, Representative Marjorie Taylor Green will be defending her seat against several COP challengers. Chief among them is Dr. Jennifer Strahan, the owner of Healthcare advisory company J. Osley and Co., who the FEC shows to be the most well-financed of Greene’s primary…

More To The Story with Staley: Drug Court

Dave finds out what graduates from the program go through

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – We have lots of people inside a big room in Dalton. Listening to a judge. But everybody is happy. Some are emotional. They have good reason. Edwards Park and the accompanying community center is used for a wide variety of things here in Dalton. Sports such as football and soccer. But today, the center is being used…

Tennessee Valley reacts to potential bear stock market

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Randy Pickett has been expecting a market pullback. “Actually, I’ve been planning on this. I knew it was going to happen. Because, when I watched it in 08, it taught me that hey it’s going to happen again,” said Pickett. Joel Susman is living off his retirement savings now and, although he prepared for this, it’s still a…

Tennessee Ranked 8th in Hot Car Related Child Deaths

A Memphis one year old was found dead in a hot car May 19th. It was the third hot car related child death in 2022.

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Memphis Police Department reported the death of a one year old, tragically lost after being left in a hot vehicle. Tennessee ranks number eight in the nation for hot car child related deaths.Most hot car child deaths are the result of a change to an person’s morning routine and unknowingly leaving the child in the backseat. But…

Baylor Returns to Spring Fling After Sweeping St Benedict

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor softball team is headed back to familiar territory. Spring Fling in Murfreesboro. The Red Raiders have won six straight titles in the ‘Boro. They will get a chance to make it seven straight after sweeping St. Benedict in the state quarterfinals on Thursday. Baylor won game one 12-2, and they took game two 16-2. Categories: Sports –…

Local financial experts encourage residents to keep investing

Analysts advise to stay with investment plans during economic hardships

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Recent drops in the Stock Market and record-high inflation have Chattanoogans worried about their 401 K’s and a looming recession. CBS News reported today that the S&P 500 is “on the cusp of a bear market.” These new concerns stem from a rough week on Wall Street, suffering stocks, and poor quarterly earnings from some of the…

Smedley Contests Results of May 3 Primary

Over two weeks after narrowly losing the Republican Primary for Hamilton County Mayor, Sabrena Smedley has filed a complaint contesting Weston Wamp’s victory. The basis of her complaint is massive alleged crossover voting by registered democrats. But there’s a problem with that. “Tennessee is an open primary. You do not have to declare a political affiliation. You can pull whichever…

From The Archives: 1992 North Shore

30 years ago, the neighborhood pushed to bring the Aquarium progress across the River

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Modern Chattanoogans may take it for granted that people want to move to the Southside, Riverfront and North Shore. But it wasn’t always that way. 30 years ago, The Tennessee Aquarium had just opened up and the Walnut Street Bridge was getting turned into a pedestrian bridge. But their was no 21st Century Riverfront makeover, no Coolidge…

Two Vehicles Catch on Fire on Interstate 24

Interstate 24 Eastbound Closed

Two vehicles caught on fire this morning on Interstate 24 Eastbound at mile marker 181.8 around 7:19 this morning, around the Old Ringgold Road overpass. The Chattanooga and East Ridge Fire Department responded and were able to put the fire out by 8 AM.  This footage is from shortly after the incident from a TDOT Smartway camera.  It appears there…

Silverdale Baseball Splits With Trinity Christian

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale split their state quarterfinal baseball matchup with Trinity Christian on Wednesday. The Seahawks won game one 6-5, and the Lions won game two 14-3. That forces a game three on Thursday at 3pm to see which team punches their ticket to Spring Fling in Murfreesboro. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, High School Baseball, Silverdale Academy

Baylor Baseball Headed Back to Spring Fling After Sweeping Christian Brothers

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor baseball team is headed back to Spring Fling in Murfreesboro. The Red Raiders beat Christian Brothers twice on Wednesday at home. They won game one 7-6 in 8 innings, and they took game two 14-7. Baylor will try and win their fourth consecutive state crown when they arrive in Murfreesboro next week. Categories: Sports – Local Sports…

Bradley Central Rallies to Beat Walker Valley 5-3 For Region Baseball Title

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central rallied from a 3-0 deficit to beat Walker Valley 5-3 for their region championship. The Mustangs scored three runs in the bottom of the first before the Bears chipped away and eventually won the game to claim the region title. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Bradley Central High School, High School Baseball, Walker…

Dr. Ben Carson visits Chattanooga; celebrates local scholars

Carson Scholars Fund premieres original film honoring scholarship recipients

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Former Presidential Candidate Dr. Ben Carson was in Chattanooga tonight to take in a movie at the local A-M-C. But it wasn’t a Hollywood blockbuster, and it didn’t star any famous actors. Carson is the co-founder of the Carson Scholars Fund, which gifts one-thousand-dollar college scholarships to young students throughout the country who exemplify achievement both in…

Local leaders say public trust in police is the key to ending gang violence in Chattanooga

How to achieve that is where the leaders differ

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Grove Street shooting last September opened up old wounds with a new question. Even with a new police chief, how can Chattanooga put an end to gang violence? News 12 spoke with two leaders in the community. Each has their own method to reach that goal, but it starts with one thing: trust. Chattanooga Police Chief…

Volkswagen Offers $3,000 Bonuses to Production and Maintenance Staff, New Hires

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Amid an attempt to hire 1,000 new employees before the end of the year, Volkswagen Chattanooga has announced that all production employees, maintenance staff, and team leaders will receive a bonus of $3,000. Additionally, any employees hired between now and October 31 will receive a $3,000 sign-on bonus. “This launch appreciation bonus is well-deserved. We are on…

More To The Story: Making Oboe Reeds

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – In the quiet setting of her living room, with her little chihuahua sound asleep on the couch, Jennifer Ownby is working. Applying her craft. Jennifer is in the world of administration, working from home. But in her spare time, she works with her unique side business. Her “side hustle,” as she calls it. Making oboe reeds. Not just…

Hixson parents reflect on purchases by children through mobile apps

Texas 2-year-old recently bought over $60 of McDonald's on mom's phone

HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Cheeseburgers and Americans are a love affair that dates back to when our forefathers took that first juicy bite. However, one young Texan toddler’s love with cheeseburgers caught both his mother, and her wallet, by surprise. The story of the two-year-old’s mobile order has since gone national. Like Kenan and Kel, little Barrett Golden just wanted…