Matt Hullender concedes Mayor’s race

He has been trailing in third all night

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Matt Hullender issued this statement conceding the Hamilton County Mayor’s Primary race on Tuesday. Hullander said, “The voters spoke tonight and I am grateful for the opportunity the past few months have provided.  We stayed true to our promise of staying positive. We weren’t deterred by the attack ads, lies or skewed polling in the final days…

Family of sick LaFayette teenager asking for community assistance

19-year-old Georgian battling rare blood disorder, will receive bone marrow transplant

LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) — Trinity Bell was always “full of energy” according to her family, dominating in sports like softball and soccer with Chattooga County High School before graduating. However, her contagious energy is now being spent fighting for her life. In 2019, Aaron Bell said his daughter went from being “active” to exhausted, bedridden and pale. After what he…

Baylor Softball Downs Silverdale 2-0

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor edged Silverdale 2-0 in girls softball on Monday at the Baylor School. Cadashia Collins 2 RBI double in the bottom of the first delivered all the runs on the day. The Red Raiders improved to 27-2 with the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, High School Softball, Silverdale Baptist Academy, Softball

Republican Mayoral Candidates Give their Thoughts on the Last Day of their Campaigns

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Tomorrow is election day for the Republican and Democratic Primaries. On the ballot will be four candidates for mayor. Matt Adams, a democrat, runs unopposed in his primary. But three Republican candidates will face off for the nomination. Matt Hullander emphasizes his business experience and clean approach to the race. “I want to bring leadership. I’ve managed…

More To The Story: Giving Ukrainians a safe haven

Dave meets the people behind the Cleveland mission bringing Ukrainians to East Tennessee

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – In just a matter of only a few weeks, Ukraine has become a war torn country. Thousands killed in the war. Thousands leaving the country. Looking for a safe haven. The Chattanooga area is quickly becoming one of those safe places. The group Providence Haven Mission is just one organization, stepping up and trying to do as…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Sequoyah High School Signing Day

Soddy Daisy, TN (WDEF) – Signing Day comes to Sequoyah High School!  25 seniors will be taking their skills to the next level. That is a very practical and solid example of what’s right with our schools. Amy Myhan is the Principal at Sequoyah. She says, “Signing day is an opportunity to honor the work that our students have done…

Collegedale Police release results of investigation into Taser arrest

They deny excessive force and attack the DA's handling of the investigations

COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Collegedale Police have issued the finding of their own internal review of a traffic arrest from March 10th that has come under scrutiny and a legal challenge. They found that claims of excessive force are not valid. On March 10, Officer Evan Driskill used a Taser on Delane Gordon in an arrest during a traffic stop….

Here are the election dates for our region

Tennessee votes Tuesday, Georgia begins early voting today

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It can be a confusing time for voters these days who live along a border. There are elections in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee this month, but on different days. TENNESSEE – May 3 (State & County primaries) (Grundy & Sequatchie counties do not have Democratic primaries, but all have Republican races) In Hamilton County, election…

Arrest warrant issued in Alabama for missing jail official

Male inmate was facing a capital murder trial

https://fb.watch/cLOU9VASEh/ FLORENCE, Ala. (AP) – An arrest warrant has been issued for a jail official who disappeared while escorting a prisoner last week. Lauderdale County Sheriff Rick Singleton said a warrant was issued for the officer’s arrest for permitting or assisting in an escape. Singleton said neither the inmate nor the officer have been found. The inmate, Casey Cole White,…

TECH BYTE: App Brings Farmers Market to You

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Having your food delivered doesn’t mean it has to be unhealthy. One smartphone app is bringing your local farmers market straight to your door. GrubHub and DoorDash, meet Market Wagon. The smartphone app serves more than 30 cities across the country – delivering food and goods from local farmers markets straight to customers. Market Wagon CEO…

Lookouts Spiers sits seven, offense beats Smokies

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lookouts string together two straight wins with a nailbiter on Used Car Night. Lookouts improve to 12-8 after beating the Smokies 3-2 Saturday. Starting pitcher Carson Spiers struck out seven in five innings to help the effort. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Lookouts

Holi celebration in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love, and new life. Hundreds of People in the Chattanooga area joined in on the celebration. There’s plenty of dancing, food, and color and water fights which creates childhood memories. This event has a lot of childhood memories for me or my friends and I got together, right around in…

Mocs Cole Strange Going in First Round to Patriots: “Dream Come True Honestly”

Mocs offensive lineman Cole Strange made UTC history on Thursday night. He became the first Chattanooga player to ever go in the first round of the NFL Draft. Strange went 29th overall to the Patriots. What a thrill for Cole Strange and the Mocs program. Said Strange on Friday after being introduced in Foxboro: “Man it’s a dream come true…

CHI Memorial to build new hospital in Ringgold

Certificate of need approved by state; facility to be completed by late 2024

RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) — A brand-new, “smart” hospital is coming to Ringgold. The Georgia Department of Community Health approved CHI Memorial’s certificate of need to build what will be the new medical hub of Catoosa County by late 2024. “The thing we celebrate is that the state of Georgia told its tax-paying citizens in northwest Georgia today, ‘you’re right,’” said…

Tennessee Aquarium plays huge part in downtown Chattanooga tourism

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-David and Donna Epps are tourists visiting Chattanooga to see the outdoors, site see, and of course, visit the aquarium. “We like Chattanooga a lot. The downtown area has things that we appreciate like the aquarium, like the bridge;  walkability,” said the Epps. They aren’t the only ones. As the economic impact of the Tennessee Aquarium for Chattanooga…

More money this year in TVFCU idea pitch grants

The offer grants to great business ideas

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union is doubling its amount of grant money being given away during National Small Business week. This morning T-V-F-C-U announced the fifth annual idea leap grant will award five businesses a share of 100 thousand dollars in grants. The grand prize winner will receive 50 grand. TVFCU Vice President Tommy Nix says this…

Georgia approves new Ringgold hospital plan

CHI Memorial is building it, Parkridge challenged it

UPDATE: We asked Parkridge Health System officials is they had plans for any future challenges to the project and they responded with this statement: “Parkridge Health is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare to all patients we serve. We will continue to support and care for the Georgia community, as we have done for close to 50 years.” _________…

More To The Story: A voter guide

Dave talks to the man behind a voter guide that focuses on who the candidate is more than their talking points

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Who to vote for? Always an important decision in our country. Many times, people say they simply don’t have enough information on the candidates. There are many forms of “voter guides” out there to help. For example, Rick Toner is the coordinator of one such guide here in Hamilton County. The website is VoteChattanooga.org. Toner says it’s different….