CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – You see lots of boxes outside the doors of Rivermont Elementary. The kids inside, ages pre-K through fifth grade, are the ones on the receiving end. The ones donating the boxes are Nick and Melanie Phillips. They founded and own a local company. “Kids Art Box.” They donate because they care. MELANIE PHILLIPS, KIDS ART BOX FOUNDER; “We…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’re looking to be more creative and make art on your phone or computer, there’s a new AI art generator just for you. If you’re seeing more colorful looking artwork on your social media timelines, your friends are probably using Midjourney. This new AI art generator lets you help design or create unique images of…
RINGGOLD, Ga. — After three public hearings and multiple discussions with department heads, the Catoosa County Commission has voted to approve the budget for the upcoming year, which includes a seven percent property tax increase. According to Board Chairman Larry Black, the need for additional tax revenue is a result of this year’s property values being assessed as equivellant to…
The Splash Youth Arts Workshop hosted its annual Summer Arts Festival in Miller Park Saturday.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of the top two teams in the NISA East Division standings, nobody came out on top. The CFC and Michigan Stars finished in a 0-0 tie. Chattanooga entered the match in first place with a seven point lead on the Stars. CFC had a chance to win it in the 89th minute on a penalty kick,…
(Red Wolves press release) CHATTANOOGA, TN. (August 20th, 2022) – The Red Wolves were back in action on Saturday night as theywelcomed South Georgia Tormenta FC to CHI Memorial Stadium. The Red Wolves were put on the back foot in the 8th minute as the visitors opened the scoring.Tormenta broke in numbers with Adrian Billhardt playing the ball across the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanoogans have another reminder of music history downtown. Local and state tourism officials unveiled a new “Tennessee Music Pathways” marker in Patten Square Saturday morning. It’s in front of the building where the Louvin Brothers first performed on the radio. Their 20-year music career even included joining the Grand Ole Opry in 1955. “In tourism we…
200 participants and several coaches came together for a big youth soccer clinic Saturday afternoon.
25 artists were featured at the show, and more than 300 people from Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee came out to see their work.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — While the new school year has just begun for students in the Tennessee Valley, it ended officially today for the 11 newest graduates of the Volkswagen Academy program at Chattanooga State Community College. The Volkswagen Academy offers students both a classroom education and paid on-the-job training, creating a demanding syllabus for those in the program. On Friday,…
Where does East Hamilton running back Juan Bullard like to spend his time during the fall? In the end zone. Bullard is a one man scoring machine for the Hurricanes, and he hopes to maintain his touchdown prowess tonight as East Hamilton kicks off their season against Ooltewah. News 12’s Brian Armstrong chases down the Hurricanes’ Mr. Touchdown. Juan Bullard…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — According to the Chattanooga Police Department, a man’s body was found behind the Chattanooga Community Kitchen, this morning. “Just tragic. It’s… I don’t think being found in the back of a vehicle is the way anybody wants to finish out their life. It’s so undignified,” said Baron King, CEO of the Chattanooga Community Kitchen. Not much is…
A Tennessee teacher has gone viral on Tiktok from sharing her struggles caused by Tennessee’s new law requiring school and classroom libraries to have a list of content made available to parents. The new state Age Appropriate Materials Act requires the local board of education to adopt a policy for developing and reviewing school library collections. A Murfreesboro teacher has…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central breezed to a season opening win on Thursday beating Brainerd 53-13. The Bears enjoyed getting two safeties in the first half alone. Marcus Goree had one of the many highlights for the Bears returning a kick 59 yards for a touchdown. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central High School, Brainerd High School, Football,…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Red Bank opened their season on Thursday with a 35-12 win over Cleveland. The Lions scored on a touchdown pass with seven seconds before halftime to go up 21-12 at intermission. Red Bank took advantage of several Blue Raiders turnovers to capture the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland High School, Football, High School Football,…
Rising Fawn, GA-(WDEF-TV) The McLemore Golf Club added former PGA tour pro Charlie Rymer to their staff last year. And then this summer, current PGA tour pro and Baylor grad Stephan Jaeger joined the McLemore payroll. He’s charged with promoting the golf club while on Tour. Jaeger and Rymer both agree, that promoting the scenic course ain’t too hard. Wasn’t…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Georgia — Thursday night in Whitfield County, the local Board of Commissioners held a Millage Rate Public Hearing. Board Chairman Jevin Jensen wants to see property taxes reduced in the county. To better explain to our viewers at home, a mill is the according rate that property owners have to pay per every thousand dollars of taxable value….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – According to a neighbor in Saint Elmo, a porch pirate is back on the prowl. He is sharing home surveillance footage. You can see the pirate taking a package from the neighbor’s home to his car. That same person is seen driving up and down the street near 42nd and Alabama, possibly following U-P-S trucks. The resident,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Earlier this week, the US Government turned their attention to Chattanooga’s Transportation Infrastructure, giving $25 million for the rehabilitation of Wilcox Boulevard Bridge. But infrastructure problems don’t stop at Wilcox Bridge. They don’t even stop at Chattanooga’s City limits. “We have had tremendous growth in the Eastern Part of Hamilton County, particularly out toward Apison and up…
UPDATE: “In response to several requests we have received from media organizations and in an effort to clear up any misunderstandings, Chattanooga Police Department Chief Celeste Murphy released the following information:” The US Attorney’s Office (USAO) does not make personnel decisions for the department. Officers were not investigated by the USAO. No one outside the department makes personnel decisions for the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Just how, when and why the Riverbend Festival began is still a matter for debate. But the first full Festival happened in August of 1982. This was before the Aquarium, the North Shore redevelopment, the Southside and even Hamilton Place Mall. The goal was to entice Chattanoogans who lived in the suburbs to return to the downtown…
According to officials with U.S. Homeland security Cyber attacks on campaign and elections are quote “wider and more pervasive” in 2022. Authorities on the subject came together for online workshop this afternoon to teach Tennesseans how they can make a difference. Cyber security in our elections is a topic that has center stage within the last couple of years. Tennessee’s…
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Gordon Lee pitcher Sydney Garrett tossed a five inning no-hitter on Wednesday as the Trojans beat NW Whitfield 8-0. After failing to score in the first inning, Gordon Lee scored in every inning afterwards, including three runs in the 5th to seal the 8-0 win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Gordon Lee High School, High School…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Last month, a Hamilton County woman suffered heart problems that nearly took her life. Hamilton County resident Donna Hardiman says that if it weren’t for Sergeant Derrick Truitt and Paramedic Aaron Howard, she would not be here today. With a new lease on life, she took time Wednesday night to personally thank the two men…