Ocoee Whitewater Center, April 26, 2022Update, 9:37am – Authorities received a call from a passerby around midnight that there was a fire at the Ocoee Whitewater Center along highway US-64 according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Emergency crews responded from surrounding areas in Tennessee and North Carolina. The building is considered a complete loss and the cause of the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Hamilton County District 8 Commissioner Tim Boyd accused District Attorney Neal Pinkston today of not removing his wife and brother-in-law from his staff within a state-issued 60-day period. Boyd and Pinkston have had previous legal run-ins. Pinkston actually prosecuted Boyd for extortion, resulting in a hung jury. He has been a critic of the D.A. ever since….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — In light of recent events and allegations, a Chattanooga-based organization believes the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office cannot be trusted. The Chattanooga Clergy for Justice penned a letter today to Hamilton Co. District Attorney Neal Pinkston concerning last month’s incident between Collegedale Police and driver Delane Gordon. They are also concerned with how inmates are treated at Silverdale…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs wrapped up spring drills over the weekend, and the starting quarterback job still remains up in the air. One of the new faces competing for the job is Preston Hutchinson. He brings some experience and some fun after playing on the D-One level. Preston Hutchinson grew up in Ohio. Played college ball at Eastern Michigan. But…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The fight for minimum wage or better isn’t just for fast food workers and the like. It’s also for workers with developmental or intellectual disabilities, and the state legislature wants to make it a reality. Senate Bill 2042 would stop employers from paying employees with developmental or intellectual disabilities less than minimum wage. Some critics say it…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) – Signing Days are fairly common at high schools. So why not let theatre students get in on the act? Ringgold High recently raised the curtain on a new tradition. Kelly Schroder is the Technical Director at Ringgold High. She says, “They work just as hard as the athletes I will tell you that. For anyone who…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Tennessee Aquarium is turning 30 years old and this week will have several moments to celebrate what it means to Chattanooga. This week is about looking back on what it did for the community and a look ahead. C.E.O. of the Aquarium, Keith Sanford, says the aquarium has changed the whole landscape of downtown Chattanooga and gives…
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – Saturday morning in Soddy Daisy. Folks are gathering for the final day of a weeklong challenge. See who can collect the most litter. With various prizes on the line. It’s all part of what the group “Keep Soddy Daisy Beautiful” does. Beginning last year. Assemble, hit the roadways……and start collecting trash. Lots of trash. JIM…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – One of the marquee events for Voice tech and conversational A-I in America is in Chattanooga. For the next three days The Chattanooga convention center is playing host to several tech companies. Mayor Tim Kelly gave opening remarks and those works were transcribed in real-time by Deepgram, Which is a speech recognition startup, and then those it…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — While they are convenient, there’s always a risk when using payment apps or banking online. Especially as criminals get creative, and come up with more ways to scam you. There are ways you can fight back, and keep your personal information safe. It doesn’t take long to find several Zelle payment app users online, who say…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Spring is officially over, at least in Chattanooga football’s eyes. The Mocs entertained fans with a spring showcase at Finley Stadium Saturday afternoon. It wasn’t the traditional spring game — more of an open spring practice. Returning starting quarterback Cole Copeland threw a couple touchdowns during the scrimmage portion. This is the first true full spring…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) –Tennessee Senator Todd Gardenhire knows how beloved the Lookouts are to Chattanoogans. But when it comes to getting a new stadium built for the club, he wants to see local government have as much passion for the team as its fans do. Gardenhire says he’s seen no progress on the Wheland Foundry/U.S. Pipe site — the proposed future…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves are in first place in the USL League One standings. Normally that might call for a party and celebration, but maybe not now, since it’s only three games into the season. However, Chattanooga is looking for a party atmosphere Saturday night as they welcome FC Tuscon to the Red Wolves den. Should have a beautiful…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Loretta Tate is a mom who says her son was hanging out with the wrong crowd. She says there are a lot of things to worry about as a mother but, your son being shot at shouldn’t be one of them. “That really just scares me,” said Tate. She said the pursuit of happiness is helping her…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — It’s Earth Day in Chattanooga, and the Tennessee Aquarium is giving back. “We are releasing some Lake Sturgeon that we have grown from little, tiny hatchlings out of the eggs for the past almost year,” said Tennessee Aquarium CEO Keith Sanford. According to the Aquarium, Lake Sturgeon have remained largely the same since the Cretaceous Period, 66…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office announces a new work-release program with Southern Spear Ironworks to help inmates to a new pathway to success. Phillip Richard looks like just about every other employee at Southern Spear Ironworks. Handles a welding tool properly. Uses safety gear. He just has one more piece of equipment most don’t have. He wears…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – 61 year old Randall Coleman took over the reigns as UTC Band Director back in July. Coming from Tuscaloosa. After 14 years as assistant band director at Alabama. Coleman says he was looking for one last career challenge. In this, his 40th year of teaching band. But he was shocked to find out that the Mocs marching…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Workforces, in Chattanooga, celebrated earth day through team bonding activities that educated them about the environment. EPB partnered with Green Spaces to put on several training and team building exercises that not only built team camaraderie but also educated people about recycling and how bees pollinate. Green Spaces Director of sustainability and events, Madison Rawlings, says the city…
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold tallied three runs in the top of the 7th to knock off rival LFO 6-3 on Thursday at LFO High School. The Tigers built a 3-0 lead, but the Warriors scored twice in the 5th and once more in the 6th to tie the game at three. In the 7th, the Tigers got a pair of…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Jerry Favela scored four goals for SE Whitfield on Thursday as Raider Rage blitzed Cairo 7-0 in the Sweet 16 of the state soccer tournament. The Raiders will be at home on Tuesday in the Elite Eight. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Soccer, SE Whitfield, Soccer
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Chatt State baseball coach Greg Dennis notched his 1,000th career win Wednesday. Dennis has been winning ever since his high school days at Notre Dame where he captured a state championship. One-thousand career wins. Yeah kind of hard to believe for Greg Dennis. Said Dennis:”It kind of boggles my mind a little bit because a thousand. When you stop…
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) East Ridge unveiled its brand new football field house on Thursday. The alumni association raised over $200,000 to help with the cost. The facility includes a state of the art weight room, locker room, showers and laundry facilities. The ribbon cutting was an emotional day for coach Tim James, whose father Raymond was a legendary Pioneers coach….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Two days of testimony ended in a conviction for 21-year-old Tamarion Johnson, but it wasn’t for the original charges the prosecutors sought. The prosecution still sees it as a win. Judge Don Poole: “In regard to the first count submitted to the jury, would you read your finding please?” Jury Foreperson: “We find the defendant guilty of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Army National Guard landed two Blackhawk helicopters on Chamberlain Field at U-T-C, today. According to service members, the landing was a demonstration of some of what the national guard does. The demonstration was also intended to catch the eye of any students who might be considering service in R-O-T-C or the national guard. Staff Sergeant Jacqueline…
