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Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News

Aquarium officials say parents can learn from escalator mishap

They say it happened because kids treated the escalator like a ride, not a potential danger
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Five children were treated by security and E-M-Ts at the Tennessee Aquarium yesterday afternoon following an escalator mishap. It happened around 1:45 in the River Journey Building. The kids were in a Summer Camp group not affiliated with the Aquarium. Their chaperone says two of the children rode the escalator sitting down. When they got to the top,…

Mom To Mom Create A Bin To Keep Children Occupied
Mom To Mom

Mom To Mom- Create a bin to keep children occupied

WDEF News,

Got a toddler running around? Today at Mom To Mom, we’re going to help make your morning routine a little easier. Today we’re putting together a toddler bin, pretty much to kind of get their morning started. How many times does your toddler come to you asking like 900 questions before breakfast? This is kind of like a good way…

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Lee University’s Beck Burnette Leads Round One of Chattanooga Choo Choo Invitational

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Some of the top college golfers in the country teed it up at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Invitational on Monday at Council Fire. Lee University’s Beck Burnette was certainly on fire. He carded an 8-under 64 to grab a two shot lead after the first round. Defending champ Tyler Johnson of the University of Tennessee stumbled a bit with…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

City of Chattanooga has a $30 million plan for American Rescue Plan money

Investing in under-served communities, youth engagement and public safety among the biggest winners in city's plan; City Council to discuss on Tuesday
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The city of Chattanooga is getting more money, and it’s a sizable amount from the federal government. $30 million. It’s all part of the American Rescue Plan. The average American may not understand what the American Rescue Plan is. For many of you, you remember the stimulus checks sent out while we’ve been under the COVID pandemic….

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AAA ranks TN as the 6th least expensive state for gasoline

WDEF News,

Gas prices reached their highest recorded price last month. The Tennessee gas price average is now around 60 cents less expensive than it was in June, but over a dollar more per gallon from one year ago. In the latest report from AAA,  the Volunteer State was ranked as being the 6th least expensive state for gas, and Chattanooga was…

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Chattanooga, Education, Hamilton County, Local News, What's Right With Our Schools

What’s Right With Our Schools: Tennessee Aquarium Mad Scientists Week

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Summer learning can be a fluid situation at the Tennessee Aquarium. For Mad Scientists week, campers created rockets fueled with water and Alka-Seltzer. Learning really lifted off. Jen Collier is the Manager of Learning and Engagement at the Tennessee Aquarium. She says, “This is one of our Summer Camp weeks. So, this is our Mad Scientist…
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Lookouts swept in-state series at home

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Its been a rough season for the Chattanooga lookouts and they have won just 1 game in their last 8 including the last two against the Tennessee Smokies. Sunday’s game, the lookouts are looking to try to avoid the sweep at home. However, The Lookouts fell 7-1. Alex McGarry was a lone bright spot for the offense for…

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Local News, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: Website Helps with Self Tech Repairs

Emily Cassulo,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Why pay someone else to fix your tech products, when you can do it yourself? If you need to repair your phone, computer, or other tech, iFixit can help. “We are the largest online repository of service part information for power tools – anything from a ditch witch to a power drill,” said CEO Kyle Wiens….

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Walker Valley football 30 in 30

Brian Armstrong,

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- “No joke I woke up at 5 AM this morning just thinking about different schemes that we’ve been talking about and how we can do things differently. Try to develop more as coaches and give our kids the best opportunity to be successful,” said Akins. Walker Valley Head coach Drew Akins is constantly thinking about ways to…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Sania Khan remembered in candlelight vigil by her friends and classmates

Khan was said to make a "friend of anyone who knew her"
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – You might not know the name Sania Khan, but she left a legacy with those she knew. A candlelight vigil in her honor took place tonight at her old high school, the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences. While the vigil took place at night, Sania’s life still shines bright for all who knew her. “Our…

Lookouts Fall 10 6 To Smokies
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Lookouts Return Home and Fall 10-6 to Tennessee Smokies

Rick Nyman,

(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts dropped the series-opening game on Friday night to the Tennessee Smokies, 10-6, from AT&T Field. The Smokies got on the board first racing out to a 6-0 advantage after three innings. Chattanooga (38-50) slowly started chipping away scoring with a solo shot from Alex McGarry in the fourth. In the fifth, the Lookouts…
Chattanooga, Featured, Local News, Sequatchie County

Hixson, Dunlap win Dog Park Dash

Money goes to build local dog parks
Collins Parker,

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Two local communities are winners in this year’s Dog Park Dash. Randy and Jenny Boyd formed the Boyd Foundation to help fund dog parks across Tennessee. This year they are handing out $375,000 to 15 communities to complete their goal of 100 dog parks across the state. Communities apply for the grants by coming up with…

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Home energy expert shares tips for preserving home cooling systems

WDEF News,

As a heatwave continues to roll throughout the country, the Tennessee Valley is no exception to the raging temperatures fuming across the South East. More than 100 million Americans are being impacted by this extreme heatwave according to the National Weather Service. Steve Wilson is with home insurance company Hippo, he said there are simple steps you can take to…

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More To The Story with Staley: Sound Therapy

Dave visits a new business that uses sound to improve your mental state
Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – If you’re looking for someone who knows sound……Jennifer Kearns has “got you covered!” Kearns, a Kentucky native, is relatively new to Chattanooga. And one week ago, she opened up her new business on Gunbarrel Road. Theta Therapy. It’s sound therapy. An old, ancient trend that is gaining new popularity. Kearns uses all types of instruments to help…
Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Mayor’s Office Proposes $2.8 Million for Homeless Shelter

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — There are thirty million dollars in federal money available to the city of Chattanooga through the American Rescue Plan. The City is considering using two point eight million to build a low barrier homeless shelter. According to Director of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Same Wolfe, such a shelter would make it easier for homeless people to get…

Craig Pritchett Returns To Lead Ridgeland
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Craig Pritchett Returns to Lead the Ridgeland Panthers

Rick Nyman,

Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) After suffering through a couple of down seasons, Ridgeland went searching for a new coach. The trail lead to South Carolina, where the Panthers managed to bring back one of their own in Craig Pritchett, who is a former Ridgeland player and assistant coach. He admits it’s surreal to be back as the Panthers head coach. Said Pritchett:”This…