CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Sandy Pricer is a busy woman! Sandy is a wife and mother. Mother of six kids. And she’s a working mother. You see, Sandy started the organization “Rise Up Cooperative” back in late 2020. During the dark days of the pandemic. The goal is to work with various groups and schools. Such as Notre Dame High School….
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s almost time for country music’s only awards show where the fans vote for all the winners. The 2022 CMT Music Awards is happening Monday night, airing on CBS for the first time. Kane Brown might not be hosting the show this year, but he’s still making a big name for himself as the artist with…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC upset Memphis 901 in the second round of the U.S. Open Cup on Thursday at Fort Finely. The final was 3-1. Memphis belongs to the USL League One Championship division, which is one level below the MLS. Chattanooga FC scored one minute into the match on a goal from Alex McGrath. They went up 3-1 at halftime…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Gorgeous day in the Scenic City to meet the Chattanooga Lookouts. Team held their preseason media day at AT&T Field. Chattanooga’s season opener is Friday as they travel to face the Tennessee Smokies. Normally if you have good pitching, you’ll have a good team. Sounds like the Lookouts might have a good team this year. Said Lookouts pitching coach…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The long-time Voice of the Lookouts Larry Ward has been voted into the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame. He’ll be inducted this August. Ward has been the Voice of the Lookouts since 1989. He’s the longest tenured broadcaster in Double-A baseball, Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Chattanooga Lookouts, Larry Ward, Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame
McMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — McMinn County Neighbors was formed in January after the local controversy of “Maus’s” sudden removal from the EL curriculum went national. Following the controversy from the novel “Maus” earlier this year and with elections upcoming, the newfound group held a Board of Education forum Thursday night to hear four of the nine candidates’ takes on…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A study from I-SEE-CARS-DOT-COM says that the average cost of a new car in Chattanooga is 13% over M-S-R-P. According to the study, the price hike is a result of supply chain issues from the ongoing microchip shortage. The vehicle with the highest markup in Chattanooga is the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, whose price is more than 11 thousand…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Today, EPB presented an electronic vehicle battery innovations conference at the TDOT Administration building. Industry manufacturers and innovators were brought together to discuss developments in electric vehicle technology and solutions to supply chain problems. “What this is is to talk about opportunities and innovations with the electronic vehicles and manufacturing that is either just coming to the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Tennessee Music Pathways program celebrates the musical heritage of the state. Since 2018, they have been placing markers in the hometowns of artists across the state. There is one in Spring City honoring piano legend Pig Robbins. On Friday, the Pathway stops in the heart of Chattanooga. The state will put up…
Searching for a way to add a little science to your Easter celebration? If so, “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, has an idea. He shows us the foamy Easter egg.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Many vehicle and car Experts believe electrical vehicles are the way of the future. Now with EPB’s help, the Gig city is getting EV ready. As gas prices remain high causing a price trip to the gas station, the automotive industry is accelerating toward electric vehicles. The 13 new charging stations are on the first floor of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The FBI is not saying much about a raid they conducted in the Mountain Shadows neighborhood in East Brainerd. We counted at least 16 vehicles at the raid of a home on Wednesday morning. They were at the home in the 9300 block of Mountain Shadows Drive for several hours. But neighbors tell us…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a shooting resulting in a man being taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries according to CPD. Chattanooga Police and investigators are working on a shooting incident near the 700 block of Germantown Dr. CPD said a male party shot and ems transported him to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. The…
(press release) Chattanooga, TN (April 6, 2022)– Two iconic Chattanooga brands, better together. Chattanooga FC is thrilled to announce a collaboration with Volkswagen Group of America that will electrify supporters from their neighborhood pitches all the way to Fort Finley. “Not only will VW’s iconic logo return to the front of all CFC jerseys, but Volkswagen will work with us…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) — CHI Memorial Hospital in Fort Oglethorpe has provided medical services to the residents of Catoosa, Walker and Dade Counties for years. But the facility is in need of an upgrade. Memorial wants to build a new, modern hospital on its Battlefield Parkway property. However, according to Commissioner Chuck Harris of the Catoosa County Board of…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs named their new men’s and women’s basketball coaches last week. Wednesday, we got to meet them. News 12’s Angela Moryan was their for the introductions. Angela: “The next chapter of Chattanooga basketball began today with the introduction of not one but two brand new head coaches for the Mocs. Both Shawn Poppie and Dan Earl walk…
WALKER COUNTY (WDEF) – Saying ‘no’ to drugs is harder than ever. Part of the reason is because pills you might get for pain actually may come with something you didn’t expect. The Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force says that little something is fentanyl, and it doesn’t take much to kill you. The recreational drugs of choice have changed throughout…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. — This morning, property developer Thunder Enterprises broke ground alongside Governor Bill Lee on a new project in Marion County. “What’s happening here is a really important thing in our state,” said Governor Lee. The project, which overlooks the Tennessee River, is called River Gorge Ranch. “The planning commission just approved 398 lots in this first phase,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s the wind ensemble class at UTC. One of three meetings per week on campus. Sophomore Ember Evans is on the scene, getting ready to join the party! As the old saying goes, “no one is an island. No one stands alone.” Well my friends, Ember stands alone. In a figurative sense, she sits alone. Because you…
UNDATED (WDEF) — News 12 Now’s sports anchor Angela Moryan will be one of the stars featured in this year’s Dancing with the Stars, in support of the Boys and Girls Club of the Ocoee Region. The show goes on Friday, May 13 at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Museum Center at 5ive Points in Cleveland….
Tiger Woods has the green light to chase the green jacket. He expects to tee it up at the Masters. It will be Tiger’s first tournament in over a year following his horrible car crash. Tiger is anxious to return, and apparently he’s still not divulging the secrets to winning at Augusta. Said Woods:”Well as of right now I feel…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga City Council recently passed a moratorium on the acceptance of vacation rental applications for non-owner rental properties. The unanimous vote took place at Tuesday night’s meeting. This gives the council more time to review and develop additional regulations while addressing these property concerns in the city. While the council was in favor of the new…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — In 1980, the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul was listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior. 42 years later, Fr. David Carter says the building’s interior is falling apart. “We have all of these communities that meet under one roof, but this roof needs some repair,” Carter said….
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Ten Chattanooga Mocs showed off in front of NFL scouts last week in hopes of earning a coveted spot in the pros. News 12’s Angela Moryan caught up with an Ooltewah native trying to make dreams come true. Said UTC defensive backs coach Camiron Smith: “Rashun is definitely one of the best athletes and brightest athletes that I’ve been…
