Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Chattanooga remembers the Fallen Five seven years later

Friends of the Festival Executive Director Mickey McCamish becomes Retired Navy Captain Mickey McCamish every July 16th
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Seven years ago today, five servicemen in Chattanooga were gunned down in a case of domestic terrorism. Their names are Sergeant Carson Allen Louis Holmquist (USMC), Logistics Specialist Second Class Randall Scott Smith (NAVY), Staff Sergeant David Allen Wyatt (USMC), Lance Corporal Squire Kimpton Paul “Skip” Wells (USMC), and Gunnery Sergeant Thomas Joseph Sullivan (USMC). The city…

Central Purple Pounders 'coming For The Glory"
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Central Purple Pounders “Coming For Glory”

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) They’ve got one of the best high school nicknames, and they’ve got the 30-in-30 spotlight. We’re talking about the Central Purple Pounders. After a run to the playoffs last year, the Purple Pounders want to raise the bar even higher this fall. Central coach Curt Jones is always pacing with that white towel. He’s determined to take this program…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Three Lanes to Be Closed on I-75 this Weekend

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The portion of I-75 that runs through Hamilton County currently features several potholes and cracks in the concrete. Starting tonight at nine P-M, the Tennessee Department of Transportation will begin laying down new concrete to rehabilitate the road. As a result, there will be lane closures until 6 A-M on Monday. “The contractor plans to close the…

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Dalton, Featured, Jobs & Economy, Local News, Whitfield County

Sen. Ossoff proud to see Qcells expansion, despite Senate setback on economy bill

471 new jobs are created with Qcells expansion in Dalton; Ossoff says he needs to speak with Sen. Joe Manchin about supporting climate changing issues
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DALTON (WDEF) – The solar industry in the United States is growing, and its growth is very close to home. Ground is now broken on a new facility that will bring almost 500 jobs to Dalton and Whitfield County. The expansion at Qcells was announced a couple months ago by Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff. Today, he marked the event by…

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More To The Story: The Tipping Point

Dave meets the artist curating the art displays at the Chattanooga Airport
Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Local artist Carrie Pendergrass is at it again! With another edition of her art exhibits at the Chattanooga Airport. This one is located in the ticketing area. The exhibit is called “Tipping Point.” What does that mean? Well, in a nutshell, it’s art that is open to your interpretation of a critical moment. “It’s basically the idea of…

Phil Massey Takes Over At Ccs
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Phil Massey Takes Over CCS Team That Features One of the Area’s Top Players

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Our 30-in-30 high school football preview series tackles Chattanooga Christian. While there’s some big changes for CCS, they will still feature one of the top players in our area. The CCS Chargers are getting re-charged this fall. Said lineman Devoris Havis:”We got new players. New quarterback. We are excited to see what we are going to do this year.”…

Monkeypox
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Is Hamilton County prepared for Monkeypox?

We ask a local health officer about our supply of treatment and vaccines
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Although Monkeypox has been around since around 1958, it’s only recently been labeled as an outbreak. Hamilton County Health Officer Dr. Stephen Miller says if Monkeypox makes it way into the County, he’s confident there’s enough treatment and vaccinations available. “We do have an effective vaccination for it. And even in Tennessee, we have an appropriate amount…

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From The Archives: The Dancing Cowboy

We go back 10 years for a profile of the fan who danced at Lookouts games with his giant cowboy hat
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s the job of Louie The Lookout to entertain fans at the ballpark. But ten years ago, a guy in the stands helped him out. Longtime Lookouts fans may remember him. Brian Shubert whooped it up between innings, dancing for fans and waiving a giant blue cowboy hat. Eventually, kids would join him for his dances and…

Catoosa Fatal Crash
Catoosa County, Local News

One person killed in wreck near Ringgold

Collins Parker,

UPDATE: The Georgia State Patrol identifies the victim as 21 year old Damien Crum. Investigators say he was driving the car that crossed the centerline and hit a Dodge Ram 2500 head on. A 20 year old woman, a three year old boy and a six month old child were in the car with him. A mother and son were…

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Westside Neighborhood to be Redeveloped

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — A major redevelopment of Chattanooga’s Westside Neighborhood is being planned by the Chattanooga Housing Authority. Hamilton County is poised to approve a two million dollar contribution to the project, whose investments may total nearly a billion dollars. “It’s basically an eight to ten year plan that contemplates to revitalize one hundred and thirty acres in downtown Chattanooga,”…
Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Hamilton Co. District Attorney candidates address upcoming state abortion law

New state law would ban all abortions in Tennessee unless otherwise necessary to save mother
WDEF News,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee’s “Human Life Protection Act” is expected to become law in August — a month that will feature a slew of local elections. The new state law would ban all abortions in Tennessee, except those necessary to save the life of the mother. The overturning of Roe v. Wade has left both Coty Wamp and…

Chamber Of Commerce On Wheland Project
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Chamber of Commerce backs the Wheland Project for Chattanooga

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce is endorsing the plan to build a new stadium in the South Broad District. Chamber C-E-O Christy Gillenwater referred to the potential new stadium as a “gleaming gateway into Chattanooga. She said she is elated about the economic benefits the project could bring to the South Broad District and Chattanooga as a…

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County Commission Discusses South Broad Stadium Funding

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “Am I for development? Absolutely. Am I for taking a risk with taxpayers’ dollars? Absolutely not,” said County Commissioner Tim Boyd. Boyd is expressing concern about the South Broad Lookouts Stadium Project. Boyd says he believes unknown factors could leave taxpayers on the hook for the project’s bonds at some point during the thirty year financing plan….

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Uncle Nearest 100 Cities in 100 Days Whiskey Tour ends in Chattanooga

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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This afternoon the founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Whiskey visited Chattanooga’s Common House as her last stop on her 100 cities tour, The Nearest Green Distillery opened in Shelbyville, Tennessee just a few years ago. The distillery produces Uncle Nearest whiskey and is one of the only distilleries in the country owned and operated by a…

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Volkswagen “What Fuels You” road trip series closes in Chattanooga, promoting EV travel

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) –  There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the Volkswagen’s new ID.4. To promote the ease and environmental sustainability of driving an EV, filmmaker Erika Goldsorf hit the road in the vehicle for a road trip series. Erika Goldsorf is a known film maker, with a passion for showcasing companies and individuals’ efforts towards sustainability. She has teamed…

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More To The Story with Staley: Love’s Arm

Dave meets the woman who founded the organization dedicated to survivors of human trafficking
Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – The organization “Love’s Arm” has helped people since its inception back in 2005. It does all it can to meet the needs of survivors of human trafficking, prostitution and addiction. Offering all types of services. It was founded by Mimi Nikkel, herself a survivor of human trafficking. Nikkel says she’s somewhat amazed, and certainly gratified, as…

Hixson Weightlifter Olivia Reeves Dominates At U.s. Junior Nationals
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Hixson Weightlifter Olivia Reeves Enjoys Dominating Performance at U.S. Junior Nationals

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Hixson weightlifter Olivia Reeves is back home after a dominating performance at the U-S Junior Nationals two weeks ago. The 19-year-old blew away the competition making her a legitimate contender for the Olympics in two years. When Olivia Reeves arrived at Junior Nationals in Las Vegas, just her presence alone, carried a lot of weight. Said her coach Steve…
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Chattanooga City Council hears presentation on Southside development proposal

Project developer has history with Atlanta's Ponce City Market, other landmarks
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The announcement behind the development of the former U.S. Pipe site and Wheland Foundry has sparked both excitement and controversy here in the Scenic City. Tonight, that very topic was discussed in front of Chattanooga’s City Council. The task of development on the Southside project has been handed to Jim Irwin of New City Properties. He, alongside…