Mom To Mom – Get Colorful for Easter
We’re going to take all those broken crayons you’ve got and put them to good use. We’re making Easter crayons.
Hamilton County District Attorney Candidates Exchange Disagreements in Debate
The Republican candidates for the Hamilton County District Attorney race exchanged several disagreements in a debate Tuesday night.
Silverdale Stays Unbeaten With 8-5 Over Boyd Buchanan
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Silverdale baseball team knocked off Boyd Buchanan 8-5 on Monday night at Silverdale Academy in a district match-up. After falling behind 1-0 in the second, the Seahawks exploded for six runs in the bottom of the second highlighted by a 3 run homer from Brody Lamb. Silverdale improves to 9-0 on the season. They’ll meet up with…
Mocs Golf Team Tied For 10th Place at Chattanooga Classic
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs women’s golf team boasts three in the top 20 heading to Tuesday’s final round of the Chattanooga Classic at Council Fire Golf Club. The ladies shot 307 today for a 2-day total of 609. They are tied for tenth at +33. Dorota Zalewska paced the quartet with a 2-under par 70. It was a near flawless…
Former Bradley Co. Commissioner stunned at lack of audit response
Resident finds it suspicious that issue has yet to be addressed with elections quickly approaching
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Commissioner Erica Davis is seeking re-election in District 6 of Bradley County. At the same time, she’s in ties with the state’s Comptroller’s Office. Former County Commissioner Dan Rawls addressed the Bradley Co. Commission at their Monday night meeting, amazed that there has yet to be an audit committee meeting regarding Davis. He said that…
Hamilton County District Attorney Debate Set for Tuesday 3/29/22
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – We are little more than a month away from the Republican Primary in the Hamilton County District Attorney’s race, but we are just one day away from a debate between the incumbent, Neal Pinkston and challenger Coty Wamp. The East Brainerd Kiwanis Club will host that debate, tomorrow (3/29/22) night at 7 at the Brainerd Baptist…
From aesthetics to economics: Rossville puts banners up to start city makeover
Banners are a way to promote the city to get businesses to relocate or start in the city
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – The city of Rossville wants to restore its former glory. The question isn’t how, but when. It’s beginning with an aesthetic change, and with a new look comes a new attitude, and businesses might like what they see. Back in the ’50’s and ’60’s, Rossville was considered the ‘crown jewel of Walker County.’ The best of…
Enterprise Center Provides IT Skills Training to Chattanoogans
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “When these students finish in this nine weeks, they’re going to be cream of the crop,” said Charlotte Brand, Economic Mobility Program Coordinator for the Enterprise Center. This morning, the enterprise center kicked off the second cohort in its EMPACT IT skills training program. The nine week program will award graduates with a Google IT certification, which…
Living Well With Troy – The Secret To a Successful Ab Workout
Fitness expert DeEric Williams shows us the secret to a successful ab workout.
What’s Right With Our Schools: Remembering Aretha Franklin at Howard
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Did you know that Aretha Franklin sang at Howard High School 67 years ago? We’ll she did. A touching tribute to that performance is coming up soon. Ricardo Morris is the Theater Arts Teacher at Howard. He says, “It was Monday, April the 4th 1955 when her dad was on an evangelistic tour of the country. …
More To The Story: The Westside Easter Egg hunt
Dave Staley shares the story behind the annual hunt for kids
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s almost time for Easter! This year, it’s on April 17th. And that means it’s time for another Westside Easter Egg Hunt. It’s all organized and sponsored by a Chattanooga native, who simply wants to give back to our community. His name is William Jones Odom. But most know him by his stage name: Coogi Doogi. Coogi…
TECH BYTE: Tech Targets Trash in Waterways
Some new tech is helping to remove tons of garbage from the Tennessee River and other waterways. Here’s how it works.
Sip Tennessee returns to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Sip Tennessee made a stop in Chattanooga over the weekend. Over a dozen Tennessee wineries brought some of their wines to the Scenic City. Jonathan ball said things are getting back to normal after not being able to have many events like this over there past two years due to the pandemic. “Way to cancel a lot of…
Chattanooga FC opens season drawing with Maryland, 1-1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Football Club tied with the Maryland Bobcats in the 2022 season opener Saturday. Making his CFC head coaching debut, Rod Underwood said he wanted to see more shots in the second half. The Boys in Blue missed two great looks that half which would have put the game away. Chattanooga FC returns to Fort Finley…
First Army Medal of Honor recipient returns to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A historical addition has temporarily been added to the Charles H Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center. Jacob Parrott is considered the first Army Medal of Honor recipient. He and two dozen other soldiers attempted to disable the railroad line. Their objective was to cut off Chattanooga’s confederate Garrison from reinforced men and communications. The mission…
Strides of March
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-When you hear the term ‘The Ides of March,” it usually refers to the 74th day of the calendar year. It roughly translates to about March 15th. Today, in Renaissance Park, Cempa Community Care held the “Strides of March,” a fundraiser walk to help commemorate their fight against HIV and AIDS. This year’s event is two years in…
Signal Mountain fire
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF)- Smoke coming from Signal Mountain. News 12 just spoke with a person who said he was driving up and down the mountain and it looked like a California wildfire. He said he immediately turned around because he thought it was going to engulf his car in flames. We will continue to update you on this developing…
Mocs Basketball Players Excited to See Lamont Paris Land South Carolina Job
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs basketball was back together on campus Friday for one final celebration of their historic season. Chattanooga went to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2016. Of course it was a bittersweet since head coach Lamont Paris was not there. He has taken the job at South Carolina, and his now former UTC players are excited for…
Mocs Break Ground on Wolford Family Athletics Complex
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—It was a great day for the Chattanooga Mocs athletics family. Despite chilly weather compared to the glorious start to spring this week, the front of McKenzie Arena was aglow with optimism for the future amid the warmth of memories of a fantastic football alum. It was groundbreaking day for the Wolford Family Athletics Complex addition to the Roundhouse….
Roddy Green Ready For CFC Debut After Coming Over From Rival Detroit City
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC kick off their season Saturday by hosting Maryland. Prepare to see a lot of new faces in blue — like Roddy Green, who comes over from an old CFC rival. New’s 12’s Angela Moryan picks up the story. Said Green: “It’s kind of funny because I’ve played here lots of times. My first time coming here I…
More To The Story: 6th Cavalry Museum goes digital
Now people all over the world can see the history at the Ft. Oglethorpe museum
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) – The 6th Cavalry Museum in Fort Oglethrope came to being back in 1981. Until this week, there was no virtual experience TO the museum. But when students from Lafayette Middle School walked through the doors, they became the first group to learn about the facilities virtual opportunities. JENNIFER CRUTCHFIELD, CHATTANOOGAADVENTURES.ORG; “We had students today from the…
Want an electric car due to gas prices? Good luck finding one…
Google searches for electric vehicles are up 400% in March; Supply is very low
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Gas prices are on their way down, but some people across America are already fed up with gas, and are looking for electric vehicles. They’re learning that the cost of getting one is going up, and the chance of getting one is going down. Way down. Anyone who’s ever taken an economics class knows about supply and…
Firefighters battling blaze at Whitfield County plant
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) – The Whitfield County Fire Department has been battling a blaze at a local plant The fire began at Asset Recycling on Cross Plains Boulevard off of Highway 41, around 1 PM. Witnesses report hearing explosions at the time. The Department reports that the building has partially collapsed. No one has been hurt by the fire…
Local Man Delivers Aid in Poland
Alexander Bormotov Identifies Mental Health Concerns among Ukranian Refugees
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) – Ooltewah resident Alexander Bormotov has traveled to Poland to help refugees from his native country of Ukraine. “I’m at the center where they help around 400 refugees, 400 hundred refugees in the same building,” he said. In Warsaw, he’s found an incredible humanitarian effort on the part of the Polish government. “All tickets for all Ukrainians…
