Mom To Mom – Mini Corn Dogs
Who doesn’t love corn dogs? Here’s a yummy back to school lunch your kids are going to love and avoids the annoying skewer.
Expect 3-Point Barrage Under New Mocs Basketball Coach Dan Earl
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs basketball coach Dan Earl announced the signing of guard Brody Robinson of Houston on Monday. He’ll join this year’s team. Coach Earl says Robinson can shoot the ball from deep range, which plays right into Earl’s coaching philosophy. Don’t be surprised if Chattanooga sets a school record for three pointers this season with Earl’s aggressive three-point attack. Dan…
Citizens concerned about South Broad Development impact look to form coalition and secure a CBA
Citizens concerned about the new South side development gathered Monday evening at the City Council chambers to form a coalition. The goal? to present the developers and owners of the new lookout stadium a community benefits agreement. A CBA is legally enforceable contract between a developer and a community coalition. On the agreement, citizens are hoping to get the stadium…
UTC students embrace return to normalcy
University says masks are still "welcomed in all indoor locations"
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — UTC students were back on campus today for their first day of classes this fall semester. After recent years of online lectures and campus restrictions, some say it feels as if school is back to normal once again. While UTC says masks are still “welcomed” indoors, some students say campus already feels more relaxed this year than…
Bob Corker Chimes in on Political Division
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — This week’s meeting of the Hamilton County Pachyderm club featured a special guest, former United States Senator and Chattanooga Mayor Bob Corker. Corker spoke on numerous topics, including political rhetoric pertaining to China, which he feels is inappropriately heated and antagonistic. “I think a lot of times the chest-beating and the pounding and the ‘I’m the toughest…
What’s Right With Our Schools: OLPH 85th Anniversary
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – For 85 years Our Lady of Perpetual Help has lived up to its name. The school and church are getting ready to celebrate that milestone this (8/26-8/28) weekend! You’re invited. Father Arthur Torress explains, “This weekend is coming, for us, our 85th anniversary of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and School. So, both buildings…
More To The Story with Staley: Kids Art Boxes
Dave finds out what's inside the art boxes given to elementary students at 4 schools
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – You see lots of boxes outside the doors of Rivermont Elementary. The kids inside, ages pre-K through fifth grade, are the ones on the receiving end. The ones donating the boxes are Nick and Melanie Phillips. They founded and own a local company. “Kids Art Box.” They donate because they care. MELANIE PHILLIPS, KIDS ART BOX FOUNDER; “We…
TECH BYTE: Create Unique Images with Midjourney
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’re looking to be more creative and make art on your phone or computer, there’s a new AI art generator just for you. If you’re seeing more colorful looking artwork on your social media timelines, your friends are probably using Midjourney. This new AI art generator lets you help design or create unique images of…
Property Taxes Rise 7% in Catoosa County
RINGGOLD, Ga. — After three public hearings and multiple discussions with department heads, the Catoosa County Commission has voted to approve the budget for the upcoming year, which includes a seven percent property tax increase. According to Board Chairman Larry Black, the need for additional tax revenue is a result of this year’s property values being assessed as equivellant to…
Splash Youth Arts Workshop Hosts Annual Summer Arts Festival
The Splash Youth Arts Workshop hosted its annual Summer Arts Festival in Miller Park Saturday.
CFC and Michigan Stars End in 0-0 Draw
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of the top two teams in the NISA East Division standings, nobody came out on top. The CFC and Michigan Stars finished in a 0-0 tie. Chattanooga entered the match in first place with a seven point lead on the Stars. CFC had a chance to win it in the 89th minute on a penalty kick,…
Chattanooga Red Wolves Rally to Beat South Georgia Tormenta 2-1
(Red Wolves press release) CHATTANOOGA, TN. (August 20th, 2022) – The Red Wolves were back in action on Saturday night as theywelcomed South Georgia Tormenta FC to CHI Memorial Stadium. The Red Wolves were put on the back foot in the 8th minute as the visitors opened the scoring.Tormenta broke in numbers with Adrian Billhardt playing the ball across the…
Louvin Brothers Marker Added in Patten Square
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanoogans have another reminder of music history downtown. Local and state tourism officials unveiled a new “Tennessee Music Pathways” marker in Patten Square Saturday morning. It’s in front of the building where the Louvin Brothers first performed on the radio. Their 20-year music career even included joining the Grand Ole Opry in 1955. “In tourism we…
Chattanooga FC Hosts Youth Soccer Clinic with Former US Soccer Players
200 participants and several coaches came together for a big youth soccer clinic Saturday afternoon.
Plum Nelly Hosts Art Depot Show
25 artists were featured at the show, and more than 300 people from Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee came out to see their work.
Volkswagen, CSCC celebrate graduates of VW Academy
Two-year program combines classroom and job training for new employees
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — While the new school year has just begun for students in the Tennessee Valley, it ended officially today for the 11 newest graduates of the Volkswagen Academy program at Chattanooga State Community College. The Volkswagen Academy offers students both a classroom education and paid on-the-job training, creating a demanding syllabus for those in the program. On Friday,…
Juan Bullard a Scoring Machine For East Hamilton
Where does East Hamilton running back Juan Bullard like to spend his time during the fall? In the end zone. Bullard is a one man scoring machine for the Hurricanes, and he hopes to maintain his touchdown prowess tonight as East Hamilton kicks off their season against Ooltewah. News 12’s Brian Armstrong chases down the Hurricanes’ Mr. Touchdown. Juan Bullard…
Body Found on 10th Street
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — According to the Chattanooga Police Department, a man’s body was found behind the Chattanooga Community Kitchen, this morning. “Just tragic. It’s… I don’t think being found in the back of a vehicle is the way anybody wants to finish out their life. It’s so undignified,” said Baron King, CEO of the Chattanooga Community Kitchen. Not much is…
TN Teacher goes viral addressing her struggle with new Age Appropriate Materials Act
A Tennessee teacher has gone viral on Tiktok from sharing her struggles caused by Tennessee’s new law requiring school and classroom libraries to have a list of content made available to parents. The new state Age Appropriate Materials Act requires the local board of education to adopt a policy for developing and reviewing school library collections. A Murfreesboro teacher has…
Bradley Central Rolls Past Brainerd 53-13
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central breezed to a season opening win on Thursday beating Brainerd 53-13. The Bears enjoyed getting two safeties in the first half alone. Marcus Goree had one of the many highlights for the Bears returning a kick 59 yards for a touchdown. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central High School, Brainerd High School, Football,…
Red Bank Topples Cleveland 35-12
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Red Bank opened their season on Thursday with a 35-12 win over Cleveland. The Lions scored on a touchdown pass with seven seconds before halftime to go up 21-12 at intermission. Red Bank took advantage of several Blue Raiders turnovers to capture the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland High School, Football, High School Football,…
PGA Tour Pro Stephan Jaeger Enjoying Partnership With McLemore Golf Club
Rising Fawn, GA-(WDEF-TV) The McLemore Golf Club added former PGA tour pro Charlie Rymer to their staff last year. And then this summer, current PGA tour pro and Baylor grad Stephan Jaeger joined the McLemore payroll. He’s charged with promoting the golf club while on Tour. Jaeger and Rymer both agree, that promoting the scenic course ain’t too hard. Wasn’t…
Whitfield Co. Commission addresses millage rate
Chairman wants to see property taxes throughout county
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Georgia — Thursday night in Whitfield County, the local Board of Commissioners held a Millage Rate Public Hearing. Board Chairman Jevin Jensen wants to see property taxes reduced in the county. To better explain to our viewers at home, a mill is the according rate that property owners have to pay per every thousand dollars of taxable value….
Neighbor reports porch pirate activity in St. Elmo
He has video of a vehicle that seems to be following delivery trucks
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – According to a neighbor in Saint Elmo, a porch pirate is back on the prowl. He is sharing home surveillance footage. You can see the pirate taking a package from the neighbor’s home to his car. That same person is seen driving up and down the street near 42nd and Alabama, possibly following U-P-S trucks. The resident,…