Inaugural Red Bank Weed Wrangle

RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF)-Red bank as well as Chattanooga, Collegedale, and more participated in the Weed Wrangler. These events had volunteers removing invasive species from overtaking the natural habitats in the area. Red Bank Mayor Holly Berry said she’s pleased but not surprised by the great turnout. “We are excited to participate in this event we have great volunteers out…

McCallie Basketball Coach David Conrady Resigns

McCallie head basketball coach David Conrady has announced that he is stepping down.  Conrady has coached the Blue Tornado the last four seasons. McCallie posted a 21-7 record this past year with a 3-5 mark in their D-II AA East region. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, David Conrady, High School Basketball, McCallie School

Local missionaries to assist Ukrainian refugees

Husband-and-wife team will fly to Poland to help those in need from Russian invasion

Graysville, GA (WDEF) — Dr. Henry Benach has been to Ukraine for more than 70 missionary trips. His wife, Victoria, is a native of the country. After praying to the Good Lord for the chance to make a difference, the couple’s prayers have finally been answered. Henry’s last effort to reach Ukraine ended in Istanbul, Turkey, when no air service…

More To The Story: New Pottery center

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Be as one!! Get centered. After all, clay is from the Earth. That’s what we’re talking about here. Bottom line, you’re getting your hands dirty!!! Scenic City Clay Arts has a second downtown location now. This one on 13th Street……just down the road a bit from the first one on 11th Street. SCCA has been around since…

$600,000 Pilot Program Bringing Internet Access to Orchard Knob

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Titled “Connectivity and Health in Orchard Knob,” a pilot program is bringing in-home internet access to the previously undeserved neighborhood. Five organizations have teamed up to deliver on this project. One of them is Parkridge Health System. “We looked at different agencies that were working in the area, and the ask was simple — if Parkridge raises…

Dalton holds groundbreaking ceremony for new soccer complex

DALTON, GA (WDEF) — “Soccertown USA” broke ground this afternoon on an impressive new sports complex to back up their game. It’ll be located east of Park Creek Elementary School in Dalton and feature two turf FIFA Regulation fields. These new turf fields will be the first of their kind in a city known for its championships. “Soccer is a…

UTC Women Suffer Heartbreaking 70-63 OT Loss to Furman in SoCon Tourney

(gomocs.com) ASHEVILLE, N.C. — The tears flowed freely inside the Chattanooga locker room following the Mocs 70-63 overtime loss to Furman in the quarterfinal round of the 2022 Ingles Southern Conference Women’s Basketball Championship at Harrah’s Cherokee Center. “It’s the finality of it all, the relationships that have been built,” Mocs head coach Katie Burrows said. “We have one senior…

CPD officers honored for service at annual awards ceremony

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga’s best and bravest police officers were honored at the CPD’s Annual Awards Ceremony. The awards ceremony tonight was held to recognize the hard work of the men and women in the department. Some of the many award winners tonight included Ethan Lee as Rookie of the Year, Caleb Hargraves as Field Training Officer of the…

Brainerd Edges Rival Tyner 52-51 For Region Title

Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Brained hold on to beat rival Tyner 52-51 for the region title on Thursday at Marion County high school. With 11 seconds left in the game the Panthers Jakyse Locklin hit one of two free throws to put his team ahead. Rams had a couple of shots to win the game, but couldn’t connect as the horn sounded….

Kay Blevins joins Read Across America at Chattanooga Christian School

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s Read Across America week, and, this afternoon, News 12’s Kay Blevins was at Chattanooga Christian School, getting kids excited about reading. Read across America is a week-long holiday that was established in 1998 by the National Education Association. It falls on the week of the birthday of beloved children’s author Dr. Seuss. Guests have been reading…

Cleveland & Bradley County show their ‘spirit’ in helping Ukraine

Sheriff's Office, MIX 104 & Living Stones Church collaborate to host relief drive for Ukraine

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Russian invasion of Ukraine is now in its eighth day. While many around the world have renounced the Russian aggression, the people of Cleveland and Bradley County have put sentiment to action. Boxes of Amazon packages and supplies left the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office this afternoon headed to Ukraine. These weren’t just the sheriff and…

From The Archives: 1982 Gas Prices

40 years ago, prices were going down, not up. And the sub $1 gas might make you cry, now.

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Our Thursday Throwback this week may be painful to watch. 40 years ago, the price of gas wasn’t skyrocketing the way it is now. It was actually dropping, thanks to deregulation of the energy sector during the Reagan years. The regulation came about after the gas shortages of the 1970s. Still, you might be shocked how low…

East Hamilton Falls 42-39 to Fulton in Region Finals

  Chattanooga, TN-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton girls lost to Fulton 42-39 in their region tournament finals on Wednesday at East Hamilton high school. The Hurricanes trailed 38-36 with roughly 1:30 to play when Tristin Sutton hit a driving lay-up, and she was fouled. She made the free throw to make it 39-38 Hurricanes. Sammy Taylor then hit four free throws down…

Bradley Central Downs McMinn Co 55-43 For Region Championship

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central defeated McMinn Co 55-43 in the finals of their region tournament on Wednesday evening at Bradley Central high school. Karsee Weber led the Bearettes with 16 points including 5 of 8 shooting behind the arc.  It was Bradley Central’s seventh straight region title. Peyton Oliver paced the Cherokees with a game high 17 points. Categories: Sports…