Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Chattanooga church hosts pro-life prayer event

Event personnel say prayer necessary for nation to heal following Roe v. Wade reversal
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — It’s been nearly a week since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, which has sparked protests and anger throughout the nation. But it’s also sparked joy and prayer. Prayer filled the halls tonight at Calvary Chapel in Chattanooga. While there have been numerous protests both locally and nationwide since last Friday, tonight, members of the community came…

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Sports, Sports - Baseball, Sports - Local Sports News

Lookouts changes: From stadium to roster

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lookouts finally have a plan for their new home. The team announced the new South Broad project Thursday morning, which is all centered around the stadium. The new facility comes in the wake of Major League Baseball’s threat to strip the Lookouts of their minor league affiliation. Lookouts owner Jason Freier says the club…

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Chattanooga, From The Archives, Local News, Walker County

From The Archives: 1988 Vakhtang Jordania’s tribute to freedom

The Pops in the Park concert was special for the CSO conductor after his escape from Russia
Collins Parker,

CHICKAMAUGA, Georgia (WDEF) – The Pops On The River concert returns to Coolidge Park on Saturday after missing a couple of years due to the pandemic. The music begins at 5:30 in the park, with the Chattanooga Symphony Orchestra taking center state at 8PM. Their show concludes with the traditional fireworks display on the river. The CSO Pops shows have…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Jobs & Economy, Local News

Most of New Lookouts Stadium to be funded with Tax Increment Financing

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Chattanooga and Hamilton County are moving ahead with the plan to construct a new baseball stadium for the Chattanooga Lookouts off of South Broad Street. “This is not about the stadium. This is about the 120 acres around the stadium, and the lift in public tax revenues that will be created with the anchor development, the catalytic…

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Business, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News

Official plans announced for new Lookouts stadium and South Broad development

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -Chattanooga and Hamilton County are joining forces to develop over 100 acres of the dilapidated U.S. Pipe and Wheland Foundry sites. The vision is to turn the long neglected site into a live-work-play environment with the new Chattanooga Lookouts stadium posing as the catalyst for the development. Master developer Jim Irwin is leading the project, he said his…
Business, Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Chattanooga residents respond to new stadium announcement

Mayor Jim Coppinger confirms former U.S. pipe site property will be site of new park, businesses
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger announced Wednesday that on Thursday, June 30 at 11 a.m., a press conference will be held regarding the future of the Wheland Foundry and old U.S. pipe site property. He said over 100 acres will be developed for new office spaces, restaurants, retail stores and a new ballpark for both Chattanoogans and…

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Local News, Regional News

Self-made millionaire Darrell S. Freeman, Sr. dies at 57

He grew up in Chattanooga and donated to several local causes
Collins Parker,

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Darrell S. Freeman, Sr. readily admitted that he spent most of his life getting money. So he wanted to spend the rest of it giving back. The self-made millionaire died Tuesday at the age of 57. He was both a mentor and a benefactor for black entrepreneurs based on the power of his personal story. The…

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Business, Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

New Stadium Plan will be revealed tomorrow

"I'm a little bit miffed at people that say they didn't know anything about this"
Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – County Mayor Jim Coppinger ended today’s Commission meeting with a bang. He revealed a major announcement that is coming on Thursday and it’s a big one. Leaders will announce plans for a new development at the U.S. Pipe/Wheland Foundry site that will include a new stadium for the Chattanooga Lookouts. It’s not just another downtown development deal….

Protest Snip
Dalton, Featured, Local News, Whitfield County

Pro-Choice Advocates Protest in Dalton, Ga.

WDEF News,

DALTON, Ga. — Pro-choice protesters gathered this morning in front of the Whitfield County Courthouse in Dalton, Georgia. Some said they feel pro-life advocates misunderstand the significance of abortion rights. “A lot of Republicans and Christians now like to say it’s just about killing healthy babies. In my case, me and my 11 year old son would be dead, without…

More To The Story With Staley: Wood Turning
Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News, More To The Story With Staley

More To The Story with Staley: Wood Turning

Dave finds some experts in wood arts
Dave Staley,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – There was more sawdust flying at the Trade Center this past weekend than you could shake a stick at. Speaking of a stick, that’s actually what’s happening here. Take a stick of wood. Any size. Put it on a lathe…….and turn it into…..something. Could be anything. It was the 36th annual American Association of Woodturners Symposium. More than…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Chattanoogans receive pair of Blue Alerts from state authorities

One offender dead; another being sought out by local authorities
WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — A blue alert is sent out if a police officer is killed or seriously injured and the offender is seen as a threat to fellow officers and the general public. Additionally, a description of the suspect or the suspect’s vehicle needs to be available to broadcast statewide. Tonight, not one, but two were sent out to Chattanoogans…

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Sports, Sports - Football, Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - UTC Mocs

Silverdale star Connor Delashmitt’s DI dream comes true right at home

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Mocs might have just found their next all-conference linebacker — right in their backyard. Silverdale running back Connor Delashmitt committed to the Mocs this month and is excited for the challenge. “I think one of the major attributes that Connor carries is his sheer determination. When he sets his mind to something, it’s going…

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Crime, Featured, Regional News

2nd Blue Alert: suspect in New Orleans shooting shoots a Tennessee cop

Police Chief: Justice will be served “by a jury or by Jesus… and that will be his choice.”
Collins Parker,

ERIN, Tennessee (WDEF) – Tennessee citizens today got not one, but two Blue Alerts today on their phones. Blue Alerts are for suspects wanted for attacks on police officers. Neither of the cases in Tennessee today are related. The second involves the search for a suspect in the small town of Erin, northwest of Nashville. It happened when a city…

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Business, Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Redevelopment of Old DuPont Property Moves Ahead

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Rise Partners and the City of Chattanooga are moving ahead with their plan to redevelop 88 acres of what used to be the DuPont Chemical Plant on Access Road. Four buildings will be constructed on the property, totaling eight hundred thousand square feet in industrial work space. “The project will be roughly a 100 million dollar investment….

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Catoosa County, Featured, Local News

Catoosa Co. Commissioners motion funds for more SROs

Funds will place seven new SROs in county's public elementary schools
WDEF News,

CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) — There are 18 Catoosa County public school campuses, but only 11 school resource officers available to students and the facilites. Sheriff Gary Sisk addressed this tonight to the local Board of Commissioners, who unanimously agreed that, after recent events, you can’t spend too much on safety. Each Catoosa County public school will soon have a…

Hamilton Flourishing
Government & Politics, Hamilton County, Health, Local News

Hamilton Flourishing group celebrates abortion ruling

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The anti-abortion group Hamilton Flourishing called Friday’s Roe v. Wade ruling the – quote – D-Day – for abortion. Today’s press conference was in cooperation with thousands across the country who held a solemn celebration for the protection of life and the unborn. The founder of the group, Doug Daugherty, says the ruling was a victory, but…

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Business, Local News, Regional News

Grand Opening of Buc-ee’s in Crossville

Collins Parker,

CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Buc-ee’s chain of super gas and convenience stores has made their debut in Tennessee. The company opened their first Volunteer State location Monday in Crossville. Hundreds of fans lined up for the opening around noon. The Buc-ee’s is at exit 320 on Interstate 40 on the plateau between Knoxville and Nashville. It includes 100 gas…

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Chattanooga, Education, Local News, What's Right With Our Schools

What’s Right With Our Schools: Tennessee Stem Explorers Television Show

Andrew Harrison,

CHATTANOOGA, TN  (WDEF) – News 12 is delighted to be a partner with Tennessee Stem Explorers for an exciting new program that will air right here this Fall. Student hosts will be doing a variety of exciting stem experiments. Mike Ousley is the Executive Producer for Tennessee Stem Explorers. He explains, “We’re excited about Tennessee STEM Explorers and WDEF being…

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Chattanooga, Entertainment, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News, Riverbend

What Can You Expect from Riverbend 2023?

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Friends of the Festival is calling Riverbend 2022 a resounding success. The festival anticipated 15,000 attendees, and exceeded that goal on Saturday and Sunday. According to festival organizers, it’s not yet clear how much money the festival generated, but enough money was made to warrant another festival in 2023. “I don’t have all of the numbers in…

Tech Byte: Ray Ban Glasses Go High Tech
Business, Local News, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: Ray-Ban Glasses Go High Tech

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s summertime. It’s hot out, and if you don’t have any already, you probably need sunglasses. Ray-Ban has made some smart glasses that make you look and feel smart. The company is showing off its first generation of smart glasses. This wearable tech does more than just protect your eyes from the sun. You can capture,…