CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga FC women finish the regular season Saturday in Huntsville. This is the team’s first season back since 2018, and with it a local standout — Ringgold native Ana Silva. “I would go to the women’s games, the men’s games and I would always want to be like the one playing on the field. So…
FLINTSTONE, Georgia (WDEF) – “I figured out I’m good at this. Or I can BE good at it.” He’s good at it all right! History indicates such! For Michael Prater is really good at making knives. Specifically, making knife handles. With uniqueness and creativity. Prater started crafting and selling knives back in the 1980’s. Moving into this relatively small shop…
SCIENCE SAFETY PLEASE follow these safety precautions when doing any science experiment. • ALWAYS have an adult present. • ALWAYS wear the correct safety gear while doing any experiment. • NEVER eat or drink anything while doing any experiment. • REMEMBER experiments may require marbles, small balls, balloons, and other small parts. Those objects could become a CHOKING HAZARD. Adults…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lookouts lost their series opener to the Birmingham Barons Tuesday night in 10 innings. The Looks put up seven in the sixth inning, but failed to come out on top of the 12-9 game. Chattanooga’s Nick Quintera impressed in his Double-A debut, going 3-for-5 with four RBIs and two home runs. Categories: Sports, Sports…
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…
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…
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…
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….
If you have a holiday party coming up and you need to bring a dish, here’s a fun holiday themed 4th of July dessert that’s easy to make – and delicious!
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…