Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Red Bank has fielded one of the top teams in Hamilton County over the last six seasons. They hope to unleash another talented team this fall as assistant Ted Gatewood takes over as head coach. Ted Gatewood is back at his alma mater as the new Red Bank head coach, and there’s no place else he’d rather…
(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts claimed the first game of the series over Rocket City, 9-6, on Tuesday night from AT&T Field. Chattanooga (39-52) got things going early putting up five runs in the first. Alex McGarry got things started with a two-RBI single to score Michael Siani and Elly De La Cruz. Ivan Johnson added two more…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) When McCallie takes the field this fall, they’ll be playing on brand new artificial turf. The new surface was just completed on Monday, and the team enjoyed their first workout on the new turf Monday night. McCallie head coach Ralph Potter says the new turf was needed. Said Potter:”Well it’s a lot better. It’s a little cushy. We had…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Five children were treated by security and E-M-Ts at the Tennessee Aquarium yesterday afternoon following an escalator mishap. It happened around 1:45 in the River Journey Building. The kids were in a Summer Camp group not affiliated with the Aquarium. Their chaperone says two of the children rode the escalator sitting down. When they got to the top,…
Got a toddler running around? Today at Mom To Mom, we’re going to help make your morning routine a little easier. Today we’re putting together a toddler bin, pretty much to kind of get their morning started. How many times does your toddler come to you asking like 900 questions before breakfast? This is kind of like a good way…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — According to a 2021 data breach report conducted by Verizon, thirty-six percent of data breaches are caused by phishing scams. Phishing traditionally relies on email to trick a user into providing a scammer with information, but it can also be done via text message. And, in some cases, little action is required of the recipient for the…
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – In an effort to make school zones safer for buses, student drivers, and cops directing traffic, the city of Soddy Daisy will be installing eight new speed cameras. The company Blue Line Solutions manufactures the cameras and has agreed to install and operate the cameras at no cost to the tax payer. Sgt. Keith Hindman with…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Coahulla Creek won four games last season. While the Colts didn’t exactly celebrate, it was the most wins in school history. Now Coahulla Creek would love to take it a step further with a winning season. News 12’s Brian Armstrong has the Colts in the 30-in-30 spotlight. Said quarterback Kace Kinnamon:”So I think 10-0, 11-0 15-0 that’s how…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Some of the top college golfers in the country teed it up at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Invitational on Monday at Council Fire. Lee University’s Beck Burnette was certainly on fire. He carded an 8-under 64 to grab a two shot lead after the first round. Defending champ Tyler Johnson of the University of Tennessee stumbled a bit with…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The city of Chattanooga is getting more money, and it’s a sizable amount from the federal government. $30 million. It’s all part of the American Rescue Plan. The average American may not understand what the American Rescue Plan is. For many of you, you remember the stimulus checks sent out while we’ve been under the COVID pandemic….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — According to a sworn affidavit, it was five thirty on Saturday morning when detectives were made aware that four men had escaped from Silverdale Detention Facility. Investigators arrived at the scene to find an exterior door in Delta Pod with a manipulated lock. Past that door was a fence, which still had bits of torn clothing in…
Gas prices reached their highest recorded price last month. The Tennessee gas price average is now around 60 cents less expensive than it was in June, but over a dollar more per gallon from one year ago. In the latest report from AAA, the Volunteer State was ranked as being the 6th least expensive state for gas, and Chattanooga was…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Summer learning can be a fluid situation at the Tennessee Aquarium. For Mad Scientists week, campers created rockets fueled with water and Alka-Seltzer. Learning really lifted off. Jen Collier is the Manager of Learning and Engagement at the Tennessee Aquarium. She says, “This is one of our Summer Camp weeks. So, this is our Mad Scientist…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Its been a rough season for the Chattanooga lookouts and they have won just 1 game in their last 8 including the last two against the Tennessee Smokies. Sunday’s game, the lookouts are looking to try to avoid the sweep at home. However, The Lookouts fell 7-1. Alex McGarry was a lone bright spot for the offense for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Why pay someone else to fix your tech products, when you can do it yourself? If you need to repair your phone, computer, or other tech, iFixit can help. “We are the largest online repository of service part information for power tools – anything from a ditch witch to a power drill,” said CEO Kyle Wiens….
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- “No joke I woke up at 5 AM this morning just thinking about different schemes that we’ve been talking about and how we can do things differently. Try to develop more as coaches and give our kids the best opportunity to be successful,” said Akins. Walker Valley Head coach Drew Akins is constantly thinking about ways to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – You might not know the name Sania Khan, but she left a legacy with those she knew. A candlelight vigil in her honor took place tonight at her old high school, the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences. While the vigil took place at night, Sania’s life still shines bright for all who knew her. “Our…
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia (WDEF)- Wide receiver and Defensive back Trevon Gott for LFO isn’t lacking any confidence. The. do it all player, is someone opposing teams will see a lot of this season. “Being a better player with the offense wrapped around me, you know I got to have it like perfection, perfection, perfection. I gotta do my thing, when…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga FC sidelines looked different without Head Coach Jimmy Obleda on the sidelines as he is currently suspended. Red Wolves had several shot attempts but were unable to find the back of the net. Defense has been a focus for the Red Wolves so even though they were unable to get a goal and the 3 points,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Chattanooga FC was tied 2-2 in the second half and the story looked like it was being written. Chattanooga FC missed chance after chance after chance, creating opportunities but, just unable to finish in the box That would all change in the 82nd minute as Taylor Grey comes out of nowhere and rifles it into the back of…
(lookouts.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Lookouts dropped the series-opening game on Friday night to the Tennessee Smokies, 10-6, from AT&T Field. The Smokies got on the board first racing out to a 6-0 advantage after three innings. Chattanooga (38-50) slowly started chipping away scoring with a solo shot from Alex McGarry in the fourth. In the fifth, the Lookouts…
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Our 30-in-30 spotlight shines on Soddy Daisy. Trojans feature a new head coach this season in Carter Cardwell. For a new head coach. Never hurts to take over a team with a big roster. Said Cardwell:”We are fortunate this year. Our number are up. We’re at the 80 number, which is good. We’ve got a good senior…
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Two local communities are winners in this year’s Dog Park Dash. Randy and Jenny Boyd formed the Boyd Foundation to help fund dog parks across Tennessee. This year they are handing out $375,000 to 15 communities to complete their goal of 100 dog parks across the state. Communities apply for the grants by coming up with…
As a heatwave continues to roll throughout the country, the Tennessee Valley is no exception to the raging temperatures fuming across the South East. More than 100 million Americans are being impacted by this extreme heatwave according to the National Weather Service. Steve Wilson is with home insurance company Hippo, he said there are simple steps you can take to…