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Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly enthusiastic about city’s future

Kelly addressed city residents in Chattanooga's State of the City event

May 5, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Tivoli Theatre opened its doors to all, as Chattanoogans gathered to hear about the city’s current status, as well as what to expect moving forward at Thursday’s State of the City event. Former Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams discussed leveraging property assets to further revitalize the city’s economy, saying there’s a potential to “innovate” regarding…

Second Opening Act Added to Kane Brown Show

May 5, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you haven’t seen the billboards all over town, Kane Brown has added a second opening act on Saturday night. Restless Road is joining Brown once again for his hometown show at Finley Stadium. They’ve already opened for the Tennessee Valley native on the first leg of his “Blessed and Free” tour. “We’ve learned so much…

Preparations Underway for Kane Brown Show

May 5, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The team for Tennessee Valley native and country music star Kane Brown has been working around the clock, preparing for his concert at Finley Stadium this Saturday night. Kane’s tour manager Mark Oglesby tells News 12 they’ve been out here since Monday, setting up the stage and all of their equipment. 12 semi trucks had to…

From The Archives: 1992 reaction to the Rodney King beating verdict

Story from 4/29/1992

May 5, 2022

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Police arrests caught on video are all over the news these days. But controversial arrests are nothing new. Thirty years ago, the most infamous case of all played out in Los Angeles. It started with video of police beating Rodney King during an arrest. It ended with the L-A riots. Here is what Chattanoogans thought when the verdict…

Fed largest increase in interest rates leads to stock market roller coaster as economy tightens

May 5, 2022

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Fed has raised interest rates again this year. This time by half a percentage point. This follows The Fed’s decision to raise its rates. In March they increased rates by a quarter percentage point. “Things are getting more expensive. Supply chains are out of whack causing inflation to be much higher than it has in several…

National Day of Prayer: Catoosa County Observation

Crowd gathers to recognize the National Day of Prayer on the courthouse lawn

May 5, 2022

WDEF News,

In observance of the National Day of Prayer, a crowd joined together on the front lawn of the Catoosa County Courthouse. Thursday afternoon, the southern gospel group the Hullanders performed and hosted the event. This is an annual tradition put on by the Catoosa County Baptist Association (CBA). Daniel Hyde is with the CBA, he said he believes in the…

Chattanooga artists gather together at Storytelling Spaces event

Three-day event will showcase local stories through local art

May 4, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Miller Plaza was just stop number one for Storytelling Spaces, which features several Chattanooga artists — all of whom received grants facilitated through The Enterprise Center. Everything from photography to canvas art to puppetry was showcased, but behind each art lies a story to be heard. “Whether its homelessness or the power of words and why they’re important,…

Gordon Lee Sweeps Johnson Co In Playoffs

Gordon Lee Gets Double Header Sweep of Johnson Co in State Playoffs

May 4, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Gordon Lee baseball team swept their second round playoff series against Johnson Co on Wednesday. Gordon Lee won game one 12-2, and they took the second game 9-4. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Gordon Lee High School, High School Baseball

WACKER celebrates International Firefighters Day

May 4, 2022

WDEF News,

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — May 4 is celebrated globally as International Firefighters’ Day. WACKER in Charleston, Tennessee, has firefighters of their own on standby in case of an emergency at the pyrogenic-silica plant. The plant’s fire chief says the company honors its firefighters globally because the company has “several other fire departments in Europe.” It’s also very important for us…

Bledsoe Co Softball Finishes Regular Season With 25 1 Record

Bledsoe Co Softball Finishes Regular Season With Sizzling 25-1 Record

May 4, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Bledose County softball team barely finished over five-hundred last year. And now this year, they’re almost unbeatable. The Warriors just completed the regular season with a 25-1 record. Reporter”When you say 25-1, does that. Do you kind of.” Said pitcher Ella Baker:”It turns heads that’s for sure.” (laughter) Reporter:”Does that stun you to hear that kind of record?”…

The history and future of abortion in our area

If the Supreme Court strikes down Roe V Wade, most abortions will automatically become illegal 13 days later in Tennessee

May 4, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Tennessee is one of 13 states that already have triggering laws on the books, that kick in once Roe V. Wade is struck down. The legal battle didn’t end in our state when the Supreme Court ruled in 1973. 6232 Vance was once the home of Chattanooga’s last abortion clinic. Now, it’s a memorial to the unborn….

Here is what several schools are going to do with their TVA STEM grants

May 4, 2022

Collins Parker,

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – The TVA, EPB and Bicentennial Volunteers Incorporated are giving money back to the schools. They have aswarded $36,000 in STEM grants to 11 schools in the Chattanooga area. “TVA is committed to supporting STEM education to help develop today’s students into tomorrow’s engineers, scientists and IT professionals,” said Jeannette Mills, TVA executive vice president and…

Tim Boyd Glad To See Coty Wamp Beat Neal Pinkston

Commissioner Tim Boyd is happy that Coty Wamp won

She defeated Boyd's political nemesis, Neal Pinkston

May 4, 2022

Collins Parker,

HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) – Hamilton County Commissioner Tim Boyd didn’t hide his happiness with the outcome of the District Attorney Race. Boyd has constantly hounded District Attorney Neal Pinkston over hiring both his wife and his brother-in-law in his office and how it violated state rules. So when commissioners congratulated both the winners and losers in yesterday’s elections, Boyd told…

Election Recap: Wamps Win Nominations for Mayor, District Attorney

May 4, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Last night, siblings Weston and Coty Wamp won the republican primaries for Hamilton County Mayor and District Attorney. The Mayor’s Race was tense, with Wamp and runner-up Sabrena Smedley finishing only 321 votes apart. “I felt like I was winning out talking to voters, earlier today. I thought I was losing when I saw those early voting…

More To The Story: The WeinerMobile

Beware: much hot dot punnery ahead!

May 4, 2022

Dave Staley,

CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – I’m in Cleveland folks, and I’m trying to figure out what that contraption is way up yonder? Wait a minute, how could I’ve been so “out to lunch?” Of course, it’s the wienermobile. Oscar Mayer has been using this 14-thousand pound bad boy since 1936. In case you’re counting, this is the 12th variation of the original…

McMinn Co’s Bryce Goodner Transferring to UTC

May 3, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Former McMinn County offensive lineman Bryce Goodner is coming home. He announced on social media that he is transferring to UTC. Goodner signed with Virginia Tech out of high school, but he decided to leave the Hokies after red shirting last year. Goodner will have four years of eligibility at Chattanooga. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bryce Goodner,…

Coty Wamp cruises to upset over District Attorney Neal Pinkston

May 3, 2022

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The result may not surprise many, but the margin was impressive. Challenger Coty Wamp easily defeated sitting District Attorney General Neal Pinkston for the Republican nomination on Tuesday. She more than doubled his vote total. Coty Wamp 27925 Neal Pinkston 11388 She moves on to face Democrat John Allen Brooks in November. The Pinkston campaign was dogged…

Weston Wamp narrowly wins Republican nod for Hamilton County Mayor

Smedley: "God will choose the next chapter in my life."

May 3, 2022

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Mayor’s race has been close all night on the Republican side. But after trailing Sabrina Smedley in the early going, Weston Wamp pulled ahead for a razor thin victory. The final, unofficial results are: Weston Wamp 14425 Sabrena D. Smedley 14104 Matt Hullander 12170 That’s just 321 votes between first and second. There is…

Matt Hullender concedes Mayor’s race

He has been trailing in third all night

May 3, 2022

Collins Parker,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Matt Hullender issued this statement conceding the Hamilton County Mayor’s Primary race on Tuesday. Hullander said, “The voters spoke tonight and I am grateful for the opportunity the past few months have provided. We stayed true to our promise of staying positive. We weren’t deterred by the attack ads, lies or skewed polling in the final days…

Mom to Mom – Create a Mother’s Day Gift with Handprint Tulip Towels

May 3, 2022

WDEF News,

Handmade gifts are always welcome for Mother’s Day. So today we are making handprint tulip towels.

Supreme Court Decision on Overturning Abortion Rights is Leaked

May 3, 2022

Nick Hill,

UPDATE: Chief Justice John Roberts has confirmed that a draft opinion leaked to Politico is real. _________ WASHINGTON (WDEF)- According to a report from Politico on Monday night, the Supreme Court is preparing to overturn abortion rights guaranteed by Roe v. Wade (1973) and Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992). It is as a result of a case called Dobbs v….

Family of sick LaFayette teenager asking for community assistance

19-year-old Georgian battling rare blood disorder, will receive bone marrow transplant

May 2, 2022

WDEF News,

LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) — Trinity Bell was always “full of energy” according to her family, dominating in sports like softball and soccer with Chattooga County High School before graduating. However, her contagious energy is now being spent fighting for her life. In 2019, Aaron Bell said his daughter went from being “active” to exhausted, bedridden and pale. After what he…

Baylor Softball Downs Silverdale 2-0

May 2, 2022

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor edged Silverdale 2-0 in girls softball on Monday at the Baylor School. Cadashia Collins 2 RBI double in the bottom of the first delivered all the runs on the day. The Red Raiders improved to 27-2 with the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, High School Softball, Silverdale Baptist Academy, Softball

Republican Mayoral Candidates Give their Thoughts on the Last Day of their Campaigns

May 2, 2022

WDEF News,

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Tomorrow is election day for the Republican and Democratic Primaries. On the ballot will be four candidates for mayor. Matt Adams, a democrat, runs unopposed in his primary. But three Republican candidates will face off for the nomination. Matt Hullander emphasizes his business experience and clean approach to the race. “I want to bring leadership. I’ve managed…

Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly enthusiastic about city’s future

Kelly addressed city residents in Chattanooga's State of the City event

Second Opening Act Added to Kane Brown Show

Preparations Underway for Kane Brown Show

From The Archives: 1992 reaction to the Rodney King beating verdict

Story from 4/29/1992

Fed largest increase in interest rates leads to stock market roller coaster as economy tightens

National Day of Prayer: Catoosa County Observation

Crowd gathers to recognize the National Day of Prayer on the courthouse lawn

Chattanooga artists gather together at Storytelling Spaces event

Three-day event will showcase local stories through local art

Gordon Lee Gets Double Header Sweep of Johnson Co in State Playoffs

WACKER celebrates International Firefighters Day

Bledsoe Co Softball Finishes Regular Season With Sizzling 25-1 Record

The history and future of abortion in our area

If the Supreme Court strikes down Roe V Wade, most abortions will automatically become illegal 13 days later in Tennessee

Here is what several schools are going to do with their TVA STEM grants

Commissioner Tim Boyd is happy that Coty Wamp won

She defeated Boyd's political nemesis, Neal Pinkston

Election Recap: Wamps Win Nominations for Mayor, District Attorney

More To The Story: The WeinerMobile

Beware: much hot dot punnery ahead!

McMinn Co’s Bryce Goodner Transferring to UTC

Coty Wamp cruises to upset over District Attorney Neal Pinkston

Weston Wamp narrowly wins Republican nod for Hamilton County Mayor

Smedley: "God will choose the next chapter in my life."

Matt Hullender concedes Mayor’s race

He has been trailing in third all night

Mom to Mom – Create a Mother’s Day Gift with Handprint Tulip Towels

Supreme Court Decision on Overturning Abortion Rights is Leaked

Family of sick LaFayette teenager asking for community assistance

19-year-old Georgian battling rare blood disorder, will receive bone marrow transplant

Baylor Softball Downs Silverdale 2-0

Republican Mayoral Candidates Give their Thoughts on the Last Day of their Campaigns

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