RAINSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) – Rainsville, Alabama isn’t really their hometown, but it was close enough in 1982. County music fans in our area should be able to tell you that “the boys from Alabama” came from Fort Payne. But when they played up on the mountain early that year, it was still a homecoming show. Alabama was just hitting it…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)-A formerly homeless country musician is making it a point to spread the importance of music. Country musician Steven Cade is donating guitars to inspire those in needs and offer a means of musical escape. His ‘Giving Guitars Tour’ visits homeless shelters and agencies across the country to interact with those in need, donate guitars, and hold liver…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “Chattanooga faces a crossroads. If we don’t do something about housing in our city, something bold and decisive, there are going to be serious and irreversible consequences,” said Mayor Tim Kelly, Thursday afternoon. Thursday, Mayor Tim Kelly announced a new initiative to build affordable housing in Chattanooga. “My administration is making a major investment that will create…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- “I think what’s amazing about this food bank, as we work with so many amazing partners across our community, that we don’t have to imagine a world where our neighbors are going hungry because we’re here,” said Blevins. For five decades, the Food Bank has provided food for those in need in Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. “We’ve…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)-The Tennessee Commissioner of Education had a stop at Bradley County’s PIE Innovation Center. Bradley county schools, PIE innovation Center, helps kids learn in the classroom at the same time gain real life work experience. Commissioner of education, Penny Schwinn, says she has heard so many great things about this project and wanted to see how it aids…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The city of Chattanooga and Norfolk Southern are working together to relocate some at-risk homeless encampments by May 31 after some residents were found walking on the company’s tracks and climbing aboard their trains. “There a few events that happened very recently that elevated their safety concerns about the property,” said Sam Wolfe, Chattanooga’s director of homelessness…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Country music star Garth Brooks is adding another show to his Nashville stop on his stadium tour. It’ll be Friday night, April 15, in addition to his rescheduled show at Nissan Stadium the next night. More than 70,000 fans had to leave last year’s concert early because of bad weather. Garth told News 12 he wanted…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In high school soccer from Tuesday, Ootlewah pitched the shut-out against rival East Hamilton 4-0. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: East Hamilton High School, High School Soccer, Ooltewah High School, Soccer
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) – Yesterday, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 514, which prohibits mask mandates in primary and secondary schools. “No local board of education, governing board, superintendent, or personnel at any public school system or state chartered school can unilaterally impose a mask mandate on students without providing parents the choice to opt their child out,” said…
DECATUR, TN (WDEF) – The best teachers know how to listen and encourage. As a teacher and coach at Meigs County High, Tyler Roberts displays both those skills on a daily basis. He is quick to praise his student’s accomplishments, and he stays in close contact with their parents. Principal John Grissom says, “Coach Roberts is one of a kind….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This is Chad Covington. Chad lives here in Chattanooga. But that toy in his hand is how he makes his living. It’s called Kendama. A traditional Japanese skill toy. It’s been around since the 17th century. 8 years ago, when Chad was 18, he and his brother, this young man, Shelton, started their own company, Sol Kendamas. They…
We’re going to take all those broken crayons you’ve got and put them to good use. We’re making Easter crayons.
The Republican candidates for the Hamilton County District Attorney race exchanged several disagreements in a debate Tuesday night.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Silverdale baseball team knocked off Boyd Buchanan 8-5 on Monday night at Silverdale Academy in a district match-up. After falling behind 1-0 in the second, the Seahawks exploded for six runs in the bottom of the second highlighted by a 3 run homer from Brody Lamb. Silverdale improves to 9-0 on the season. They’ll meet up with…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs women’s golf team boasts three in the top 20 heading to Tuesday’s final round of the Chattanooga Classic at Council Fire Golf Club. The ladies shot 307 today for a 2-day total of 609. They are tied for tenth at +33. Dorota Zalewska paced the quartet with a 2-under par 70. It was a near flawless…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Commissioner Erica Davis is seeking re-election in District 6 of Bradley County. At the same time, she’s in ties with the state’s Comptroller’s Office. Former County Commissioner Dan Rawls addressed the Bradley Co. Commission at their Monday night meeting, amazed that there has yet to be an audit committee meeting regarding Davis. He said that…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – We are little more than a month away from the Republican Primary in the Hamilton County District Attorney’s race, but we are just one day away from a debate between the incumbent, Neal Pinkston and challenger Coty Wamp. The East Brainerd Kiwanis Club will host that debate, tomorrow (3/29/22) night at 7 at the Brainerd Baptist…
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – The city of Rossville wants to restore its former glory. The question isn’t how, but when. It’s beginning with an aesthetic change, and with a new look comes a new attitude, and businesses might like what they see. Back in the ’50’s and ’60’s, Rossville was considered the ‘crown jewel of Walker County.’ The best of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “When these students finish in this nine weeks, they’re going to be cream of the crop,” said Charlotte Brand, Economic Mobility Program Coordinator for the Enterprise Center. This morning, the enterprise center kicked off the second cohort in its EMPACT IT skills training program. The nine week program will award graduates with a Google IT certification, which…
Fitness expert DeEric Williams shows us the secret to a successful ab workout.
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Did you know that Aretha Franklin sang at Howard High School 67 years ago? We’ll she did. A touching tribute to that performance is coming up soon. Ricardo Morris is the Theater Arts Teacher at Howard. He says, “It was Monday, April the 4th 1955 when her dad was on an evangelistic tour of the country. …
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s almost time for Easter! This year, it’s on April 17th. And that means it’s time for another Westside Easter Egg Hunt. It’s all organized and sponsored by a Chattanooga native, who simply wants to give back to our community. His name is William Jones Odom. But most know him by his stage name: Coogi Doogi. Coogi…
Some new tech is helping to remove tons of garbage from the Tennessee River and other waterways. Here’s how it works.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Sip Tennessee made a stop in Chattanooga over the weekend. Over a dozen Tennessee wineries brought some of their wines to the Scenic City. Jonathan ball said things are getting back to normal after not being able to have many events like this over there past two years due to the pandemic. “Way to cancel a lot of…