Monday at the capitol, the legislature and other key figures in the state government gathered to hear Governor Bill Lee’s State of the State address. Taking its title from a 1965 state slogan, “America at its Best” was a largely celebratory and optimistic speech. Much of the speech underscored the fiscal stability of the state government, which has operated with…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF-TV) – The University of Tennessee Chattanooga was founded in 1886. Couple of years later and David Jean Baptiste arrived on campus. While that’s a bit of a stretch, it just seems like the Mocs guard has been around UTC forever. He actually showed up in 2016, and he has been terrorizing the SoCon ever since. This year…
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has made it perfectly clear that there are two Chattanoogas: one for the affluent, and one for the not-so-wealthy. The Mayor’s One Chattanooga Plan is up for public discussion, and the Mayor’s Office held a listening session. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has a problem, and it didn’t start with him. How does a leader fix problems…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Dedrick Lamont Lindsey Jr. Of Chattanooga shot a man in 2013 and 2017. Investigators say the man is the father of a child with a woman Lindsey dated. The man later testified against Lindsey and Lindsey was charged with attempted first degree murder. Lindsey has been in jail awaiting trial ever since. In October of 2020 while…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The controversy over the banning of a holocaust book in Southeast Tennessee continues to spread world-wide. And the story has pushed the graphic novel up to #2 on the overall bestsellers list on Amazon on Monday. The Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga continues to attack the McMinn County School Board decision to ban the book. The school…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local authorities continue to search for the body of a missing man at the Hales Bar Marina in Marion County. Two boats quickly caught fire Thursday night at Dock G at the Marina, where the Jasper Fire Department and the Haletown Volunteer Fire Department responded. Recovery efforts were postponed over the weekend because of the…
HIXSON, TN (WDEF) – When an American flag becomes tattered beyond repair, there is a proper way to dispose of it. Cadets in Hixson High’s Air Force Junior ROTC program know exactly how. Doug Burhans is a Master Sergeant with TN 081. He explains, “There’s a proper way to dispose of all flags that are become unserviceable, worn, tattered; and…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Charlie Newton calls himself a student of painting. He’s had many exhibits over the years. Here in America, in London, in Italy….all over many parts of the world. Over the last 30 years or so, most of his work has been inspired by the Bible. And that’s the subject matter of his latest exhibit, which is called “The…
If you have ever experienced ringing in the ears, ENT specialist, Dr. Joel Hoffman, discusses possible causes and treatments.
UPDATE: Fire officials now say it was a malfunctioning boiler in the basement. The boiler was shut down until it can be repaired. _________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Can we chalk another one up to the Read House ghost? Chattanooga firefighters responded to the iconic downtown hotel after noon on Monday because of smoke. But in this case, where there is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A new game is taking the Internet by storm. If you haven’t heard of Wordle, you’ve at least seen other people playing it while scrolling through Facebook or Twitter. Not only is it fun to say, but it’s fun to play too. So fun, many users call it addicting. But at least it’s not a video…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Tax season is here and there are some important changes to be mindful of. “Tax planning and tax strategy is not something fun to talk about. It’s not like this is the most exciting dinner conversation we can have. What allows you to do is keep more of your money which is fine.” said John Vandergriff…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Defense shined in three low-scoring rivalries Saturday night. Tyner 47 – Howard 37 Ringgold 53 – Heritage 48 Ringgold girls 41 – Heritage 27 Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, heritage, High School Basketball, Howard, Ringgold, Tyner
Emotions run high for firefighters when they go out on a call. They’ll fight a fire for hours, and then head back to the station. What they don’t want to return to is a vandalized personal car. That’s happened here in Chattanooga recently far more than you know. On Monday afternoon at the corner of Chamberlain and Holly in Highland…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Friday was full of district rivalries in the world of high school basketball. With district tournaments just two short weeks away, every game matters. Red Bank shored up a district title after beating East Hamilton, 64-53. Lions started the game with a 10-0 run, which the Hurricanes were never able to answer. Baylor punched rival McCallie…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga firefighters are enduring a rash of vehicle break-ins while they are out fighting fires. The burglaries have happened at Fire Station 1 (downtown on Main Street), Station 9 (East Lake), Station 5 (Highland Park), Station 19 (Hixson), Station 4 (off Dodson Avenue), Station 6 (Bonny Oaks), Station 7 (Discovery Drive off Hickory Valley Road), Station 13…
The search continues for a missing teenager with autism, gone for a week after someone pre-paid for a Lyft car and Greyhound bus ticket to North Carolina.
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – Cleveland and Bradley County made a special dedication for a historic bridge and walking path. A steel truss bridge is the focal point on a new greenway walking-bike-jogging path. The bridge was originally built in 1878 and has now been restored. It’s the oldest documented highway steel through truss bridge built in Tennessee and, with the…
The folks at Southern Champion Tray held a hiring event at their Chattanooga location just off Amnicola Highway offering a variety of open positions and shifts.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga leaders like to talk about how far we’ve come as a green city. The main evidence comes from our history with air pollution. When the city was known for heavy manufacturing in the 1950s and 60s, we paid a price with extremely poor air quality. It was so bad, it even became national news, when Walter…
A local businessman thinks the Cleveland City Schools isn’t living up to its potential and has a six year plan to improve the standards. The school board chair disagrees.
Cleveland and Bradley County made a special dedication for a historic bridge and walking path.
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Red Bank boys are prepping for a district deciding game against East Hamilton Friday night. The Lions are working on the best record in the last ten years. “We want Red Bank mentioned, not just with the football program here, but ‘Hey, they got a legit basketball program, too,’” said Nick Fike, who’s coached…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Four construction workers were taken to the hospital Thursday morning from a carbon monixide case. It started when two people were overcome by carbon monoxide at a construction site for new apartments right next to I 75 off of North Concorde Road. Fire officials say the workers had heaters set up both inside and outside the building….