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….
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) If you’re going to beat Christian Heritage this season, you have to find a way to slow down guard Jax Abernathy. Good luck. Abernathy has turned into a scoring machine for the Lions. When Jax Abernathy prepares to take the floor, opponents are sometimes like, is this the dude averaging 25 points a game? Said Abernathy: “They’ll be…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA (January 26) — The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team earned its fourth-straight Southern Conference victory after a strong defensive effort led to a 71-60 win over the Wofford Terriers on Wednesday night inside an energetic McKenzie Arena. Following the win, Chattanooga improves to 17-4 overall and remains a half-game up in the SoCon standings at 7-1. Wofford falls…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s not uncommon for some in Chattanooga to want to end their night with a cold, refreshing beer. But at WanderLinger Brewing Company, the staff is not only committed to serving their various brews to thirsty locals, they’re also serving their community in a way that they hope gives back for many years to come. Opened back…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – In the last five years, overdose-related deaths have nearly doubled in Tennessee. And Hamilton County ranks fourth in the state for overdoses. But some argue that something can be done about it. Last year, Hamilton County recorded 139 overdose-related deaths. 94 of those deaths involved fentanyl, a synthetic opioid which can be lethal in a dose as…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It is still the longest continuously operating hotel in the Southeast. It’s recognized by the National Register of Historic Places. It’s The Read House. A slice of “Americana” filled with history. For example, all kinds of old mechanical devices. Pictures, etc, etc. And it’s a really special place this year. A milestone year. For you see, it’s…
The idea of community in Chattanooga lives through one premise: neighbors helping their neighbors. The Momentum Network brings a sense of community, and success to young, single mothers who are also trying to graduate college. Welcome to the MOMentum Network, where young, single mothers can get just about everything they need for their young lives: advice, career counseling, …even simple…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland used a strong second half performance on Tuesday night to beat Howard in a district game 58-41 in district action. The Blue Raiders were down 28-25 at halftime. They held the Hustlin’ Tigers to 13 points in the second half to seal up the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Cleveland High School, High…
Mocs senior Abbey Cornelius may be the leader in the clubhouse for the SoCon player of the year award. She’s top ten in the league in several stats, and she’s also the heart and soul of this year’s Chattanooga team.
Mocs coach Lamont Paris hopes to welcome a big crowd to McKenzie Arena on Wednesday night to help fight cancer. He will donate $1 to the American Cancer Society for every fan in attendance at the game.