The college basketball season is just around the corner, and the Tennessee Vols expect to be among the nation’s top teams. Tennessee was picked 18th in the AP preseason poll that came out Monday. The Vols roster is loaded with freshmen, but they’re talented kids. 24-7 rates Tennessee’s freshman class as the fourth best in the nation. As the Vols…
BENTON, Tennessee (WDEF) – A local mom has gained a national following for insisting her family use sign language. Ashleigh Hill of Polk County has taken a vow of silence with her family, insisting they only communicate with sign language. Ashleigh herself is hard of hearing and last year she gave birth to a beautiful baby girl diagnosed with hearing…
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – A viewer caught video of a wreck in downtown Soddy Daisy Tuesday evening. It happened on Dayton Pike and Mountain Road in front of the Dollar General around 5 PM. by Nat Davis Two vehicles collided and an S-U-V flipped on its side. Soddy Daisy rescuers had to cut a woman from her vehicle. She…
For the first time in Hamilton County history, the state redistricting legislation is open to the public.
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) – The city of Athens, Tennessee, is experiencing some major shakeups in their city’s government. “This had been a matter that had been an issue for a while.” On Friday, October 8th, Cliff Couch was dismissed as the police chief. Lieutenant Fred Schultz promptly filled his position. “The council felt like this was an appropriate response.” To…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – On Monday, the Bradley County Commission approved a $21 million plan to distribute funds they received from the government. A chunk of that $21 million is going right into the pockets of Bradley County’s Essential workers.” Bradley County was given $21 million as part of the Federal American Rescue Plan. Mayor Davis and the county commission…
RED BANK, TN (WDEF) – Jennifer French is passionate about getting her young students at Alpine Crest Elementary off on the right foot in Math and Science, but she also has an infectious smile, a wonderful sense of humor and a dedication to create well-rounded learners. Ashley Cross is the Principal at the Alpine Crest Elementary. She says, “Ms. French…
Fitness trainer DeEric Williams has simple exercises to give you a body workout.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – “There was not any vote taken about mixing and matching,” said N.C. State/public health scientist Dr. Julie Swann. The official guidance is to get the same vaccine for your COVID vaccine booster dose as you did previously. “The official guidance that has been recommended is if you’ve had two of Pfizer then you should go ahead…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s a daily workout class at the Morning Pointe Senior Living facility on Shallowford Road. A good number of seniors taking part, to include Clyde Edwards. Clyde’s first stop at this center was 2018. He’s “all in” with these workouts. CLYDE EDWARDS, RESIDENT; “It keeps you young. I’m 90 years old. (I was just going to ask…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With COVID cases, hospitalizations, and deaths all on the decline, could the Delta variant surge finally be coming to an end? Dr. Jay Sizemore certainly thinks so. “I think that’s in line with what we’ve seen in other areas of the country that were impacted by the Delta variant before we were.” But does that mean…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – It’s never too late to make a positive change in your community. After serving more than 7 years behind bars, Reginald Yearby has dedicated his life to helping students through the Reach One Teach One tutoring program. Reginald remembers, “It all came to me maybe 14–15 years ago when I was incarcerated. I am a convicted…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “The fear that’s in our community is real,” says Kevin Muhammad of The Community Haven. Police say dozens of people witnessed a shooting that killed two women during an outdoor party in September. But it’s been nearly a month. And no one will speak out. “Fresh on a lot of peoples’ minds, particularly on the Westside, is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Chattanooga startup week focuses on celebrating entrepreneurship and innovations. The 5-day event offers multiple opportunities for entrepreneurs to learn more about how to grow their businesses. The 5-day event is free to anyone and offers over 80 workshops and events for local companies to learn about capital, recovering from mistakes, and networking. “Startup Week is a week-long…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Chattanooga State kick-started their Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week today. Each day they will focus on a different challenge. Today, Chatt State volunteers were at the Chattanooga Area Food Bank to build food boxes. In 2019, Chattanooga State held a voluntary survey where they found some of their students were experiencing food insecurity and homelessness. Since then,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Major League Baseball playoffs are now underway. Whether your team is part of the American or National league, technology makes it easy to keep up with your favorite team, even if you’re not in front of a TV! If you don’t have cable, don’t worry! You don’t need it to catch all of the Major…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — “The Rail” is staying home. Devonnsha Maxwell recorded a school record 4.5 sacks while the running back duo of Tyrell Price and Ailym Ford accounted for 193 yards on the ground to lead the Chattanooga Mocs football team to a 21-16 win over the 10th-ranked ETSU Bucs on Saturday afternoon inside Finley Stadium. Chattanooga (3-3,…
16 people including City officials got first hand experience at battle challenges firefighters often face. These included putting out fire, searching a smoke filled building looking for people needing to be saved.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “A lot of times, they’re stealing food simply to feed themselves, to feed their kids,” says Hamilton County Public Defender Boyd Patterson. A Publix in Chattanooga tells News 12 a man stole three steaks from their store Thursday. With a pandemic-driven recession and a supply chain crisis, food prices are sky-rocketing. “I’m not surprised that people who…
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) – A suspect pleaded guilty on Friday in connection to a murder in Ooltewah from 2018. Gary McPherson was killed at his home on School Street on July 23, 2018. He was the brother of retired Assistant Police Chief Edwin McPherson. Police charged Rodney Antonio Gearing two months later. He pleaded guilty to Second Degree Murder on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Cars, auctions, and racing, oh my! The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival is officially back. “Just being around cars and car guys, it’s a great time.” After a brief pandemic-induced hiatus, tire aficinado Corky Corker says it’s back better than ever. “Raising money for CHI Memorial, Dr. Devlin and all of that crew. All of that’s a good…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Mayor Tim Kelly announces the timeline to select Chattanooga’s next police chief and started gathering community input as part of a process that will include a series of community meetings to drive accountability and transparency. The Mayor’s Office will host meetings with residents across the city to help identify the qualities needed in our next chief and…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – Gun violence continues to rise throughout the country so in response, an Ooltewah and Nashville family are teaming up to resolve school and business shootings with a brand new invention they call The Phantom. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, there have already been 4 student arrests for bringing a gun onto school property– just…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s fall and leaves are changing and falling. That means that you might have some yard work that needs to be done. Well, today’s the day, it’s the first day of the Tennessee Wildfire Season and even though we don’t see many wildfires here in East Tennessee, the Chattanooga Fire Department has some tips and warnings before…
