Holiday shopping might need to be done early this year due to supply chain

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- “This is not the procrastinator’s holiday so let’s just keep that in mind,” said CEO and founder of Freightwaves Craig Fuller. Fuller said it’s possible the most popular items might be sold out even by Black Friday. “Years with the economy is doing really well and there’s a lot of activity in the retail season everything sort…

Can ECMO machines save critical COVID patients?

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – ECMO machines are just one of many tools being used to fight against COVID in hospitals nationwide – and with the delta variant raging, they’re being used more than ever. The only problem is, there isn’t enough manpower in hospitals to use operate them. “Blood is removed from the patient and then pumped through an artificial…

TECH BYTE: Apple Shows Off New Fall Lineup

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’re getting a look at Apple’s newest products, which are coming out soon. If you’re in the market for a new iPhone, you won’t have to wait much longer for an upgrade. Apple is showing off its latest fall products, and the iPhone 13 is one of them. Both the iPhone 13 and 13 Pro feature…

Democrats tax increases to offset $3.5 trillion spending bill

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – “Anybody who’s going to have a long-term income of $75-$80,000 and up, taxes may increase for you at some point. We just don’t know when and we don’t know how much,” said John Vandergriff from Blue Ridge Wealth Planners. Vandergriff said the changes would impact corporate and individual tax rates. The corporate tax rate would jump…

Angry father arrested at Cumberland County school

UPDATE: Michael Dale challenges the police version of the confrontation. His partner claims the SRO has a personal grudge against them. She says Dale was carrying a “tool” not a weapon. Here is the video they posted of the incident. CROSSVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Crossville Police say a man was arrested at an Elementary School this week after an angry…

Standifer Gap ballfields still unusable after tornados

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A year and a half ago, ball fields near Ootlewah were in great condition. Now, they’re not much other than mounds of dirt. “The money’s not there to be fixed. There was a plan for the cleanup after the tornado was done, but not a real plan for the after effect of when the cleanup was…

101st Anniversary of the 19th Amendment-Honoring Abby Crawford Milton

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The League of Women Voters of Chattanooga held a dedication ceremony on September 17, at 11:00 a.m. to celebrate suffragist Abby Crawford Milton’s work across the state to campaign for passage of the 19thamendment, ultimately winning women the right to vote.   The ceremony was held in Philips Park at the corner of McCallie and Georgia Avenues…

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month

Blood Assurance offering Sickle Cell Testing for all donors

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – With September being Sickle Cell Awareness Month- Blood assurance felt it was important to help join the fight and offer to test to all donors. Sickle Cell Disease is the most common inherited genetic disorder in the United States. It can cause pain crises, anemia and put a patient at an increased risk for infection and…

3 Sisters Music Festival is on for October

Bluegrass festival returns Oct. 1 and 2

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The return of festivals have been hit and miss in 2021. Some are taking the year off again (Riverbend, Hamilton County Fair). Others are returning, but with some Covid restrictions (Moon River). Now we learn that Chattanooga’s last music festival of the year will, indeed, come back this fall. The 3 Sisters Music Festival will hild their…

It’s Number One Vs Number Two Friday as McCallie Hosts Knox Catholic

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Number one ranked McCallie hosts second ranked Knox Catholic on Friday. It’s McCallie’s first home game of the year, and it certainly won’t be easy. Said McCallie head coach Ralph Potter:”You know if you look at them from a pure talent standpoint. I mean they probably have the best talent in our region. “They’ve got a huge offensive line….

Jury selected in Davidson County to try Janet Hinds in Hamilton County

Hinds is charged with DUI & Vehicular Homicide in the death of Police Officer Nicholas Galinger

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – A jury has been selected for the Janet Hinds trial. It’s set to start here in Hamilton County, Monday. The jurors will be brought in from Davidson County, and sequestered here. News 12’s Kenan Scott gives us the backstory on the trial that’s nearly two and a half years in the making. After nearly two and…

Lookouts Rally For Key 6-5 Win Over M-Braves

(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts scored three runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to overcome the Mississippi Braves and stay 2.5 games back of the Birmingham Barons for a playoff spot. In the first inning, Mississippi jumped out to an early lead off of starting pitcher Ricky Salinas. Salinas settled down after allowing the early runs and struck out…

High School Football Stadiums See Major Upgrades

When you look around at some of our area high school football stadiums, they’re turning into mini versions of college and pro venues. For example, Cleveland just got a new video board, while Bradley Central and Walker Valley each got new turf. It’s like these high school stadiums feature the same amenities as the famous arenas we see on TV…