CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 2:30 this afternoon a transport van arrived in this sally port with inmates from the court. Once the van was in the port, an inmate attempted to hijack the van- injuring an officer. The sheriff’s office says that when the officer stepped out of the vehicle, the inmate jumped…
HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WDEF) – An attempt to keep outdoor animals warm caused a devastating fire early Monday morning at the 1900 block of Suck Creek Road. “It appears it may have started in a chicken coop with a heating lamp but there is still an investigation ongoing,” says Chattanooga Fire Department Fire Marshal William Matlock. Officials say noone was…
RED BANK, TN (WDEF) – After going virtual last year, Red Bank High School recently welcomed the community back for Roar Night! It gives folks a chance to see some of the wonderful and innovative projects that students are working on. Lion pride was on full display. Courtney Brown is the Librarian at Red Bank High School. She explains, “So,…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – (WDEF) – There is one Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge who certainly has a “unique style.” Trying to blend humor with serious subjects. Many thought it was comical, in a sense. But the state of Tennessee was not amused. Hamilton County General Sessions Court Judge Gerald Webb was appointed to the bench in 2019. And then elected…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Fire Department and Walden’s Ridge Emergency Service responded to a house fire on Suck Creek Road earlier this morning. The call came in at 6 a.m. to a residence in the 1900 block. Units responding advised fire as seen though the roof. A major challenge for firefighters was that the closest hydrant was two…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you love using Twitter, there’s a new subscription service you can start using, and it comes with some perks. Here’s something to tweet about – Twitter Blue is now available in the U.S.! So what’s so great about this new subscription service? To start, you can finally undo tweets. All Twitter users will likely admit…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Walden’s Ridge Emergency Services is celebrating the completion and grand opening of their new fire station. “It can be an extrication on the W road. It could be someone that’s fallen off the mountain and needs to be carried up the side of the cliff. It could be something as simple as an elderly person that’s on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Legendary actor and comedian Stephen Glover better known as Steve-O is in the scenic city with his first theatre tour “The Bucket List Tour.” The comedy show features him taking his life experiences and delivering them to audiences around the world. We have all watched him inflict a lot of damage on himself over the years, but…
Macon, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs could have gained control of the SoCon with a win over Mercer Saturday in Macon, but UTC could never seemingly control the football against the Bears. Turnovers and miscues hampered the Mocs offense. Ailym Ford basically willed Chattanooga’s offense into the end zone in the second quarter on this tough 10-yard run. That made it 6-0….
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga (WDEF) – For the first time- Downtown Chickamauga welcomed Chilimauga to its streets. Chilimauga is a family-friendly outdoor chili cook-off and street fair. This cook-off helped benefit the Gordon Lee Marching Trojan Band. The street fair featured several chili competitors, local vendors, live music, and fun for all ages. “The band travels with the football team. Whether it is…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga (WDEF) – The District Hill Cemetery is a historic African-American cemetery in Chickamauga, Georgia. It was neglected for many years…but is finally being restored . Buried inside the cemetery is Mark Thrash, an African-American slave and groundskeeper of the Chickamauga Battlefield. “Uncle Mark” as he was known became an icon- for his stories about battle and his love of…
A Walker County man with terminal cancer who lost his home in a fire, is getting a little help from an unlikely source. A local basketball team offered some elbow grease to make the man’s load a little lighter.
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) It’s hard to imagine that just two years ago this 9-and-1 Ringgold team was the worst team in school history … 0-and-10. However, the Tigers haven’t let that winless season haunt them. Ringgold has one of the top scoring offenses of any school in the state — and is rocking into the playoffs with the **BEST** regular season…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) – Hundreds of establishments all across America honored our veterans Thursday. Whether it be free admission, a free drink, a free meal, our veterans were front and center. That was the case at seven North Georgia Hardee’s restaurants in our viewing area, to include this one on Highway 2A in Fort Oglethorpe. The 6th Cavalry Museum, along…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The new health clinic will be housed at the Howard Connect Academy, but will provide care to other Hamilton County School students, staff, and even family members. “It is absolutely a win-win for the community but most of all for the kids,” says Marisa Moyers, Manager of School Health. Hamilton County Schools received federal funding for…
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – One local school system has partnered with a company to help combat the substitute teacher shortage. Cleveland City Schools has partnered with STAFF-EZ beginning on December 1st. STAFF-EZ will provide Cleveland City Schools with qualified and trained substitute teachers and teacher assistants. The company will provide a great boost to the local workforce by providing training,…
Did you know there’s a turkey in your cup? Our “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, shows us how to make a cup talk turkey.
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield is back in the playoffs for the seventh year in-a-row, and they’ll be at home as they open the post-season against Fayette County. If the Bruins can win on Friday, it’ll mark the first time in school history that they’ve claimed a playoff victory in back-to-back seasons. Said head coach Josh Robinson:”You know we started…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor faces an old nemesis in the playoffs Friday in MBA. Big Red has had the Red Raiders number, going 9-2 against Baylor since 2014. Said Baylor running back Caleb Hampton:”It’s always been a physical game against MBA. We just need to be more physical.” Be more physical and hang on to the football. Baylor threw four picks in…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The 19th-ranked Chattanooga Mocs have what all the hard work making dreams come true at hand. Funny story, so do the Mercer Bears as the Southern Conference tri-leaders square off Saturday in Macon at Five Star Stadium. Both have control of their destiny in the Southern Conference race. The two combatants are 5-1 and tied with ETSU atop the…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Athletics unveiled Thursday approved plans for a $30 million upgrade and expansion of the current 145,000-square-foot Anderson Training Center, which has served as the exclusive home of Tennessee Volunteer football since 2013. “When Anderson Training Center was first built, it was one of the best—if not the best—football facilities in the country,” Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “First of all, it’s just great to have Riverbend back,” says Retired Navy Captain Mickey McCamish who is the Executive Director of Friends of the Festival. Just like Moonpies and Rock City, the Riverbend Festival is synonymous with Chattanooga. The summer music festival has been rocking the scenic city for 38 years but had to shut down…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – One of the most famous veterans from the Tennessee Valley is buried at the National Cemetery. Desmond Doss was born in Virginia and moved to our area later in life. He is not only a much-decorated soldier, he is also a beacon for his faith. Doss was awarded two Bronze Medals for his service in World War…
Jasper, TN (WDEF): Here’s another way to see fall foliage around the Tennessee Valley. A historic Ford Tri – Motor aircraft will be available for rides all this weekend at the Marion County Airport. Nearly a century after its first flight in 1928, the aircraft is still flying today showcasing history across the country. The Ford Tri – Motor was…