Red Bank’s property tax increase passes first motion, increase less than originally called for
Red Bank Commissioners are a step closer to implementing a property tax increase.
Report: Deadly crash began when tractor-trailer hit vehicles
Marion County volunteer firefighter Cody Fox and his young daughter were both killed in one of the other vehicles in this crash.
Sale Creek Anxious to Play in New Football Stadium
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) Nine years after creating a football program from scratch, the Sale Creek Panthers finally have a stadium of their own. The Panthers’ brand new stadium debuts this season. News 12’s Angela Moryan gives you a sneak peak. Said head coach Ron Cox: “I just never thought it was going to happen.” On September 19, 2019, the Hamilton…
Tennessee State-Wide Test Scores Decline Following Last School Year
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The 2020 school year was like no other in recent history. “Last year we were totally in survival mode,” says Chattanooga mom of five Cara Hicks. The Tennessee Department of Education offers exams – called the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program exams – to assess the progress of students across the state in language arts, science, math and…
UTC to require masks inside classrooms this fall semester
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – UTC students will be required to wear masks at all indoor locations on the campus for the fall semester, according to the University of Tennessee. A release says campuses will begin the fall semester “with masks required in classrooms, laboratories, instructional spaces and any indoor events students are required to attend.” The policy goes into effect on…
Catoosa County launches “TextMyGov” smart technology
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA (WDEF) – Catoosa County has launched TextMyGov. It’s a smart technology that empowers citizens with immediate access to government services by using their mobile phone’s messaging service. It’s making answers and community help just a text message away. “We’re rolling out a brand new way for our citizens to engage with our government services that we believe is…
Chattanooga Mayor Hopes to Increase Driver Pay and Resume Curbside Recycling
Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly wants to resume the city’s curbside recycling services within the next 60 days and give truck drivers a pay increase.
Bradley Central Counting on New Guys to Step Up
Bradley Central enjoyed an 8-4 record last year with a victory in the playoffs. If the Bears are going to best that mark this season, they’ll need some new guys to step up. Bradley Central enjoys the 30-in-30 spotlight. The Bears Den is getting a makeover. Artificial Turf will soon go down. Said head coach Damon Floyd: “Actually we were…
Mocs Ready For Grind of Training Camp
The college football season is just around the corner for the Chattanooga Mocs. But to get to kickoff, UTC must go through training camp, which starts on Wednesday. Welcome to the grind y’all. Said offensive lineman Cole Strange:”It is a grind, but I don’t necessarily think that means it’s a bad thing. I love it because it’s just like. We…
Titans First Round Pick Caleb Farley Finally Hits the Practice Field
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Tennessee Titans first-round draft pick Caleb Farley took his first training camp snaps. The cornerback and this spring’s 22nd overall draft selection was activated from the non-football injury list, where he’d been designated while rehabilitating from a pair of back surgeries. He didn’t participate in team drills but will ramp up his conditioning as camp continues….
U.S. reaches vaccination goal a month late, despite Tennessee, Georgia rates lagging
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- If everybody’s able to get vaccinated it reduces transmission overall. Reduced transmission reduces cases. Reduced cases reduces the risk of mutation,” said Pharmacist Jordan Morrison with Access Family Pharmacy. A month after the goal was set, the US finally reached President Joe Biden’s goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70% of American adults. “The country…
Local Beauty Professionals to Take Anti-Domestic Violence Training
The state government has partnered with the Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners to pass a bill requiring all beauty professionals to complete anti-domestic violence training beginning in January.
What’s Right With Our Schools: CCA Student Earns National Art Award
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – A very talented illustrator has honed her skills at the Center for Creative Arts in Chattanooga for the past few years. Now, the nation is taking notice. Chad Burnette teaches Visual Art at CCA. He says, “I have been Faith’s teacher for three, three years now, and she has always been a great student. Approaches all…
Downside Up aims at creating a safe space for both adults and children with disabilities
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Downside Up is a non profit organization that aims to create a safe space for both children and adults with disabilities. What started as a weekend getaway camp for families of children with disabilities-has blossomed into a learning/activity center called training wheels—- and its on East 11th street. “We all need training wheels at some point. We…
TECH BYTE: Tips for Safe Online Shopping
Let’s get some tips from the Better Business Bureau on how to shop without getting scammed.
North Murray leaning on experienced QB, receivers to extend playoff streak
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) — Winning is the expectation — and the reality — for the North Murray Mountaineers. Five straight winning seasons and playoff appearances make the ‘Neers one of the consistently best teams in North Georgia. With returning talent like quarterback Seth Griffin, this year shouldn’t be any different. “We’re going to be real dangerous. I don’t think any…
Event to Honor Man Killed in Drunk Driving Crash Displays Forgiveness and Advocacy
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Ten years ago this weekend, Tiki Finlayson received the call no mother wants to ever get. Her son Kevin had been killed in a drunk driving crash. “Today is the tenth anniversary of my son Kevin’s death. He was hit and killed by a drunk driver in 2011,” Finlayson says. Just days after his death, still swimming…
Off the Grid Solar power
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Solar energy was on display this weekend in Chattanooga and is gearing up for a solar-powered weekend. Get off the grid showed the power of solar energy by powering the riverfront nights concerts and vendors. Multiple solar panels and recycled materials were used and on display to show the benefits of reusable energy. Bill Fleming said as solar…
Skydiving school
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF)- Many people, when they think of going skydiving they are thinking of a tandem jump. Although that’s an option Chattanooga Skydiving Company has a school training program for people to jump solo and get licensed. “I think you know when you want to be a skydiver after you do your first hand. I think it’s pretty cut and…
Walker Valley eyes program history with new QB, offensive threats
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — From 55-point shut outs, to shocking upsets, Walker Valley impressed last season — to say the least. Now the Mustangs aim for a school first: two straight winning seasons. The ‘Stangs roster isn’t lacking determination or talent either. “We’ve built a year. Now we need to build a program,” Coach Drew Akins said. Walker Valley…
Early goals leave Red Wolves, Forward Madison at draw
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (Press Release) — The Red Wolves welcomed Forward Madison FC to CHI Memorial Stadium Saturday night in a match that had huge early season implications for both sides. Carl Craig and Forward Madison looked to vault themselves into fifth place with a rare road victory. On the other bench, Manager Jimmy Obleda and the Red Wolves looked…
Christmas in July for a good cause
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) -Shopping, painting, and family are all part of Foundation House Ministries Christmas in July event. Honestly, last year was awful right? Christmas was not a lot of fun for most people so this is an opportunity to begin to bring families back together and really look at 2021 being a new year a Fresh year. Being able…
Nonprofit Hosts Homeless Artist Art Sale
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Help Right Here is bringing hope and healing in a creative way to those experiencing homelessness in Chattanooga. Delena has been in and out of homelessness for years but has found a respite in art, a language she says everyone speaks. “It transcends. There are no barriers. Nobody is rich or poor. It’s just art,” she says….
Heritage Must Count on Some New Faces to Continue Playoff Streak
Heritage has been to the playoffs for the last five years. To keep the postseason run going this year, the Generals will have to count on some new faces. Heritage gets the 30-in-30 spotlight. Replacing a starting quarterback is never easy, especially one that could sling like Nick Hanson. But Heritage has found their new trigger man in Kaden Swope….
