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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Area residents looking for an opportunity to brighten the lives of hospitalized children this holiday season can celebrate the return of the Children’s Hospital at Erlanger (CHE) “Tiny Trees” program coordinated by CHE’s Child Life and Erlanger Volunteer Services. CHE is collecting miniature Christmas trees to decorate the rooms of our young patients in December. These small decorated…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Veterans Day is a day of reflection and appreciation for those who have served in our military. It should be a day where each of us takes a moment out of our busy lives to honor the men and women who have played a role in protecting the freedoms we are privileged to enjoy. Originally known as…
The new brand features a younger feel with updated colors, a bold font and the waves of the Tennessee River with a guitar in the background. CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Friends of the Festival is launching a rebranded website, announced dates for 2022, plus wristband sales. Organizers promised they would come back after scaling back the festival and two years of…
Cleveland, TN (WDEF): Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland held a Home Dedication Ceremony today, their last one of the year. Today’s ceremony was in honor of new Habitat homeowner, Kayla Jackson and her four children. The home is handicap accessible for her daughter who is in a wheelchair. Jackson says this new home is a blessing. Meta McGuire with Habitat…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – (WDEF) – It’s a day when we honor our veterans. Those who are still with us, and those who aren’t. One restaurant chain in North Georgia is doing all it can to honor our “nation’s finest.” Seven North Georgia Hardee’s restaurants, to include the one on Battlefield Parkway in Fort Oglethorpe, offered a free breakfast meal to all…
For the first time in five years, Dade County has a winning record and a home playoff game.
The Wolverines are taking care of business and living up to a strange motto.
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield high school pitcher Cade Fisher signed with the Florida Gators on Wednesday. Fisher is one of the top left-handed pitchers in the country. Last year as a junior, he was 10-0 with a 0.26 ERA. And this fall, he played on the USA under 18 national team. Said Fisher:”It’s really relieving just to get it…
Two Hamilton County Judges want to help veterans they see in court get treatment for PTSD.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s certainly not easy to make a radical change in one’s life. It takes a lot of effort. And a lot of faith. One police officer in Cleveland, Tennessee did just that. And now, she continues her mission of helping people. And trying to save lives. News 12’s Dave Staley has the story of Sergeant Evie West,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) -During Wednesday’s county commission meeting, commissioners discussed a resolution that would increase the school board from nine to eleven members, as a result of redistricting. Early Wednesday morning some members of the school board released a statement opposing that resolution. “We have requested that the Hamilton County Commission defer any redistricting of the Hamilton County Board…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chairman of the Hamilton County School Board is objecting to a redistricting plan. The County Commission discussed a resolution that would increase the school board from nine to eleven members because of redistricting. They stripped out language dealing with the new state law about partisan election of school boards. They won’t vote on it until next…
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Soddy Daisy Police department and TBI are investigating a fatal fire that happened around 6 o’clock this morning. According to Deputy Chief Dusty Morgan, an elderly female died in the fire in a duplex on Swafford Road. The building was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. Efforts to revive the victim were not successful. No…
If your kids are anything like mine, they tend to get a little dirty. Here’s a really fun way to help clean them up, and it’s DIY bath soap.