Living Well with Troy – Improving The Buttocks
To get a firm “booty”, fitness expert DeEric Williams has a couple exercises that will get you seeing results within a month.
Kurt Napier Proud to See Older Brother Billy Get Florida Gators Job
Chatsworth, GA-(WDEF-TV) Chatsworth, Georgia, is now Gators country. Murray County native Billy Napier is Florida’s new head football coach. Napier’s youngest brother Kurt lives and coaches in Chatsworth, and he’s digging his brother’s new job. Kurt Napier says growing up, Billy was your typical older brother. Said Kurt:”They would pick me up by my ankles and hang me upside down.”…
Local health officials express concerns over Omicron variant
health officials say there are a lot of unknowns when it comes to the Omicron variant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Omicron Covid variant was first identified by scientists in South Africa. Although little is known about this new variant, World Health Officials say the omicron poses a “very high” global risk. Now the race is on to determine if existing vaccines will stop its spread.” The Omicron variant has now spread to at least 14…
Mayors, Police Chief, and NFL Player On Hand for Lung Cancer Awareness Proclamation
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “We hereby proclaim the month of November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month,” said Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger to a full Courthouse lobby. The lobby was filled with officials, police officers, and first responders , all to honor Lung Cancer Awareness. Mayor Coppinger and Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly presented the proclamation to CHI Memorial Hospital’s Chief of…
What’s Right With Our Schools: OLPH Helps the Chattanooga Community Kitchen
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – At Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Chattanooga, children learn 3 core values. They are to know, love and serve. Even the youngest students put those values in action. Dr. Caroline Carlin is the Principal at OLPH. She explains, “Today, we have invited the Chattanooga Community Kitchen which has been a partnership with our school over…
Cyber Monday Shopping Tips from BBB
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): “Cyber Monday is a huge shopping day, we see billions of dollars spent by consumers,” says Michele Mason, President of the Better Business Bureau for Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia. Shopping has never been easier these days with just a click of a button. However, the Better Business Bureau says you still need to take your time…
A former police chief and current mayor talk about Lung Cancer
It was part of a Lung Cancer Awareness Rally
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A “Who’s Who” of Chattanooga Officials – including a former NFL player – met at the Hamilton County Courthouse this morning for a Lung Cancer Awareness Rally. Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly and Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger proclaimed November Lung Cancer Awareness Month at the rally. The Courthouse lobby was filled with police officers, sheriff’s deputies, fire…
TECH BYTE: Avoid Getting Scammed While Shopping Online
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you still didn’t get all of your shopping done on Black Friday or earlier this holiday season, you’re running out of time! Not everyone can make it to a physical store to get their holiday shopping done. That’s why the Internet’s so great! However, it is easier to get scammed online, so don’t let it…
Christmas at the Zoo
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- Christmas at the Zoo took place over the weekend. Boynton United Methodist Church inviting the public out to celebrate an early Christmas with food, a petting zoo, and other kids activities. Pastor of the church, Nena Jones said after a tough past two years it’s important to be together safely this holiday season. “Last couple of years…
Buy a tree, save a life
ROSSVILLE, Georgia (WDEF)- A church is selling Christmas trees at a goal of $15,000 to help people in need Mercy Ridge Church had a Christmas event over the weekend while selling trees to help raise money for people in need. Buy a tree, save a life started in Florida and has made its way to North Georgia. The church is…
Battle of Ringgold Gap
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- The Battle of Ringgold gap living history showed what happened back over 150 years ago during the civil war. They described it as a way to show history and truth. The Battle of Ringgold Gap living history looked back in time on what happened during the battle. “Between these two ridges here is where the battle took place…
Chickamauga Dam plays part in long running disc golf tournament
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- One of the biggest disc golf tournaments in the area is the Belch’n Turkey. “About 180 players tournament filled up in eight minutes it’s one of the fastest tournaments in Tennessee and also one of the longest-running tournaments in Tennessee.” The tournament turns the park near the Chickamauga dam into a temporary 18 hole disc golf course….
South Pittsburg Advances to State Title Game by Beating Cloudland 30-22
South Pittsburg punched their ticket to the Class A state title game on Friday by beating Cloudland 30-22 in the semifinals of the state playoffs. The Pirates fell behind 14-0. Reggie Hunter then hauled in a 27 yard touchdown catch in the second quarter to pull South Pitt withing 14-7 at halftime. Pirates got the ball to start the third…
Porch Pirating Season is here-BEWARE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Porch Pirate season is here and that means paying extra attention to your shipping delivery dates. With the holiday season upon us, online shopping is on the rise, and so are deliveries. But just as you are anxiously awaiting the arrival of your gifts, porch pirates are waiting to steal your deliveries. “Thefts do increase during the…
Hooked On Science – Gingko Trees Transform To A Golden Yellow
Leaves are transforming from the usual green to a beautiful orange, red, purple, or yellow. Science Guy Jason Lindsey, takes us to Lexington, KY, to better understand the science behind the change.
Revolving Door of Players For the Titans This Season
You’d think the Tennessee Titans were a minor league baseball team with all the roster changes they’ve been through this year. Every week guys are leaving and new faces are arriving. Injuries are the main culprit. We’ve already seen running back Adrian Peterson wash through the team trying to fill Derrick Henry’s shoes. This week receiver Golden Tate and former…
Chattanooga’s Annual Grateful Gobbler Sees Record Participation
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – More than five thousand people – and dogs – woke up early Thanksgiving Day morning to participate in the annual Grateful Gobbler 5K that benefits the Maclellan Shelter for Families. “It’s great weather. It’s a great day to be running and it’s an even better cause. ” “The weather is perfect. It’s a sunny day even though…
Cleveland family extra thankful this holiday
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Seeing family at the airport is a typical Thanksgiving tradition, but this was no typical meeting. 62-year-old Scott Cantrell, a father and grandfather from Cleveland, TN, saw for the first time in person his lifesaving blood stem cell donor Tobias Schnurr at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. “I love this guy. ‘I love you too’ my donor. Without…
LFO’s Jamichael Davis Scores 39 in Warriors Win Over Boyd Buchanan
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) LFO closed out the CCS Thanksgiving tournament on Wednesday with a 67-50 victory over Boyd Buchanan. Jamichael Davis was nearly unstoppable for the Warriors pouring in 39-points. Davis and teammate Brent Bowman proved to be a tough one-two punch as Bowman finished with 20 points. Ryan Lopex paced the Bucs with 11 points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News…
South Pittsburg Overcomes Adversity to Stay in the Hunt For a State Title
South Pittsburg, TN-(WDEF-TV) Injuries, COVID , and a head coaching departure did not appear to slow down South Pittsburg this season. Despite all of that adversity, the Pirates are still in the hunt for the Class A state title. They meet Cloudland Friday in the semifinal round. For awhile it looked like the Pirates season would blow up. South Pitt…
EPB Holiday Windows Ready To Return
One of the most festive sights of the season is set to return to Chattanooga. EPB’S Holiday Windows will be on display starting Thanksgiving and run through the beginning of the new year.
Union Gospel Mission Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Meal for the Homeless
The Union Gospel Mission hosted their annual Thanksgiving with the homeless event Wednesday.
Grateful Gobbler Returning To In-Person Event Thanksgiving Morning
The Grateful Gobbler returns as an in-person event this year. Thousands of people will gather in downtown Chattanooga Thanksgiving morning.
Southern Heritage Bank Robbed in Cleveland
A black male walked into Southern Heritage Bank, in Cleveland, brandished a weapon, and demanded U.S. currency from the bank teller.