Mom To Mom – Liven Up the Holiday Party with Turkey Oatmeal Cream Pies
Liven up those holiday parties by turning prepackaged snacks into Turkey Oatmeal Cream Pies.
Bradley Central Bearettes Win Season Opener Over Baylor 63-43
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) – The Bradley Central Bearettes opened their high school basketball season on Tuesday with a 63-43 road win over Baylor. Bradley Central was up eight points going into the fourth quarter when they got on a 15-0 run to put the game away. Hannah Jones was nearly unstoppable for the Bearettes pouring in a game high 29 points. Erica…
Mocs Beat Tennessee Tech 69-62 For 15th Straight Non-Conference Win
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA — The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team used an efficient second half effort to help rally for a 69-62 victory over Tennessee Tech, clinching the 2021 Coke Zero Sugar Classic presented by 3H Group and Springhill Suites Downtown Chattanooga, on Tuesday evening inside McKenzie Arena. It was Chattanooga’s 15th straight win over a non-conference opponent. Following the win,…
Local Nursing Home honors healthcare workers as “Enduring Heroes”
SODDY DAISY, Tenn (WDEF) – A local health care nursing home took a moment today to honor their employees that endured the pandemic. The Soddy-Daisy Health Care center honored their staff with food and awards to help show their appreciation for all they have done. The theme of the event was “Enduring Heroes” to symbolize how well these men and women…
Local physicians address vaccine misinformation and children vaccinations
Physicians speak on the importance of breaking down barriers between the vaccine and misinformation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Since the CDC approved Pfizer’s vaccine for children ages 5-11, two weeks ago, more than 26,000 children in the state of Tennessee have been vaccinated. That may seem like a large number, but it only equates to .7% of the population thus far. Hamilton County currently has over 29,000 children residing in the county and so far…
McCallie 7-Footer David Craig Hones Basketball Talents to Earn D-One Scholarship to Mercer
McCallie basketball player David Craig gives new meaning to Big Blue. Craig is the big man on campus standing 7-feet, 2-inches tall. Craig came to McCallie from South Africa, and now he has honed his basketball talents to earn a division one college scholarship. When you’re 7’2, you’ve heard all the tall jokes. Said Craig: “I think the worst one…
Cleveland Police Use Robot and SWAT to Apprehend Man Barricaded Inside Home
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) – “It’s got retractable arms, extendable arms that can open doors and move stuff out of the way.” A robot with the Cleveland Police Department played a vital role in the arrest of a man who broke into a home on Robinhood Drive Monday morning. Police were dispatched to the home around 10 a.m. The suspect inside…
Kennel Cough Awareness During the Holidays from a Local Vet
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF): Just like humans, dogs can get colds too. Kennel cough cases typically rise during the holiday months as more dogs are boarded up. “It definitely started with a cough. It almost sounded like he was trying to get something out of his throat like out of his stomach….and that was definitely our first warning sign.” Reid, dog…
Golden Apple Award: Whitney Whitaker, Brown Middle School
HARRISON, TN (WDEF) – Sometimes a funny song can be just the thing put a child’s mind at ease and get them ready to learn. Boundless creativity is just one of the qualities that makes Whitney Whitaker a wonderful teacher. She also keeps the lines of communication open with parents, just a case a student needs little extra attention. Karyn…
Mocs Offensive Lineman Cole Strange Earns Invitation to Senior Bowl
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—A tough start to game week got a little sweeter with some Strange news after this morning’s Chattanooga Mocs football practice. Coach Rusty Wright announced senior offensive lineman Cole Strange was invited to the Reese’s Senior Bowl. Executive Director Jim Nagy was on hand to formally extend the Mocs eighth invite to the prestigious event. Strange is in his…
Students hold petition drive all day for Joker’s Law
Proposed law would increase penalties for harming police dogs, like Joker who was shot in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – A group of students at Cleveland State Community College have created a petition to change the laws in respect to assaulting a law enforcement K9 following the September shooting of K9 Joker. Cleveland Police’s K9 Joker was shot in the head and critically injured during a stolen vehicle foot pursuit. This group of students has reached…
Living Well With Troy – Celebrate Thanksgiving with a Rum Harvest Cocktail
If you’re looking for the perfect drink for guests during Thanksgiving, Mixologist DRE has a blend for Rum Harvest Cocktail. Take 1 and half ounce of spiced rum, 2 ounces of cranberry juice, 1/4 fresh lime juice, top it off with coke and add a garnish of lime and you’re set. Tags: holidays, Thanksgiving
Mocs Volleyball Season Ends With 3-2 Loss to Furman in SoCon Tournament
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA – The Chattanooga Mocs’ indoor volleyball team concluded its 2021 campaign with a loss in the first round of the Southern Conference Volleyball Tournament. The eighth-seeded Mocs dropped a five-set contest, 3-2 (27-25, 15-25, 15-25, 25-23, 15-11), to the ninth-seeded Furman Paladins inside Maclellan Gym on Monday evening. The match featured 21 blocks and 216 digs. MATCH RECAP…
Sheriff says officer injured in Silverdale escape attempt
Officer was dragged as inmate tried to drive off in a van
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…
Chicken Coop Fire Inside Hamilton County Line Renews Fire Hydrant Concerns
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…
What’s Right With Our Schools: Red Bank Roar Night
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,…
Judge Uses Humor To Inform, State Says No
Issues Reprimand
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…
Home Total Loss after Fire Breaks out on Suck Creek Road
Closest Hydrant Was Two Miles Away
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…
TECH BYTE: Twitter Launches Subscription Service
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…
Walden’s Ridge Fire Station Celebrates Grand Opening
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…
Comedian Steve-O’s comedy tour makes a stop in Chattanooga
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…
Murphy’s Law Hits the Mocs in SoCon Showdown Loss to Mercer
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….
Downtown Chickamauga host Chilimauga Cook-Off and Street Fair
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…
District Hill Cemetery being restored by volunteers and family members
African American cemetery dates back to the late 1800s
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…