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.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs running back Ailym Ford is sixth in the nation in rushing with 934 yards rushing. If he gets 66 yards over his final two games, he’ll become just the fourth Moc to ever gain a thousand yards in two different seasons. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”He’s physically different. He’s not quite as soft I would say like he…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball team rallied in the second half but couldn’t get past Belmont, falling 88-70 in the season-opener for both teams Tuesday night at the McKenzie Arena. The Mocs (0-1) had a pair of 7-2 runs in the third quarter and spanned the third and fourth with an 11-0 run…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “Someone said it was the hip hop culture that was causing all of the problems here and I certainly don’t understand how hip hop culture and local ordinances and laws have anything to do with each other,” says Torrey Feldman who is an attorney and patron of The Blue Light, a bar that opened in August just…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A couple of area police departments are helping restock shelves this weekend with local food drives. East Ridge Police are asking help to Fill The Cruiser Saturday at Southern Honda Powersports on Ringgold Road from 10-2. Drop off some non-perishables and officers will be there to help you load them. The proceeds will restock the East Ridge…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) – The Chattanooga Mocs won their season opener out west Tuesday night. UTC took on Loyola Marymount in Los Angeles. L.A. is famous for stars, and UTC should fit right in because it appears they have a star-studded team. Chattanooga has been picked to win the Southern Conference title. There are many reasons why UTC was picked to win…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – A child’s first teacher plays a vital role in establishing a lifelong love of learning. It’s a job that requires plenty of patience, and if you don’t love it, kids can sense it. Dupont Elementary’s Jennifer Murray checks all those boxes and many more. Kelly Weiss is the in Principal at DuPont. She explains, “Miss Murray…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The whole world turned upside down. Typically when you drive a car off the lot and the price depreciates. Today the price appreciates. Driving is something we rely on but, as car prices continue to surge and gas prices go up it can be tough to afford it. “Especially in an environment where there’s very limited inventory…
Max Cleland, who lost three limbs to a Vietnam War hand grenade blast yet went on to serve as a U.S. senator from Georgia, died on Tuesday.