GPS Softball Headed to Spring Fling

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The GPS softball team punched their ticket to Spring Fling on Thursday afternoon after sweeping Pope John Paul II. The Bruisers won game one 14-0, and they won game two 9-0. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Girls Preparatory School, High School Softball, Softball, Spring Fling

Silverdale’s Skylar Sheridan With Walk Off Hit to Get Seahawks to Spring Fling

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale’s Skylar Sheridan lined a base hit to left center in the 10th inning to lift the Seahawks past Goodpasture 11-10 in game three of their state playoff series with Goodpasture. The victory earned the Seahawks a trip to Spring Fling. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Softball, Silverdale Baptist Academy, Softball, Spring Fling

First Responder Award: Honoring EMS workers during Covid

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – Everybody knows what the letters E-M-S stand for. Just dial 9-1-1 when you’ve got trouble, and an Ambulance with a highly trained crew shows up in minutes. It’s National E-M-S Week, and tonight we’re recognizing those in HAMILTON COUNTY. Categories: First Responder Award, Hamilton County, Local News Tags: First Responder Hero Award

Motorcyclist killed in wreck on Highway 27

SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – A young motorcycle rider died this morning on Highway 27 that involved 3 other vehicles. According to the Tennessee Highway patrol, 19 year old Gabriel Davis of Hixson was Southbound on his Kawasaki when he lost control. The report indicates the rider ran off the left side of the road and was thrown into the lane…

LGBTQ+ advocates concerned about new laws

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Governor Bill Lee and Tennessee lawmakers have recently signed five new bills into law, aimed at the LGBTQ+ community. Two of the laws focus on transgendered use of restrooms. Chattanooga Advocacy group, the I Am Foundation, say that they are disappointed in Tennessee lawmakers. “I think that it is very saddening that Governor Bill Lee came to…

Chattanooga Area Food Bank Moving Emergency Food Box Program to Eastdale Community

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Area Food Bank announced  the piloting of their new Emergency Food Box or (EFB) Distribution Center in the Eastdale Community.  The new program will be at the Foxwood Plaza in the Eastdale and is effective June 1, 2021. The Food Bank’s EFB Program will continue to serve boxes having up to a month of meals…

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Each year, millions of Americans are impacted by mental health issues. Unfortunately,  public stigma continues to have a negative impact on this conversation. However, Mental Health Experts are taking advantage of May as Mental Health Awareness Month by speaking up and reminding residents to check in with their friends and family.” “It’s something we don’t talk about…

Chattanooga Boy Wins TWF’s Youth Conservationist of the Year 3X

The Tennessee Wildlife Federation’s Youth Conservationist of the Year is an 11 year old boy from Chattanooga. Meet Cash Daniels otherwise known as the Conservation Kid.  Cash has won this award three times in a row now. He has picked up three thousand pounds of trash from the Tennessee River this year despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, he has…

Former U.S. Senator Bob Corker Talks About ‘Frontline’ Episode on Erlanger Hospital

Former U.S. Senator and mayor of Chattanooga, Bob Corker gave a speech at the Rotary Club today. Corker gave his congratulations and support to new mayor Tim Kelly who was in the room. Bob Corker touched on several topics including ‘The Frontline’ episode that aired Tuesday which featured him and Erlanger Hospital. The episode called ‘The Healthcare Divide’ used the…

Local Business owner hits the streets, trying to find employees who are willing to work

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – A local construction company owner is hitting  the streets to find employees who are willing to work.  Co-Owner of chattanooga roofing contractors, Scott Schrader can be seen on the corner of McCallie Avenue and Bailey Avenue with a cardboard sign begging people to work.  Schrader says the construction business is constantly growing but the number of employees…

Alabama Coach Nick Saban pitches Covid vaccines in new PSA

TUSCALOOSA, Alabama (WDEF) – The Alabama Department of Public Health has recruited one of the most recognizable faces in the state to pitch for Covid vaccines. A new PSA featuring Coach Nick Saban will begin airing and circulating this week. Coach Saban encourages people to get their vaccinations for that stadiums will be full again this fall. The 69 year…

Chattanooga Police announce new program; Lights On!

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – CPD has announced the start of a new program that will assist drivers who are stopped for certain minor traffic violations. This new program is aimed at improving the relationship between the community and law enforcement agencies. Lights On! Is a micro grant program which allows officers to engage with drivers, assist with directing the source of…

Boyd Soccer Wins State Tournament Opener 1-0 in Overtime

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Boyd Buchanan soccer team won their Division 2-A state tournament opener 1-0 in overtime against Goodpasture. The winning goal came in the second ten minute overtime period. Off a free kick, the ball was headed in front of the net and Tyson Campbell booted it home for the game winner. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News, Sports…

East Lake Courts near three pole disaster

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Three telephone poles fell in East Lake Courts today including one that fell on a car a woman had just got out of according to neighbors Three telephone poles fell earlier today at East Lake Courts, the second one is being worked on by EPB will get to their involvement shortly but, the third telephone pole is…