CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A local residential home for seniors with Alzheimer’s took a devastating hit by a tornado in April of 2020. This week they are back open, and better than ever. “As you look back at Easter night in 2020 when the devastating tornado hit Chattanooga, Morning Pointe Senior Living and The Lantern took direct hits. By the grace…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Currently we are in the middle of a nationwide blood shortage. So, Erlanger Officials are stepping up by donating blood. Officials say the Pandemic and summer are to blame for less people coming in to donate. Blood assurance is the sole supplier for our area hospitals and is in desperate need of blood donors. “With us having LifeForce…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – With the Summer Sun beating down on Chattanooga, boy has it been hot. Even though you may want to run inside and crank up that AC, Experts say DON’T. “Starting Wednesday temperatures and heat indices are going to continue to rise. It can feel like 103 degrees tomorrow but by Friday it could feel like 105. Please…
A new type of home is helping families in need save on energy costs thanks to a new effort between the Habitat for Humanity, EPB and green|spaces Chattanooga.
Southeast Whitfield elected not to play in a region last fall. They’ll do the same again this season as the Raiders search to be more competitive. Southeast gets the 30-in-30 preview. Even though Southeast Whitfield snapped a 17 game losing streak last year, they still only won one game. Said quarterback Brayden Miles:”We’re motivated to win more. Not just one…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton guard Darwin Randolph signed a division one scholarship on Monday as he’s headed to Campbell University in North Carolina. Randolph was the glue for the Hurricanes last year averaging 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists a game. He’d love to produce those numbers for the Campbell Camels. Said Randolph:”Honestly this was my dream since I was…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs are 7-time Southern Conference Champs. The league coaches and media association agree that an eighth is on the horizon though the local ball coach proceeds with caution. “Last time I checked,” Coach Rusty Wright started. “They don’t give out trophies in July. We are excited about this team. It has the potential to be special, but…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The National Weather Service is making some changes to their notifications. Starting August 2nd, The National Weather Service will be simplifying their notifications. So for instance, instead of hearing flash flood watch or floor watch, it will just be a flood watch. Instead of an urban and small stream flood advisory, it will just be a flood…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- According to the Hamilton County Health Department, it is seeing its highest number of COVID cases since March. Infectious disease director Sherry Gregory said North Georgia is seeing a similar uptick. “Just through the sheer number of changes that we have seen in our long-term care facility definitely indicates how well the vaccine is working,” said Gregory….
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students who have been negatively impacted by the pandemic will receive aid from the school. UTC is providing financial aid this fall to students in need. Assistant Dean of Students Brett Fuchs said the university has $13 million from the CARES act set aside for financial aid for the fall of 2021…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – July 30th through August 1st is the annual tax-free weekend on school supplies in Tennessee. But for the first time ever, there will be no tax on gun safes and gun safety equipment. Governor Bill Lee signed the law into effect that begins in July and lasts an entire year. “It promotes gun safety, especially with kids…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Chattanooga Christian School is on a Mission. Melania Ray teaches Life Science at CCS. She says, “The program is called Missions Club, and our main purpose is to encourage and build up the student body and the faculty at CCS, specifically the Middle School, but we also appreciate the opportunities to go outside the school and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – First time since the 1997 merger the city of Chattanooga will be investing in Hamilton County Schools. It’s all part of a new program called the Community Forward School Initiative. This plan will increase success by investing in students and their families. “Community Forward is going to help us ensure that students and families thrive by design,”…
One of Chattanooga’s more popular “outdoor venues” is making a push for the future. Reflection Riding merged with the Chattanooga Nature Center back in 2017. And now, Reflection Riding has a new plan. With an eye towards our generations to come. The facility is a 300 acre open air nature center in Lookout Valley. It’s a place to have fun….
Walkie-talkies aren’t just for kids.
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves went into last weekend’s conference title match as underdogs, and came out as champions. Back-to-back titles for the She Wolves, and they’re still celebrating. The ladies showed off their trophy and signed autographs for fans during Saturday’s men’s match at CHI Memorial Stadium. The She Wolves won seven games, lost…
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The Murray County Indians have been searching for success for five years. This year, they might have found the magic formula, with *two* experienced quarterbacks preparing to play. “We all just want to win, and Murray hasn’t done that in a long time,” quarterback Tyson Leonard said. Murray County has been overshadowed and overlooked for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Birmingham Barons take five wins from the six game series down I-59 home, after blasting through the Chattanooga Lookouts Sunday afternoon. Connor Curlis allowed six earned runs, which set the Barons up for an 11-6 win. Categories: Sports, Sports – Baseball, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Birmingham Barons, Chattanooga Lookouts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Trans Liberation Collective hosted a rally aiming to fight laws recently passed by Tennessee. Their desire is to make Chattanooga and all of Tennessee a safe space in which transgender persons can be themselves without fear or limitation. “We’re fighting for our lives often. These laws make us actually really unsafe,” says Evelina Kertay, Co-Chair…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — After having three different head coaches in 2021, the Ooltewah Owls have finally settled on a familiar face to lead the flock. Former Owls quarterback Goose Manning takes over and tries to get winning back to exit 11. “Ooltewah’s where I’m supposed to be.” After a quick off-season stint with Tyner, Ooltewah’s former offensive coordinator Goose…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga FC already had the Independent Cup trophy locked with six points from the last two matches. Nonetheless, the Boys in Blue showed out in the final Independent Cup game Saturday, beating Soda City, 5-0. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Chattanooga FC, Independent Cup, NISA, Soccer, Soda City FC
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Press Release) – The Red Wolves welcomed fellow USL League One frontrunners Greenville Triumph Saturday night in a matchup between two of the best sides in the league. The match started well for the Red Wolves in the first half when a brilliantly taken free kick from Jose Carrera-Garcia took a wicked deflection and landed in the back…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s almost back to school time again. Today, Erlanger Health Centers hosted a Back to School Bash for the community. Health screenings, giveaways and information on how to have a healthy school year were all available. Children and adults could participate in the screenings. Kellyann Woods, Erlanger Health Center’s Chief Operating Officer, says, “Even though COVID is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Unity Group of Chattanooga and the Poor People’s Campaign have teamed up to host a voter rights rally earlier this afternoon The rally focused on getting more Chattanooga’s registered to vote and letting their voices be heard. The event also focused one what the groups main goals are with this push for more voting rights :…