TECH BYTE: Top Apps for Concert Tickets
Let’s looks at some of the best smartphone apps for finding concert tickets.
EMS personnel honored at Chattanooga State
Over 100 fallen EMS personnel were honored Sunday at Chattanooga State, as part of a multi-state procession. “There is no greater sacrifice and I mean this is just a small way we can honor them,” says Paul Feaster, President of Southeastern EMS Director’s Association. It marks the countdown to the National EMS Memorial Service and Weekend of Honor which recognizes…
Reach One Teach One raises money for at-risk youth with fish fry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Reach One Teach One and Kids Art Box came together for a fish fry today in order to raise money for underserved communities in the Chattanooga area. I talked with event organizers about who’s going to be be benefiting most from this event. “We’re just trying to be able to reach our kids where they are…
Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson accepts new position
Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Bryan Johnson announced his resignation Tuesday afternoon.
Get Vaccinated Chattanooga holds block party in East Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Get Vaccinated Chattanooga team was hard at work today in East Chattanooga. The Get vaccinated Chattanooga team is working hard this afternoon. They are in East Chattanooga educating and vaccinating until 2 PM. Officials say that less than 40% of people in this area are vaccinated. We’ll have the full story tonight at 11. pic.twitter.com/fSfk5wfLjX —…
Fun For The Kids At Booker T. Washington State Park
It’s called the “End of the Summer Outdoor Celebration.” And for the eighth year in a row, a whole lot of kids gathered at Booker T. Washington State Park Friday. And even as we battle the pandemic, with almost every state seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases, the “show must go on!” Let’s call it an outdoor educational opportunity. Lots…
Hamilton County Schools raise Nutritionists wages and hosts interviews
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Less than 24 hours ago school nutritionists in Hamilton County schools were making $9.79 an hour. But, after last night’s school board meeting, school nutrition employees will be getting paid $12 per hour. Kristen Nauss, HCS Nutritionist says, “So, you can’t teach a child that’s hungry. So, our school nutrition workers show up every day. They are…
Veterans P.A.W.S. aiding veterans in need
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Veterans P.A.W.S. based out of South Pittsburg Tennessee was created to help fill a void in service dog availability in Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia. Veteran Ruth Koch with Veterans P.A.W.S. said the organization provides veterans service animals at no cost to the veteran. “We cut through all the red tape and say what exactly do you need…
Event to Honor Fallen Five on Sixth Anniversary of Shootings
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A local veteran began honoring the Fallen Five in 2016 when he drove a flag all the way across the country to unfurl at the Golden Gate Bridge. Now, that movement is growing. Today marks the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attack that killed four marines and a sailor in Chattanooga. Some local veterans are making certain…
Mayor Kelly announces open office hours with the public
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Mayor Tim Kelly announces he will hold Open Office Hours with the public every month. He and his staff held one such session on June 25th which he called a major success. The idea is to allow anyone in the community to share their concerns and needs. “It’s clear that our residents truly want to engage and…
From The Archives: The Timeline for the Fallen Five attack
A year after the terror attack in Chattanooga on July 16, 2015, reporter Erik Avanier recreates just what happened and when.
Hooked On Science – Launch a Balloon Rocket In your Kitchen
Did you know you can launch a rocket in your kitchen? Our “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, shows us how by using a few ingredients from around the house.
‘Tiny homes for the homeless’
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A Chattanooga man wants to bring tiny homes to the Chattanooga homeless population. Joshua Kapellusch brings water to homeless people in Chattanooga. He said as a veteran he wants to continue to serve his country and he sees part of that as helping serve the homeless. He said he has spoken at Chattanooga city Council meetings the last…
Superintendent Bryan Johnson final school board meeting
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – “My hope is that I have not just made the bed but I’ve made it a little bit better so that when you look at the days ahead you see a difference has been made,” said Superintendent Bryan Johnson. Hamilton County Superintendent Bryan Johnson said goodbye to Hamilton County as superintendent. “I can share so many…
“Do The Right Thing” Honors Collegedale Teacher
Our monthly featured series “Do The Right Thing” went down in McDonald, Tennessee. Stacie Schepers works at a produce stand in McDonald. Much of what she grows is sold at the stand. Stacie is active in her church. But she really makes her mark as a first grade school teacher at Collegedale Academy. Rose Fuller nominated Stacie for this honor….
Youth Police Academy in Cleveland Takes Place This Week
CLEVELAND (WDEF) – The Youth Police Academy hosted by the Cleveland Police Department is in its sixth year running. The week long camp allows local youth to have some fun and learn hands-on what police do. “I wanted to give them a very close look at all the different aspects of what we do and how it all plays together,”…
Prices are inflated in many industries; Experts say that a break is on the way
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Over the last few months, consumers have seen prices increase almost weekly. Now, people are wondering if it is really due to COVID-19 or if the economy is taking a plummet. Self-proclaimed as having the best Cheese steak in Hixson, Tennessee, Mimis Deli has been able to stay open all throughout the pandemic. Catering to their customers…
Former Tennessee Vaccine official speaks out about firing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The Tennessee Department of Health is stopping all vaccine outreach for adolescents-even for vaccines not related to Covid-19. Just this week, one of the state’s medical directors was fired. Dr. Michelle Fiscus says it was all over an argument about vaccinating children against covid-19. Dr. Fiscus claims it all began when she shared a memo of Tennessee’s…
USDA extends program to provide free meals to Hamilton County Students
Hamilton County Schools will once again be able to cover the costs of meals for their students.
No charges filed so far in Road Rage shooting Wednesday night
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Investigators say a fatal shooting last night at a traffic intersection was a case of road rage. It happened at the traffic light at 1300 block of Hickory Valley Road and the I 75 entrance ramp. They say witnesses confirm that the shooting victim got out of his vehicle and began assaulting the other driver in his…
New Looks Begins For Historic Fort Oglethorpe
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – (WDEF) – One specific area of a North Georgia town is about to receive a new look. Lafayette Road in Fort Oglethorpe leads into the Chickamauga Battlefield. It’s still the official downtown area of Fort Oglethorpe. But as it stands, it doesn’t really look like a downtown. And city leaders are now prepared to change that. After…
Mobile Learning Lab Rocks HCS
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee – (WDEF) – There are many ways a youngster can learn subjects such as math and science. The Hamilton County Schools System has come up with a very unique way to teach the kids. It’s the first-ever Hamilton County Schools Mobile Learning Van. In a sense, it’s self explanatory. The first stop of the season was East Ridge…
Red Wolves Beat Tormenta 2-1 to Move Into First Place Tie
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves got a goal in the 87th minute to beat South Georgia Tormenta 2-1 on Wednesday night at CHI Memorial Stadium. The victory moves Chattanooga into a first place tie in the USL League One standings. Juan Galindrez got the Red Wolves on the board in the first half, and Chattanooga enjoeyd a 1-0…
Shooting at Hickory Valley & East Brainerd Road at I 75 exit
One person was fatally shot Wednesday night on Hickory Valley Road.