Hooked On Science – Soaring Fireworks
Fireworks are fun, but they can be dangerous. Jason Lindsey, aka “Mr. Science,” with Hooked On Science shows us how to safely launch fireworks by using a few ingredients from around the house.
NCAA Declares College Athletes Are Free to Make Money on Their Fame
The NCAA has declared that college athletes are now free to make money on their fame. They can cash in on their name, image, and likeness. The new policy went into affect Thursday. Auburn quarterback Bo Nix has already announced an endorsement with Milo’s sweet tea. Besides endorsements, athletes can make money on social media, appearances, and autograph sessions. The…
Fireworks are back in Collegedale post-pandemic
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF)-This year will be much easier to celebrate the 4th of July as compared to last year. Last year the Collegedale commons looked a lot different than it does today as Collegedale was forced to cancel its 4th of July events due to Covid. “And it feels good seeing people that we haven’t seen in a while because…
Local Defense Attorney and Rape Victim Advocate React to Cosby Release
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Over 50 women have come forward with allegations of sexual assault, but today Bill Cosby is a free man. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned his 2018 conviction when it was discovered a previous prosecutor promised he would never be charged. “This ruling for Bill Cosby to be set free should be a warning to all prosecutors to…
New state laws, including permitless carry, go into effect today
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – “If you are legally allowed to own a firearm, I believe you should be able to have a firearm. God bless ya, enjoy. What I do wish, is that more people would get more training in it,” says Bob Drews, manager of Shooter’s Supply and Indoor Range in Hixson. A series of new state laws are…
New Georgia burn law going into effect for some counties
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) – The state of Georgia has made some new changes to their previous burn laws. The new burn law states that residents will no longer be required to contact Georgia Forestry to obtain a burn permit before burning small piles of vegetation. The new law goes into effect on July 1st for some areas but Walker County…
Old Mary Ann Garber School being transformed into Vocational School
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – A new one of a kind school is in the works for Hamilton County Schools. The plan consists of refurbishing the old Mary Ann Garber School and turning it into a vocational school to help students be better prepared for the future workforce.” The old Mary Ann Garber School on Roanoke street has been unoccupied for…
Ooltewah Unicorns 6U Softball Team Headed to Dizzy Dean World Series
Ooltewah, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Ooltewah Unicorns six-and-under softball team hopes to celebrate the Fourth of July with their own brand of fireworks. They’re headed to Southaven, Mississippi, this weekend to play in the six-and-under Dizzy Dean World Series. Reporter:”How much fun have you had this year playing for the Unicorns?” Said Unicorns player Allison Sherbesman:”A thousand.” Said head coach Angie Gentry:”And…
CPD unveils Dragonfly Community Connect
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police Department unveiled a new program called Dragonfly Community Connect that can address crime in real time. Dragonfly Community Connect is a volunteer program that directly links security systems owned by Chattanooga businesses with the Chattanooga Police’s Real Time Intelligence center. “Let’s say a shooting or a robbery, the Real Time Intelligence Center investigators check the…
Former Monty Bruell staffer alleges unpaid wages
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Former Chattanooga mayoral candidate Monty Bruell is facing controversy after a former campaign staffer claims that she didn’t get paid for her work. “I feel like I really got ripped off,” says former Bruell communications director Alix Thornhill. In an exclusive interview with News 12, Thornhill described her grievances with Bruell. “Monty should not have agreed to…
Hamilton County Buying McDonald Farm in Sale Creek Farm
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “I’m sure there’s alot of angst in the community when government purchases property this size,” said Hamilton County Mayor Jim Coppinger at Wednesday’s County Commission meeting. He offered a few words of assurance following the county’s major $16 million purchase of 2,170 acres in Sale Creek. “It’s a sizable investment obviously that the tax payers are making…
Urgent Care for Children Grand Opening
HIXSON, Tenn (WDEF) – A new one of a kind pediatric care clinic is now open in the Hixson area. Urgent Care for Children held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of their first clinic in the state of Tennessee. The company says they hope their unique after hours will help parents avoid unnecessary trips to the emergency…
Fourth Of July travel numbers expected to break records
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Travel continues to rebound after a year long pandemic and AAA expects this Fourth of July weekend to be no exception. In fact, Experts anticipate that more than 992 thousand Tennesseans will be hitting the road-as early as Thursday – but AAA says drivers should expect more than just traffic this weekend. Americans Hitting the road this…
Mom to Mom – Show Your Patriotism With Lawn Stars
Show your patriotism with this quick and easy way to spruce up your yard.
UTC Equipment Manager Mike Royster Retires After 47 Years With the Mocs
After nearly five decades with the Mocs football team, Mike Royster has announced his retirement.
Silverdale Helping Kids Learn to Fish
Summer is in full swing, but that hasn’t stopped the learning over at Silverdale Baptist Academy. In fact, the Seahawks are combining a favorite summer sport with science. Here’s News 12’s Angela Moryan with the story. Angie: What did you learn when you were fishing today? Said 7th grader Claire McCallie: “That fish are harder to catch than I remember.”…
Small business tips from ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ TV show
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- At the Chattery in Chattanooga, Suzanne Dulin used a successful wedding dress TV show as inspiration to aid Hamilton County small businesses coming out of the pandemic. “I love the show. It’s been running for 20 years. They have some very successful marketing. Their salespeople are wonderful. I think a lot of people are afraid of sales…
Baylor’s Cooper Kinney Named Gatorade Tennessee Baseball Player of the Year
(gatorade.com) CHICAGO (June 29, 2021) — In its 36th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Cooper Kinney of Baylor School as its 2020-21 Gatorade Tennessee Baseball Player of the Year. Kinney is the second Gatorade Tennessee Baseball Player of the Year to be chosen from Baylor School. The award, which recognizes not only outstanding…
Market Street Bridge inspection
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Traffic routes were a little different in downtown Chattanooga on Tuesday as the Market Street bridge was closed for the day. The Tennessee Department of Transportation conducted a regularly scheduled full inspection of the bridge. It happens every 2 years. The official name of the bridge is the John Ross Bridge. But for the locals, it’s usually…
Community concerned about boater safety ahead of July 4th
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) – A man near Ootlewah is still trying to figure out the identity of the boat driver that rammed into his dock several weeks ago, after posting surveillance video of the incident. Now, his neighbors are concerned about boating safety ahead of the Fourth of July weekend. “I wouldn’t let my nephews swim out here on the…
5,000 lbs Cleaned Up from Chickamauga Lake this Weekend
Five thousand pounds of trash was cleaned up from Chickamauga Lake this past weekend. Twenty – five Volunteers with Keep Tennessee Rivers Beautiful worked tirelessly to remove the trash. The pickup in Soddy Daisy took two days to complete. Items removed from the lake included bags of trash, tires, computer monitors, plastic barrels and more. iSustain Recycling sponsored the trash…
Fourth of July Event Preparations Under Way
Fourth of July weekend is fast approaching, and the Tennessee Valley has a whole week planned for firework shows. Fireworks will be starting this Thursday, July 2nd. Thirteen shows will be on Saturday, the biggest of the entire weekend. Catoosa County will be hosting the Colonnade Saturday for their second year in a row. Steven Henry, Chairman of Board of…
Sculpture Fields and CFC Foundation Jockey for Park Space
Dotted with enormous and interactive statues, the 33-acre Sculpture Fields is the largest outdoor museum in the southeast. “We will always be free and open to the public of Chattanooga,” says Sculpture Fields Executive Director Anne Rushing. “So, it’s really an opportunity to get hands on and interactive with art and an environment where people feel really comfortable.” Rushing says…
Healthcare Experts express concern over the contagious Delta Variant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The threat of the Delta Variant continues to grow throughout the United States. Recently, Dr. Anthony Fauci called it “the greatest threat” to the country’s efforts to eliminate the virus. “If they are not vaccinated they should freak out, it’s time to freak out,” says Dr, mark Anderson, Infectious Disease at CHI Memorial The Delta variant…