Scots-Irish Songs of The South – The Links Between Scotland, Ireland and the American South
Reporter James Mahon explores the cultural and musical links between Scotland, Ireland and the American South in this documentary.
What’s Right With Our Schools: Bessie Smith Center Reopens
CHATTANOOGA TN (WDEF) – Summer is in full swing, but that doesn’t mean learning has to take a vacation. The Bessie Smith Cultural Center is a great place to see and hear some of Chattanooga’s rich history. Yusuf Hakeem is the Board Chair for the Museum. He says, “What we have had the opportunity to do is to upgrade the…
Nokian Tyres’ Journey Campaign Giving Away Set of Free Tires
DAYTON, TN (WDEF)- Nokian Tyres’ Journey Campaign has launched for its second year. Drivers are invited to map out their favorite road trips on Nokian Tyres website starting today until July 4. A winner will be randomly selected out of these entries. Prizes include a free set of tires and other Nokian products. The Journey Campaign is the same week…
Hamilton County DA invoking state law to curb local gun violence
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County DA’s office is cracking down on local gun violence by capitalizing on a new state law. “We’re hoping that this can, those that are repeating the violence, pushing violence in the city and in the county, if effectively prosecuted that they’ll go away and serve more time,” says Hamilton County District Attorney…
Woman charged for Parkridge fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A woman has now been charged for the fire at Parkridge Medical Center earlier this month. Fire officials at the time said they believed it started when a woman tried to light a cigarette in her hospital bed. The fire caught her bed and she suffered burns under her arm and side. The sprinkler system and staff…
TBI Investigating an Officer Involved Shooting in Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn (WDEF) – The TBI is investigating a mental health call in Bradley County that escalated into an officer involved shooting which resulted in a Mcdonald man’s death. The sheriff’s office has released body cam footage of the incident which may be difficult to watch. The shooting occurred on Friday, June 25th just before 6pm when two Bradley County…
Chattanooga Family on Board First Cruise Ship to Set Sail From U.S.
A Chattanooga family is on the first cruise ship to set sail from the U.S. following the COVID-19 pandemic. “We already had three cruises cancelled due to COVID from the last year and a half, I guess. So, we were excited to get back to cruising,” says David Swinford, Chattanooga resident. Following CDC guidelines, the ship is at 40% capacity…
TECH BYTE: Video Games to Keep You and Your Kids Active
Let’s look at some fun games that’ll get you and your kids moving, even if you’re inside.
VFL Josh Dobbs hosts youth football camp at Baylor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Former Tennessee quarterback, now Pittsburgh Steeler Josh Dobbs brought his youth football camp back to Chattanooga for a second year Saturday morning. Dobbs entertained a couple hundred kids of all ages at Baylor — teaching them different football drills and letting them get outside and learn football. Chattanooga is the end of Dobbs’ camp circuit, after…
Red Wolves draw with cup defenders, 1-1
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two early goals highlighted the action-packed match between the Chattanooga Red Wolves and defending USL League One champs Greenville Triumph Saturday. The match draw keeps the Red Wolves and Triumph at third and second in the table, respectively. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Chattanooga Red Wolves, Greenville Triumph SC,…
Lookouts take out Trash Pandas, 8-6
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Rocket City pitcher Reid Detmers’ record-breaking 16 strike outs was overshadowed by an 8-6 loss to Chattanooga Saturday. Back-to-back home runs in the sixth let four Lookouts in. Chattanooga lefty Connor Curlis also had a notable start, with nine Ks of his own. Categories: Sports, Sports – Baseball, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Chattanooga…
Hiker Rescue at Rainbow Lake
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- First responders in Hamilton County have been working for hours to carry out an injured hiker on a hiking trail. Multiple Agencies are assisting with a hiker rescue at Rainbow Lake. Officials say that one hiker has an ankle injury and crews are working to secure the himers ankle and bring him out of the woods.…
CFC Fighting ‘Virus’ Known as Lack of Goal Scoring
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC hit the road Friday for their final regular season game of the NISA spring season. Their motto….just score. CFC will face Detroit on Saturday, and then they’ll turn around and play again on Wednesday in Detroit as they take on the L-A Force in the semi-finals of the NISA league championship. Chattanooga’s offense hasn’t been in championship…
Josh Dobbs Gives Kids Shopping Spree at Dick’s Sporting Goods
Former Vol and current Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Josh Dobbs made a pit stop in Chattanooga Friday. He’s in town for his youth camp. He gave a handful of select kids a shopping spree at Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Hamilton Place Mall. Each kid received one hundred dollars to get shoes, balls, gloves, clothes, whatever they needed for their sport….
Chattanooga Lookouts Rally From 9-0 Deficit to Beat Rocket City
(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts (25-20) overcame a nine-run deficit in their 10-9 victory over the Trash Pandas (24-21). Fan-favorite Byrd Tenerowicz smacked the game-winning walk-off double in the bottom of the ninth inning. Rockey City came out of the gates on fire, scoring a run in the first and three in the third. They opened the game wide open in…
CFC Captain Juan Hernandez Reaches Club Milestone Playing His 100th Match
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Chattanooga FC has gone through many changes throughout the club’s 12 years. However, one thing has remained constant — and that’s team captain Juan Hernandez. News 12’s Angela Moryan has his story. Said head coach Peter Fuller: “There’s a special place for Juan I think in everybody’s heart.” Midfielder Juan Hernandez put on a Chattanooga FC jersey six years…
Bessie Smith Cultural Center reopens after 15 months
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The pandemic is ending and Chattanoogans are joining millions of other Americans in trying to get back to normal. One of the city’s main tourist attractions is the Bessie Smith Cultural Center, which reopened today after being closed for 15 months. A large crowd was on hand for the ribbon-cutting this morning. And the public is invited…
Wife of former Erlanger CEO missing after Florida condo collapse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Family members in Surfside, Florida, have been living a nightmare since early Thursday morning. “Nothing prepares you for this. My dad always said he thought he was going to die first,” says Rachel Spiegel, the daughter of Judy Spiegel. Judy is one of the nearly 160 people still missing after a beachfront condo collapsed near Miami….
Bike Chattanooga announces record growth despite pandemic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The City of Chattanooga announced on Friday that the Bike Chattanooga bikeshare program set records for growth during the COVID pandemic. The Bike Chattanooga bike share program is nearly nine-years old. The program includes 42 stations and 400 bikes located throughout the city. Bike Chattanooga served an average of 51,000 trips to around 20,000 users each year…
Local Company provides scholarships for 20 students to attend FCA Summer Camp
CLEVELAND, TENN (WDEF) – Thanks to the help of one local moving company, 20 underserved children will be heading off to Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) summer camp for free. This camp will give children the opportunity to learn more about Jesus while getting to put their athletic abilities to the test. Over the last month, Boundless Moving Company raised over…
VFL Josh Dobbs hosts youth football camp June 26
Chattanooga, Tenn. (Press Release) — Former University of Tennessee star and currentPittsburgh Steelers QB Josh Dobbs will host the 2021 Josh Dobbs Youth Football Camp Presented by Food City in Chattanooga at the Baylor School on June 26th from 9AM-1PM. Over the course of the camp day, Josh Dobbs and camp coaches will provide campers with valuable football knowledge and…
Salvation Army Launches Annual ‘Beat the Heat’ Campaign for Homeless
Salvation Army is launching their annual Beat the Heat Campaign today. The campaign supplies free box fans, bottled water, groceries, and access to air-conditioned facilities for those that are homeless during the hot summer months. The Salvation Army at 800 McCallie Ave is opened daily now for relief from the heat. Today until 2 PM, that location is hosting a…
Lookouts Fail to Rally From Early Deficit and Fall 8-3 to Rocket City
(lookouts.com) The Rocket City Trash Pandas jumped out to an early 7-1 lead in their 8-3 win over the Chattanooga Lookouts. The scheduled bullpen day got off to a rocky start for the home team as they allowed seven runs in two innings. After the third however the Lookouts bullpen combined for six straight shutout innings before giving up the…
Ricky Gutierrez Details His Job as Chattanooga Lookouts Manager
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) – We’re getting a look at some future Cincinnati Reds players right here in Chattanooga. The Chattanooga Lookouts of course are the Reds Double-A affiliate. Former big leaguer Ricky Gutierrez is Chattanooga’s manager, and he gives us a glimpse of life as a minor league skipper. Being a minor league manager, Ricky Gutierrez has to wear many hats. Said…