Maclellan island has some exciting new improvements coming this summer. Maclellan Island is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts being in the middle of the Tennessee River. “It’s kind of a destination especially in the spring and summer on the weekends. It’s well used by the paddling community,” says Darlene Carlson, Executive Director for Chattanooga Audubon Society. Improvements will come…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) – Currently Residents in the North Georgia area have to drive 30 minutes to find the nearest fully functioning hospital. But That long drive is coming to an end, as CHI Memorial announced that they will begin construction on a new hospital placed right in the heart of Catoosa County. “We are so thankful to be advancing…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Waving flags at soccer matches is a long-standing tradition, but the CFC brought out a new flag this season that’s so big, you can’t wave it in the stands. Topher Kersting got the honor of waving the beast, which is so huge, Kersting has to train his body in order to wave it. Be careful if you get near…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- “They’re not as good as they used to be. The golden egg is broken,” said Junior. Lumber such as 2x4s were viewed almost as gold over the last several months but it’s changing. “We were paying $1800 for a 1000 3 to 4 weeks ago. $1000 a 1000 now that’s down 60% 70%,” said Junior. Builders have…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) -The Tiger Guard Drill team continues to fill the trophy case at Ringgold High. The team overcame unprecedented challenges this year and made some History along the way. Sgt. 1st Class Larry Sisemore says, ” (It’s been a) Very difficult school year and stuff where the drill, we have dealt with kids in quarantine. We have…
Three shootings occurred over the weekend in Hamilton County and Chattanooga. This comes after Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly announced a public health crisis over gun violence earlier this month. “What is the root issue, where did this come from? Is it revenge, are you acting out because of a perceived slight from somebody that put towards you? Until you resolve…
MARION COUNTY, TN (WDEF) – It’s a somber day in Marion County, Tn as the community is still taking in the news about the death of long time resident Cody Fox and his 9 month old daughter, Ariana. Several community members all saY the same thing about Cody-he had an infectious smile. 29 year old Cody Fox and his young daughter…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating two shootings that happened late Sunday night. The first one happened around 10:20 p.m. on North Kelly Street. Police say that one man was shot is suffering from non-life threatening injuries. Man shot near North Kelly Street Sunday The second shooting happened on North Germantown Road just before 11 p.m. A man was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Press release) – The Red Wolves returned to CHI Memorial on Sunday night following a two game road trip that ended with three points in Tucson. Opposition North Carolina FC came into the match looking for inspiration after a woeful start to the campaign that saw John Bradford’s side secure one point in their first six games. On…
HAWKINS CO., Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the T.B.I, nearly seventy agencies from across Tennessee and several other states have joined together to find Summer Wells. The agency tweeted this evening that Chattanooga Hamilton County Rescue teams are assisting in the search as well. These are just a few of the agencies that have assisted in the search for Summer…
BUTLER COUNTY, Al.(WDEF)- South Pittsburg and Marion County are mourning the loss of the New Hope Volunteer Fire Chief Cody Fox. Courtesy: Blake Fox Fox, his 9-month-old daughter and wife Hayle were in the horrific crash Saturday on Interstate 65 in Butler County Alabama. In addition to being the New Hope Fire Chief, Fox also worked for Marion County EMA. Cody’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga FC fall 1-0 to Stumptown Athletic in CFC’s last home match of the spring season after a tipped in goal by Stumptown in the 40th minute. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Chattanooga FC, NISA, Soccer
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- We’ve officially entered the “Dog Days of Summer” and Perry’s Promise is doing everything they can to make sure that pets are well taken care of. The organization gave away pet food and supplies to low-income families or anyone else in need of assistance with their pets. They also collected donations for senior citizens who may need…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today was a Berry great day to enjoy any of the many festivals that happened in the Tennessee Valley. The long awaited 74th annual strawberry festival came back after taking a year off for COVID-19. Over 400 cars participated in the car show. Thousands of people showed up to eat good food, grab a basket of strawberries…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The 2021 Juneteenth celebrations continued at The Bethlehem Center as they hosted their first annual Juneteenth Festival. Food trucks, music and black-owned vendors came out commemorate the day. Mayor Kelly and other elected officials stopped by to talk about the importance of Juneteenth within the city of Chattanooga. It was a great time for all that attended….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga’s office of Multicultural Affairs released it’s 2021 copy of the Black Business directory. The directory includes black businesses that are registered with the City of Chattanooga. The purpose is to generate business within the community. Chattanooga’s Community Program Coordinator, Vanessa A. Jackson, says,”One of the significant things about the Greenwood Massacre and Black Wall Street was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The rain and clouds did not stop the Juneteenth celebrations here in the Scenic City. Chattanooga’s office of Multicultural Affairs recreated Black Wall Street and celebrated black businesses within the city all month long. Today, they head an interactive event that explained exactly what Black Wall Street was through photos and art work. Photos of Chattanooga’s early…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC are back home Saturday night after a week long road trip out west. Chattanooga welcomes Stumptown to Fort Finley. Both teams are tied for fourth place in the NISA standings with eight points. CFC coach Peter Fuller says Stumptown is hard to score on. They’ve only allowed multiple goals in one game this season. Said Fuller:”I think…
(press release) CHICAGO (June 18, 2021) — In its 36th year of honoring the nation’s best high school athletes, Gatorade today announced Sydney Berzon of Baylor School as its 2020-21 Gatorade Tennessee Softball Player of the Year. Berzon is the first Gatorade Tennessee Softball Player of the Year to be chosen from Baylor School. The award, which recognizes not only…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Public defenders represent those accused of a crime who are unable to afford legal assistance. Often accused of heinous, high-profile crimes, our country offers defendants a unique opportunity to speak out. “All people, even people who can’t afford it, have the right, the constitutional right, to be represented when they are accused of crimes,” says Chelsea Curtis,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) -The Homeless Services Division’s primary goal is to make homelessness in Chattanooga brief, rare, and non-recurring by locating permanent housing. “Our model is housing first. So we do have an outreach team that will go and make connections with the community. And once were engaged they work with the housing navigator that will help them navigate all…
You might use a tea bag to brew up a batch of hot tea. Not our “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, he uses science to make a tea bag float in the air.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – If you want to keep your head above water, you better know where you are and what you are doing. TWRA says it’s inattention and alcohol consumption that can quickly turn a day of fun on the water – to something disastrous. “Boating and Drinking a lot of people think they go hand in hand but it’s…