CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s Volkswagen plant was evacuated this morning during a fire in the body shop. A conveyor belt caught fire in a confined space. The machinery in the area was very hot at the time. Volkswagen’s own Fire Department plus the Chattanooga Fire department fought heavy smoke and the flames. The sprinklers helped suppress it. They got it…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – A Chattanooga artist is making history by creating the second sculpture in the nation of the historical figure Thaddeus Stevens. Artist Alex Paul Loza was chosen to complete this project from a nationwide search by the Thaddeus Stevens Society in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Stevens was a U.S. congressman known for playing a part in the creation of the…
Chattanooga firefighters responded to a fire at the Volkswagen plant at Enterprise South Tuesday morning.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) When Markus Naglestad joined the CFC this year, he came with a goal scoring reputation. During his playing days in his home country of Norway, Naglestad scored 104 goals in 126 matches. And over the last two weeks, he has been on a goal scoring rampage for Chattanooga. You many not find a pot of gold at the end…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor baseball star Cooper Kinney is a first round pick in the MLB draft. He was taken 34th overall by the Tampa Rays Sunday night, and Kinney believes he has landed with the perfect team. Said Kinney:”They have one of the best developmental programs in baseball, so that’s a super cool thing for me to get to go to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – “Blood Assurance says every donation can save up to Three lives but right now not enough people are doing this,” said Brian Armstrong “When you donate with Blood Assurance it stays local. We are the sole supplier to the Chattanooga area hospitals. So when you give with blood assurance it’s going directly to helping patients in need,”…
BRADLEY COUNTY (WDEF) – The defense team for Miranda Cheatham believes justice wasn’t served and wants a new trial following her 2019 sentence for murdering her husband James “Tooter” Cheatham in 2016. The victim’s brother John Loach secretly recorded the victim’s sister Dana Cheatham Pritchard admitting she had an affair with the District Attorney whose office prosecuted Miranda Cheatham. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In Chattanooga, the temperature isn’t the only thing that’s rising. “If they see a car that’s sitting idly, running in a parking lot and they have access to it, they will take it,” says investigator Nicholas Hayes with CPD Auto Crimes Unit. They say that car thefts and burglaries happen more often in the Summer. “With…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A grassroots organization is promising better days for the Rossville Boulevard corridor of South Chattanooga. They call themselves the BLVD. The corridor they are focusing on is the 2.2 miles from I 24 to the Georgia state line. Rossville Boulevard volunteers They are working off of plans developed in a Chattanooga Regional Planning Agency study from 2004….
CHATANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Countless classroom hours were lost during the pandemic. Hamilton County’s Summer Reach program is designed to get kids back up to speed and even give them a head start for next year. Tasha Flowers is a Literacy Coach at Dalewood Middle. She explains, “The Summer Reach Program is a part of an initiative through Hamilton County…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – 18 days since the Surfside condo collapse, the family of Judy Spiegel announces her body has been recovered. Judy Spiegel, wife of former Erlanger CEO was recovered Friday, July 9th according to her family. “It’s been an excruciating journey, you know, I went to bed almost three weeks ago not having any idea that that was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn – (WDEF) – An All-Star baseball team from Rivermont took part in the “8 and Under” Dizzy Dean World Series this past weekend. It’s certainly a great thing for the kids. But as much joy as it brings, it takes a HUGE commitment from the parents and coaches. Especially coming out of a pandemic. It’s a fun time to…
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EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves answer SSA of Marietta’s early goal to tie the match just before a monsoon of rain and wind put a stop to the match at CHI Memorial Stadium. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Chattanooga Lady Red Wolves, WPSL
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF)- Christmas in July will be happening in Cleveland this year through Foundation House Miniseries. The Christmas in July event will take place at the end of the month on July 29th through the 31st. The family event will include carriage rides, petting zoo, and cookie decorating. This helps the mothers the ministry serves by increased opportunities to help…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — After a couple weather delays, both Chattanooga’s soccer teams finish with favorable results Saturday night. USL League One’s Chattanooga Red Wolves took a 1-0 lead over FC Tucson into halftime, before ultimately tying with the Arizona team, 2-2. NISA’s Chattanooga FC hosted a friendly with Atletico Atlanta at Fort Finley. CFC’s Markus Naglestad scored early, and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – “I do it because I won’t be able to help others that’s why I do it,” said veteran Steve Cowart. Irreverent Warriors bring Veterans together using humor and camaraderie to improve mental health and prevent Veteran suicide. “That’s where the reference comes in for the reverent warriors. We’re trying to find humor and sadness,” said veteran Bobbi…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Get Vaccinated Chattanooga made a stop at East Lake park today to help more people have access to the COVID vaccine. The block party had music, food and of course the COVID-19 vaccine. Matthew Kodsi said these block parties are a way to go to the community directly and help people get access to the vaccine. He said…
The Tennessee Smokies jumped on top of the Chattanooga Lookouts 10-0 on Friday night on their way to a 12-8 victory. The Smokies scored nine runs alone in the second inning. Nelson Maldanado led the Smokies with 3 RBI’s, all coming on his 3 run homer in the second inning. Lookouts catcher Mark Kolozsvary enjoyed a productive night at the…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Major League Baseball Draft gets underway this weekend, and one Chattanooga player who should hear his name called is Baylor’s Cooper Kinney. The left-handed hitter is one of the most decorated players in Red Raiders history. He was recently named the Gatorade high school player of the year in Tennessee. Said Kinney’s Baylor teammate Luke Courdin:”He’s just built…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Experience makes a huge difference on sports teams, and the Mocs basketball team should have plenty of experience next season. With the return of guards Malachi Smith and David Jean Baptiste from the NBA draft process, Chattanooga will put a veteran team on the hardwood. That almost has head coach Lamont Paris doing back-flips. Said Paris:”Having so many guys…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC missed out on winning the NISA league title last week. This week, they’ll begin their quest for another title. The Independent Cup. Chattanooga won the Independent Cup last season. They look to defend their crown as they face three teams in the Southeast Region. The Savannah Clovers, Soda City, and Atletico Atlanta. The boys in blue play…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – An All-Star baseball team from Rivermont is in Mississippi this weekend. Taking part in the “8 and Under” Dizzy Dean World Series. It’s certainly a great thing for the kids. But as much joy as it brings, it takes a HUGE commitment from the parents and coaches. Especially coming out of a pandemic. News 12’s Dave Staley…
“Given what we’re noticing, it shouldn’t be happening this quickly at such a new building.” Christa Norris is concerned about the apartment building where she lives in Northshore, after noticing several cracks, rusting and water damage. “I started noticing a few cracks in my apartment but also things like the wiring not working and then from there it began escalating…