CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tuesday marked the end of an era for the historic Hamilton County Jail. The downtown jail located on Market Street was first completed in 1976, and at 6am the final inmate was transferred from the facility. “We have actually been going through the transition now since about January. Getting the numbers down, transferring as many as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts and Ideas gathered Monday to remember when the wealthiest U.S. Black community was burned to the ground 100 years ago. 100 years ago a white supremacist group raided, burned, and destroyed Greenwood, a Black-owned business district and residential neighborhood in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As many as 300 African Americans were killed and thousands of…
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) – The mission of the Collegedale’s Veterans Park is to honor all veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Now a life-size bronze sculpture of a female Army nurse has been added to the park. The statue is meant to honor all women who have served, are serving, or will serve. Veteran and nurse Rebecca Ford-Ringwood…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – It was a beautiful Memorial Day in Bradley County – and in downtown Cleveland, residents gathered for a ceremony at the Courthouse to pay tribute to America’s heroes. “We’re glad to be able to gather again and celebrate that all give some, but some veterans gave it all,” says Mary Bear, Poppy Chairman with American Legion…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Memorial Day is not a holiday that kicks off the Summer season. It’s a day to reflect and remember those who defended our country but never made it home. “We are Americans, the heirs of a legacy of dreams and citizens of a nation whose people understand that freedom has never been free. We gather here today…
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(lookouts.com) For the third time, this series the Lookouts recorded a walk-off extra-inning win. Today, Michael De Leon smacked the game-winning hit, lining a single to left-center field to give Chattanooga the 7-6 win in the 11th inning. This back-and-forth affair began in the first inning when Tennessee jumped out to an early 2-0 lead against Lookouts starting pitcher Nick…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lookouts survived a late comeback by the Tennessee Smokies Saturday. The Lookouts led the Smokies 3-0 in the seventh, when the Smokies cut the lead to one run. Both teams scored four runs to take the game to extra innings, where Yoel Yanqui walked off the Lookouts with an RBI-single. Lookouts return to AT&T…
16 years strong, the Southeast Veterans Museum held it’s “Past in Review” ceremony before Memorial Day.
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Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Tennessee Smokies scored two runs in the top of 7th to break a 3-3, tie as they went on to beat the Lookouts 5-4 on Friday at AT&T Field. Smokies went up 3-0 after the top of the fourth before Chattanooga got off the deck. Byrd Tenerowicz hit a two RBI double to left tin the bottom of…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) – Five different fire units responded to a residential house fire located at 206 Morrison Street on Lookout Mountain. That’s near the point of the mountain in the old neighborhood near the West Brow. Residents on Morrison Street woke up Friday morning to the smell of smoke. When they went outside they were greeted by the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- For Memorial Weekend an organization is dedicating 22 hours of continuous movement to honor the 22 veterans lost every day to suicide. “We’re fighting a war on our Homefront. We’re fighting a war against the suicide epidemic,” said Herber. Shepherd’s Men is a group of current military and veterans and they made a stop in Chattanooga to…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) After a 15 year drought, Red Bank softball finally made the trip back to Spring Fling in Murfreesboro this year. They did it all with the cards stacked against them. News 12’s Angela Moryan is up there with the Lady Lions incredible story. Angie: The Red Bank Lions did the unthinkable this year — they made it to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – A New type of fitness gym has opened up right here in the scenic city. MMA College or Mixed Martial Arts College is a unique type of gym that offers a variety of fitness classes. The family based gym is centered around helping individuals pursue their health and martial arts goals. Owner of the gym and professional…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga has opened a new language immersion preschool in Highland park. The preschool has one unique goal – to produce students who are bilingual before they walk into kindergarten. This preschool on Willow Street marks the 3rd as part of the YMCA, but this preschool will focus on a diversified program that promotes…
Daphne Westbrook who had been missing since 2019 has been found safe according to The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations.
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Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) Baylor continues to dominate high school softball in Tennessee. They beat rival GPS 10-0 in five innings on Thursday in Murfreesboro to claim their sixth straight state championship. Baylor’s Syd Berzon had 6 K’s in 3.1 innings, and she also added 2 hits and 2 RBI’s. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, High School…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After spotting Tennessee four runs in the top of the first, the Chattanooga Lookouts rallied to beat the Smokies 8-7 in ten innings. Wilson Garcia drove in the winning run. Alejo Lopez had two hits and an RBI for the Lookouts. He’s batting .375 on the season. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Chattanooga Lookouts, Tennessee…
Lebanon, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor baseball team captured their third consecutive state title on Thursday beating Briarcrest 8-1 at Wilson Central High School in Lebanon. Cooper Kinney had a 2 RBI double and Vytas Valencius added a 3 run homer in the victory. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Baylor School, High School Baseball, Spring Fling
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- Georgia Congresswomen Marjorie Taylor Greene and Florida congressman Matt Gaetz made a stop in Dalton Thursday on what they are calling the American First Tour. “And we are the most hated, most talked about, and most attacked members of Congress,” said Greene. A few hundred people showed up at the Dalton Convention Center to support Congresswoman Marjorie…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – “With the increase of gun violence, not just in the city of Chattanooga but across the nation, I think this is the right move,” says Chattanooga City Councilman, Chip Henderson. Starting July 2nd, Chattanooga Police will reallocate five existing, budgeted positions to enhance its response to gun violence. And in light of recent targeted shootings such…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Lawmakers in Tennessee have been asking the Biden Administration for clarity when it comes to migrant children entering in the state. On Wednesday, Senators Blackburn and Hagerty, along with Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, introduced a bill called the Migrant Resettlement Transparency Act. According to Senator Bill Hagerty, the new bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human…