Mason Ford Racking Up Big Yards For Rhea CO
Evensville, TN-(WDEF-TV) Mason Ford has been racking up big yards for Rhea Co this season. Brian Armstrong takes a look at the Golden Eagles workhorse. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
UTC Hosts “Audacious Asks” Chat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga brought inspiration to campus on Friday with a powerful event celebrating courage and leadership. UTC hosted “Audacious Asks,” a conversation and book launch with alumna and best-selling author Marty McDonald, the founder of Boss Women Media and Elle Olivia. The event was held Friday, October 31, in the Roth Reading…
Time Capsule buried at Mary Walker Tower
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Mary Walker Tower buried a Time Capsule today. The last time capsule they had wasn’t preserved well. When they opened it in 2020 the contents were damaged. This year they are focusing on preservation and plan to open the capsule in 2045. Mary Walker was an inspiration to many in Chattanooga. She was Chattanooga’s Ambassador…
Erlanger staff provide reverse trick or treat for Children’s Hospital patients
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The staff at Erlanger Children’s Hospital did something special for kids who are in the hospital this Halloween. They showed up and showed out for the little ones who don’t get to go trick or treating on their own this year. They called it “reverse trick or treating”. Staff dressed up in costumes and went door…
CFD adds Ladder 21 to station
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) has added Ladder 21 to its station, allowing for more coverage and services to be provided for the community. Ladder 21 now makes the facility a two-company station. City Council members approved the Chattanooga Fire Department’s request to purchase a $1.8 million 107-foot Smeal ladder truck earlier this month. Fifteen firefighters…
East Lake family escapes house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — CFD responded to a house fire around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 31. A second alarm was called due to reports of a family being inside the house, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. Fire officials learned that all occupants inside the structure had made it out safely. One resident had possible smoke inhalation, but they…
Mannington Mills to layoff over 200 North Georgia workers
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — More than 200 workers in North Georgia could be out of a job starting right after Christmas. Mannington Mills recently filed a “WARN notice” with the State of Georgia. It says company has made “the difficult decision to shut down its Residential Carpet Business.” Mannington Mills blames “continual decline in demand and unfavorable market conditions” for…
Meigs Co Claims Region Title With 14-10 Win Over Kingston
Decatur, TN-(WDEF-TV) Meigs Co sewed up the region championship on Thursday, as they knocked off Kingston 14-10. With the Tigers down 10-7 in the fourth quarter, Kaiden Brewster ripped off a 93-yard touchdown run that proved to be the winning score. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Hixson Rallies For 19-9 Win Over Signal Mountain
Hixson, TN-(WDEF-TV) Hixson rallied from a 9-0 halftime deficit to beat Signal Mountain 19-9 in their regular season finale. With the win the Wildcats earned a home game in the first round of the state playoffs. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Baylor Captures Third Consecutive State Title With 3-0 Win Over Knox Webb
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor girls soccer team pulled off the three-peat on Thursday at Finley Stadium. The Lady Raiders beat Knox Webb 3-0 to win the state championship. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Ringgold Falls in State Finals 3-1 to Morgan Co
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Ringgold volleyball team advanced to their first ever state championship game on Thursday. The Tigers fell in four sets to Morgan Co by a final of 3-1. The match went down in Cartersville, GA. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Red Wolves Hope Regular Season Success Leads to Playoff Success
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves survived a long regular season with great success. Now they’re hoping to find even more success in the playoffs this weekend, as they host Portland. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Salvation Army Launches Emergency Food Campaign to Meet Rising Local Need
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga has launched an emergency food campaign titled “Feed Hope. Share Love.”, responding to a dramatic increase in local food-assistance requests. Kendall Hudson, Development Manager for The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga, says the organization is seeing the impact of rising food insecurity firsthand. “We are definitely seeing an uptick in people needing…
Five Saddle Ridge Students Hospitalized
ROCK SPRING, GA (WDEF) – Following recent reports of kratom-related hospitalizations in Walker County, health experts are warning parents about the dangers this unregulated substance poses to adolescents. Kratom is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. Its leaves contain compounds that can act as both a stimulant and a sedative, depending on the dose. While it’s not federally scheduled…
Chattanooga Honors Longtime Community Center Manager Jim Long Upon Retirement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Friends, family, and city leaders gathered at the John A. Patten Community Center Thursday to honor Jim Long, the center’s longtime manager, who officially retired after more than 45 years of service to the Chattanooga community. The City of Chattanooga Department of Community Development hosted the ceremony, which drew city, county, and state representatives. Speakers praised Long’s…
AIM Center celebrates milestone of Espero project as leaders hope it can help tackle affordable housing
Espero Chattanooga under construction. (Courtesy: AIM Center, INC.) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A recent report from UTC shows that housing prices in the Chattanooga area have risen by 88 percent since 2019. With this in mind, several organizations are looking to put a dent in the affordable housing problem. Leaders say projects such as Espero Chattanooga on Main Street will be…
Free concert series at Chester Frost Park proposed
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A summer concert series may be coming to Chester Frost Park. The proposal went in front of the Hamilton County Commission. The series would be called “Lakesite Live”, and it would be a free concert for park visitors. It would be funded by a grant from the Riverview Foundation, and allow a chance for local students…
Code enforcement blitz coming soon for District 1
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The city of Chattanooga’s Code Enforcement wing will be doing what they call an “enforcement blitz” in District 1. That district includes the Lookout Valley, Mountain Creek Road and Dayton Boulevard areas. They’ll be looking for overgrown yards, trash buildup, and rundown houses. The city says the sweep will begin on November 3rd. Anyone found in…
United Auto Workers votes for strike authorization
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The United Auto Workers Union voted Wednesday night in favor of a strike authorization for workers at the Volkswagen Chattanooga plant. More than two-thirds of union members voted in favor of the authorization. This vote does not guarantee that a strike will happen, but it does prime union members for a strike if one is called….
Fall leaf collection begins Monday, November 3
Director of Citywide Services Ricky Colston joins News 12’s Amelia Greer ahead of the beginning of leaf collection for the season. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Leaves are falling which means its time for many of us to start raking our yards. Chattanooga Public Works is helping you keep your lawn clean by collecting leaves from properties starting on Monday, November…
Tullahoma Beats Signal Mountain 3-1 in State Final Four
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain came up short in their bid to advance to their state soccer championship game on Wednesday evening. After a scoreless first half, Tullahoma got three goals in the second half to go up 3-0. The Wildcats advanced with a 3-1 final over Signal Mountain. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Baylor Clinches Spot in State Soccer Finals
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor girls soccer team advanced to the state championship game on Wednesday. The Lady Raiders beat CPA 2-1 in overtime. Ayanna Hamler scored the winning goal in extra time. Baylor plays for the state crown on Thursday night at 7pm at Finley Stadium against Knox Webb. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Terrell Owens Inspires Students
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) – NFL Hall of Famer and former UTC Moc Terrell Owens spent the morning at Hixson Middle School, sharing stories from his time in Chattanooga and the NFL while encouraging students to believe in themselves and stay focused on their goals. Owens spoke to a packed gym before taking questions from students during a brief Q&A session. …
Grier avoids death penalty, will likely spend rest of life in prison in 2016 murder case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Andre Grier now knows his sentence after being convicted of first degree murder in the 2016 killing of Bianca Horton. The jury from Anderson County had one big decision to make on Wednesday. They had to decide whether or not Andre Grier, the man they had just previously convicted 24 hours previously of first degree murder in…