DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – Community leaders are sharpening their pencils for a good cause in Dalton. The Whitfield Education Foundation is hosting its 13th annual Celebrity Spelling Bee at the Dalton Convention Center. The event brings together local business owners, educators, and public figures to compete on stage while raising money for student programs and classroom grants across Whitfield County…
EAST BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new housing community is coming to East Brainerd. Tennessee-based homebuilder Banner Built Homes has announced the launch of Davidson Meadows, its first Chattanooga neighborhood. The development will feature 95 cottage-style homes designed for first-time buyers and families looking to downsize. Davidson Meadows will be built in four stages through 2028 and will be fully…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Firefighters responded to the Borough 33 Apartments Saturday morning after reports of a fire inside one of the units. Chattanooga Fire Captain Daniel Atkins says the small fire started from a burning candle, but the building’s sprinkler system quickly put out the flames. “Started with a candle, set some stuff on fire, very small fire. It…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – This weekend, the Refindery on McCallie is celebrating 10 years in Chattanooga. The popular marketplace marked the milestone with a special event featuring food trucks and new pop-ups offering a variety of fashion styles. Since opening its doors, the Refindery has become a local favorite, especially among antique lovers and those with a passion for unique…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Merry Christmas! It’s that time of year again when Santa, the Grinch, and a little holiday magic take over the Colonnade in Ringgold. Shannon Wright, owner and founder of Touch the Sky Events, says the inspiration behind Merry Grinchmas came from one of the season’s most beloved stories. “So a Merry Grinchmas came about because, you…
GoMocs-Despite a late fourth-quarter rally, the Chattanooga Mocs football team fell just short as a late interception in the endzone sealed at 35-28 defeat to Western Carolina in a Southern Conference battle inside Finley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Quick Records & Series Chattanooga: 4-5, 3-2 SoCon Western Carolina: 6-3, 5-0 SoCon Series: Chattanooga still leads the all-time series 30-21 after today’s…
A packed house for a property tax hearing in Whitfield County. DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Could Whitfield County property taxes soon go up? A capacity crowd showed up to a hearing Friday to voice their displeasure with the proposal. It could increase by as much as 23 percent with an advertised property tax rate of 5.25 mills had residents concerned…
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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
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
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
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
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…
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, 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…
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…
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…