CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Families spent part of Mother’s Day on the water Sunday morning during a special kayaking adventure hosted by Outdoor Chattanooga. The guided paddle took participants through downtown Chattanooga along the Tennessee River, passing landmarks including Maclellan Island, Ross’s Landing, the Bluff View Art District, and several historic bridges. The event welcomed both beginners and experienced kayakers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and a new national survey is highlighting growing confusion surrounding sunscreen safety and daily sun protection. The survey, released by the Melanoma Research Alliance, found many Americans remain skeptical about sunscreen despite medical recommendations encouraging regular use to help prevent skin cancer. According to the findings, 53% of Americans say they…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As we continue celebrating Mother’s Day weekend, one mother we met at the Chattanooga Market says this year is especially meaningful, as she is not only a mother to her biological son, but also a bonus mom to two young men far from home. As the Chattanooga community celebrated Mother’s Day weekend, News 12 stopped by…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) – Downtown Dayton celebrated its 79th annual Strawberry Festival with an entire week of events for the community. The president of the Chamber of Commerce, Molli Tallent, said this year’s festival brought one of the biggest crowds yet. “Perfect turnout. Bigger than it’s ever been for the 79th Tennessee Strawberry Festival. Woo!” Talent exclaimed. One attendee, Annette…
(gomocs.com) — Baileigh Pitts delivered a career night at the plate and Chattanooga rallied late with a four-run seventh inning to defeat Western Carolina 7-6 on Friday in the Southern Conference Softball Tournament at Jim Frost Stadium. The fifth-seeded Mocs erased a late deficit behind timely and aggressive hitting and strong pitching from senior Taylor Long, who struck out 11…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor had no issues in their playoff opener against Harpeth Hall. The Red Raiders celebrated a run-rule victory in both contests. Baylor won game one 15-0 and g ame two 13-0. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Calhoun baseball team is headed to the Final Four. The Yellow Jackets broke a 3-3 tie against Oconee County, and they went on to win 8-3 in game three of their elite eight playoff series. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Dalton soccer team is headed back to the state championship game. The Catamounts advanced after beating Marist 3-0 on Friday evening at Harmon Field. The Catamounts will now try to bring home their 8th career state title. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After a one year hiatus, the Mocs golf team is back in the NCAA Regionals. They’ll head for Texas the middle of May to battle some of the nation’s top teams. Brian Armstrong reports. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC Mocs
The Cohutta Town Council dealing with a power outage in the middle of a special meeting discussing the ongoing controversy over Cohutta mayor Ron Shinnick and his disbandment of the town’s police department. COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF)- “So that’s it? We don’t get any answers or anything?” The controversy in a small Whitfield County town took another turn Friday evening, as…
In the early 1800s, the first European settlers came to the Hamilton County area. One of the first settlements was the town of Harrison, which became the County Seat of Hamilton County. After the civil war, Chattanooga became a railroad hub, and the county seat moved to Chattanooga. The town of Harrison remained as an agricultural town. But Hamilton County…
TRION, GA (WDEF) — A High School Student from Trion, Georgia was arrested after a traffic stop, and reports say he’s now in ICE custody. An arrest report from Walker County says Elder Yuvini Aguilar-Macario was charged by the Georgia State Patrol with failure to maintain lane and driving without a license, which is a misdemeanor. A gofundme established by…
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) After losing the first game of their playoff series to Oconee Co 5-4, Calhoun bounced back to win game two 13-4. The Yellow Jackets victory forces a game three on Friday in their Elite Eight playoff series with Oconee Co. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
(press release) McCallie Head Baseball Coach Tim Costo announced Thursday that he will be stepping down from his role at the end of the current season but will remain on staff as an assistant coach. In a joint announcement, McCallie School has elevated assistant coach Matt Allen to the head coaching position. Costo’s career as an assistant coach at McCallie…
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Gordon Lee has advanced to the state Final Four after sweeping Fitzgerald 5-4 and 4-0 Thursday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
The property across from Enterprise South Nature Park now jointly owned by the city of Chattanooga and Hamilton County. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- “I don’t know if you can tell in my demeanor, but it is such a relief.” Will Enterprise South Nature Park be expanding soon? A purchase by the Hamilton County Government could make that a possibility. In the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a new U.S. House redistricting map into law Thursday, finalizing a plan approved by the Republican-controlled legislature during a special session. The new map significantly alters representation in Memphis by reshaping a congressional district that includes much of the city. Supporters say the changes reflect updated population data and legal guidance,…
Rep. Buddy Carter shaking hands with a voter at Poole’s B-B-Q in Ellijay. ELLIJAY, Ga. (WDEF)- Another candidate in the Republican Primary for the U.S. Senate in Georgia made a stop in our area Thursday. Representative Buddy Carter of Savannah made a stop in Ellijay at Poole’s Bar-B-Que to speak with voters. Representative Carter is running against fellow Congressman Mike…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga received a special surprise ahead of Mother’s Day. On Thursday, local McDonald’s Owner/Operators visited the house to deliver flowers and cookie totes to mothers staying there while their children received nearby medical care. The visit also included a check presentation totaling $5,492, raised through this year’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The Bethlehem Center welcomed community members this morning as it hosted a National Day of Prayer gathering in Chattanooga. The Bethlehem Center opened its doors for the annual observance, which brings people of all faiths together to pray for the nation, local communities, and leaders. Organizers say the event is meant to foster unity and hope while creating…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new chapter in aviation is taking off in Collegedale following the grand opening of SkyBoss HQ at the Collegedale Municipal Airport. City leaders, aviation officials, and community members gathered Wednesday to celebrate the airport’s first major expansion in more than two decades. The project includes two newly constructed hangars totaling 20,000 square feet and is expected…
Chattanooga TN (WDEF) A Chattanooga nonprofit is calling on the community to help support local families by donating baby essentials to those in need. Choices is hosting a Community Baby Shower to restock its Baby Boutique, which provides free diapers, clothing, car seats, and other necessities to families enrolled in its parenting programs. Organizers say the drive is focused on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Concerns over a statewide redistricting proposal are growing as Tennessee lawmakers continue a special session focused on congressional map changes. In Nashville, lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow the state to redraw congressional district lines outside the traditional 10-year census cycle. During a House congressional redistricting committee meeting, lawmakers questioned the need to redraw districts…
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Gordon Lee baseball team has already racked up a 32-2 record this season. About the only thing rishing faster than their victory total were the flood waters in their parking lot Wednesday. Hopefully the waters will recede in time for their playoff game Thursday, as the Trojans continue their quest for back-to-back state titles. Brian Armstrong waded…