CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A major expansion is coming soon to Erlanger East on Gunbarrel Road. The multimillion-dollar project will add new facilities and beds. Tyler Winks Executive VP, CEO Erlanger Health tells us, “This is the most significant investment that Erlanger has made in East Hamilton County since the hospital was built and it’s a response to the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — As Memorial Day approaches, local groups are preparing to honor our nation’s fallen. Retired Navy Captain Mickey McCamish put out a call this week requesting volunteers. They will be placing American flags at gravesites in the National Cemetery in Chattanooga. They will begin bright and early on Saturday, May 23rd. Captain McCamish tells us, “We…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing reaction to the recent expulsion of some Tennessee House Democrats from committees. That decision was made by Republican Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton in response to various disruptions during last week’s special session in Nashville regarding redistricting. We caught up with Representative Greg Martin at Thursday’s Chattanooga Republican Women’s meeting, who said that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) At the Blood Assurance Warehouse in Chattanooga, community leaders and emergency officials unveiled a new program they say could change the future of trauma care in Hamilton County. The initiative places whole blood directly into the hands of Hamilton County EMS crews, allowing paramedics to begin transfusions in the field for critically injured patients before they ever…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Boyd Buchanan softball team got a 5-4 walk-off win over Goodpasture in the state quarterfinals on Wednesday. Mercedes Smith had the game winning hit for the Bucs, which will send them back to Murfreesboro for the Spring Fling for the first time since 2005. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor baseball team punched their ticket to spring fling on Wednesday after beating Briarcrest Christian 11-0 and 5-3 in the state quarterfinals. Blake Lundy had a monster 3-run homer for the Red Raiders in their game one victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan split the first two games of their state quarterfinal match-up against The Webb School. Bucs lost game one 4-3 and won game two 12-0. The two teams will play a decisive game three on Thursday to see who punches their ticket to spring fling. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The spring fling tennis championships returned to Chattanooga this year, and two Chattanooga schools battled for a state title. Baylor took on rival McCallie at the Champions Club, and the Red Raiders prevailed 4-1 to win their second straight state title. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After falling behind 7-2, the Chattanooga Lookouts rallied to beat the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 8-7 on Wednesday afternoon at Erlanger Park. Chattanooga scored four runs in the bottom of the 8th with Carlos Jorge slugging a three run homer to provide the winning margin. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga TN (WDEF)-Chattanooga is serving up slices and specials all week long as Chattanooga Pizza Week returns for another year. Restaurants across the Scenic City are joining in on the celebration, offering creative specialty pizzas and unique menu items for hungry customers to try. News 12 stopped by Chattanooga Pizza Company where crews are preparing for what they expect to be…
Chattanooga TN (WDEF)Championship sports are taking over Chattanooga this May as The Sports & Events Corporation, also known as TSEC, brings five major state and national events to the area. From middle school athletes to college competitors, teams from across Tennessee and beyond are traveling to Chattanooga to compete for championship titles at venues across the city. At Warner Park, families…
Track 29 Photography UPDATE: The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) says at 11:55 a.m. officials were dispatched to E 3rd Street for a patient that was suffering from injuries related to an industrial accident that occurred in Bradley County. The patient was transported from Bradley County to Erlanger via ambulance, according to CFD. They say it was initially believed that the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Community leaders gathered Tuesday morning at East Side Elementary School for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the East Side Community Schoolyard. The project marks the completion of an over year and a half effort led by Trust for Public Land in partnership with Hamilton County Schools, Hamilton Parks and Recreation, Impact Parks, and the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Athletes are set to return to the Tennessee River this weekend. The Ironman 70.3 triathlon is set to be held this Sunday in Chattanooga. The first leg of the race is a one point four mile swim in the Tennessee River from the north shore to Ross’s Landing. Unfortunately, previous editions of the race have had their…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The GPS softball team is returning to spring fling again. The Bruisers advanced to Murfreesboro after two dominating wins over Brentwood Academy. GPS won game one 8-0 and game two 9-0. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor catcher Blake Lundy led the nation in home runs last year as a sophomore. And as Brian Armstrong reports, Lundy shows no signs of slowing down this year. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new restaurant has opened in downtown Chattanooga this week. Torikaya has officially opened its doors, bringing a modern Japanese-inspired dining experience to a nearly century-old building. Inside the newly renovated space, the building’s original brick walls and flooring remain intact, while nearly everything else has been completely rebuilt. Executive Chef Erik Cielo explained that the…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett indicated the conclusion of the Craig Liner case brings a difficult but meaningful sense of closure after a guilty plea brought the courtroom proceedings to an abrupt end. Speaking on Mix 104.1, Hatchett reflected on how the case reached its resolution just as jury selection was about to begin. He said…
Image of the planned amphitheater along with the rest of The Bend. (Courtesy: Urban Story Ventures) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week, we learned that plans were in the works for a large amphitheater on the Chattanooga Westside at The Bend. Tuesday, we are learning more about what that entails. Urban Story Ventures has revealed that the proposed 12,500 seat venue…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- TVA says that those planning to enjoy our lakes this summer should prepare for them to be lower than normal. This is because of the drought the Tennessee Valley finds itself in, as the National Weather Service says that we are in a severe to extreme drought. Chickamauga Lake as an example is running roughly 2-3 feet…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) When you’ve won seven state championships like the Dalton soccer program has, you can expect great support. That’s why big crowds have become the norm for the Catamounts home matches at Harmon Field. Dalton just wrapped up another successful season on their home turf. They qualified for the state championship game this Friday in Atlanta. Nothing new for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – New legislation aimed at helping injured police and canine officers in the field has officially passed through the Tennessee General Assembly. The Tennessee Canine Emergency Medical Care and Transport Act now allows trained EMS personnel to provide emergency care and transportation to injured canines serving in the line of duty. “For me, this was a really…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – President Trump announced Monday morning, following a phone interview with CBS News, that he plans to suspend the federal gas tax for a period of time. According to AAA, studies show gas prices have skyrocketed more than 50 percent since the start of the Iran war. On Sunday, prices reached more than $4.52 per gallon. Experts…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Charlton Craig Liner has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing his ex-wife, Karen Liner, according to the 10th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office. Liner entered guilty pleas to first-degree murder, felony murder, and aggravated burglary, bringing the case to a close without going to trial. Authorities say the charges stem from…