Memories

Earl Freudenberg Remembers When He Talked With Vice President Richard Nixon

4/20/2024

WDEF TV, Channel 12 will celebrate 70 years of telecasting on April 25 th . Anchors Chip Chapman and Kay Blevins recently asked me to come up with some memories of the television station. This memory takes me back to 1968 when I took a break from playing country music at WDOD and worked for WDEF Radio as a control board operator. While working at WDOD in 1967, general manager Bill Nash sent me to a luncheon at First Presbyterian Church downtown to welcome and meet the new pastor, Ben Haden. The church was a good client of the station having broadcast their Sunday morning service since 1925. That luncheon was the beginning of a lengthy friendship with Ben (who did not like being ... (click for more)

Memories photo of the day

David Cooper, in his book Catalyst for Christ, identifies those in the photo. From left on the front row, Scotty Probasco, Beth Lupton, Boofie Lupton, Billy Graham, Richard Nixon, Ben Haden and Lamar Baker. Second row, Dallas Haden, Kim Lupton, Allen Lupton, Charlyne Haden and Mrs. C.P. Edwards, Charlyne's mother. Third row, Eleanor Bryan, Sue Baker, Betty Probasco, Ellie Bryan and Mr. Edwards, Charlyne's father. Fourth row, Dr. Jack Evans, Jeanne Evans, Betsy Anderson, Tommy Lupton and Teeny Lassiter. Back row, George Bryan, Charles Flatt and Dr. Lawrence Lassiter.

Photo by Lee Anderson

Mark Thrash: A Living Memorial

4/22/2024

On Saturday, May 4, at 2 p.m., Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park will provide a 45-minute, ranger-led presentation discussing Mark Thrash, a local legend in the early years of the national military park. Participants will meet at the Chickamauga Battlefield Visitor Center before traveling onto the battlefield for the talk. ... (click for more)

2-Day Cemetery Preservation Workshop With Jonathan Appell, Nationally Known Expert

4/22/2024

The African American Cemetery Preservation Fund, in partnership with the Tennessee Historical Commission, invites the public to attend a two-day cemetery preservation workshop at historic Pleasant Garden Cemetery at at 306 Rowe Road in Chattanooga. Jonathan Appell, nationally known expert monument conservator will lead the workshop. Mr. ... (click for more)

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AUDIO: Earl Winger, Sr. Remembers Early Days Of WDOD

4/13/2024

Click here to listen to Earl Winger remembering early days at WDOD. more

Curtis Coulter: The Wreck Of The Old 97 At The Rock Creek Trestle

4/11/2024

WDOD AM, Gone But Not Forgotten

4/9/2024

Good Old Days Museum In Soddy Daisy Reopens

4/4/2024

John Shearer: An Architectural And Historical Look At 95-Year-Old Lookout Mountain Elementary

4/1/2024

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How To Solve The Money Crisis In The Schools - And Response

4/24/2024

How many students are in the Hamilton County Schools? Are there more now than 10 years ago? How many individuals are getting huge salaries, yet don't teach any students? It is my opinion that people that do not teach students should not get an automatic raise. Let them negotiate their salary. This does not include principals and assistant principals. I don't think the superintendent should get a $30,000 raise either. There are lots of people that can do that job for less. He ain't ... more

Failure To Report Child Abuse Is A Misdemeanor

4/24/2024

When Is Enough To Make A Change?

4/27/2024

Feeling Exposed

4/27/2024

Leaded Or Unleaded Chicken Tenders

4/27/2024

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Wreckers (Lookouts) Fall in Extras After Ninth Inning Heroics

4/27/2024

Chattanooga Wreckers center fielder Ivan Johnson blasted a game-tying homer in the ninth, but the Barons prevailed in extras and won 7-5. Playing their first-ever game as the Wreckers, Chattanooga fell behind early. The Barons had a 5-2 lead entering the bottom of the eighth inning, but the Lookouts managed to carve into the lead. On a 2-1 pitch, Tyler Callihan belted a home run to decrease the deficit to two. After Zach Maxwell shut down the Barons in the ninth, Austin Callahan led ... more