Kay Blevins

Chattanooga

Anchor and Reporter at WDEF-TV (Chattanooga, TN)

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Driving Our Economy Forward: Tiny Tigers Daycare

3 weeks ago | wdef.com | Kay Blevins

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s a preschool that puts the safety of children first. Tiny Tigers makes sure children are prepared academically for kindergarten. Tonight, we are learning how the daycare is letting out a big roar, making a difference in our community. It’s this week’s Driving our Economy Forward. “Driving our economy starts with the community building that village.
Driving Our Economy Forward: Walnut Street Publishing

1 month ago | wdef.com | Kay Blevins

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s a local publishing company focusing on local authors. The want to reimagine what publishing is as a community, as well as tell stories through all mediums of art. We look at how Walnut Street Publishing continues to Drive Our Economy Forward. “Being a writer, I’m a novelist and poet myself, I’ve been published, and I hated the publishing experience. So, what we decided to do to make that experience easier is we attached it community. Right?
Driving Our Economy Forward: Bea's Restaurant

1 month ago | wdef.com | Kay Blevins

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s been a Chattanooga staple for 75 years. If you haven’t been to Bea’s to eat, you’re missing out. From the fried chicken to the peach cobbler, the restaurant pride’s itself on its southern cooking, served family style. It’s a fifth generation family owned business that has been serving up great food and kindness for decades. Take a look at this week’s, Driving Our Economy Forward.
Driving Our Economy Forward: Shappi

1 month ago | wdef.com | Kay Blevins

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s a business that provides freight and logistics services to other businesses, ensuring transportation. Taken from the words “shipping” and “happy”, Shappi brings American products to Latin America using a network of travelers. We have details on the app in this week’s Driving Our Economy Forward. “What Shappi does is connecting people from Latin America to be able to access goods from the US in a very unique way.
Driving Our Economy Forward: Southern Champion Tray

1 month ago | wdef.com | Kay Blevins

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — They bring your brand alive with packaging. We look at how Southern Champion Tray has been Driving Our Economy Forward with printing and production. “Southern Champion was founded in 1927 right here in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We’re third generation, privately held, grown to about a thousand employees around the Chattanooga area. We’ve also got plants in Ohio and Texas. And, just an amazing story of a of a great family that decided to put their faith first.
Driving Our Economy Forward: Clockout

1 month ago | wdef.com | Kay Blevins

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s an earned-wage access model that is growing in our area. Tonight, we are learning how hourly employees can get faster access to their paychecks. Clock-out is this week’s Driving our Economy Forward. Vladimir Dumitrean, Co-Founder, “Clock up provides cash when you need it, if you’ve already earned it without having to wait for payday. So, imagine that you know I’ve already earned my cash, and I keep for the for the day. And I need cash right this moment.
Hope for Alexander: A Family’s Mission to Change Childhood Cancer Treatment

2 months ago | wdef.com | Kay Blevins

Imagine explaining to your child that he or she has cancer. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 15,000 children and teenagers are diagnosed with the disease each year in the United States. One Chicago family with roots in Chattanooga experienced their diagnosis first hand. Meet 6-year-old Alexander Brown, his sister Charlotte, mom Christy, and dad Matt. This family has been through alot in the past few years.
Driving Our Economy Forward: Base Camp

2 months ago | wdef.com | Kay Blevins

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s an event to connect local resources and organizations. Basecamp is a day for professionals to speak with Chattanooga industries. Tonight, we are getting a first-hand look at how the Enterprise Center is supporting small businesses. It’s this week’s Driving our Economy Forward. “I came to base camp without any expectations. And I actually met so many great connections that are now my colleagues and friends.
Driving Our Economy Forward: Flappy Nappies

2 months ago | wdef.com | Kay Blevins

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) –Potty -training, it’s a task given to all parents. Tonight, we are learning about a product to help young children transition to the bathroom during training. The product is called Flappy-Nappies. Cloth diapers, if you will, that attach to a separate waist belt. The invention is made right here in Chattanooga. It’s this week’s Driving our Economy Forward. “When my son was born, we actually introduced the potty to him. When he was eight weeks old.
Driving Our Economy Forward: Goliath

2 months ago | wdef.com | Kay Blevins

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) –Have you ever had a life changing event and needed to sell your home? That’s where Goliath can help. The business located in Chattanooga has been helping homeowners move on to their next phase in life. Take a look at this week’s Driving our Economy Forward. “What we do is help those individuals who want to sell and move on to the next phase of their life. Transact on that property. Sometimes it’s via cash offer from an investor.