65-Year-Old Hunter Hall Unveils New Look
CHATTANOOGA (UTC) —The hint-of-mint green wall tiles are gone. So are the iconic wall lockers.…
HamCo schools superintendent thanks teachers in a letter for two reasons
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County's teachers got a letter of support from the school superintendent today, but there were two reasons why Dr. Justin Robertson wrote that letter. At the end of every school…
Mayor Kelly announces American Rescue Plan spending
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly has announced how he wants to spend federal American Rescue Plan funds. Chattanooga is getting $30 million. Mayor Kelly wants to use it to…
Prepare for a very slow escort of industrial equipment Saturday-Monday
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office is warning drivers about some wide loads on the roads this weekend. They will be escorting three large industrial pieces of equipment to the Gestamp plant on Hickory Valley…
Harrison home destroyed by flames
HARRISON, Tennessee (WDEF) - A home in Harrison was destroyed by fire overnight. It was called in by an off-duty firefighter who saw the flames at 9149 Ooltewah Georgetown Road. The first firefighters on the scene found that everyone…
TVA offers advice to save on energy bills
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Both the heat and energy costs are quickly rising here in the Tennessee Valley. However, there are ways to keep your energy bill down amid inflation. The TVA's Scott Fiedler recommends turning up your thermostat just a…
Severe thunderstorm rolls through Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- A CDOT report came in shortly after 3 p.m. concerning wires and trees down in Chattanooga, as well as various hazards and flooding. Wires were reported down just off Cummings Highway, while Market and Broad Streets had…
Paying Tribute to Patrick Core's Weather Career
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chief Meteorologist Patrick Core is retiring after a 32+ year career at WDEF-TV. After working at the Weather Channel for a few years, Patrick started his local TV weatherman run…
Preliminary hearing for suspected shooter in McCallie Avenue shooting bound for grand jury
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One of the accused shooters in the shooting along McCallie Avenue a month ago was in court today. Alexis Lewis was the second of three people arrested in connection with the…
County Approves $1.5 Million for Emergency Services
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The County Commission has approved three point six million dollars in american Rescue Plan Funding to assist local programs and institutions such as the Tivoli Theatre and Girls Inc. A sum of one point five million dollars…
County Commission approves $2M in funding for Tivoli restoration
The Hamilton County Commission just approved 2 million dollars of public funding to go towards the upcoming Tivoli restoration. This project will close the landmarks doors for at least two years (more…)
Chauvin gets 21 years for violating Floyd’s civil rights
By STEVE KARNOWSKI Associated Press ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A federal judge on Thursday sentenced Derek Chauvin to 21 years in prison for violating George Floyd’s civil rights, telling the former Minneapolis police officer that what he did was…
Road closings and issues after the storm
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - From the City of Chattanooga: The following locations may be closed or have limited access while emergency crews clear the right-of-way: 1970 Cummings Highway (wires down) Cummings Highway at Browns Ferry Road (hazard) 600 Market Street (hazard)…
Chattanooga Police Vehicle Involved in Crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga police vehicle was involved in a crash on Thursday morning, July 7. (more…)
Boris Johnson Resigns as British Prime Minister
British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson gestures during Johnson's visit to the Foreign Ministry on November 4, 2016 in Berlin, Germany. The two leaders are meeting to discuss bilateral issues as well international crises and conflicts. (Photo…
Chattanooga residents ready for sales tax holidays
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Inflation continues to make budgets challenging for Americans all throughout the country. But here in Tennesee, residents of the Volunteer State will soon be enjoying a much-needed "holiday" to…
GBI looking for suspect who blew up Georgia Guideposts
ELBERTON, Georgia (WDEF) - It may be a simple case of vandalism to the GBI, but some say it was a righteous act. Investigators are trying to determine who blew up a part of the Georgia Guidestones near Elberton,…
Trooper stop nets pills and cash
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Tennessee Highway Patrol is showing off what a trooper seized during a traffic stop on July 3rd. The trooper was patrolling on East 23rd Street and pulled over a Toyota Camry for a traffic violation. The…
EPA to grant $4.9 million toward the cleanup of contaminated sites in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Environmental Protection Agency announced almost five million dollars is coming to Chattanooga to help the city clean up contamination. Back in mid-March, News 12 did a story about the city…
Tennessee Abortion Exception Requires Affirmative Defense in Court
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- Tennessee's "Right to Life Act" is expected to become law in mid-August, banning all abortions in the state except those which are necessary to save the life of the pregnant…
Governor in hot seat after charter leader lambasts teachers
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and JONATHAN MATTISE Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Gov. Bill Lee is refusing to rebut recently revealed remarks made by a charter school president who claimed that teachers “are trained in the dumbest parts of the…
Hamilton County Schools score proficient on TCAP
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County students scored at or above statewide proficiency levels in more than 64% of tested areas during the 2021-22 school year. (more…)
Hamilton Co. Schools found low percentage of contaminants in school drinking water
A recent report from the Hamilton County Schools released data on how much of their schools drinking water was contaminated with lead. (more…)
Boater dies in Chickamauga Lake this afternoon
DAYTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Officials say a man died in the Chickamauga Lake this afternoon after being run over by a boat. TWRA officers say 34 year old Jordan Matthews was in a boat with a woman and child near…
