CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -- The Volkswagen Academy made history this Summer. They graduated their first ever class of Automotive Systems Technology students, alongside their sixth cohort of manufacturing specialists.…
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) -- TDOT has awarded $22,000 to Cleveland High School's Aviation Program. The money will go be used to prepare future pilots, engineers and aerospace…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -- Anyone who is lucky enough to grow older knows that aging presents its own set of challenges. Neighbors could find a host of resources to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Earlier this month, The Public Education Foundation (PEF) once again teamed up with Hamilton County Schools and Volkswagen Group of America. More than 200…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Just because school is out, learning doesn't have to take a vacation. Students from the Chattanooga area are getting lessons in leadership at Book T.…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Children develop lasting friendships and grow skills at Camp Signal. This week children of all abilities are coming together for lessons in Science and…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Looking for a way to keep your kids active, engaged and off devices this Summer? One Chattanooga Camp is offering loads of adventures in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It’s lights, camera, summer fun! Chattanooga Christian School is once again hosting its long-running Musical Theatre Camp—welcoming students from across the region and beyond. …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With summer right around the corner, many parents are looking for ways to keep their kids busy—and learning. Experts say the “summer slide,” or…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A familiar and beloved face is stepping away from the halls of Griffith Elementary School in Sequatchie County—one that has shaped…
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - Local students are proving that innovation and compassion can go hand in hand. At Ivy Academy, a group of teens has…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Energy efficiency is the name of the game at Stone Creek Elementary in Rossville. Their commitment to saving electricity recently earned the school a…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland High School continues to excel both in and out of the classroom. This year, two graduating seniors are taking their achievements to the…
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - A new initiative is coming to Sequoyah High School that promises to open up a world of opportunities for students. The North River Future…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA, (WDEF) - Libraries are great places to learn! Melissa Cairns is an expert an instilling a lifelong love of literature in her students are Fairyland Elementary. She…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some Howard High students just turned a class project into the coolest creation in town. News 12's Timbrel Williams stopped by the kitchen to see…
COLLEGEDALE, TN (WDEF) - Patience and kindness are two essential qualities for an elementary school teacher. Mariah Dahlin has plenty of both. Her students at Ooltewah Elementary love her…
CHICKAMAUGA, GA (WDEF) - Gordon Lee Middle School is celebrating a big academic win in the math department. Based on last year's Georgia Milestones, Gordon…
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Deborah Baker has dedicated her long teacher career making a difference in the lives of her students. She challenges them and equips them with…
HIXSON, TN (WDEF) - Students from across the area recently came together at Chester Frost Park to compete in the Regional Envirothon competition. It was a way for…
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - Headstones are supposed to be lasting reminders of those who came before us, but time, the elements and vandals can make them hard to read. Thankfully, kids at Sequoyah High School created lasting grave makers…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Biology is defined as the study of living organisms. It can be one of the more challenging subjects on a 9 grader's schedule, but Warren Smith…
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) - Kim Thurman has spent years making a difference in the lives of her students. She has a solid understanding of her course…
WHITWELL, TN (WDEF) - One Marion County school has reached the pinnacle of success. We traveled to Whitwell Middle School to learn how their accomplishment is…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - There is plenty of drama in Amy Carter's class at Heritage Middle School. There is also lots of singing. Her goal is to inspire…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Three Hamilton County schools teamed up to craft strategic funding plans that could change the way they secure…
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - The best teachers truly care about their students. That certainly describes Susan Glasheen. Her classroom at George R. Stuart Elementary in Cleveland…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Passing a bill can be an intimidating process for even the most seasoned lawmaker. Students at Skyuka Hall recently got a…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - Some people are just born to teach. Macey Neal is one of those people. She makes sure every student in her Battlefield Primary…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -- In the movie, The Six Triple 8, Tyler Perry shares the story of an all-black, all-female Battalion in World…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, TN (WDEF) -If you are ever lost in woods, and you have a cell phone, call 9-1-1, stay where you are and wait for help. That's just what a female hiker did Tuesday (2/25/25) afternoon on Signal Mountain.…
TRENTON, GA (WDEF) - Mike Beeler is a dedicated teacher, who always goes the extra mile for his students at Dade County High. He genuinely cares about…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Students at Hunter Middle are making great strides in robotics and mathematics, but they are also excelling in the arts and athletics. Feast your eyes on a few of their recent accomplishments in tonight's What's Right…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The man accused of traveling from Mississippi to Chattanooga in hopes of having sex with a 10-month-old child has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. If he lives long enough to get out, 50-year-old Dennis…
EAST RIDGE, TN (WDEF) - A fresh dining option is coming our way! East Ridge lost its Wally's, but it's gaining a Whataburger. According to the City of East Ridge…
JASPER, TN (WDEF) - Bobby McCulley consistently models professionalism and leadership for his students at Jasper Middle. Combine that with always being supportive and giving gentle advice, and…
LAKESITE, TN (WDEF) - Students at Loftis Middle School know that the great outdoors are a great place to learn. They are committed to developing…
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) - Hard-working, caring and understanding, those are the superlatives that parents use to describe Lauren Gillot. Every morning, she greets her students at…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Black History is much more than a month at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. They have exhibits on African American history, culture, sports…
FLINTSTONE, GA (WDEF) - Geoff James has a great sense of humor. He mixes that with a healthy dose of caring to make sure that every student…