Brian Armstrong

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Brian joined News 12 in October of 2020 and joined the stations sports team in July of 2022. Although he is new to sports at News 12, this isn’t his first sports on-air job. He was the sports director at his last station in Zanesville, Ohio.

If he’s not working in sports, he is watch sports, playing disc golf, or at a theme park riding roller coasters.

Articles

Direct Flooring giving back to the community

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) -A Chattanooga flooring company is selling rugs to helping out the areas community. After years of working with builders Direct Flooring opened its doors in April to the public. Direct Flooring’s owner Jordan Parker…

Mayor Kelly’s plans for the city

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Chattanooga City Mayor Tim Kelly and the city’s chief of staff had a discussion about the plans for Chattanooga’s future including an early look at who could be the new Chattanooga police chief. It was a…

Remembering Tulsa Race Massacre 100 years later

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Festival of Black Arts and Ideas gathered Monday to remember when the wealthiest U.S. Black community was burned to the ground 100 years ago. 100 years ago a white supremacist group raided, burned,…

‘America First Tour’ makes stop in Dalton

DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- Georgia Congresswomen Marjorie Taylor Greene and Florida congressman Matt Gaetz made a stop in Dalton Thursday on what they are calling the American First Tour. "And we are the most hated, most talked about,…

How to keep yourself safe during tick season

WHITFIELD COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) - These warming temperatures and upcoming summer vacations are leading to more people being outside. At the same time, ticks are becoming more active. "A tip on not getting bit by ticks when…

Legal sports betting pros and cons

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-  "Being able to set a limit for yourself about how much you’re willing to bet, how much you’re willing to lose a to be able to walk away when you hit that limit if…

Hamilton County COVID-19 vaccine update

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- More than 35% of Hamilton County residents are now fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Another 40% of individuals are partially vaccinated according to the Hamilton County Health Department. Doctor Harry Severance said when fully vaccinated the…

Cryptocurrency market tumbles

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - The price of bitcoin fell below $40,000 for the first time since February as many cryptocurrencies prices have fallen up to nearly 40%. Bitcoin was dealt another blow this week as regulators in China announced a…

East Lake Courts near three pole disaster

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Three telephone poles fell in East Lake Courts today including one that fell on a car a woman had just got out of according to neighbors Three telephone poles fell earlier today at East…

Flowers for Mother’s Day

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Anyone looking for a last minute mother day gift had the Chattanooga Market and flowers were a big hit. There were plenty of people shopping for Mother’s Day gifts at the Chattanooga market. There…