Run Mama Run
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - It’s Mother’s Day weekend and for the third time, a local fitness organization has combined running with pampering. It’s Mother’s Day weekend and Fit4Mom hosted its third annual run mama run 5 and…
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Former homeless man turns his life around and has been given a car
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A former homeless man is now a former car less man due to a kind act by a woman and a Christian organization. Jeff Willard use to be homeless and was given a new car…
Ten ‘ArtSpark’ student winners honored
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Ten Hamilton County high school students are being recognized for their artwork. The winning artwork will be displayed on EPB utility boxes for at least a year and on EPB windows during the month…
President Joe Biden’s American families plan and its impact on taxes
President Joe Biden has unveiled a new $1.8 trillion spending and tax plan called the American Families Plan.
Increased hospitality and tourism hiring showing signs of economic recovery
More people in the Chattanooga area are being hired for jobs in the hospitality and tourism industry. News 12's Brian Armstrong hears from a tourism expert with what the Tennessee Valley can expect.
May the Fourth be with Tivoli
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A special treat for Star Wars fans as the Tivoli Theatre shows the original trilogy to celebrate May the fourth. Due to the covid-19 pandemic, the Tivoli Theatre is currently showing movies on the weekend. But…
UTC first ever Commercialization counselor helps protect faculty’s intellectual property
UTC hired its first-ever commercialization counselor to help its faculty protect its works. News 12's Brian Armstrong finds why this position was needed, and how it's already paying off.
Mayor Tim Kelly’s Chief of Staff speaks on the process of potential CFD pay increase
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Under previous city mayor Andy Burke the Chattanooga Fire Department had an independent study was done that showed they were significantly underpaid compared to cities like Huntsville, Nashville, and Memphis. "We also need to make sure…
U.S.S. Chattanooga possibly located by UTC class
It's a mystery more than 150 years in the making. Some UTC students and a professor may have finally found the U.S.S. Chattanooga.
Success at no appointment covid-19 vaccination site
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF)- The Catoosa-Dade-Walker Vaccination Station at the Colonnade in Ringgold is currently offer appointment free COVID-19 vaccinations. There was a long line of cars out through the parking lot out to the road full of people ready to…
Silverdale jail inmates knew they were in danger according to inmates families
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Several family members of the five Silverdale inmates who were stabbed said they knew they were in danger according to their family members. "My son has 17 stab wounds. He has stitches in 10…
No appointment needed COVID-19 vaccine walk-in clinic in Dalton on Saturday
DALTON, Georgia- People looking to get their covid vaccination will be able to this Saturday in Dalton with no appointment needed. All people will need to do is Walk into the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic at the Mack Gaston Community Center…
Tips to reduce COVID-19 vaccine side effects
(WDEF)- As with any type of medicine, there are potential side effects from receiving the covid-19 vaccine. "Plan for the worst and hope for the best. I really can’t predict who's going to have the symptoms or…
People missing covid vaccinate second dose appointments
(WDEF)- A growing number of Americans have missed their scheduled second dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As most people are aware the vaccines by Pfizer and Moderna require two…
High prices due to lumber shortage putting pressure on lumber companies
(WDEF)- The covid-19 pandemic caused shortages in toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and now lumber. This time last year a simple 2 x 4 would’ve been thought of as nothing special and just cost you a little…
Proposed student bathroom bill
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Tennessee lawmakers pass a new transgender student 'bathroom bill' Tennessee lawmakers have passed a bill that would put public schools at risk of civil lawsuits if they let transgender students or employees use multi-person bathrooms or…
Earth Day trash pickup
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Members of the community workers led together for multiple hours to help clean up a Chattanooga creek on Earth Day. The nonprofit organization, Green steps, and other members of the community worked hard to clean out multiple garbage…
How much money do people need saved to retire?
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - How much money do people need to save to be able to retire? "If you don’t feel like you’ve done enough, the best advice you can get is don’t retire when people say you should retire.…
New and familiar faces on Chattanooga City Council
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - A new looking Chattanooga city council met for the first time today. Jenny Hill, Isaiah Hester, and Raquetta Dotley are the news faces on the city council board. "There is so much positive energy within this…
‘Cookies with Cops’
CLEVELAND, Tennessee- Numerous sheriff deputies and the Bradley County sheriff were outside of a chick fil a, today but it was for a good reason. Bradley County Sheriff's office teamed up with the Chick-Fil-a on Pail Huff parkway in Cleveland…
Collegedale commissioners move forward with Little Debbie park
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF)- Collegedale will be moving forward with its contract plans to build a new park, but how we got to this point has been a bumpy road. Collegedale city commission approved the Little Debbie Park at the Commons…
‘Power to Protect’ Chattanooga’s microgrid energy plan
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A year after the Easter Chattanooga tornadoes The City of Chattanooga and EPB are teaming up to provide additional energy protection. Chattanooga fire and police chiefs were pitched an idea on a microgrid power project. Are use…
Immigration lawyers explain what happens to migrant children in America
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Immigration lawyers explain the process of why migrant children can end up in temporary places in Chattanooga. "The situation in Central America and Mexico is horrible for a lot of these children. I represent people that have…
Kim White concedes defeat to Tim Kelly
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Back on March 2, 2021 there were 15 mayoral candidates. Then it became two, Tim Kelly and Kim White And now the next mayor is Tim Kelly. Kim White was one runoff election away from making history as…
Emotions boil over in Hamilton County School board meeting regarding potential migrant children
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Emotions flared between two school board members during the Hamilton County school board meeting surrounding the potential of migrant children in Chattanooga. "Children first, well it’s Hamilton County children first for me. And I will not apologize, I…
Chattanooga community asks questions of Mayoral/District 5 candidates
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The Brainerd community gathered to ask questions of the Chattanooga Mayoral and District 5 City Council Candidates "The community itself I know it’s extremely frustrating because this is normally their only opportunity to get to see these…
USB report predicts 80,000 store closures in next five years
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Store closing peaked in 2019 but a new USB report predicts nine percent of total stores will close in the next five years. "When you look at the last two or three years it is going…
World War II Medal of Honor recipient Charles Coolidge Passes Away
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- "He was an honorable man, who did his duty. And was fearless and doing his duty," said Keith Hardison. Bill Raines said Chattanooga and America lost a great man. "The same character traits we should emulate in our…
Chattanooga City Council back in chambers
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Chattanooga City Council has taken place virtually for almost the past year. Since April 7th of 2020, Chattanooga City Council meetings have been virtual. Tuesday however, it turned back into in person. "There’s something that’s just much more…
Collegedale Commissioners debate on park plans
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee- Collegedale Commissioners are debating on how to move forward regarding a possible Little Debbie park. Park plans were set up between former city Manager Ted Rodgers for two years without the knowledge of commissioners. During this week's Commissioner…
Brush fire caused road closure
(WDEF)- A brushfire caused a road to be shut down. Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department said Short Tail Springs and the intersection of Hunter Road and Short Tail Springs was closed due to the fire. Deputy Chief Stan Hardy said…
Foundation House Ministries upcoming luncheon
CLEVELAND, Tennessee- Foundation House Ministries is celebrating its 7th year open and aiding the community in May. The ministry is based out of Cleveland and provides financial, emotional, and physical support to mothers struggling with addiction for 13 surrounding counties. In…
Suez Canel being blocked only part of the reason for prices of goods increasing
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Prices at the grocery store are on the rise and economic experts say it was expected. 'You’re talking 10,000 truckloads of freight on a single ship and 400 ships were stranded waiting to get through," said Craig Fuller…
Tips on keeping your plants safe during the freeze warning
HIXSON, Tennessee- A freeze warning is in effect tonight and with that, a local Garden Center shows how it’s keeping its plants safe and how you can too. Well in here there’s no problem. We have heat, we have doors,…
City council approves Steep slope ordinance
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A Chattanooga City Council ordinance handling vegetation requirements on steep slopes has been discussed for over a year now. "I think we've talked about it for over a year and I think did not pass it would be…
2021 ‘Nooga SportsCon’ exceeds expectations
Over the past year there as been a surge in demand in sports memoriabila. That was on full display today at the Nooga SportsCon --- as one person called it the biggest sports con in Chattanooga in at least the past decade.
CARTA Bus drivers want hazard pay reinstated and a person on the board
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Bus drivers, families, and community members rallied together outside of the Hamilton County Courthouse bus stop to demand hazard pay from the Chattanooga Area Regional Transit Authority due to COVID. "I met twice about it to no avail…
Chattanooga Lookouts looking for employees
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- Minor league baseball is back and that means the Lookouts are trying to add to their staff. The Chattanooga Lookouts held a hiring event Saturday at the AT&T stadium. There was an excellent turnout for the event. Despite…
Fire at Patten Apartment Homes
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee- A fire at the Patten Apartment Homes sent one resident to the hospital with smoke inhalation and three firefighters were treated on the scene for minor burns according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. Just after 10:30 Saturday, there…
New data shows risks of domestic violent extremism in Tennessee
New data collected shows heightened risks of domestic violent extremism in Tennessee, compared to the national US average.