Nick Hill
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Nick is glad to be serving his home community as a reporter! Born right here in Chattanooga, Nick is a graduate of Hixson High School, then went to Knoxville to attend the University of Tennessee. While there, he marched in the Pride of the Southland Marching Band and worked in radio at UT’s college radio station, eventually becoming co-sports director. He then came back home and joined the News 12 team in March 2022 as a producer for News 12 This Morning. He is excited to tell the stories of the Tennessee Valley!
When not at work, Nick enjoys podcasting, reading, and traveling. Feel free to get in touch with Nick at nhill@wdef.com if you have a great story idea!
Articles
Study finds McDonald Farm not most ideal site for industrial development
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Five years ago, the Hamilton County Government purchased McDonald…
Haynes said no decision made on property tax schedule
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Assessor of Property wanted to set the record straight on a reported change to the reappraisal schedule. Currently, properties…
County looking to improve Ooltewah road safety
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Ooltewah roads will be the subject of a study following a fatal crash last month that took the life of a 16 year old boy.…
Cumberland Trail to expand in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Cumberland Trail is one of Tennessee’s most unique state…
Chattanooga Tourism Summit Discusses future industry growth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Businesses heavily invested in the state of Chattanooga tourism came together for a discussion Tuesday. (more…)
Teacher, attorneys maintain innocence after arrest on child cruelty
FORT OGLETHORPE. Ga. (WDEF)- A Catoosa County teacher is facing charges after an alleged incident last…
Frazier Avenue restriping project to begin next Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Work is slated to start on restriping Frazier Avenue to one lane each way next Monday. (more…)
East Ridge, Collegedale come together for Helene relief
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The death toll from Hurricane…
Wreaths across Chattanooga kicks off 2024 campaign
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An annual tradition to honor those who served our country who are laid to rest this Christmas…
Officials discuss government response to Helene
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There are now over two hundred deaths from Hurricane Helene across the Southeast. (more…)
TVA holds meeting to discuss future plans
The T-V-A has begun their open comment process on a draft plan for the future. The draft of the 20-25 Integrated Resources Plan is the topic of discussion for…
CARTA proposes increase in parking ticket fines
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will the penalty for not paying for parking in downtown Chattanooga become more expensive? (more…)
More relief for Helene victims across Tennessee Valley
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing about how the Tennessee Valley is continuing to show support for victims of Hurricane Helene. (more…)
Supplies for Helene victims being collected and flown to disaster area
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The…
Water flow in Tennessee River increases due to Helene
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Local organizations responding to Helene
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Despite Chattanooga…
Helene lashes Tennessee Valley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Helene also has lashed the Tennessee Valley over the past 24 hours. (more…)
Ironman preparing for potential Helene impacts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The 10th annual Ironman triathlon is set to take place this weekend across Chattanooga. (more…)
Commissioners discuss Snow Hill Road safety concerns after fatal crash
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last Thursday, an Ooltewah High School student died in a fatal crash. (more…)
County to fund school repairs, volunteer fire departments
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County is set to fund 11 different school repair projects. (more…)
Summerville preparing for potential floods from Helene
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- With Tropical Storm Helene approaching the Tennessee Valley, some local…
TWRA considering various fee increases
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) says they are considering an increase in various license fees. (more…)
Republicans reacting to Robinson scandal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The fallout from a CNN report about the Republican nominee…
Family Justice Center discusses future
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Chattanooga Family Justice Center discussed their…
Federal Reserve lowers interest rate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Federal Reserve made a big announcement that could affect your bank account. (more…)
Meigs County judge at center of federal lawsuit
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Meigs County judge is at the center of a federal lawsuit. (more…)
Ooltewah student killed in Snow Hill Road crash
UPDATE (September 19, 2024, 4:05 p.m.) -- More details have been released about the fatal crash on Snow Hill Road. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) released that…
Hamilton County commission discusses school threats
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the explosion in school threats since the beginning of the year, many have raised concerns about the safety of their children (more…)
Sharpe claims Mayor Wamp is withholding financial information from his district
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hamilton County Commissioner is…
Hamilton County unveils jail reentry program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Inmates at the Hamilton County Jail now have the opportunity to learn to…
UTC participating in National Voter Registration Day
UPDATE: Students in collaboration with the League of Women Voters engaged with students to ask if they were registered to vote. Organizers say it’s especially important to target…
Kelly says deadly Eastdale shooting appears to be gang related
UPDATE: Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp added his reaction to the shooting, saying, "I think we’re now at a point in our community where we ought…
Judge to not throw out evidence in Chen murder case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The attorney for the man charged with murder in the November 2022 death of a Chattanooga woman argued once again for some evidence…
Chattanoogans Reflect on 9/11 Attacks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 23 years ago, the worst terrorist attack in modern American history was carried out against our country. The 9-11 Memorial and Museum in New York says 2,977 people…
Hamilton County jurors to potentially see increase in pay
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County jurors may soon see an increase in their pay during trials. (more…)
Two juveniles charged after Trion High School threat
TRION, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two juveniles are being charged with making a school threat in Chattooga County, Georgia. Sheriff Mark Shrader says that an S-R-O at Trion High School was notified of a disturbing graphic image circulating social media. The…