Nick Hill

Reporter

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

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Suspect Killed in Chattanooga Police Chase

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A high speed police chase came to a violent end in downtown Chattanooga this morning. (more…)

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Girl’s Leadership Summit to Tackle Gen Z Issues

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An upcoming summit is aiming to help young women and girls navigate the challenges and dangers presented…

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Man Involved in Deadly Christmas Crash Charged with Vehicular Homicide

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October 6, 2022

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)-A man involved in a deadly Christmas Night crash in Bradley County has been booked into Bradley County Jail. (more…)

Police Urge Caution for New Year’s Celebrations

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- At today's press conference, Chattanooga Police urged the public to ring in the New Year responsibly. Their focus was on encouraging those who go out to celebrate to have designated drivers or use a rideshare service. (more…)

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Two Dead after Crash on Shallowford Road; Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is a tragic update to the two vehicle crash that occurred on the 6200 block of Shallowford Road at the…

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Crash Shuts Down Shallowford Road

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police responded to a violent crash on Shallowford Road earlier…

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House Damaged in East Ridge Fire

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October 6, 2022

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The East Ridge Fire Department had to fight a fire late Tuesday afternoon. (more…)

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Crews Working to Clean Up Train Crash Wreckage in Collegedale

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October 6, 2022

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Crews are currently working to clean up…

Teacher and Husband Killed in Christmas Crash in Bradley County

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October 6, 2022

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A teacher in Bradley County and her husband are dead following a fatal crash on Christmas Night. (more…)

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Man Injured in Two Truck Crash in Ooltewah

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October 6, 2022

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A crash in Ooltewah injured one person and snarled traffic earlier this afternoon. (more…)

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Signal Mountain Family Loses Home in Christmas Eve Fire

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October 6, 2022

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- A rash of house fires have left numerous families homeless in the Chattanooga area. (more…)

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Neighborhood Clubhouse Catches Fire in Ooltewah

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October 6, 2022

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A fire took place in Ooltewah Saturday afternoon. (more…)

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Chattanooga Firefighters Fight Fire on Shallowford Road

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After numerous fires on Friday, the Chattanooga Fire Department did not receive a break from the elements on Friday…

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Dalton Elks Lodge Gives Toys and Food to Community for Christmas

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October 6, 2022

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- An organization in Dalton had its annual Christmas community giveback early this Christmas Eve morning. (more…)

EPB implementing Rolling Blackouts at request of TVA

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October 6, 2022

UPDATE: TVA has lifted the requirement for power companies to reduce power. EPB released the following statement. "As of 11:30 a.m. on December 24, TVA indicated mandatory power reductions will no longer be needed. Currently, TVA indicates they do…

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Homeless Coalition Give Toys to Children Displaced in Budgetel Evictions

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Evicted Budgetel residents currently residing at a motel in Lookout Valley recieved a surprise this morning. (more…)

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Union Gospel Mission Serves Christmas Lunch

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Despite the cold, the homeless population in Chattanooga had access to a hot meal today. (more…)

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Rossville Police Captain Encourages Sexual Assault Victims to Come Forward

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October 6, 2022

ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- The Rossville Police Department is continuing their investigation into a local softball coach that is accused of sexual misconduct with minors. (more…)

Homeless Coalition Respond to Critical Wamp Letter

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp sent a letter to the Hamilton County Commission criticizing the placement of certain individuals displaced by the Budgetel Evictions. (more…)

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Crumbl Cookies Fined For Child Labor Violations

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A cookie shop in Hixson is facing punishment from the U-S Department of Labor for child labor law violations. Crumbl Cookies is accused of letting…

Cohutta Police Services Center Destroyed in Fire

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October 6, 2022

Cohutta, Ga. (WDEF)- A large fire destroyed the police services center in Cohutta in Whitfield County. (more…)

Long John Silver’s in Kimball Destroyed in Fire

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October 6, 2022

KIMBALL, Tenn. (WDEF)- A fast food restaurant in Kimball in Marion County was destroyed Sunday morning in a fire. (more…)

Chattanooga Red Wolves Foundations Hosts Toy Giveaway

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October 6, 2022

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Red Wolves gave back to the community today. (more…)

St. Elmo Celebrates Stroll and Luminaira Festival

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The residents of St. Elmo came out Saturday night in a celebration of their neighborhood. (more…)

Wreaths Placed at Wreaths Across Chattanooga

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Thousands descended on the Chattanooga National Cemetery Saturday to honor those who have sacrificed for our country. (more…)

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Pedestrian Struck on 3rd Street Friday Night

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man is fighting for his life after being struck by a car Friday night in Chattanooga. (more…)

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Fire Destroys Structure in East Lake

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-Chattanooga Firefighters had to battle a blaze on Friday Night in East Lake. (more…)

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“Collaborative Boys Conference” Discusses Solutions to Violence

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Curbing youth violence and recidivism is a problem many are attempting to tackle in our community. One conference held at UTC today in Chattanooga hopes…

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Whitfield County Family in Need after Devastating Fire

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October 6, 2022

TUNNEL HILL, Ga. (WDEF)- A family in Whitfield County is reeling from a devastating fire earlier this week. (more…)

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Whitfield County Appropriates a Million to Nonprofits

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October 6, 2022

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The Whitfield County Board of Commissioners have awarded over a million dollars to local nonprofits there. (more…)

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Class Action Federal Lawsuit Filed in Budgetel Evictions

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October 6, 2022

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Yesterday, Hamilton County Judge Boyd Patterson issued a court order giving the Budgetel in East Ridge a path to reopening. (more…)

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Christmas Shop Gives Sharp Discounts For Low Income Families

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With many families feeling the brunt of inflation and other economic hardships, buying presents Christmas morning might be difficult to impossible. (more…)

Budgetel to get Second Chance with Court Order

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The second hearing in the Budgetel nuisance case went before a Hamilton County judge today. (more…)

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Health Department Holds Discussion on Opioid Abuse

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The opioid epidemic has stretched its deadly tentacles into every aspect of our society. (more…)

NAACP Holds Meeting on Tennessee Student Retention Law

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- "And because we have good intentions, we don’t question things that we really need to question." (more…)

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“Give Back Classic” Collects Toys for Children in Need

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Firefighters and Postal Workers came together at Brainerd High School this afternoon for a charity basketball game. “The Give Back Classic” consisted of…

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A Vision of Hope for the Inner City

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Vision care is a critical medical need…

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Chen Bond Hearing Paints Events that Led to Pace’s Death

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October 6, 2022

Content Warning: Some of the details in this article are disturbing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man accused of murdering 22 year old Jasmine Pace had his bond hearing today in Chattanooga. (more…)

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Federal Lawsuit Filed Against CSAS and Hamilton County Schools

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A federal lawsuit has been filed in the Eastern District Court of Tennessee against administrators at the Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences (CSAS) and the Hamilton County School Board.…

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Minor Flooding Caused by Heavy Rains

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October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Heavy rains over the past 36 hours have caused some minor flooding in the area. (more…)