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

Overnight Fire Damages Red Robin at Hamilton Place

Featured

Nick Hill,

October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a commercial fire at the Red Robin restaurant located inside Hamilton…

Lakesite Names New City Manager

Local News

Nick Hill,

October 6, 2022

LAKESITE, Tenn (WDEF)- The Lakesite Board of Commissioners has named a new city manager after an unanimous vote on Tuesday evening. (more…)

Gas Prices Falling Slightly in the Chattanooga Area

Featured

Nick Hill,

October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Gas Prices are beginning to fall slightly from the excruciating highs of the past few months in the Chattanooga area. (more…)

Tennessee Attorney General Sues Biden Administration Over Pandemic-Era Border Policy

Regional News

Nick Hill,

October 6, 2022

NASHVILLE (WDEF)- The Tennessee…

Fink Jewelry Store Robbed Wednesday Afternoon

Featured

Nick Hill,

October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There was an armed robbery yesterday afternoon, April 13, at Fink's Jewelry Store at 1950 Gunbarrel Road in the area around Hamilton Place Mall. (more…)

Former Georgia Sen. David Perdue Visiting Catoosa County Today

Local News

Nick Hill,

October 6, 2022

FILE - Republican candidate for Georgia Governor formerSen. David Perdue speaks at a rally to oppose a proposed Rivian electric vehicle assembly plant on March 1, 2022, in Rutledge, Ga. During his two Senate campaigns, Republican…

Remembering the 2020 Easter Tornado Outbreak

Local News

Nick Hill,

October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)- Roughly a month after the coronavirus pandemic shut down vast parts of everyday life, a different kind of disaster caused more suffering to many in…

Old Hixson Pike Bridge Reopened After Nine Months of Repairs

Local News

Nick Hill,

October 6, 2022

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After a long nine month wait for Hixson commuters, the bridge on the 5500 block of Old Hixson Pike has reopened to traffic. (more…)

DeKalb County Man Arrested in the Hit and Run Death of a Teenager

Local News

Nick Hill,

October 6, 2022

FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF)- A DeKalb County man was arrested early yesterday morning after a hit and run crash over the weekend in Geraldine that killed a 14 year-old teenager. (more…)

Officer Involved Shooting in McMinn County Under Investigation: TBI

Local News

Nick Hill,

October 6, 2022

ATHENS, Tenn (WDEF).- An officer involved shooting in McMinn County is now under investigation according to a press release by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). (more…)

Bradley County Brush Fire Contained

Local News

Nick Hill,

October 6, 2022

Cleveland, Tenn (WDEF)- A brush fire occurred late Wednesday night and continued into early Thursday morning just south of Cleveland…