Chattacon returns for its 50th anniversary

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This weekend, our city hosted the 50th annual Chattacon, a premier science fiction and fantasy literary convention.  This weekend, the city was buzzing with excitement as Chattacon, one of the Southeast’s premier science fiction and fantasy conventions, returned for its 50th year.  “Chattacon is a Chattanooga staple, being the one of the first Science Fiction Conventions…

The defense began their side of the case on day six of Chen trial

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Saturday was day six of the Jason Chen murder trial. Chen is charged with the first-degree murder of Jasmine Pace in November 2022. Today, the defense began their side of the case by calling a surprise witness and attempting a tactic that led to a tense debate. The defense called Jasmine Pace’s father, Travis Pace, to…

GBI reported that a woman was found deceased in Ringgold

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Today around 10 a.m., the GBI reported that a woman’s body was found near South Chickamauga Creek off Emberson Drive. Law enforcement says the body was discovered by an individual walking in the area. The City of Ringgold’s mayor, Nick Millwood, released a statement saying: “We assure the community that all necessary resources are being utilized…

Mocs down Mercer 60-37

GoMocs- Tip your hat, Abbey Cornelius– there’s a new record holder in town. After stepping on the court for Saturday’s 60-37 blowout victory over Mercer, Sigrun Olafsdottir set a new program record for most career games played in a Mocs jersey after appearing in her 137th game in the win. As easy as it may seem to get caught in…

Walker Valley Off to Great Start This Season

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Walker Valley basketball team has enjoyed a great start this season. They’re currently ranked 7th in the state’s biggest public school classfication. But the Mustangs understand it’s not how you start, but how you finish. News 12’s Brian Armstrong explains. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: high school sports, Walker Valley High School, Walker Valley Mustangs

Chattacon celebrates 50 years over the weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Fans of Science fiction can expect a weekend of activities as Chattacon makes its way back to the scenic city.  “Many of the conventions that are around now are your pop culture, so comics and stuff like that. Well, that still falls within our realm as well, but our emphasis is literary. So armed guest honor is…

Georgia House Speaker lifts ban against Colton Moore

ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) —  There were developments today in the arrest of a northwest Georgia lawmaker at the state capitol yesterday. State Senator Colton Moore was arrested as he tried to enter the house chamber for a joint session of lawmakers. The House Speaker had banned him last year from entering the chambers, so state troopers arrested him. But the…

Suspects crash into East Ridge home during pursuit

  EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) has made an arrest after ending a pursuit with a stolen Mercedes Benz. Officers with ERPD got a hit via a License Plate Reader (LPR) on a stolen Mercedes Benz, January 17, 2025. Authorities located the vehicle in the 1000 block of South Seminole. According to ERPD, it…

Father-son duo arrested in multi-county burglary investigation

LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) —  A father-son duo was arrested Wednesday, January 15, 2025, in connection to a string of burglaries across several counties in Georgia. On Sunday, January 12, LaFayette Police responded to a burglary at a Dollar Tree in a Walmart shopping center. Clifton Mitchell / City of Lafayette Police Department Officers discovered the store’s safe was broken into,…

Smoke alarm saves Sale Creek homeowner from major house fire

SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A smoke alarm likely saved a homeowner from a devastating fire early this morning in Sale Creek. Smoke Alarm saves Sale Creek home from major house fire / Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department At approximately 2:35 a.m., January 17, 2025, the Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to reports of a house fire at…

Revolutionizing Business Cards One QR Scan at A Time.

Chattanooga, TN – As we enter the new year you’ve probably started that new job or you’re about to start the new job.  I remember when I started my first job, the thing I was most excited for was business card…with my name on them. After 20 years of sales they clearly have become less exciting and just something people…

Chattanooga is working “9 to 5” to celebrate Dolly Parton’s birthday

Signal Centers board member Nicole Watson joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to invite everyone to celebrate Dolly Parton’s 79th birthday with special events happening across Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s country music legend Dolly Parton’s 79th birthday and Chattanooga is taking a full week to celebrate thanks to the work of Signal Centers! It’s all to help promote Dolly…

Red Bank Beats East Ridge 68-48

East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) Red Bank built a nine point halftime lead and went on to beat East Ridge 68-48 on Thursday evening. The Lions remained unbeaten in district play with the win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: East Ridge High School, High School Basketball, Red Bank High School

Thursday Throwback: 1985 Elvis Presley

If he were alive today, Elvis Presley would have turned 90 years old last week. But after almost 50 years after his death, we’re still talking about the king of rock and roll. So why has the Elvis story lasted all these years? For Our Thursday Throwback, we take you back to celebrations of his 50th birthday in the 1980s. Categories:…

Medical examiner details autopsy of Jasmine Pace in day four of Jason Chen murder trial

Note: Many of the details in this story may be disturbing to some readers. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Day four the Jason Chen murder trial is underway. Chen is charged with first degree murder in the November 2022 death of Jasmine Pace. The primary witness throughout the day on Thursday was Hamilton County Medical Examiner Dr. Stephen Cogswell. Dr. Stephen Cogswell…

Supporting Older Adults in Their Job Search

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With the job market continuing to evolve in 2025, older workers are continuing to face different challenges when it comes to finding employment.  Companies like AARP are stepping in to offer valuable advice and resources to older adults navigating the hiring process in an increasingly competitive landscape. Experts at AARP say one of the biggest barriers…

Catrina Pace files lawsuit against the Chen family

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A lawsuit has been filed by Catrina Pace against the family of Jason Chen. Catrina is the mother of Jasmine Pace, who was murdered by Jason Chen on November 22, 2022. According to the lawsuit, Catrina filed the lawsuit for: “…compensatory and punitive damages to address the wrongful death, battery, and intentional infliction of severe emotional…