EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – A celebration of all things spooky took over East Ridge this weekend. ShudderCon 2025 brought together horror lovers, haunted attraction pros, and pop culture fans under one roof, and it was anything but your average convention. From scare actors in full costume to vendors selling eerie artwork, props, and collectibles, Camp Jordan Arena was transformed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The aroma of smoked meats and the rhythm of live music filled the air today at Miller Park in downtown Chattanooga, as the All Star Foundation hosted its inaugural BBQ Music Festival. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the park transformed into a vibrant hub where community members gathered to enjoy a day of culinary delights,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- McCallie was looking for revenge after a 3-1 loss earlier in the season to CCS. In doing so, McCallie’s boys’ soccer won 3-1 on Saturday and hoisted the DII-AA Region Championship plaque. This loss is also the first loss of the year for CCS. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A 4.1-magnitude earthquake shook East Tennessee this morning, with the epicenter located near Greenback in Blount County. The tremor struck at 9:04 a.m. Eastern, and residents across the region reported feeling the shaking, including in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and even parts of Georgia and the Carolinas. Initially, the quake was reported as a 3.5, but the U.S….
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) – It was all rhinestones and Southern charm in Ringgold this past Saturday as the city celebrated one of country music’s most beloved icons. Downtown Ringgold turned into a tribute to Dolly Parton this past Saturday, as fans gathered for the annual Dolly Days celebration. From wigs and western boots to sequins and southern sass, guests of…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Coahulla Creek saw their fantastic soccer season come to an end on Friday, as they lost 3-0 to Shaw in the state playoff semifinals. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield is headed to the state soccer finals for the first time in four years. The Bruins beat Jefferson 1-0 in the semifinals on Friday. Conno r Stiles got the goal for NW Whitfield. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton high school lost in the state final four on Friday to Westminster on penalty kicks. The match went to overtime tied at two before it was settled on PK’s. Joe Gonzalez scored both of the Catamounts goals in regulation. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) YOU DON’T SEE A LOT OF HARD-THROWING LEFT-HANDED PITCHERS IN GIRLS SOFTBALL. SO YOU CAN BET CCS HEAD COACH STEVE ROGERS WAS PUMPED TO LEARN HE HAD ONE COMING TO THE CHARGERS. KYLIE BLACK TRANSFERRED TO CC S THIS YEAR, AND SHE HAS BEEN AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Thursday, white smoke came out of the papal enclave at the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world a new pope had been elected. With over a billion Catholics worldwide learning who the new leader of their church is, those right here in Chattanooga say they are ready for the new era. On Friday, the Basilica of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga non-profit says federal cuts are going to put local artists in a bind. Artsbuild says they are losing $100,000 in federal arts grants. They invest in local artists through programs and grants. This is after the Trump administration ordered the National Endowment for the Arts to cancel all of their grants, and are ultimately calling…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In addition to passing this year’s school budget, the Hamilton County School Board approved a portion of Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Act. The School Board previously denied implementing the state’s school voucher program, which would give scholarships to public school students to allow them to attend a private school. While the board did not accept the…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Tech shows have a tendency to get lost in the fun and exciting things and skip over some of the things that matter most to us. This week we brought in a resident expert on some tech for Mom that you may not even know she needs. Grace Barth is an avid cosplayer, mom of two and…
Melinda Mason joins News 12’s Amelia Greer and brings their classic Bundt cakes dressed for all occasions- Graduation, Teacher Appreciation, Mother’s Day, and more! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Mother’s Day is coming up on May 11 and it’s graduate season, so Nothing Bundt Cakes has you covered for all your celebration needs. Nothing Bundt Cakes is running a special promotion…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) After falling behind 5-1, the Cleveland baseball team rallied for a 14-6 win over Ooltewah to open their region tournament. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Weeks of controversy have surrounded the Hamilton County school board as they have been dealing with a large budget shortfall. Thursday night was the night that school board members said they needed to pass a budget. This whole situation began with a $16 million dollar shortfall due to lower than expected revenues. After a series of adjustments,…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) IT HAS BEEN A FANTASTIC WEEK FOR EAST HAMILTON SOFTBALL COACH NORMA NELSON. ON MONDAY, SHE WON HER 900TH CAREER GAME. ON WEDNESDAY, EAST HAMILTON WON THEIR DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP. BRIAN ARMSTRONG CAUGHT UP WITH THE VETERAN COACH, WHO HAS BEEN APART OF THE LOCAL SOFTBALL SCENE FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
South Pittsburg, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responder Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or police officer, this award honors their unwavering dedication to keeping us safe. When danger strikes, these heroes are the first to respond. Now, it’s our turn to put them…
Forty years ago, the Coca-Cola company took a major gamble. The first bottles of New Coke started rolling off local assembly lines. For our Thursday Throwback, we show you how the company had high hopes for their new flavor. Categories: From The Archives Tags: From The Archives, Thursday Throwback
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The sole commissioner of Chattooga County, Georgia faces a criminal charge over dispute on the road. A man driving a cattle hauler says Andy Allen grabbed him by the shirt and threatened to pull him out of his truck. The driver had backed up traffic on Little Sand Mountain Road trying to back the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Dr. Lori Mann Bruce has been recommended by UT System President Randy Boyd to become the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). The UT Board of Trustees will consider the appointment at a special meeting in the coming weeks. If approved, Bruce will begin her role on June 30, 2025. At Tennessee…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A fire late last night claimed the Frye House, a historic landmark on Pope Creek Road. The blaze fully engulfed the structure, drawing firefighting units from Dade County, as well as West Brow, Davis, New Home, and South Dade. Mutual aid was provided by a Chattanooga ladder truck and GDC Station 9. Officials confirmed that…
Meet News 12’s Pet of the Week, George Ford. George Ford is a mostly mature, distinguished dog. The Humane Educational Society says he has nice manners, and even knows a couple of cues and commands. He’s great on a leash, and when he feels like being less mature, he loves to chase toys and sometimes romps in the play yard…
News 12 This Morning: Haley Rennick joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the two get ready for the Big Pig BBQ Festival this weekend, where Greer will be a guest judge. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The 5th annual Big Pig BBQ Festival will be taking over the First Horizon Pavilion this Saturday, May 10 starting at 11:30 a.m. Since the…