PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee visited Bledsoe County today as part of her ongoing mission to uplift the state’s most vulnerable communities. At Pikeville Elementary School, she partnered with the nonprofit Samaritan’s Feet to distribute new shoes and socks to every student in the Bledsoe County School District. The event, which also took place across the…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial bill concerning undocumented students has cleared the Tennessee State Senate. Sponsored by Senator Bo Watson of Hixson, it passed the Senate by a 19 to 13 vote. The vote caused outcrys from the Senate gallery, causing those protestors to be removed. If the bill is signed into law, it would allow local schools to decide…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We got another update on the construction progress of the South Broad Stadium. While Chattanooga Lookouts fans take in one last season on Hawk Hill at AT&T Field, developers say we are just a year away from the completion of the South Broad Stadium. The project broke ground last July, and is slated to be completed at…
In our Thursday Throwback, we want to re-visit the comeback of a very rare dog breed. In 1978, there were only 78 Shar Pei dogs left in the world. But enthusiastic breeders and American tastes led to a boom for the Chinese breed. This is the story of how local breeders helped out in 1985. Categories: From The Archives Tags:…
Cherita Rice with Crabtree Farms joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the farm gets ready for their 25th annual spring plant sale this April. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Get your spring gardens ready this season with the 25th annual spring plant sale at Crabtree Farms! Crabtree Farms sits in the heart of Chattanooga and focuses on being a sustainable urban…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts captured their first home win of the 2025 season on Wednesday. After falling behind 1-0 to Birmingham, the Lookouts came back to win it 6-2. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Birmingham Barons, Chattanooga Lookouts
Ooltewah, TN-(WDEF-TV) Ooltewah softball won a wild one against Cleveland on Wednesday after. The Owls defeated the Lady Raiders 11-10. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland High School, High School Softball, Ooltewah High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) CCS stayed perfect on the year by beating McCallie 3-1 on Wednesday evening. The Chargers improved to 12-0 on the season, and their victory snapped the Blue Tornado’s 24 match unbeaten streak. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: CCS, McCallie School, sports news
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resource for those recovering from drug addiction here in Hamilton County is likely to soon be on the move. Hamilton County Recovery Court is a voluntary program is designed to help offenders deal with substance abuse issues. This is offered to those with non-violent offenses. Wednesday, a proposed move to where this program meets raised some…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The data breach that has affected both Hamilton County Government and the city of Chattanooga was briefly discussed during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Mayor Tim Kelly’s office said they first learned of a breach late Friday afternoon, as a letter sent to the city two months prior was not communicated to them. The breach concerned personal…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today, Senators Chris Coons and Marsha Blackburn reintroduced the NO FAKES Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at combating unauthorized AI-generated replicas of individuals’ faces, names, and voices. The legislation is designed to protect people’s likenesses in the digital world and ensure that creators’ rights are respected as technology rapidly evolves. The NO FAKES Act would give…
In a developing story, the business assets of Rick Davis have been seized amid a legal battle over a family heirloom. Davis is facing asset seizure after failing to return a stolen jewelry that was sold to him. The attorney representing the client says Davis still owes thousands, despite a previous agreement to pay. The case is ongoing, and we’ll…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new chapter is beginning for Chattanooga’s City Council, but it’s one deeply rooted in tradition. Jenni Berz has officially won the District 6 seat, stepping into a role long held by her late mother, Dr. Carol Berz. For many voters, it’s a continuation of a legacy that helped shape the heart of the district. Berz…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Emergency crews temporarily closed Camp Jordan Parkway Monday afternoon after a gas line was struck during construction near the park’s restaurant area. The incident happened just before 2 p.m., when a tractor hit the line and the operator immediately called 911. The call came in at 1:54 p.m., and crews arrived on scene within minutes….
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) –Have you ever had a life changing event and needed to sell your home? That’s where Goliath can help. The business located in Chattanooga has been helping homeowners move on to their next phase in life. Take a look at this week’s Driving our Economy Forward. “What we do is help those individuals who want…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposed Gateway Technical School in downtown Chattanooga now has an architect. Tinker Ma has been selected by a committee to refit the Gateway building for a career and technical education school. It would be the first such school in downtown Chattanooga since the closure of Kirkman Technical School. This is still an initial step in the…
Mackenzie Steele with the Creative Discovery Museum previews some events keeping them busy this spring. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Creative Discovery Museum is flourishing with a filled schedule of fun events this spring! This Saturday, the Creative Discovery Museum is celebrating World Quantum Day with an educational day on learning what is quantum science and technology. Aligned with the…
Alison Pryor with the Tennessee Aquarium joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about a new 5k raising money for research and rescue efforts. ‘Laurel Dace Day’ on May 17 is raising awareness for an endangered local species. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For the first time ever, the Tennessee Aquarium is hosting their first 5K run called “Race to Save…
Bad news for the CFC. The club announced that captain Alex McGrath has been lost for the rest of the year. He injured his knee in the team’s match against Atlanta United 2 back on March 30th. McGrath was one of the team’s top scoring threats, and he has suited up in 98 games for Chattanooga. Categories: Sports – Local…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts kicked off what is scheduled to be their final season at AT&T Field on Tuesday. Chattanooga took on Birmingham, and the Barons pulled away for a 6-3 victory. Lookouts got the first run of the game in the second inning. Ruben Ibarra doubled and later scored from third on a wild pitch to make it 1-0….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is officially on the national stage — and for all the right reasons. The all-girls public charter school has been named a winner of the 2025 Building Hope IMPACT Award in the Community Engagement category. It’s the academy’s first time winning the award, after being named a semifinalist just last year. Even…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An American hero’s journey has come to its conclusion after 81 years of mystery and heartbreak. Tech Sgt. Sanford Roy has finally been laid to rest at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. This, after eight decades of being missing in action, his family finally has the closure that generations of the Roy family have so desperately wanted. He…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) – It was a proud day at Gordon Lee Middle School as Georgia’s State Superintendent Richard Woods made a special stop to celebrate student success. The school was honored with the Math Leader Award—an achievement that highlights outstanding growth in math performance. Based on last year’s Georgia Milestones scores, Gordon Lee showed major improvements across all grade…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanoogans for Love, Equality, and Benevolence, or CALEB for short, is continuing their campaign to curb pretrial detentions. They gathered in front of the Hamilton County Courts Building Tuesday morning to demand changes with our legal system. This is after they released a report last week that found 63 percent of all inmates remain incarcerated until…