McCallie Looks For Second State Title Over Rival Baylor

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie beat Baylor for the state title last year at Finley Stadium. Red Raiders then got revenge during the regular season in October. Now Big Blue seeks redemption, as the Chattanooga rivals battle again Thursday in the state finals. Fans go nuts for the Baylor-McCallie rivalry game. But a state title showdown between the Blue Tornado and Red Raiders…

Lipscomb Snaps Chattanooga’s Five Game Winning Streak

CHATTANOOGA (December 3, 2024) – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team saw its five-game winning streak snapped in a tough 80-62 defeat to in-state foe Lipscomb inside McKenzie Arena on Tuesday night during non-conference action. Chattanooga (5-4) struggled on the defensive end of the floor after allowing Lipscomb (5-4) to shoot a highly efficient 57.9% (33-of-57) from the field, the…

Consumers are buying new gifts and hackers are finding new ways to scam

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With the holidays right around the corner, scammers are on the hunt for new ways to trick consumers. As the holidays are approaching, hackers are on the rise. Michael Bruemmer, the Vice President and Head of Global Data Breach Resolution and Consumer Protection at Experian, says, “Early detection about any potential things, whether it’s a simple…

Golden Apple: Caleb Rowland, Nolan Elementary

Signal Mountain, TN (WDEF) – Caleb Rowland is a young teacher, but he has really hit the ground running at Nolan Elementary. He’s always researching fun projects for his students, and he also heads up the school newspaper. We spend some quality time in Mr. Rowland’s class for this week’s Golden Apple Award. Ashley Aldridge Wilson is the Principal at…

Embracing the Spirit of Giving

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Giving Tuesday, which falls right after Black Friday and Cyber Monday, allows for the shift from consumerism to compassion. It serves as a time to support nonprofits, local charities, and community initiatives that make a real difference in people’s lives. Locally, the Chatt Foundation and Bloom Creative Summit invited the community to join in on various…

Hamilton County, Chattanooga eviction rate highest in 8 years

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The housing crisis has been the topic of much discussion for years as many find it increasingly difficult to obtain. New alarming statistics revealed on Tuesday drive home the totality of the issue shared by attorneys with Legal Aid of East Tennessee. Their agency, which has received ARPA funds from the city of Chattanooga, has worked with nearly…

MAINx24 Festival returns this weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Holiday Cheer is in the air as the MAINx24 festival returns back the scenic city this weekend.  “We are looking forward to this day all year long. MAINx24 is all about celebrating the fantastic businesses and restaurants and really just everything that happens on the south side,” said Kelly Allen, volunteer with the MAINx24 committee The 24-hour…

Mom to Mom – Pumpkin Snowman

Today on Mom to Mom, we are making snowman pumpkins! If you still have some pumpkins left over from Halloween or Thanksgiving that have not been carved, believe it or not, pumpkins do last for up to three months! So what we’re going to do are create snowmen out of these pumpkins, so we don’t have to waste them! First,…

New site proposed for Chattanooga federal courthouse

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A new site has been proposed for the new Chattanooga federal courthouse. The new site is located on Vine Street. Originally, there were two proposed sites for this new courthouse, Hawk Hill Stadium Site, and the TVA Office Complex. This new site is a one-block area, containing 4.12 acres. The new federal courthouse plans include 190,701…

Red Bank firefighters put out garage fire

RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – Red Bank firefighters contained a garage fire Monday evening at 3390 Easton Avenue. Firefighters responded to a call reporting a fire in a 2-car garage and upstairs bedroom. According to Chief Brent Sylar, the Red Bank Fire Department reported, “fire crews conducted a primary and secondary search and found no one in the home.” The…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Cleveland High is Level 5 Again

CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) – Great things are going on at Cleveland City Schools, and the state is taking notice.  Cleveland High is celebrating a three peat as a level 5 school.  It’s a testament to continuing improvements across the board.  That’s a rock-solid example of what’s right with our schools. Bob Pritchard is the Principal at Cleveland High. He explains,…

Ageless Inspirations creating ageless fun for all

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – One local program is redefining ways to show older adults that they are never too old to learn a new hobby. Ageless Inspirations, known for promoting wellness and creativity for all ages, is continuing to host free monthly classes on varying hobbies at the Northgate library.  Individuals 55 and up are encouraged to get out and…

Chattanooga Police respond to shooting on Glass Street

  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Over the weekend, officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a shooting on Glass Street. At 1:02 a.m., December 1, 2024, officers responded to a person shot call in the 2300 block of Glass Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 22-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries. CPD said Hamilton County EMS responded to the…

TVA provided STEM grants to local area schools

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) partnership is awarding over a million dollars to a number of schools in the Tennessee Valley. These STEM grants will impact more than 130,000 students. If you’re wondering what this benefits, think dual enrollment-focused programs and new tech like 3D printing. Students can now gain hands-on technical experience. Any school that…

Rock City celebrates 30 years of the Enchanted Garden of Lights

Rock City’s Kim Jackson joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to highlight new and returning sights to Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Light. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Even after 30 years, Rock City’s Enchanted Garden of Light continues to shine brightly and spread holiday cheer from the Lookout Mountain overlook. Rock City truly brings the magic of the holidays together with…

The owner of The Milky Cow is in town

BIRCHWOOD, Tenn. (WDEF) – As the Christmas season quickly approaches, local business owner Alex Frick tells us all about her ice cream sandwiches that make perfect, edible gifts for your loved ones. If you’re looking for a magical treat to sprinkle into the holiday season, The Milky Cow’s delicious ice cream sandwiches may be just what you’re looking for. Some…

Soddy Daisy holds annual Christmas Parade

  SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – With December now upon us, cities around the county are beginning their holiday celebrations.  Hundreds gathered together Sunday afternoon to experience one of Soddy Daisy’s most beloved holiday season’s favorite traditions.  The city’s annual Christmas Parade took place through the streets of the city starting at Harrison Lane to Sequoyah Road and featured marching…

Fort Oglethorpe’s magical Christmas parade

FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) – Tonight, Fort Oglethorpe is sprinkling holiday magic in the area by hosting its annual Christmas parade. Community members from around Walker and Catoosa County came together to enjoy magnificent works of art rolling down the street. There were beautiful, various floats to be seen, individuals dressed as beloved characters from well-known Christmas movies, and Mr….