NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A bill that would allow schools to deny admission to undocumented students has cleared another hurdle. Sponsored by Senator Bo Watson of Hixson, House Bill 793 cleared the Tennessee House Education Committee by a 11 to 7 vote. A ten year old girl from Chattanooga protesting a bill that would allow schools to not enroll undocumented students…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled on a COVID-era lawsuit against Bluecross Blueshield. In 2021, Heather Smith, an employee at Bluecross Blueshield here in Chattanooga, was fired over her refusal to comply with a Covid vaccine mandate. She had contacted several state legislators to complain about the mandate, which the company said played a factor in her…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp addressed the Downtown Rotary Club Thursday. He discussed the future of entrepreneurship and education in the county. The mayor presented data showing a wide range of outcomes in local schools, saying it shows the best and worst of our community. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp addressing the Chattanooga Rotary Club. He also…
Last year, Georgia finished 8th in the SEC rushing defense, and 10th in the SEC in rushing offense. What could the Dawgs be working on this spring? Said head coach Kirby Smart:”I mean we put a big emphasis on running and stopping the run because we feel like we liked in both of those areas last year, so the spring…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor marched out to an early lead and never looked back on Wednesday, as they beat Chattanooga Christian 14-3. With the victory the Red Raiders swept the three game series. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baseball, Baylor School, Chattanooga Christian School
UPDATE: David Sharpe has issued a statement to News 12 in response to the mayor’s comments on the leak of this potential data breach. He said, “I did not leak this memo, and I don’t know who did, but it’s clear that Weston is desperate to redirect people’s attention away from the incompetence and recklessness of his administration.” CHATTANOOGA, Tenn….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some Hamilton County property owners can soon expect a tax increase. Property assessor Marty Haynes said Wednesday morning that notices will be sent as soon as next week. Despite previous rumors, the reassessment schedule will remain at every four years instead of being shortened to every two years. Haynes says that final certified tax rates won’t be…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — They call it an odd bird in venture capital. Investing in tech companies moving to Chattanooga from all over the world. Tonight, we show you how the Brickyard continues to drive our economy forward every day in the scenic city. “Brickyard is sort of an odd bird in venture capital. We’re investing in early-stage technology companies. …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Shark Tank star and business mogul Barbara Corcoran is opening up about a deeply personal struggle, caring for her late mother, Florence, who lived with Alzheimer’s disease. Corcoran says she was prepared for memory loss, but not the agitation and behavioral changes that came with the disease. For nine years, she watched as her mother became…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) — Authorities have arrested a Chattanooga man in connection to a murder in Chickamauga. On March 14, 2025, William Oliver Jones was found dead in his residence in the 8000 block of West Highway 136. After further investigation, the GBI, TBI, Walker County Sheriff’s Office, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and other agencies assisted in the arrest of…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is investigating a body that was found off Ooltewah-Georgetown Road. On March 24, 2025, two men riding horses found the body of a deceased female in a wooded area near the 11500 block of Ooltewah-Georgetown Road. HCSO responded to process the scene alongside the Medical Examiner’s Office. According to…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — East Ridge Police arrested a man after discovering seven juvenile females inside a U-Haul truck Tuesday. On March 25, 2025, officers responded to a report of children being loaded into the back of a U-Haul. Officers were able to quickly locate the vehicle on I-75 North near Exit 3A. During the traffic stop, officers found…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — One person has been injured after a shooting on Brainerd Road early Monday morning. At 4:39 a.m., March 25, 2025, officers responded to the 6000 block of Brainerd Road on a person shot call. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries. EMS responded to the scene and transported him to a local hospital…
Kevin Lusk with the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the “Future Docs Program” which is perfect for high school and college students. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Applications are now open for the “Future Docs Program” which helps students find mentors to job shadow as they consider their career options in medicine. “Our population…
Ooltewah, TN-(WDEF-TV) McMinn Co rallied for a 9-5 win over Ooltewah on Tuesday evening at Ooltewah High School. The Cherokees collected four runs in their first at-bat, only to see the Owls score 5 runs in the bottom of the first highlighted by a Gavin Fields 3 run homer. Cherokees regained the lead in the top of the second on…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) – There’s a new movie in town—and this one’s homegrown. Sanctus House, a suspenseful, faith-infused horror film starring 21 Jump Street actor Richard Grieco, has just wrapped production after filming across Northwest Georgia and on scenic Signal Mountain. The story, based on a book by local author Kenyon Henry, brings chilling fiction to life while showcasing…
DALTON, Ga. — A group of Democratic protesters gathered outside Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Dalton office, speaking out against what they call harmful cuts in the proposed Republican budget. The group raised concerns that residents across Georgia could see higher healthcare premiums and that Medicaid recipients might lose coverage if the plan moves forward. Among the demonstrators was Lonna Lanier-Fountain,…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- As egg prices continue to be high due to avian flu, many are considering raising backyard chickens. The current average price of a dozen eggs in the United States is just short of six dollars. Even with possible relief around the corner, the egg-flation has many considering getting their own backyard chickens. But what should you know…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC nursing students will be hitting the road across rural portions of our viewing area. They unveiled the Mobile MOC in Dayton Tuesday. This will be a mobile health care unit to bring healthcare to older adults and caregivers far away from medical resources. A two point six million dollar grant from the Tennessee Department of Health…
Tyner’s Rodney Henderson has been filling up the stat sheet since he was a freshman. However, as News 12’s Brian Armstrong shows us, his lasting impact goes far beyond what he can do with a basketball in his hands. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Rodney Henderson, sports news, Tyner
SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) – Kim Thurman has spent years making a difference in the lives of her students. She has a solid understanding of her course material at Sale Creek High School, and she’s great at passing that information along. Mix that in with a healthy dose of compassion and kindness, and you have the recipe for this week’s…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — State Representative Kevin Raper (R-Cleveland) will return to the Tennessee House of Representatives on March 27 after successfully undergoing a liver transplant. Raper, who represents part of Bradley County, received the transplant on Feb. 23 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. According to the state, doctors say his recovery is ahead of schedule, with his…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Prep Public Schools has appointed Troy Kemp as Chief Executive Officer and Chad Everett as Vice President of Schools. The Board of Directors introduced both leaders to the communities at Chattanooga Prep and Knoxville Prep. Kemp brings 34 years of experience in education, having served as a teacher, coach, administrator, and nonprofit leader. He spent 27…
CHA Ballet CEO and Artistic Director Brian McSween joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the newest, original ballet coming to Chattanooga called “Curveball.” CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga ballerinas are twirling a home run with the premiere of an original ballet called Curveball which is inspired by a trailblazing female pitcher in the 30s. Curveball follows the story of…