Hamilton Place Mall kicks off Black Friday after Thanksgiving

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Christmas Shopping is Finally here.  Folks made their way to Hamilton Place Mall to find the best deals on Black Friday  “We got families, friends, and everyone is coming out. Honestly, we re thrilled with our turnout so far, the energy has been really fun, and I have just had so much fun thanking customers for shopping…

Shoppers wait hours for Black Friday shopping, say wait “worth it”

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Black Friday started earlier than Midnight Friday for several folks. Candice Jackson was the first of hundreds of shoppers who waited throughout the night to get first dibs on the numerous deals offered by Bass Pro Shops on Black Friday. “It’s actually the first time I’m first in line for anything like this,” she said. A…

An Inside Look at Vascular Care and the Tech That Changes Lives

Dr. LeSar and the Vascular Insitute of Chattanooga invite us for a behind the scenes view of technology that improves quality of life.

CHATTANOOGA, TN – The Vascular Institute of Chattanooga invited us into the outpatient room for a look at some tech that’s changing lives here in the Tennessee Valley. Dr. Chris LeSar is one of the top vascular surgeons in the world and his friends at Asahi Inntech took us behind the curtain to showcase some of their new technology that…

Marion Co One Step Away From State Championship Game

Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) Marion County hosts a state semifinal game Friday night against York Institute. The Warriors are looking to advance to their first state championship game since 2016. Marion County is not taking anything for granted. Last year they were unbeaten and ranked number one before losing in the second round. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News

NW Whitfield Pulls Away For 70-59 Win Over Ringgold

Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield and Ringgold hooked up in the Thanksgiving Classic at Ridgeland on Wednesday. The Bruins and Tigers delivered a classic game with NW Whitfield pu lling away for a 70-59 win. Ringgold led by one at halftime, and the score was tied heading into the fourth quarter. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News

Mocs Beat Bryant Bulldogs For 5th Straight Win

(gomocs.com)  The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team earned its fifth-straight win after a strong team effort led to an 84-76 victory over America East-member Bryant in the final game of the Coke Classic MTE inside McKenzie Arena on Wednesday afternoon. Chattanooga (5-3) finished the Coke Classic event a perfect 2-0 following today’s win over Bryant (4-4) and Monday’s win over…

Driving our Economy Forward: Aerotek

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)-Finding the right job can be difficult.  For more than 35 years Aerotek has connected organizations with manufacturing and production professionals.  Tonight, we are learning how the business is helping our community find meaningful careers in this week’s driving our economy forward. Justus McMillan, Sr. Account Manager says, “We’re a staffing and also services provider for manufacturers in…

Mohawk suing chemical companies over “fraud” related to forever chemicals

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- A few months ago, a group of conservationists raised alarm bells about the presence of dangerous chemicals in Northwestern Georgia waterways. This they say were caused by decades of irresponsible discarding of those chemicals by manufacturers, primarily in the carpet industry. Now, one of those carpet manufacturers has filed a lawsuit claiming that they were misled. Mohawk…

ICE: TDA gang member arrested in Chattanooga had extensive criminal history

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are learning more about the criminal history of the man arrested last week in Chattanooga who authorities say is in a Venezuelan gang. Adelvis Rodriguez-Carmona was arrested on multiple charges including patronizing prostitution according to the TBI. We are learning from ICE that he has had a series of arrests in the United States since 2022….

Turnout low, but higher than expected in Walker County school board runoff election

LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)-  Early voting has concluded in a school board runoff race in Walker County. The race is for the school board’s district three seat, which covers the entire county except for the city of Chickamauga. Incumbent Tina Painter is facing off against Travis Q. Middleton after four candidates went for the seat in the general election earlier this…

Union Gospel Mission provides Thanksgiving meals

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With Thanksgiving being tomorrow, organizations around town are making sure everyone has access to a warm meal.  The Union Gospel Mission came together this afternoon to host and serve warm Thanksgiving dinners to those who may have to go without one tomorrow. Individuals were invited to the front lawn of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center to…

Better Business Bureau aware folks of holiday scams

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Scam experts are raising caution to potential scams during the holiday season.  “With Cyber Monday coming, we know that’s the busiest online shopping day of the year, and actually, online shopping scams have become the number one thing reported to us on our scam tracker page. So we know that there’s already a lot of scams working,”…

Walker County mother charged in infant death

WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) —  A Walker County mother has been arrested for the death of her infant son. Ana Alissa Guice Deputies with the Walker County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) were dispatched to a residence on Mustang Street in Rossville, GA for a report of an infant death. WCSO says that during the investigation, detectives determined the mother, Ana Alissa…

Asian Lantern Festival kicks off at Warner Park

News 12 This Morning: Jake Cash joins News 12’s Amelia Greer with the Chattanooga Zoo to highlight the debut of the Asian Lantern Festival for 2024-2025. He also brings animal ambassador, Chip the Box Turtle– not to be confused with News 12’s Chip Chapman. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Zoo has been lit up once again with the start…

No one is too cool this season for Clumpies holiday flavors

Ashley Bottoms with See Rock City Inc. joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview Clumpies 2024 holiday flavors. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – While it might be starting to get a little cold, no one is too cool for Clumpies ice cream. Ashley Bottoms came into the studio to unveil the 2024 Holiday Collection pint pack. This year’s collection features returning…

Golden Apple Award: Ayanna Esdaile, Orchard Knob Middle School

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Parents describe Ayanna Esdaile as dedicated, determined and dependable. Her Science class at Orchard Knob Middle is challenging, but with healthy dose of fun blended in. Let’s take a closer look in tonight’s Golden Apple Award. Dr. Amara Alexander is the Principal at Orchard Knob Middle . She says, “Miss Esdaile has been here um for…

Giraffe subspecies marked endangered

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Fish and Wildlife Services recently announced a new proposal to list three different subspecies of giraffes as endangered under the Endangered Species Act.  The proposal comes after a petition from 2017 to list these three in the ESA.  Jake Cash, Chattanooga Zoo Director of Marketing and Communications, stated that “US fish and wildlife service put…

United Way teams up with Food City

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – United Way teamed up with Food City to host the 18th annual Celebrity Bagging Event this afternoon.  At locations across the county, Food City hosted local celebrities including UTC athletes to partner with United Way to raise money for those in need of help during the holidays.  Participants at the grocery stores were able to make…

Health experts see upsurge in depression during Thanksgiving

CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)-  Thanksgiving is Thursday, and health experts are stressing the importance of Thanksgiving depression.  “This forced sense of happiness, and you feel that you are being left out, almost like social media pressure. And when you see advertisements, you see all these commercials and everybody around you, you just feel as if are you being left out,” said Dr….