Construction in full swing at South Broad Stadium

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts is starting to come together. The future South Broad Stadium broke ground in July, and progress up until now from the outside seemed a little slow. But now, things are rapidly picking up as the final pieces of the stadium puzzle are warming up in the bullpen.  The South Broad…

Grace Academy Has Endured a Crazy Football Odyssey

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It has been a wild, football journey for Grace academy ever since a tornado destroyed their school in 20-20. The eagles almost gave up the program. They ventured into 8-man football before working back up to the 11-man game. Brian Armstrong joins us with more on Grace Academy’s football odyssey. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Football, Grace…

Breast Cancer Survivor and the Tech that Mapped Her Journey

CHATTANOOGA, TN – Since 1985, we’ve celebrated October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, largely due to the efforts of former First Lady Betty Ford. We do this to increase awareness, encourage early detection, and honor survivors. Today’s Tech Byte will be slightly outside of the box as we bring in one of my favorite survivors, and she’s going to tell…

Gordon Lee Advances to the Elite 8

Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Gordon Lee softball team is headed back to the Elite 8 in Columbus, Georgia. The Trojans swept their series with Brantley County. Gordon Lee won the first game 10-2, and the second contest 17-6. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Gordon Lee High School, Sports

Heritage Softball Splits With Jefferson

Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Heritage softball team split with Jefferson on Thursday. The Generals won the first game 3-0, and they lost the second contest 2-0. The two teams will play game 3 on Friday at 1pm at Heritage. The winner heads to the Elite 8 in Columbus, Georgia. Ella Blansit had a 3-run homer in the first game for the…

Denso Manufacturing Plant to expand in Athens

The Denso plant in Athens. (Courtesy: DENSO) ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- Athens received some big economic news Thursday.  A $100 million dollar investment from Denso Manufacuring is going to lead to over 200 new jobs here in Athens and McMinn County.  The investment is the largest for the Japanese automotive components manufacturer since they first set up shop in Athens in…

Concerns raised after I-24 crash snarled traffic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga is notorious for its heavy traffic but after an accident involving an overturned semi-truck, City Council is discussing if there’s any way to mitigate traffic nightmares. Earlier the month, Interstate 24 Westbound was shut down near Brown’s Ferry Road, leaving other driver with few detour options. During the meeting, city officials say their goal is to…

Construction Career Center hosts Annual Construction Expo

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Can we build it? Yes we can!  That’s the spirit behind the  Construction Career Expo. Hundreds of high school students filled the facility on Roanoke Avenue Thursday.  Go Build Tennessee and AGC East Tennessee host the annual event.   “The intent is to get these kids excited about careers in construction and to help them understand some of…

Prosecutors recommend resentencing Erik and Lyle Menendez in 1989 killings of their parents

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prosecutors will recommend Erik and Lyle Menendez be resentenced for the 1989 killings of their parents in the family’s Beverly Hills home, providing the brothers with a chance at freedom after 34 years behind bars. An official with knowledge of the decision who was not authorized to speak on the record ahead of a planned press conference confirmed…

Alzheimer’s facility nurse arrested for abuse of patient

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A worker at an Alzheimer’s facility in Chattanooga has been charged with Abuse of a Vulnerable Adult. Gary Crownover was a nurse who was giving a 90 year old male a shower. Another nurse said the man hit Crownover in the face and knocked off his glasses. The witness told police that Crownover got mad and…

New traffic patterns coming to Northshore’s Frazier Avenue

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —   If you’ve been around Northshore, you’ve probably noticed some road work down on Frazier Avenue. The city is in the process of resurfacing the road to change the traffic pattern. Please be cautious while driving over these newly repaved areas. Two new traffic patterns are active on each end of Frazier. FRAZIER NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN EASTBOUND…

Multiple arrested in connection to Cleveland pawn shop burglary

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Multiple arrests have been made in connection to a local Cleveland pawn shop robbery. Video surveillance from Sonya’s Pawn Shop revealed three individuals dressed in dark clothing breaking into the shop at 2:17 a.m. October 21, 2024. The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) the individuals left with several firearms. Video surveillance also captured a black Kia…

Authorities make 9 arrests in sex offender compliance check this week

JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) – Law enforcement has just finished three days of sex offender compliance checks in Marion County. The Sheriff’s Office reports they made nine arrests for violations of the Tennessee Sex Offender Registry. They also took out four warrants and have two other suspects under federal review for possible violations. The officers also report 16 firearm violations and…

Better Call Patrick! Patrick Fabian discusses his many Hollywood roles

Actor Patrick Fabian joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to discuss his career and share memories of his previous roles. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Actor Patrick Fabian, known for multiple hero and villain roles, swung by the News 12 studio to talk about his impressive career and the range of characters he has played over the years. While Fabian is best known…

Noontunes at Miller Park

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The popular music series Noontunes continues as individuals gather at Miller Park to enjoy an hour of free music from a local choir.  Noontunes offers residents, employees, and neighbors an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, games, food trucks, and just listening to local artists.  This event is hosted in partnership with the City of Chattanooga Parks and…

Steer Clear of Flooded Car Scammers

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – In the wake of the effects of the previous two hurricanes that caused devastating flooding all across the Southeast area, the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance and the Tennessee Motor Vehicle Commission are warning and reminding car buyers to be alert of possible flood-damaged vehicle scams.  As vehicles around that area are being declared as total…