CHATTANOOGA , Tenn. (WDEF) Janaria McIntosh, also known as Jay, is the passionate founder of For the Culture, an organization dedicated to giving back to the community in ways that are both practical and uplifting. Every 1st and 3rd Saturday, Jay and her dedicated team of volunteers provide free haircuts, hairstyles, and even nail services to those in need. It’s…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Tellico Plains raced out to a 16 point lead at the end of the first quarter, and they never looked back in beating Tyner 75-52 in their region tournament quarterfinals on Friday. Delilah Reed led the Bears with a game high 35 points. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: high school sports, Tellico Plains, Tyner
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Soddy Daisy girls basketball team is off to the region semifinals. The Trojans advanced after beating Loudon 44-32 in the region quarterfinals on Friday evening. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Basketball, Loudon, Soddy Daisy High School
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) For the first time in 18-years, the East Ridge boys basketball team has won their district tournament title. As Brian Armstrong reports, the Pioneers would love to dig up a few more titles in March. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: East Ridge High School, High School Basketball, sports news
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – TVA is cutting down trees near the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, citing federal safety requirements. But residents are raising concerns about the environmental impact and large sawdust mounds left behind. It’s a sight catching the attention of many near the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant as acres of trees are being cut down leaving towering mounds of sawdust. …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — President Trump says tariffs on Mexico and Canada are about to begin. Economic commentator, Thomas Fellows, believes these tariffs will impact Chattanooga directly. He says that the trucking companies and the warehouses here will be affected. He also adds that produce prices will increase, along with medical supplies and equipment. Fellows also claims Chattanooga’s tourist industry…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — An eradicated illness is returning. Should people be concerned? A measles outbreak has started from a Mennonite community in Texas. News 12’s younger audience might not know the history of measles. Dr. Stephen Miller is the Health Officer for Hamilton County Health Department. He says, “Measles is a very communicable virus. It is usually seen…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – This week on Tech Byte we were give an exclusive inside look at the Hamilton County 9-1-1 communications center. They have enlisted the help of Evelyn, an Artificial Intelligence assistant that is taking the strain off our emergency response professionals. According to Executive Director Jeff Carney “I want to emphasize that it’s not on 911. It’s on…
Emmy award winning producer and cinematographer Tim Geers joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the Tennessee Aquarium premieres “Call of the Dolphins 3D” on Friday, Feb. 28. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In honor of the premiere of Call of the Dolphins 3D, Emmy award winning producer and cinematographer Tim Geers will participate in a special screening at the Tennessee Aquarium…
Comedian Kalea McNeill joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to talk about her upcoming shows at the Comedy Catch. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Comedian and actor Kalea McNeill promises for two nights of fun and laughter as she headlines at the Comedy Catch. McNeill, known for her work on Comedy Central, Netflix is a Joke Festival, and named the JFL New…
(gomocs.com) Chattanooga women’s basketball dropped a tightly-contested 74-40 decision to Furman in overtime on Thursday night in game one of the final two-game home stand of UTC’s regular season. The Mocs (13-13, 8-5 SoCon) came into Thursday’s game with their sights set on securing an important win in the push for higher SoCon Tournament seeding, but ultimately fell to the Paladins…
Chatsworth, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Murray Co girls basketball team got a sendoff party Thursday in Chatsworth. Complete with a police escort. The Indians are headed to the Final Four Friday at Georgia Southwestern University, where they will play Morgan Co at 1pm. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, final four, Murray County High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Here we are at the end of February, and the Mocs are already knee-deep into spring football practice. Brian Armstrong checks in on the team’s progress. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC Mocs Tags: Football, Sports, UTC Mocs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A major development proposed for Missionary Ridge is facing strong opposition from neighbors who say it’s too dense for the proposed area. The Doolittle Farms project, which would bring more than 1,700 housing units to a forested hill between Tunnel Boulevard and South Chickamauga Creek, is set for a March 10 rezoning hearing. While the developer…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett addressed the Rotary Club Thursday morning. The Sheriff was the special guest for the Rotary Club and he had multiple talking points. He addressed the Rotary Club about the sheriff’s office’s past, plans for the future, and their successes. Sheriff Garrett also discussed a new immigration plan. He says, “Some people…
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Hamilton County School bus was involved in a crash this morning. The accident happened around 8 at the 24 exit ramp off of Broad Street. The crash involved a Volkswagen sedan and one bus. Thankfully, there were no injuries reported. In a prepared statement, Hamilton County Schools say the bus was taking students on a…
Styles can change over the years. So for our Thursday Throwback, we take a look back at the styles forty years ago. Have these styles come back in fashion? Here is a preview of the Ebony Fashion Fair of 1985. Categories: Featured, From The Archives Tags: From The Archives, Thursday Throwback
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police are investigating a shooting that happened on Dodson Avenue. On February 26, 2025, at 10:02 p.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 500 block of Dodson Avenue on reports of a person shot call. Upon arrival, officers located a 43-year-old male with non-life-threatening injuries. Hamilton County EMS transported the male…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Lookout Mountain couple has been charged after authorities discovered several intoxicated juveniles at their home. Marcella Haisten On February 22, 2025, around 11:45 p.m., officers were patrolling near Stephenson Avenue and Fort Stephenson Place when they noticed a large gathering of vehicles outside 156 Fort Stephenson Place, partially obstructing the roadway. Upon investigating, officers…
Elder’s Ace Hardware is a local family-owned business. The company operates 37 neighborhood hardware stores that serve East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and North Georgia. From lawn care to plumbing and painting, Elder’s Ace has continued to Drive our Economy Forward since 1969. Director of Marketing, John Rutter says, “So Elder’s Ace Hardware, we’re known for helpfulness. We…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs guards Trey Bonham and Honor Huff first became tag team partners at VMI. They create fun wherever they team up, and they always create havoc for the opposition. The back-court duo have Chattanooga on the cusp of winning a SoCon Title. <When Trey Bonham and Honor Huff first met, there was caution. Said Bonham:”It’s funny because he was…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The City of Collegedale held a Storm Safety Day this afternoon at The Commons, offering residents a chance to prepare for severe weather. The event was free and open to all residents of Collegedale and surrounding areas. From 3 to 7 PM, experts from Hamilton County Emergency Management and the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Squadron were…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating the Ooltewah SWAT standoff that turned deadly Tuesday night. At around 2:30 p.m., Hamilton County deputies responded to a report of a man walking around with a gun on Rising Fawn Lane. When deputies came in contact with the man, he fled inside and returned with a gun….
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — A worker making repairs on the Incline Railway had to be rescued by the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) after suffering a fall Wednesday afternoon. The incident occurred just after 1:30 p.m. on February 26, 2025, as crews continued restoration efforts following a fire in December. CFD responded to multiple points along the Incline and quickly…