Concerns with Multi-Family Cluster Developments Arising

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Citizens made their way out to the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Commission meeting as concerns are beginning to arise from future construction plans set to take place in the upcoming future regarding potential developments in Chattanooga. The development plan in question was first initially adopted and approved back in 2007 to break ground on a new multi-family cluster development. …

What’s Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga Girl’s Leadership Academy Submarine Builders

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Did you know that over the next 10 years, America’s submarine industry will have to hire 100,000 skilled employees to meet the Navy’s growing demand? Learning Blade is making sure that some local students have the skills they need to meet that need. We go below the surface at Chattanooga’s Girl’s Leadership Academy in “What’s Right…

Cherokee remember ancestors at Red Clay for Indigenous Peoples Day

Members of the Cherokee Nation and Red Clay State Historical Park staff standing next to the Eternal Flame of the Cherokee. BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)-  October 14th historically has been Columbus Day. However, in light of the atrocities committed against Native Americans, many are now celebrating a much different holiday, Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Among these groups are the Cherokee Nation,…

Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union hosts 28th Annual Golf Classic

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) held it’s 28th Annual Golf Classic today. Participants played a round of golf at Black Creek Golf Club on October 14, 2024 with tee times ranging from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. They were also provided with breakfast from McDonalds with coffee and lemonade from Lola Beans. Later on, Lunch…

At least 1 killed, several wounded in shooting near Tennessee State University in Nashville, police say

One person was killed and at least nine others injured in a shooting just blocks from the Tennessee State University campus in Nashville Saturday evening, authorities said. The deceased person was a 24-year-old man, and at least three of the wounded are younger than 18, the Nashville Police Department said in a social media post. None of the individuals involved in…

Homicide suspect extradited to Bradley County from Texas

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The suspect in a homicide that occurred September 8, 2024 is back in Bradley County after being captured in Texas. Dayren Lopez-Roque was extradited back to Tennessee and was booked into the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Justice Center. Roque is being charged with Probation Violation and First Degree Murder. He is believed to be the…

Child dies after an accident at the Haunted Hilltop

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Friday, October eleventh, a seventh-grade boy was pronounced deceased after being stuck by a tractor. The young boy was named Sam Jessen. He was a student at Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts and was described as a child who was full of life. Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputies, and other first responders answered the initial…

Chattanooga Symphony and Opera present Family Concert Series

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Families and members of the Chattanooga community were invited to participate this weekend in free family concerts presented by the Chattanooga Symphony and Opera.  This event was a family concert series that was inspired from classic books we read as kids and even children’s books tailored around Chattanooga itself. These free performances promised quite the blend of…

Hocus Pocus fall market in East Ridge

  EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Camp Jordan Arena hosted the Hocus Pocus Fall Market in East Ridge, where donations were collected for Hurricane Helene victims. The Hocus Pocus Fall Market had something fun for everyone. Inside the arena, many of the community members seemed to enjoy getting a mini shopping spree in for fall decor and Halloween decorations And of…

Oktoberfest Chattanooga 2024

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Market is hosting the 23rd annual Chattanooga Oktoberfest this Saturday and Sunday.  This is a weekend long celebration that serves as a chance for the community to come together and celebrate with this German tradition including dressing in German costume and giving life to this tradition in so many unique ways.  Along with the German…

2024 Chattanooga Motorcar Festival

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF)-Hundreds of classic cars and thousands of automotive enthusiasts are gathered downtown Chattanooga for the fifth annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival. With this being the fifth annual Chattanooga Motorcar Festival, this event incorporated even more unique classic car events compared to past years. These events will be tailored to the vintage, racer, and historic car collector. Events during the festival…

BOO AT THE CHATTANOOGA ZOO

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Zoo hosted their annual Halloween celebration, “Boo at the Zoo,” featuring family-friendly festivities for everyone to enjoy. The celebration kicked off at 4p.m. this evening, with workers dressed up at the gates, ready to greet the little tricker treaters. Arguably the meet and greet with beloved superhero characters was the most popular activity of the…

John Chambers sworn in as Chattanooga Police Chief

New Chattanooga Police Chief John Chambers receiving his new pins from his wife and mother. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga officially has a new police chief. Long time veteran Chief Chambers was sworn-in Friday afternoon at a ceremony inside of the Walker Theatre at Memorial Auditorium. He replaces Celeste Murphy who resigned after charges were brought against her for falsifying personal…

Travel agents and AARP are using Tech to make Travel Easier

If you’re making an upcoming trip, or planning one for next year there is a solid chance you’ve had to study up on new apps and tech, or that you’ve booked it using some new technology.  AARP was nice enough to contact us to tell us about some new things they’re doing to help our baby boomers navigate tech before…

The Great Awakening serves Summerville and Lafayette

News 12 This Morning: Dane Maddux joins News 12’s Amelia Greer from The Great Awakening Coffee Co. in North Georgia. The local business offers everything from freshly roasted coffee to delicious sweet treats. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’re in need of a pick-me-up anytime throughout the day, get ready for a great awakening in Georgia. The Great Awakening Coffee…

New food truck brings a taste of the Philippines to the Scenic City

The owner of the Hangry Pinoy joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the classic Filipino dishes they offer at their food truck. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Neenuel Pattawi brings a taste of the Philippines to Chattanooga with his food truck, the Hangry Pinoy, which debuted in July. Pattawi offers classic Filipino dishes like adobo, lumpia, pork tocino, and…

Many Area High Schools Switching to Artificial Turf

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It seems like grass fields may go the way of the straight-on kicker in high school football. More and more schools are switching to artificial turf, even though it comes with a high, up-front cost. Soddy Daisy, Ooltewah, and Howard were three schools who added turf this season. Reporter:”Is it surprising in high school football how many games you…

National Walk to a Park Day with Mayor Tim Kelly

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of students from Clifton Hills Elementary School accompanied Mayor Tim Kelly on a walk to Caruthers Park today. Together with Trust for Public Land, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors, the goal is to have a park that is a ten-minute walk away in every community. Caruthers Park is located on Rossville Boulevard and is a 3-acre green…

Remote Area Medical is giving free medical services

UPDATE:   Next weekend, RAM will be hosting another popup clinic in Memphis Tennessee and Allentown, Pennsylvania. The clinic in Memphis Tennessee will be held at the Neighborhood Christian Center at 785 Jackson Ave. The clinic in Allentown, Pennsylvania will be held at the Executive Education Academy Charter School at 555 Union Blvd. Again, these events are to provide medical…

Video shows incident between teacher and student at LFO

A screenshot of a confrontation between two faculty members and a LFO student. One of the teachers involved, Kimberly Malone, was charged with cruelty to children. FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)-  We have obtained video of an incident that led to the arrest of a Catoosa County teacher. This video was provided to us by Catoosa County Schools from a surveillance…