CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -This February marks National Burn Prevention week, a time to raise awareness about the dangers of burns and how to prevent them in our homes and communities. Burn injuries are more common than you might think—but they are preventable! First responders recommend testing smoke alarms, practicing your escape plan, checking your fire extinguisher, keeping flammable items away…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — This afternoon, emergency crews launched a rescue operation at Signal Point Trail. Emergency crews launched a rescue operation at Signal Point Trail after a 26-year-old female hiker sustained an ankle injury and was unable to walk. At 4:07 p.m., a hiker on the trail called 911 to report that a fellow hiker had suffered an ankle…
DALTON, GA (WDEF) – History comes to life this weekend at the Dalton Convention Center as it hosts the annual Chickamauga Dalton Civil War Show. This highly anticipated gathering brings together dealers, historians, and Civil War experts from across the country, showcasing a vast collection of artifacts, weaponry, documents, and memorabilia from one of the most defining periods in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The heat is on, and so is the ice, as the 2025 Chattanooga Skillet Curling Competition returns for another thrilling showdown. This one-of-a-kind event, blending Southern tradition with icy competition drawing teams and spectators from across the region. Inspired by the classic winter sport of curling, skillet curling puts a Southern twist on the game, swapping…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The March for Life brought together passionate community members and leaders today at Coolidge Park to highlight the value of life and provide resources to expecting parents. The event sought to instill hope while offering tangible alternatives for those navigating difficult decisions during pregnancy. Candy Clepper, President of Greater Chattanooga Right to Life, explained that the…
(WDEF)- Cleveland wrestling makes history once again as the greater Chattanooga area stands out in Tennessee wrestling state duels. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
GoMocs- The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team earned its third-straight victory after battling back in an eventual 93-84 win over Mercer during crucial Southern Conference action in front of a rowdy 3,551 McKenzie Arena fans on Saturday. For the fourth time in league play this season, Chattanooga (15-8, 7-3 SoCon) erased an early first-half hole with a strong second-half performance…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Heritage girls basketball team got off to a fast start on Friday night and never looked back in posting a 72-38 region win over LaFayette. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Soddy Daisy stayed unbeaten in district play on Friday night. The Trojans got a 55-24 win over rival Red Bank. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Who needs Care Bears when you can have ‘Air Bears’. Tyrese Stovall and Caiden Bauldwin have been flying through the air for the Bradley Central Bears this season. Brian Armstrong gives some air time to the ‘Air Bears’ . Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor continued their winning streak against rival McCallie on Friday beating the Blue Tornado 49-40. It was their 8th straight win over McCallie. The Red Raiders helped hold McCallie to just 8 points in the first half as the Red Raiders built a 22-8 advantage at halftime. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
A first-year teacher at Whitwell High School has resigned after an investigation uncovered inappropriate interactions with an 18-year-old male student. Marion County Superintendent Dr. Mark Griffith confirmed that school officials first became aware of the allegations late Thursday morning, around 11:30 a.m. According to Dr. Griffith, it was discovered that the teacher had sent explicit photos to the 18-year-old student,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing reaction to the passage of the Tennessee Education Freedom Act. The bill, which passed both chambers of the General Assembly yesterday, will allow for students to choose to attend a private school with public dollars. It calls for 20,000 students to get scholarships a year to private schools, with priority for students who are…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – You may have seen the videos on TikTok or Instagram, but there is a new scam that you might not even see coming. Have you ever paid to park then got a call from your bank stating that someone was playing online video games with your account and it was in the Netherlands? I got that call…
MORE: About ten percent of Hamilton County residents in unincorporated areas still don’t have access to broadband internet. However, for 300 residents in the Birchwood area, this will soon change, and it could lead to more than just faster internet. Retha Womack and Linda Wright are lifelong residents of Birchwood, and currently volunteer at the town’s community center. “We’re so…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A single-vehicle crash in Bradley County yesterday resulted in one fatality and one injury. According to a preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), a 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling north on I-75 near mile marker 33, when it veered off the right side of the road and collided with a guardrail. The…
Sharika and Quintell Wilson joined News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about their ice cream business, Scoop Around Ice Cream Bar, which has a fun event on National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Families can roll out of bed and not have to worry about breakfast on Saturday, as Scoop Around Ice Cream Bar is opening…
Max Poppel and Tim Shields collaborate to introduce a new line of non-alcoholic drinks on the Ernest Chinese menu. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Love is in the air and so is the scent of dumplings at Ernest Chinese. After being open for a successful year, Ernest Chinese has finally expanded their lunch and dinner menu to be offered every day,…
(gomocs.com) The Chattanooga Mocs softball team is picked to defend its 2024 regular season title in the 2025 Southern Conference Preseason Poll, the league office announced today. Junior pitcher Peja Goold is the SoCon coaches’ pick for Preseason Pitcher of the Year and is joined by four on the preseason teams. Chattanooga claimed its 15th regular season title in 2024. The…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland wrestling team is like the Alcoa football team. It seems like they win the state title every year. This weekend, the Blue Raiders will try to win the state duals championship for the 8th year in-a-row. Brian Armstrong picks up the story. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – After three long days of testimony, shocking revelations, and emotional courtroom moments, the fate of D’ante Jones is finally decided. In court, prosecutors called the shooting a premeditated act of revenge. As shift change was occurring the night of the crime, the courtroom learned that Jones swiftly took a Lyft to retrieve his weapon of choice. …
Former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy surrounded by supporters following a hearing on Thursday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy made her first public appearance in court this morning in months. This after an investigation was launched into her residency. Celeste Murphy was Chattanooga’s Police Chief for over two years until her residency scandal. She is facing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County audit report triggered by a reported increase in the price of the Gateway School has been released. Back in October, the Chattanooga Times Free Press had reported the project had doubled in cost to $80 million dollars after being presented as a $40 million dollar project. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp said this number…
Before Jeff Foxworthy, Leanne Morgan or Larry the Cable guy, there was Jerry Clower. He was a country comedian from Mississippi. Clower was huge in the 1970s through the nineties. But in 1980, he told us that one of his biggest fans was from right here at News 12 in Chattanooga. We’ve got that story in our Thursday Throwback. Categories:…