Northshore’s Merry Market

 CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Head out and begin your holiday season by visiting the NorthShore Merry Market for shopping and community spirit. The market in Northshore Chattanooga features a variety of local shops and restaurants offering one of a kind holiday gift as well as vendors selling unique gifts, local makers, and some locally made seasonal treats.  The event highlights include…

Memorial and Dedication Service for anniversary of Northshore crash

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Last November of 2023, 41-year-old Ana Posso Rodriguez, her husband, 40-year-old Octavio Devia, and her 22-month-old son Jonathan were walking on the sidewalk as a car driven by a Florida resident Randy Vega spun out of control and struck the family on Frazier Avenue.  Ana and her son were tragically killed following the event while her husband,…

Enchanted Garden of Lights at Rock City

 CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Come warm your hearts and journey down the all-new Christmas tree walk through Rock City starting today, November 15th, through January 4th. Rock City is continuing its Enchanted Garden of lights with a variety of fun activities for all ages to enjoy including cookie decorating and experiencing thousands of lights after dark. While making your way through…

SE Bulloch Beats Heritage 35-9

Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Heritage could not find their offensive groove in the second half on Friday, as they lost to SE Bulloch 35-9 in their playoff opener. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: heritage, High School Football, SE Bulloch

Mocs Veteran DB Reuben Lowery Draws Inspiration From Song Heading Into Senior Day

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It’s senior day for the Mocs Saturday, as they wrap up their home schedule against Samford. Defensive back Reuben Lowery is one of 15 seniors who will be honored. Said Lowery:”There’s a new song that came out. It’s by Brenda Lake. It’s called ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’. The premise is having something to fight for. having something to praise for….

Pride of the Southland Performance at Finley Stadium

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – On their 215-mile journey down to Athens, Georgia, the University of Tennessee Pride of the Southland Marching Band made a quick stop in Chattanooga to perform their famous halftime show for all to hear.  With almost 350 members of the band, the Pride is said to be the soundtrack for the University of Tennessee Knoxville. Recognized as…

Grundy County breaks ground on new Health Department building

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Grundy County Health Department in Coalmont. COALMONT, Tenn. (WDEF)- Access to medical care is critical to any community’s success. However, for some of our more rural areas, citizens could be miles away from the nearest medical care. Grundy County is an example of rural area that has no hospital. However, the future of health…

Tracy City receives Downtown Improvement Grant

A mural on Depot Street alongside one of Tracy City’s historic buildings. TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Grundy County town will soon see major improvements to their historic downtown. Tracy City has received $214,000 from the state of Tennessee’s Downtown Improvement Grant. This money will go towards building a new courtyard and modernizing the facades around the town. Mayor Stacie…

Tech Byte – Kia at SEMA Tech

The Specialty Equipment Marketing Association meets annually for car guys like me, and hopefully you, to show off what they can do and where the future of the automotive industry is headed today. We’re joined by someone that’s onsite there at SEMA to show us how they are transporting us into the future. With us today coming from SEMA is…

Puckett’s saves time in the kitchen with their Thanksgiving offers

Graci Burnett and Brody Laws join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview downtown Chattanooga’s Puckett’s Thanksgiving menu and service hours. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Spend more time gobbling up food than cooking in the kitchen with Puckett’s Thanksgiving menu and food service. Puckett’s offers southern comfort food and southern hospitality nearly every day of the year, and Thanksgiving is no…

Troy Defeats UTC 76-66

(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA — Chattanooga women’s basketball dropped a 76-66 result to Troy on Thursday night in the Roundhouse, as the physical Trojans side proved too much in the long run for the Mocs. A slow start from the Mocs (2-2) proved the difference as the Trojans (1-3) were able to pull out to a 21-3 advantage on UTC over the…

Ooltewah Coach Goose Manning Steps Down

Ooltewah head football coach Goose Manning has announced his resignation. Manning coached the Owls for four seasons, but they won only six games during that time period. In a statement on twitter…Manning said:”Felt it was time for someone to help our kids win games on the scoreboard. They deserve it.” Manning is also an Ooltewah grad. Categories: Sports – Local…

Tri-State Summit discusses Regional Alignment

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Leaders across the region were invited to downtown Chattanooga for the Tri-State Summit across the last couple of days to access tools, connections, and resources to inspire responsible growth. This event was designed for the elected and community leaders across Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee to engage in a program of education, professional development, and more.  One event…

Loss of farmlands discussion at Thrive Tri-State Summit

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Panels at the Thrive Tri-State met to discuss the high stakes of disappearing farmland.  As farms are the beating heart of landscape across the country, they are also continuing to be at risk as corporations are slowly invading these rural areas. Jessica Wilson stated that the “state of Tennessee is seeing a whole lot of farmlands lost…

Entrance to South Broad Stadium to be on Riverwalk, public transit to be encouraged

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The construction of the South Broad Stadium continues. Thursday, a different element of the visitor experience was discussed, how people are going to get to South Broad Stadium? The Tennessee Riverwalk is a big part of the South Broad development, as the stadium’s entrance will be on the path itself and not directly on a roadway. Architect…