Nichelle Patel of the Chocolate Box joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview some of her latest “wickedly” good treats. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Become the most “popular” person at the party and bring the “turkey” and dessert to this year’s Thanksgiving. Nichelle Patel of the Chocolate Box returned to the News 12 studio to show off some Wicked good…
Part of what I get to do for this station in addition to being your tech byte host is my job as an account executive. That’s just a fancy way that we say advertising sales. What that means is that we are going to give you some inside information on the how and why behind all these ads that you…
Courtesy: CDOT CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A critical intersection in downtown Chattanooga is closed off due to a major water main break. At the intersection of Market Street and MLK Jr Boulevard, the Southbound Market Street and Westbound MLK Jr Boulevard sidewalk is closed. Chattanooga Public Works crews and the Chattanooga Police Department officers are at the site. Tennessee American…
UPDATE: The Chattanooga Fire Department was called for a two-alarm apartment fire at 417 Frazier Avenue at around 1:30 A.M. Firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the parking garage. Several vehicles were on fire and heavy smoke filled the entire building. Due to the thick smoke, residents were unable to escape. Several people were helped down by an aerial…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) After leading by just four points at halftime, the Bradley Central basketball team rolled past Silverdale by a final score of 50-30. The Seahawks managed only 11 points total in the second half. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Brainerd high school track star Danielle Dunning signed with Vanderbilt on Thursday evening. Dunning is an elite sprinter. She holds the state record in the 60-meters, and she’s a state champ in both the 100 and 200 meters. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Walker Valley picked up a tough road win on Thursday night as they knocked off Boyd Buchanan 58-50. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team is expected to make a run at a three-peat this season. Three consecutive state championships. They certainly looked like a championship contender in their season opener. They beat River Ridge 75-46. The Knights were ranked number one in Class 5A in Georgia. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA (November 21, 2024) – The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team posted its third-straight victory after notching a 72-52 decision over NAIA member and Knoxville-based Johnson University (TN) on Thursday night inside McKenzie Arena. Chattanooga (3-3) led by just two at the halftime break, 32-30, before outscoring Johnson (5-1; game was marked as an EXH) by a wide 40-22…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor coach Erik Kimrey has been to the state title game in his first two seasons with the Red Raiders. Now he’s hoping to make it three in-a-row Friday as Baylor entertains Brentwood Academy in the state semifinals. Brian Armstrong has the preview. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This November marks 10 years of Engagement, Expansion, and Innovation through Apprenticeships across the country. This year in celebration there are set to be over twenty-two hundred events and proclamations. These events have allowed countless individuals to learn about the life-changing impacts that Apprenticeships have continued to provide for job seekers and employers. National Apprenticeship Week…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Although the winter season is approaching, Warner Park Pool is getting some safety upgrades. The Warner Park Pool, which has been around for over a hundred years, is unveiling a new state-of-the-art liner that will enhance the safety of the pool as well as the overall aesthetics. For years, the pool has been required to be…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are learning more about a lawsuit filed in a deadly Northshore crash last November.Octavio Devia Paz was severely injured when a car driven by Randy Vega crashed into him, his wife Ana, and son Jonathan. Ana and Jonathan were both killed in the crash. Now, he is suing the city of Chattanooga arguing that they knew…
These days, marketers will break down your generation, your politics and your income level when they design a plan to reach you. But marketing strategies do change over the years. For our Thursday Throwback, we show you a new strategy from forty years ago. It broke us all down into categories.. like “belongers”, “emulators” and “achievers.” Here is the pitch…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing from the CEO of Life Care Centers of America following a major decision Wednesday. A Bradley County Circuit Court judge granted Aubrey Preston, the son of Life Care founder and owner Forrest Preston, emergency conservatorship over his father’s affairs. Aubrey Preston filed this petition because he says he has serious concerns about his 91…
Courtesy: Chattanooga Fire Department CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A chemical transport company has been fined for their role in a series of chemicals last year in Chattanooga.The Pipeline Hazardous and Materials Safety Administration has fined Zee Company, Inc. of Cleveland, GA $10,561 for three chemical spills last year. These occurred on August 3. August 4, and September 20 in 2023. The…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Athens in McMinn County has a new mayor. The city council has appointed Larry Eaton to be the town’s new mayor. He will be replacing Steve Sherlin, who will remain on the city council. However, he did face opposition from council member Dick Pelly, who is currently facing a lawsuit from the city of…
UPDATE: (11/22/2024): The escapee from Franklin County has been captured. Tony Jameson Sweeton / Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Tony Jameson Sweeton was caught in Coffee County. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Department says he will remain in their custody to face his original and new charges. FRANKLIN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A prisoner has escaped while being transported from Franklin…
Stan and Betsy McCright join News 12’s Amelia Greer to encourage people to join the Thanksgiving Grateful Gobbler. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s not too late to start a new Thanksgiving family tradition by signing up for the Grateful Gobbler 5K. Celebrating 25 years of the Chattanooga tradition, the Grateful Gobbler 5K marathon returns this year on Thanksgiving Day, November…
Charlotte Grace Events organizer Tiffany Miller joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview the upcoming Holiday on Hamill vendor market. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Holiday on Hamill celebrates the gift of giving with holiday themed vendors while accepting donations to provide a good Christmas to people in need. The Holiday on Hamill returns for its 4th year in a row…
(gomocs.com) The Chattanooga women’s basketball put on a dominant display on Wednesday night in McKenzie Arena, barreling through Division II opponent King University with a 75-34 blowout victory over the Tornado. The Mocs put together a very solid performance on the night, with UTC hanging its hat on a season-low 12 turnovers paired with shooting the ball at a 26-for-51…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) When you’re a college football player with a heavy class load, sometimes you need a little lift. That’s the case for Mocs offensive lineman Bryce Goodner. The McMinn Co native literally gets a little lift once a week, to accommodate his studies and football commitments. Balancing football and engineering. It ain’t easy brother. Said Goodner:”I’m an electrical engineer. Innately….
It’s a hospital that’s been in the Chattanooga area for more than 120 years. Tonight, we look at the history and how Erlanger Medical Center has continued to Drive Our Economy Forward with the latest treatments for injury and disease. Jill Steelman, Sr Dir Organizational and Workforce Development, Erlanger Hospital says, “Erlanger was founded in the late 1800s when a…
The emergency conservatorship hearing in Bradley County Chancery Court over Forrest Preston. CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A hearing regarding who has control of essential documents and decisions at Life Care Centers of America was held in Cleveland Wednesday. Aubrey Preston’s motion to obtain emergency conservatorship over his father, Forrest Preston’s affairs, were approved by a judge in Bradley County. Forrest Preston…