Winter arrives on Friday with a snowy forecast. But snow isn’t always the worst thing that winter can throw at us. For our Thursday Throwback, we’ll show you what a major ice storm did to the city 45 years ago. Categories: Featured, From The Archives Tags: From The Archives, Thursday Throwback
CHATTANOOGA , Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s not just the feeling you have, but data says Chattanooga’s traffic has gotten worse. A study by INRIX, a transportation analytic company who releases a yearly traffic report of hundreds of cities around the globe, has found that Chattanooga has the second worst traffic in Tennessee. We are only beaten out by Nashville. Their data…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It is the last day to run errands before the snow hits our area. Many people are heading out to do just that. “For the anticipation of this storm coming in, yes,” said Ella Lamb a local resident. One of the errands that people are heading out to do, is picking up last minute groceries. Lamb…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Firefighters with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) put out a mishap heater fire in Alton Park. Crews were dispatched to the 100 block of W 45th Street after receiving a 911 from a resident stating a heater had blown up in their living room. Upon arrival, crews quickly established a water supply and got a good…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Marion County man was arrested on outstanding warrants after a SWAT standoff Wednesday night. Kyle Colston was wanted on several active warrants including parole violation, evading arrest, and convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Colston is also the suspect in several investigations out of the Jump Off area including, thefts, burglaries, and arson….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two repeat offenders have been arrested on multiple weapons and drug charges after an operation led by the Chattanooga Police Department’s (CPD) Gun Team. One of the offenders was out on bond for the following: Second Degree Murder 14 counts of Auto Burglary 5 counts of Firearm Thefts 3 counts of Possession of a Firearm during…
Amy Coffey joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to talk about the revving event coming to the Chattanooga Convention Center, the World of Wheels. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Convention Center is readying their engines for this weekend’s 57th annual World of Wheels. The family friendly experience features over 150 vehicles from iconic cars like the cars, trucks, motorcycles and…
(gomocs.com) After a three-week hiatus, the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team returns to the friendly confines of McKenzie Arena Thursday evening with its Southern Conference home opener against UNCG. Tip-off is set for 5 p.m. ET and will be nationally televised on CBS Sports Network. Chattanooga (9-6, 1-1 SoCon), who welcomes undefeated UNCG (9-6, 2-0 SoCon), is coming off its…
Startup capital is essential for any new business. For 9 years, TVFCU has provided that funding through its Idea Leap Program. Marcus Cade-Johnson, the Director of Corporate Engagement at TVFCU, said, “IDEA LEAP small business loan program is the Credit Union’s effort to support small and startup businesses in our 17 County service area. So, a quick backstory on that,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Snow is expected to hit the Tennessee Valley later this week. City officials are urging folks to plan ahead before the winter storm arrives! “We figured that as closer as the the actual time of the event, we just want to make sure that we are prepared ahead of time. Our highway departments are out grinding…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There are several tools that have been created to help those going through a variety of domestic disputes. However, Chattanooga is the only city that does not have one of those tools. A community mediation center is designed for parties in a domestic dispute who cannot afford private mediation efforts, or are ordered to seek mediation by…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Humane Educational Society will likely receive some help to pay off over $250,000 dollars in property taxes. A new resolution was presented Wednesday morning at Hamilton County Commission to give HES the funding needed to pay taxes that have accumulated on their new property on Randolph Circle. They say even though they are a non-profit, previous…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The push for a new Hamilton County attorney has taken a turn. The Commission will consider a vote to appoint attorney Janie Parks Varnell as a “special advisor” next week. She is Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp’s pick to replace current county attorney Rheubin Taylor at the end of his contract in June. This special advisor role…
UPDATE (1/8/2025): We’re learning more about the fire that claimed the lives of 5 in Cohutta, Georgia. After speaking to the Whitfield County Fire Department Fire Chief, Paul Patterson, we’ve learned that the 911 call came in from one of the victims. When crews arrived, they found the victims trapped inside, and the house was filled with smoke. Three of…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – At 7:40 P.M., the Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department responded to 1829 Coffeetree Lane for a Courtesy: Chief Markus Fritts, Dallas Bay VFD residential fire in a basement. Upon arriving, there were no visible fire on the outside of the home. Once evacuating the family from the home, firefighters found the basement fire had traveled…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Red Bank stayed unbeaten in district play on Tuesday with a 61-53 home win over rival Soddy Daisy. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: high school sports, Red Bank High School, Soddy Daisy High School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In Alabama, State Senator Smitherman has pre-filed a bill requiring couples to attend one conflict resolution class before getting married. The proposed legislation, AL SB33, was developed in response to alarming domestic violence statistics. Summary of AL SB33: “The bill mandates that couples seeking to marry in Alabama must jointly complete a premarital conflict resolution class…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team is currently ranked 5th in the nation by Max-Preps. The Bearettes are loaded, and they’re making a run for their third consecutive state title. And who knows, they could go down as one of the best girls teams this area has ever seen. Just how good is Bradley Central right now? Said…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A prominent electric vehicle battery manufacturer is looking to expand their presence in Chattanooga. Novonix is planning to build a new plant on what they call their “First greenfield site” on 812 acres at Enterprise South Industrial Park This new plant at Enterprise South will expand the capacity of Novonix to produce synthetic graphite in Chattanooga, an…
Courtesy: Microtex CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An Italian manufacturer has announced they are building their first U.S. plant in Hixson.The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced Tuesday morning that Microtex Industries is setting up shop here. Microtex creates structural composites for customers in the automotive and aerospace industries, which essentially are the parts of cars, airplanes, or rockets that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Lookout Mountain Shuttle Service, a project designed to enhance access and ease congestion to Tennessee’s most popular tourist destinations, has officially launched. The shuttle service comes in the wake of last year’s devastating Lookout Mountain fire, which left the area scarred and led to concerns about traffic, safety, and sustainability. Now, the shuttle is offering…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- CHI Memorial has made significant progress for their new state of the art Hospital in Catoosa County. “This is a significant milestone for our new hospital that we are building here in Catoosa County to serve Catoosa Walker and Dade County. This is a topping out ceremony, which signifies the last theme that’s going to be…
FORT LAUDERDALE – Broward sheriff’s deputies and a medical examiner descended on Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport overnight after bodies were found in an aircraft compartment on a JetBlue Airways plane. JetBlue issued a statement that said two people were found dead in an aircraft’s landing gear compartment on Monday night. The bodies were found during a routine inspection after the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Firefighters with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) prevented the spread of a house fire Tuesday morning. Crews were dispatched to the 2700 block of Stone Trace Drive off Tyner Road in regards to a house fire. Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the garage of the residence. According to CFD, paint cans in the garage…