SALE CREEK, TN (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Fair took place in Sale Creek this weekend at the Old McDonald Farm across the 2,100-acre area. Presented by the sponsor Little Debbie, the weekends fair continues to build on tradition, heritage, and history. The beloved autumn tradition served as a backdrop for families to make memories for generations. With the famous…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An annual tradition to help out children in need this Christmas held its kickoff Saturday. Its organizers say they need your help to make someone’s Christmas more than ever. The Salvation Army celebrated the start of their Angel Tree Program at Hamilton Place Mall The program allows volunteers to pick a child to buy Christmas presents for….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Tennessee Valley Robotics and Chattanooga State Community College welcomed new competitors to a tournament for the Vex Five robotics competitions. This was a tournament designed for new teams who were able to benefit from a “low stress” introduction to the competition environment as all team, coaches, and/or organizations were required to be new to the Vex…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – As Veterans Day is this Monday, November 11th, organizations all over Hamilton County are helping veterans obtain various ways of support whether that be access to medical appointments or a home cooked meal. With the American Legion being the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, many individuals come from all over to provide any assistance they can. …
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Central High school play-maker Ronye Watson is getting close to an incredible football milestone. How about 100 career touchdowns. He’s sitting at 95. But in order to reach that mark, the Purple Pounders might need to get on a mini-run in the playoffs. News 12’s Brian Armstrong has the story. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Central High…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On your Mark, Get Set, Go! Greenspaces is gearing up for a weekend of fun as they kick off their annual Green Prix Race. “What started in 2017 as an initiative is now what you see behind me. We wanted to get our students more educated and more involved with STEM education. And so that is where the…
MOWBRAY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Arson investigators have charged two people for a fire on Mowbray Mountain. The fire happened at a home at 2300 Mowbray Pike a month ago. Investigators say a vehicle in the carport was set on fire and then spread to the house. There were two people inside at the time and a quadriplegic inside a small…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Have you ever wanted to snap photos, listen to music, live stream AND block the sun all at the same time? Well, lucky for you Ray Ban has a full line of Meta Glasses that will do all that and more. It’s the perfect time to check these out while you’re still making out your Christmas list….
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA — Chattanooga women’s basketball suffered a heartbreaking defeat on Thursday night, as the Mocs fell to Tennessee Tech 48-46 after a last-second shot fell for the Golden Eagles with just 1.7 second remaining on the clock. The Mocs (1-1) put together a strong defensive effort on the evening, holding the Golden Eagles (2-0) to just 48 total points…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton may not have been the favorite to win their region this fall, but they delivered when it counted most. The ‘Canes dominated Rhea County 20-7 in their regular season finale to wrap up the region title, and a first round home playoff game. Said head coach Aaron Nance:”Going into Rhea Co our kids just played with a…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Heritage high school features one of the top receivers in the state of Georgia in Cody Bryan. According to Max Preps, Bryan is 5th in receiving in Georgia high school football with over 1,200 receiving yards. But Bryan does a lot more than just haul in passes for the Generals. Brian Armstrong catches up with the Heritage play-maker….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) –It’s a trucking company that started in Chattanooga back in 1985. Now, Covenant Logistics has grown its company to help customers develop supply chains across the country. This week we are learning how the business continues to drive our economy forward with freight transportation. “Covenant is a logistics company, out, stationed out of Chattanooga Tennessee here. And…
RINGGOLD, Georgia. (WDEF)– Today, the Catoosa Colonnade Civic Center hosted the yearly Business Expo in Ringgold Georgia. The holiday season is quickly approaching, and the Catoosa Colonnade wanted to ensure the community had a fun and easy way to access various businesses in the area that could make someone’s holiday event spectacular. This event was made for businesses to make…
Soddy Daisy, TN-(WDEF-TV) Soddy Daisy enjoyed quite a turn-around this year. After winning only three games a year ago, the Trojans nearly went undefeated this season. They finished with a 9-1 record. It was their first winning season in five years. Trojans get to host a first round playoff game, but it’s no push-over against Macon County. They’re 8-2 on…
OOLTEWAH, TN (WDEF) – Joseph Mayo wears several hats at Hunter Middle School. He’s a talented teacher and a capable coach. Mr. Mayo is also passionate about improving students’ lives. All that added up to this week’s Golden Apple Award. Heidi Moses is the Principal at Hunter Middle. She says, “Mr. Mayo is definitely one of a kind. He is…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs didn’t know until last Thursday, that starting quarterback Chase Artopoeus wasn’t healthy enough to go against Western Carolina. That meant back-up Luke Schomburg was called into action. Schomburg certainly didn’t look like a back-up, nearly leading UTC to a win before the Mocs fell 38-34. Mocs coach Rusty Wright wasn’t worried at all having to start…
JACKSON COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) — A man out of Jackson County was charged with murder after a dispute with his neighbor led to a shooting. At 3:09 p.m. November 4, 2024, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office (JCSO) deputies responded to a residence off of County Road 12 for a shooting report. Upon arrival, deputies found 42-year-old Adam Douglas Cooner deceased….
This is a snack that’s definitely going to give you the fall feels, and your kids are going to love it! It’s typically for preschoolers and toddlers, because they really enjoy making these. They’re called graham cracker apple snacks, and they’re so yummy! You just need a few ingredients. You need graham crackers, some pretzels, a few green chocolate melts,…
Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair, Rachel Campbell, joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to discuss the change in voters’ energy and to encourage voices to be heard through the ballot. Hamilton County Republican Party Chair, Mark Harrison, joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to share his confidence in his party and discuss the passion voters have for the presidential election. HAMILTON COUNTY,…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA — In her first game as head coach of Chattanooga women’s basketball, head coach Deandra Schirmer and the Mocs found themselves in the win column after grabbing a 66-49 season-opening victory over Shorter University on Monday night. The Mocs (1-0) had contributors both young and old helping to guide the defending Southern Conference champions to a win in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Today, The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Dorthy and Jim Kennedy Health Sciences Building. Olivia Walls, the Student Nurses Association president says, “As I said before, UTC nursing has given me everything. I feel like I’ve grown up here, so just being able to have faculty here that support…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) – The Catoosa College and Career Academy specializes in helping students learn the skills they need to land a good job. We take a closer look at their logistics pathway in this week’s What’s Right With Our Schools. Mike Anderson is the Logistics Instructor. He explains, “At the Catoosa County Career Academy, you know it’s a CTAE…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Tennessee Achieves and Chattanooga State Community College got together in the CSCC Health Science Center to celebrate the over 10,000 students who have enrolled for college classes at the community college. Tennessee Achieves, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing an opportunity for every Tennessee student to obtain a post-secondary credential works alongside CSCC and the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Collegedale Imagination Station is undergoing some pretty exciting renovations that are set to bring more fun and enjoyment to people of all ages. Starting Monday, November 4th, the Collegedale Imagination Station will be temporarily closed for the start of the new renovations. As this interactive park has been around for over 30 years, renovations are set…