Chattanooga Red Wolves Give Up Own Goal in 2-0 Loss to Charlotte

(chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com) The Chattanooga Red Wolves returned to CHI Memorial Stadium to face Charlotte Independence on Tuesday night. The team previously competed in Charlotte in the beginning of the season; the match resulted in a 4-2 win for Charlotte. Coming off back-to-back home wins the Red Wolves looked to secure a third win in a row at home. After an evenly…

Central Crossing Condos Groundbreaking

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Chattanooga officials gathered this morning for the groundbreaking of Central Crossing Condos. The 50-thousand square foot development cost a total of 17 million dollars. It will be sleek modern looking building at the intersection of Central and Rossville Avenues. The development will also include more than 32 residential condos and five commercial units. Chattanooga Mayor Tim…

East Brainerd two alarm house fire

UPDATE:  A fire destroyed on home and badly damaged another in East Brainerd yesterday Firefighters were called to the 1800 block of Oakvale Drive, just after 6. In all, eight structures were damaged. “number of 911 calls indicating that we had a fire in there and we knew the house was under construction the firefighters did their job quickly and…

Memorial held for Fallen Five in hopes it inspires unity

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday marks nine years since a terrorist attack claimed the lives of five service members in Chattanooga. On July 16, 2015, four Marines; Sergeant Carson Holmquist, Logistics Specialist Randall Smith, Staff Sergeant David Wyatt, and Lance Corporal Skip Wells, along with Logistics Specialist Randall Smith of the Navy were shot and killed at the Marine Corps Reserve…

Vance pick getting local reaction

(Courtesy: MGN) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We are hearing some reaction to the selection of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as former President Donald Trump’s running mate. Senator Vance came to prominence after writing the memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” in 2016 about his upbringing and social issues. He went on to win his current seat in Ohio in 2022. Many Republicans are…

Mom to Mom – Pop It Yogurt Treats

Today on Mom to Mom, we’re gonna help you get your toddler to eat healthy snacks! Now, it’s been a while since I’ve had a little toddler running around, but some of my best friends have little ones who get bored with their food fairly quickly. So these Pop Its that the kids absolutely love come in handy for many…

Memorial ceremony to honor Fallen Five on ninth anniversary

  News 12 This Morning: Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, Tommy Mitchell joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to preview the annual memorial ceremony held to honor Chattanooga’s Fallen Five. Mitchell will be speaking at the program as the chairman for the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tuesday marks nine years since five service members lost their lives…

Chattanooga Lookouts Owner Believes New Stadium Will Be Among the Best in the Minors

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts broke ground on their new stadium on Monday. The team hopes their new South Broad venue will be open for the 2026 season. Lookouts owner Jason Freier believes the new place should be one of the nicest stadiums in the minors. Said Freier:”We have been part of more than half a dozen stadium projects. We’ve actually…

LFO Searching For Success After Two Win Season

Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) Our nightly 30-in-30 high school football preview series features LFO. The Warriors won only two games last season, but they believe more wins could be in their grasp this fall. As Mac Bryan enters his third season at LFO, he believes the Warriors have the potential for a winning record. Said Bryan:”We think we were a much…

South Broad Stadium breaks ground as public tours site

Members of the public touring the Wheland Foundry site on the day of the South Broad Stadium groundbreaking. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After years of negotiations and political struggles, the South Broad Stadium has finally broken ground. We have been discussing the effort to get development here at the Wheland Foundry for years. The South Broad Stadium has gone through many…

More local leaders react to attempted Trump assassination

We have heard from more local leaders who are reacting to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump: Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly: “My message is the same as it has been all along. I said this at the 4th of July event. We need to come together as Americans and focus on what unites us and not what divides…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga Charter School for Excellence

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – From academics to athletics the Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is growing strong! This year they’ve added the eleventh grade. We’ll stroll the halls to give you a firsthand look at what’s right with our schools. Dr. Alexine Boochie is the principal. She says, “Chattanoga Charter School of Excellence is a high school here in the Alton…

Leaders break ground on new South Broad Lookout stadium

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – After months of debate, officials broke ground on Monday for the new home of the Chattanooga Lookouts in the South Broad District. This is the first step in the redevelopment of 140 acres near the old U.S. Pipe and Wheland Foundry sites. The stadium will be owned by both the city of Chattanooga and Hamilton County. It…

Veteran organization to hold free concert on July 19

News 12 This Morning: Angela Hunt with Freedom Sings USA joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to preview a memorable event coming to Chattanooga for veterans and the community. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Freedom Sings USA works with veterans to put their feelings and intense memories to music. Renowned songwriters work with service members to provide a form of therapy. In…

Hixson looks to sustain breakthrough success

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hixson Wildcats football program struggled for several years. They did not have a winning record between 2017 and 2022, with multiple winless seasons in the mix. They had their first winning record last season since 2016 under the leadership of Nick Rivers III. Coach Rivers said of the success, “We came out and we showed passion,…

McMinn Central looking for third straight playoff appearance

ENGLEWOOD, Tenn. (WDEF)- The McMinn Central Chargers are coming off of two consecutive playoffs, including a playoff victory last season. Despite that success, they are looking to take the next step so they can go even deeper into November, and maybe beyond. “Well, we’re excited. Especially after today, we got out here and competed the way we needed to compete”,…

Local citizens, officials react to Trump assassination attempt

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing from some of our local leaders Saturday evening on their reactions to this assassination attempt on former President Trump. Among them were Representative Chuck Fleischmann is preparing to head to Milwaukee to nominate President Trump to the Republican nomination. However, this evening’s events stirred up strong emotions for him, as he has been the…

Controversy over signs in Hamilton County school board race

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As early voting begins across Hamilton County, there is some controversy over one school board race. Democratic incumbent member Jill Black is facing off against Republican challenger Sherrie Guinn Ford for the District 11 seat. That seat covers portions of southern Chattanooga including Lookout Valley, Saint Elmo and East Lake. As voters begin to head to…

Thursday Throwback: 1988 Drag Racing Granny

A lot of colorful characters have come out of north Alabama. One of the raciest was Cleo Chandler. At an age when most would be content to play with the grandkids, Cleo tried out drag racing. She was a top driver on the circuit throughout her 70s. For our Thursday Throwback, we catch up with Cleo at a track in…

New Tech Saves a Beloved Candy Bar

This week on Tech Byte, I’m excited to talk with you and some guests about 3D printing. 3D printing is one of the latest phenomena. You can use it for cosplay props, I’ve seen people use it to make shelves and organizers for the coffer makers. They actually use it to aid in prototyping for manufacturing AND they saved one…

Southside Social being sued over copyright infringement claim

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A popular Chattanooga establishment is in legal hot water. Southside Social on Chestnut Street is being sued by the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) ASCAP filed the lawsuit in the Eastern Tennessee Federal District Court in Chattanooga, alleging that Southside Social has been playing music that they hold the licenses to for use…

Stadium Authority Board approves South Broad Stadium documents

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The future South Broad Stadium has cleared one of its major final steps. Multiple documents, including the lease for the stadium, were approved this morning by the Sports Authority Board. That board will be the owner of the projected $112 million stadium, which will be the future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts. While the majority of…