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…
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…
(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…
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…
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-(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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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”,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
An in-depth look at Boyd’s upcoming season following a state title game appearance. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 30 in 30, Boyd Buchanan, Football
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Through Volkswagen E-Labs, Hamilton County students have learned the importance of manufacturing and technology. On Thursday, close to 200 teachers from 17 states learned how a project empowers local students for future employment. Michael Stone is the Vice President of Innovation Learning for the Public Education Foundation. He said, “Today, we kicked off the sixth annual…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With temperatures climbing, doctors are urging folks to be aware of heat advisories. “We have a number of us that are, unfortunately, having to live outside in these elements. They are having to work outside both day and night. When the temperatures not only get up to over 95 or get below 75 at night, for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’re a fan of ink, or are looking to try something new, a book themed tattoo convention is on the way to Chattanooga. Jennifer Edge with Mainline Tattoo joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to preview the magic of ‘Literary Ink.’ You can join in on the fun this weekend starting Friday, July 12 through Sunday,…
