Verizon Takes the Heat off Parents with Cool Summer Safety Tech

School’s out for the summer. Kids are spending more time outside, with their friends and sometimes online. Online safety for children has been a big concern for Verizon. They were nice enough to loan us Winnie Wright once again with some summer safety tips that have been concerns for some of their consumers.   “As a parent, I know it…

Vegan Outreach hosts Vegan Chef Challenge in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF) From tasty cuisines to flavorful desserts, Vegan Outreach brought the year’s Vegan Chef Challenge to the scenic city.  “Chattanooga vegan chef challenge has 14 Local Chattanooga chefs. They are releasing new vegan specials for the public to try and vote for their favorites,” said Sarah Hyden with Vegan Outreach.  The Vegan Chef Challenge began in North Carolina in…

Sequatchie County Hee Haw kicks off July 11

News 12 This Morning: Hee Haw director, Marlene Basham (Minnie Pearl) and music director Landon Greer join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview a special event headed to Dunlap. DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The annual Hee Haw show brings in a great deal of local talent to Sequatchie County. If you’ve never been, expect a night of entertainment through comedy…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Big Dog Detail

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Big Dog Detail started working on cars here in Chattanooga back in 2023.  The business is just one of three detailers in the area that is IDA certified. The company knows exactly what chemicals to use and not use on your car.   They have attended paint correction classes and even worked on planes and the “Weinermobile”….

Hamilton County budget approved despite lone vote against

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission approved a new budget Wednesday morning.  By a 9 to 1 vote, commissioners approved the over billion dollar budget. One of the key points of this new budget is an allocated five million dollars to guarantee that every teacher in Hamilton County Schools would make a guaranteed salary of $50,000. However, the reasoning…

Commission considering new vacation rentals resolution

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Vacation rentals are once again a topic of conversation among the Hamilton County Commission. A proposed ban on them in neighborhoods in unincorporated Hamilton County failed a few weeks ago. Commissioner Lee Helton has proposed a new resolution that would prohibit vacation rentals on lots of less than one acre in neighborhoods and two acres in agricultural…

Learning Curve Pretty High For Today’s High School Quarterbacks

In today’s high school football, a quarterback has basically evolved into a coach on the field. The game and terminology has expanded on the high school level, so that means the knowledge to play quarterback has expanded along with it. Reporter:”Do you think there’s a lot more placed on today’s high school quarterbacks?” Said Ringgold coach Austin Crisp:”One hundred percent….

Organizers look to improve Hamilton County Fair

SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Fair will be returning to McDonald Farm in Sale Creek this November. Over 40,000 people attended last year’s inaugural fair there. After the success of last year’s Hamilton County Fair, organizers plan bigger things for this year’s festivities. Country musician Larry Fleet will be this year’s headliner.  Officials announce the 2024 Hamilton…

Let’s Eat Recipe: Cauliflower Tabouleh & Summer Gazpacho Salad

Cauliflower Tabouleh 1 small head cauliflower (3 cups cauliflower couscous) 4 cups parsley leaves and tender stems 1 1/2 cups mint leaves 1/2 cup chopped scallions 2 cloves garlic 3/4 cup finely chopped ripe tomatoes 1 cup finely chopped cucumber 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp lemon juice 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Cut the small head of cauliflower into…

Mom to Mom – Pool Hacks

Today on Mom to Mom, we’re gonna make pool time easier with some pool time hacks. We’ve got some pool time hacks for you to make your life a little bit easier if you’re headed out to the pool. So first, you’re gonna wanna get a travel bag. You can get it at any store, or maybe Amazon. Then get…

Celebrate 4th of July weekend at Fireworks Fest!

News 12 This Morning: Tiffany Miller with CharlotteGraceEvents and Alex Harrison with Catoosa County Parks and Recreation join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview a jam-packed Saturday for 4th of July weekend. RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — People are celebrating the nation’s birthday throughout the week and into 4th of July weekend. If you’re looking for a way to spend the…

Clergy defend Murphy in front of district attorney’s office as Wamp responds

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Fireworks popped off inside of the Hamilton County Courts Building Monday morning. Last week’s resignation and indictment of former Chattanooga police chief Celeste Murphy caused a group of African-American clergy to come out to defend her. That group of black clergy chose to set up their press conference Monday morning in front of Hamilton County District Attorney…

Chris Wright Act to target repeat criminal offenders

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new state act that goes into law Monday will target repeat criminal offenders. The Chris Wright Act, sponsored by Hamilton County legislators Representative Patsy Hazelwood and Senator Bo Watson, makes the sixth or later misdemeanor for a defendant a Class E Felony upon conviction.  This would also apply to the third or later conviction on misdemeanor…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Alpine Crest Surviving and Thriving

RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – Although some people want to see Alpine Crest Elementary consolidated, it’s still accepting new students. Supporters say it’s a magical place that continues to thrive and a great example of what’s right with our schools. Shelly Jackson is the Principal at Alpine Crest. Here is what she said about the school: “Welcome to Alpine Crest…

Summer reading programs soar at Chattanooga Public Library

News 12 This Morning: CPL Executive Director, Will O’Hearn joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to highlight this summer’s library achievements and upcoming events. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Public Library has a jam-packed schedule year-round and especially during the summer months. The five branches are offering a variety of events and interactive activities for people of all ages. Summer…

Abel’s Strong Outing Leads Lookouts to 7-2 Win

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Lookouts starting pitcher Kevin Abel limited the Rocket City Trash Pandas to just two runs on three hits in a decisive 7-2 victory. The Lookouts’ offense wasted no time getting ahead, with Nick Northcut smashing a two-run homer in the first inning to give his team an early lead. They continued to build on this lead…

Lookouts give up the W in the 9th again

Chattanooga (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Lookouts suffered a heartbreaking defeat to the Rocket City Trash Pandas for the second night in a row. Despite leading going into the ninth inning, the Lookouts fell short 7-6 after giving up four runs in the final frame. Building on a strong start, the Lookouts responded well after their previous loss. They plated three runs…

NAACP sends Mayor Kelly letter on police as he holds meeting with black clergy

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Fallout continues to come in from the resignation and indictment of former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy. The indictment of former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy continues to be an issue Chattanooga City Hall is remaining quiet on.  Former Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy. Mugshot courtesy of the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office. Murphy was indicted earlier…

From the Archives: 1994 Friday Flicks

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — This weekend, you might sit down with your family and stream a good movie at home. But in years past, it worked a little differently. If you wanted to watch a movie at home, you had to go to the video store. For our Thursday Throwback, we take you back 30 years when we had some guest reviewers…

Doctor Uses AI and Technology to bring people Together In a New Way

Dr. Renee Dua develops app to help with overall health

Across the country every tech segment is using AI as subject matter.  Half of us are trying to tell you that you’re about to be in the 1999 Warner Brothers the Matrix or that Skynet From the Terminator series is taking over, and the other half of us are telling you it’s really not that bad and here’s some good…