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,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A southern favorite stopped by the News 12 studio before his weekend long venture at The Comedy Catch in Chattanooga. News 12’s Chip Chapman joins his long-time friend, ‘Killer Beaz’ to preview this unique event. All humor is family-friendly and guaranteed to make you smile. For ticketing information, you can visit the venue online or Killer…
MCMINN COUNTY (WDEF)- McMinn county football is known for physical football and being better than the sum of their parts. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 30 in 30, Football, McMinn County
News 12 This Morning: Thom Benson with the Tennessee Aquarium joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to highlight one-of-a-kind events featured in Chattanooga this summer. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Aquarium is proud to introduce multiple new experiences for the family this summer. One display they are particularly excited about, is their newest Macaroni Penguin exhibit. Perhaps the species’ most…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Commission was busy on Monday as they discussed the future of the site occupied by the Eureka Foundry near Finley Stadium. A landmark with deep roots in Chattanooga’s industrial history took center stage as developers presented a plan for the future of that site. Monday’s meeting focused on a proposal to approve the construction…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — McKay’s is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the Ultimate McKay’s Road Trip. McKay’s is a used bookstore and record store that buys and sells used books, movies, games, music and more. It was founded in 1974 in North Carolina. On Tuesday, July 9, all McKay’s locations are handing out McKay’s Passports. For all locations one visits,…
Today on Mom to Mom, we’re gonna help your kiddos out with that summertime boredom. If your kids are already bored this summer, we’ve got the perfect activity for them: Squirt gun painting! All you’re gonna need for this is an easel, some watercolor paper, some watercolor paints, and some squirt guns. All you have to do for this fun…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – Dunlap Police and the district attorney’s office responded to a murder-suicide on Monday morning at a nursing home. “TBI was here to assist along with Dunlap PD. And what it appears is the husband of the victim came to the nursing home, shot and killed his wife, and then shot and killed himself,” said Assistant District…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- How do you coach you son is a question a lot of people have. Well Coach Curt Jones brought a former coach in to help lead the way. Categories: Featured, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Central High School, Football, High School Football
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Battle Academy students are taking learning to new heights. Their rooftop garden is now home to a variety of native plants. That’s attracting birds, butterflies and other pollinators. That’s an environmentally friendly example of what’s right with our schools. Laura Robinson is a master gardener and parent volunteer at Battle Academy. She explains: “We applied to…
CHATTANOOGA FC- Chattanooga FC faced off against Southeast Division rivals Crown Legacy FC, and were edged 2-1 in front of 3,294 supporters at Finley Stadium on Saturday night. Crown took the lead right before halftime when Jahlane Forbes finished from close range. CFC equalized in the 71st minute when Mehdi Ouamri converted from the penalty spot after referee Stearne Briem…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – The moments after a car crash can be some of the most stressful times of your life because you don’t know what to do. You don’t know how to handle it. A new local law firm has developed an app that will help you reduce panic, and potentially save you time and money later. Brent Burks…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts could not hold onto a 4-0 lead and dropped a 9-6 decision to the Tennessee Smokies on Friday night at AT&T Field. It was Chattanooga’s fifth straight loss. Matt Nelson belted a two run homer in the third inning to put the Lookouts ahead 4-0. However, the Smokies enjoyed a seven-run seventh inning to help seal…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF-TV) – Before there was Pops on the River, we had Pops in the Park. The Chattanooga Symphony would perform a free summertime pops concert at Chickamauga Battlefield. But the Pops show at the Fourth of July was a special event in 1988. The conductor of the Symphony had defected from the Soviet Union and he had a…
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…
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…
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…
(milb.com/chattanooga) The Chattanooga Lookouts fell to the Tennessee Smokies, 6-2 in front of a sold-out crowd on the Fourth of July at AT&T Field. Tennessee quieted the crowd early with three runs in the first inning. A home run by Felix Stevens in the fourth increased their lead to 4-0. Trailing by four, Austin Hendrick added the Lookouts’ first run…
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”….
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
