CHATTANOOGA (WDEF)- Things are getting spooky around the Tennessee Aquarium during ODDtober. This is a month-long celebration of strange creatures from around the world and in our own backyard. Some events you can plan to see are underwater pumpkin carving and even trick or treat fun. Come learn about all the odd facts about the aquarium animals and look for all the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Moccasin Bend’s plans for a new facility to replace the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute (MBMHI) have been halted as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has announced the state will not build on the land. This decision comes after an archeological review that was conducted on the state-owned portion of the land. It was found that 73% of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will the penalty for not paying for parking in downtown Chattanooga become more expensive? If CARTA gets their wish, it will soon be the case. CARTA is set to ask the city council to approve a rise in parking ticket fines across the city. A basic parking ticket would increase from $11 to $20. This would drop…
The Switch Academy helps Hamilton County students with learning challenges get the tools they need for success outside the classroom. Recently, Hamilton County Schools Superintendent, Justin Robertson, joined several Bluecross and Hamilton County School leaders celebrate 21 students who are part of the programs that recently launched on Cameron Hill. This is just another business helping to Drive Our Economy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CHI Memorial has kicked off its “Invest in the Best” capital campaign. This multi-million dollar campaign is designed to enhance patient care and technology. Money will go towards cardiac care, emergency services, neuroscience, and more. CHI Memorial looks to raise more than 20 millions dollars as apart of this campaign. “All of those things are really focused…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Parkridge East Hospital is celebrating 50 years serving the Chattanooga area. “I like to believe that the folks who originally planned this hospital 50 years, 50 plus years ago, had really no idea how impactful this hospital would be, and continue to be,” said Caroline Burris, CEO of Parkridge. Parkridge East Hospital was built in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We still don’t have details yet on how two UTC fraternity members got burned last week. The national Kappa Sigma Fraternity has suspended the local chapter pending an investigation. The national organization has been suspending chapters across the country over hazing incidents. UTC is investigating the local case, but said it did not create an emergency…
Video showing a Kentucky judge being gunned down in his chambers was played Tuesday during a court hearing for the ex-sheriff who is charged in the killing that stunned their Appalachian community. The short video clip was presented by prosecutors during the preliminary hearing for Shawn “Mickey” Stines, the former sheriff of Letcher County who is accused of fatally shooting District Judge…
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) — A Collinsville man was arrested on drug charges and attempted child abduction. Collinsville Police Department (CPD) was dispatched to a local Piggly Wiggly for attempted child abduction September 27, 2024. When CPD arrived on scene, they began talking with the juvenile victim and their family. DeKalb County investigators also responded, and were able to get…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — Interstate 75 Southbound at SR151 is shutdown due to a crash this morning. This is just south of Ringgold and near Rocky Face. The incident is before SR 201/Varnell Road. Lanes were previously closed, however GDOT reported as of 11:08 a.m., no lanes were blocked. GDOT is reporting that the incident happened just before 9:00…
Kevin Lusk of Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to talk about the upcoming Denim & Diamonds fundraiser. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Put on your cowboy boots and sparkles, this year’s Denim & Diamonds event is square dancing its way to help fundraise for the Medical Foundation of Chattanooga. It’s the biggest party of the season and…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — A train hit an 18-wheeler Wednesday morning when it got stuck on railroad tracks in Dalton. The tractor trailer was at the Hawthorne Street railroad crossing near downtown. The crash happened just after 7:00 a.m. Thankfully, no one was hurt. The truck driver told police he was from Texas and wasn’t familiar with the area, plus…
Tennessee Aquarium’s Alison Pryor joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about all the spook-tacular events coming to the aquarium this ODD-tober. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Aquarium kicks off the spooky season with a slate full of events for ODDtober with the introduction of a new exhibit featuring some creepy crawlies. The Tennessee Aquarium’s ODDtober is their “month…
Summerville, GA-(WDEF-TV) At the midway point of the Georgia high school football season, only three running backs state-wide have a thousand yards rushing according to MaxPreps. Chattooga’s Zayden Cook is among them. He has amassed over 13-hundred yards rushing in five games. Brian Armstrong tried to catch up with the state’s leading rusher. Said Cook:” I’ll take the ball whenever…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF): The Cloud Springs Road that runs through Ringgold Georgia has plans to begin the Widening Project which is projected to run a little over 2.1 miles. With the location of the road widening project being a populated street, approximately 139 properties are going to be affected. Property owners along this corridor could lose significant pieces of their parcels,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF): The Company Lab (CO.LAB) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Gener8tor as part of the $1 million ‘Digital Skills’, Education, and Workforce Development Grant. The Grant is provided by the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development. This Grant will support a six-week virtual workforce development program for unemployed and underemployed individuals in nearby counties of…
One of the volunteer planes taking supplies from Collegedale to Asheville in the wake of Hurricane Helene. COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The death toll from Hurricane Hurricane is now at least 150 people according to CBS News across the Southeast. In the wake of the horrific damage caused by the storm, local organizations are trying to help bring needed supplies into…
FLINSTONE, GA (WDEF) – Debbie Rosenbloom is the kind of teacher who never backs down from a challenge. She continued her own education to better serve the children in her class at Chattanooga Valley. For always remaining upbeat, no matter the challenge, we awarded Ms. Rosenbloom with this week’s Golden Apple Award. Heather Culberson is the principal at Chattanooga Valley….
The Gibson Pier at the Tennessee Riverpark underwater due to increased water flow from the Chickamauga Dam after Hurricane Helene. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The water flow rate along the Tennessee River has increased. This is due to all of that rainwater from Western North Carolina and Northeast Tennessee coming in this direction. Right now, the Chickamauga Dam is spilling roughly…
Former President Jimmy Carter is marking his 100th birthday — the first former president in United States history to do so. Carter celebrated Tuesday in his backyard in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by a few dozen friends and family members as well as his Secret Service detail. He was wheeled out just after noon beneath the shade of his trees and appeared…
Israeli police said at least six people were killed in a shooting attack in Tel Aviv on Tuesday evening. Twelve people also were wounded in the shooting. Two suspects opened fire on a boulevard in the Jaffa neighborhood in southern Tel Aviv, police said. The two suspects were killed. The attack came moments before a massive barrage of rockets from Iran sent…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A man has been indicted after a murder on Eastgate Loop back in April 2024. Investigators revealed 28-year-old Ja’Darius Conyers was one of three suspects who shot Johnny McNabb on Eastgate Loop. Court documents obtained by News 12 say Conyers and two suspects set fire to the vehicle they drove to the scene of the shooting….
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — The W Road was shut down for an “extended period of time” due to an accident involving an Amazon truck. Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security posted on Facebook that the truck was leaking propane after the accident. Hamilton County Hazmat and Walden’s Ridge personnel were on the scene for hours. Drivers…
Today on Mom to Mom, we are making game day football snack bags. We’re always looking for different and cute ideas for those game day snacks, so why not create a lunch bag that kind of looks like a football? It’s super easy to do! All you need are brown paper lunch bags, white masking tape, scissors, and your favorite…