CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Today, The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center announced it will be gathering all living Medal of Honor recipients for a celebration in 2025. The event featured a long list of public officials such as Chattanooga Mayor, Tim Kelly, Hamilton County Mayor, Weston Wamp and State Representative, Patsy Hazlewood. Officials spoke today on the importance…
A group of residents and officials accepting a ceremonial $50 million HUD grant. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The College Hill Courts are Chattanooga’s oldest public housing project, dating back to 1940. Thursday, the groundbreaking was held on the project that will eventually modernize them. Excitement abounded on the westside as Phase One of Westside Evolves officially got underway. Resident Cassandra Robinson…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The future Gateway School will likely be home to temporary office space for Hamilton County. The county acquired the former BlueCross BlueShield building on 6th Street with the intention of turning it into a new technical school. Work is being planned to upgrade the building for the purpose. However, due to ongoing issues at the county’s…
Ulises Martinez / Metro Nashville Police Department NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The suspect in a vehicular homicide investigation has been apprehended. Metro Nashville Police Department posted on social media that Ulises Martinez was apprehended at the Somatel Motel on Metroplex Dr. near interstate 24. Martinez was wanted on charges of auto theft and vehicular homicide in Nashville for the death…
How long does 15 minutes of fame really last? 35 years ago, we sent a reporter back to Fyffe, Alabama to see if people were still talking about the event that got them on the national map. It started with a woman saying she saw a strange light in the sky. Then a police officer reported he saw a lighted…
News 12 This Morning: Kaitlyn Charters and Curtis Warner with McAlister’s Deli join News 12’s Chip Chapman to highlight some of their delicious meal options. They brought in their famous teas to celebrate FREE Tea Day at McAlister’s locations on July 18! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The beloved Southern casual chain, McAlister’s Deli is celebrating years of successful business in…
Northwest Whitfield chalked up another winning record last year, as well as a playoff berth. Yet the Bruins were disappointed in how they finished the year.. They’re dreaming of a brighter fall, as the Bruins leap into the 30-in-30 spotlight. Teams always feel optimistic when they return a veteran quarterback. Take Northwest Whitfield, Gavin Nuckolls threw for 25-hundred yards last…
(mlsnextpro.com/chattanoogafc) CHATTANOOGA — Sage Hill Investors (SHI) and Chattanooga Football Club (CFC) today celebrated the groundbreaking at 1620 Riverfront Parkway, the future headquarters of CFC with over 65,000 sq. ft., including retail, office, apartments, restaurant space, and a rooftop bar. The development is currently dubbed “Project Starball” as a nod to the central design element of CFC’s logo since 2009….
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) –Recently Nokian Tyres dedicated at 350,000 square foot warehouse in Rhea County Tennessee. The warehouse can hold hundreds of thousands of tires. The Dayton Factory has even grown its team to 500 employees. Tonight, we take a look at and see how Nokian Tyres continues to drive our economy forward. “Thank you guys for coming today. It…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — The City of Dalton hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the long anticipated Mill Line Trail. The Mill Line Trail is a 10 foot wide paved connection between Haig Mill Lake Park and the old Eagle Walk trailhead on Chattanooga Avenue. And it’s meant to serve bicyclists, runners and walkers. But it features the most updated…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga and the River City Company kicked off its “Take a Break” lunch program today. “Take a Break” features various food trucks at Miller Park. The program is catered to everyone for Lunch time. And Starting August 1, folks can expect shaded seats, games, and music. “We heard from employers that a lot of their office…
The candidates for Hamilton County Circuit Court Judge, Alex McVeagh (left) and Kisha Cheeks (right). CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Both candidates in the Hamilton County Circuit Court judge race presented their visions for the seat Wednesday morning at the Friends of Hixson meeting. Republican nominee Alex McVeagh is facing off against Democratic nominee Kisha Cheeks for that bench. They both believe…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The ongoing debate over vacation rentals may not be over after all in Hamilton County. Last week, the County Commission approved a ban on vacation rentals on lots of less than an acre in both residential and agricultural zones in unincorporated areas. However, Commissioner Joe Graham, who has been a vocal critic of any ban on…
RINGGOLD Ga., (WDEF) — The Georgia Forestry Commission presented new wildfire equipment to local fire departments this morning. These donations were funded through grants. More than 10 counties who recovered from last year’s wildfires will receive this donation. The new equipment includes Fire helmets, gloves, fire shirts, and more. Both Catoosa and Whitfield County were recipients of the equipment this…
News 12 This Morning: Chef and Co-owner Daniel Starkey joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to highlight some of their special dishes crafted for the Vegan Chef Challenge this month. The unique, Japanese-inspired restaurant is making waves in the community since they opened last fall. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Vegan Chef Challenge is taking over parts of the country and…
We might not recognize the Rhea County football team this fall. No more Wing ‘T’. News 12’s Brian Armstrong delivers the 30-in-30 preview. Rhea Co football is going to look a lot different this year under new head coach Taylor Harvey. Harvey:”It’s new for everybody now. They’ve had a culture of being one dimensional here for a long time, so…
(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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Amazon Prime Day is here and online shoppers are ready to fill up their cart promising huge discounts and deals there is something for everyone. With online activity spiking this week the East ridge police department wants to warn shoppers to proceed with caution “Today or any other day you receive packages try to make a…
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…
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…