CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Federal Reserve made a big announcement that could affect your bank account. The Federal Reserve announced they are dropping the federal interest rate by a half percent to five percent. This is the first time they’ve cut the interest rate since the Covid-19 Pandemic. If you’re in the market for a new home or car, this…
Meigs County General Sessions Judge Casey Stokes DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Meigs County judge is at the center of a federal lawsuit. Meigs County General Sessions Judge Casey Stokes is accused of illegally ordering the arrest of a woman inside of the Meigs County Courthouse back in February. The lawsuit claims Judge Stokes yelled at the plaintiff to, “shut up”,…
We’ve seen a lot of stories this year about bears wandering neighborhoods looking for food. But for tonight’s Thursday Throwback, we take you back for another animal problem. Five years ago, campers out at Chester Frost Park were being harassed by hungry raccoons. Here is our story from 2019 on the Raccoon crisis on the lake. Categories: Featured, From…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC’s Gary Rollins College of Business has been awarded more than 3 million dollars for their new Research Center. “We have worked with The Journey Health Foundation, for a couple years to develop a center of health analytics and economics,” said Robert Dooley, Dean of the Gary Rollins College of Business at UTC. “They place their trust…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Dalewood Middle School student has been arrested after voicing a threat of mass violence. The School Resource Deputy (SRD) assigned to Dalewood Middle School was informed of the threat this morning at 8:45 a.m. After investigating, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office reported the SRD determined that a 12-year-old female student stood up in her classroom…
UPDATE (September 19, 2024, 4:05 p.m.) — More details have been released about the fatal crash on Snow Hill Road. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) released that at 10:40 a.m., a white Ford F-150 was traveling on Snow Hill Road when it partially came off the roadway. HCSO’s initial investigation revealed the driver over corrected by turning left, then…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a person shot call on South Beech Street last night. At 11:45 p.m., CPD reported officers were dispatched to the 1700 block of South Beech Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 17-year-old male with serious injuries. Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene, and transported the victim to a…
News 12 This Morning: Ashley Bottoms joins News 12’s Amelia Greer for a taste of Clumpies’ fall flavors. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s almost fall y’all… officially, according to Clumpies. Their newest fall flavors have launched at all three locations. Just to list off a few: Maple Shortbread Cookie, Chai Latte, Pumpkin Caramel Cake, and Oatmeal Apple Butter. Along with…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie welcomes Vols commit George MacIntyre to town this week. The Brentwood Academy senior quarterback is listed as one of the top recruits in the country. Big Blue beat him twice last season, so they’d love a repeat performance on Friday. When you have a future Vols quarterback coming to your high school stadium for a game, how can…
A local chocolate artist and business owner is being honored by the state of Tennessee. Cocoa Asante is a black and women-owned company that produces chocolates that are almost too pretty to eat. Tonight, we learn more about Ella Livingston’s success in this week’s Driving Our Economy Forward. “Everyone looking right here.” “We are here today to celebrate Cocoa Asante….
Tennessee’s highest mountain officially has a different name. The U-S Board of Geographic Names has voted to approve a petition from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, restoring the Cherokee name to Clingmans Dome. The mountain will now be officially known as Kuwohi (Ku-whoa-hee), which translates to “mulberry place.” Officials with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park say they were…
The Hamilton County Coalition, alongside Showered with Hope, hosted the ‘Recovery Happens Together’ event in Miller Park. It’s all part of National Recovery Month, which shines a spotlight on the journey of recovery and the strength of community support. It’s about bringing Chattanooga to heal from substance abuse, mental health challenges, and any personal struggles. As my former boss used…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the explosion in school threats since the beginning of the year, many have raised concerns about the safety of their children Commissioner Warren Mackey brought up the topic that became a lengthy talk on the state of school safety. In particular they heard from Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett on what the current situation is, and…
Hamilton County Commissioner David Sharpe (left) and Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp (right) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hamilton County Commissioner is claiming Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is withholding key information from him and his constituents. Commissioner David Sharpe says he was told this during a legal meeting last week. Commissioner Sharpe and Mayor Wamp have sparred on numerous issues….
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- County Rescue filmed its highly requested second season in Bradley County on Wednesday. “We will film the show here for six weeks, and then it will air on Great American Family and Great American Pure Flix streaming in January of 2025,” said Shawn Boskie, Executive Producer for County Rescue, County Rescue is a TV drama…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation is celebrating National Rehabilitation Week with their patients with their “Carnival of Caring”. During this carnival, Siskin is hosting special events for not just patients but associates as well. Siskin kicked off their week of celebration with an Associate Appreciation Breakfast and a parade for their patients including many carnival characters….
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee has announced a price hike for football tickets starting in 2025 with most of the increase going specifically to help pay players. The increase announced Tuesday morning in an email to season-ticket holders notes a new 10% talent fee for all invoices to “help fund the proposed revenue share” for athletes and help Tennessee attract and keep…
Beirut, Lebanon — A source close to Lebanon’s Hezbollah group told the French news agency AFP that walkie talkies used by group members exploded in its Beirut stronghold Wednesday, with state media reporting similar blasts of pagers and “devices” in east and south Lebanon. The Reuters news agency cited Lebanon’s Health Ministry as saying at least nine people were killed and…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A tense evening had a happy ending after the Catoosa County Fire Department helped reunite a family with their dog. Firefighters worked alongside the City of Fort Oglethorpe’s Public Works department to free a dog from a storm drain. The video above shows the firefighters freeing the dog, Lucy, after having dug up the storm…
News 12 This Morning: Kayla Davis and Allison Cohen with Mending Arrow Ranch join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview their upcoming fall gala. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Get ready for The Mane Event coming to the Collegedale Commons this October. Mending Arrow Ranch is hosting their second annual gala. The Cleveland ranch connects children with horses through their powerful…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Soccer rivals Boyd Buchanan and Notre Dame settled for a 1-1 draw on Tuesday evening at the Notre Dame school. Both goals came in the second half. Riley Reese put the Bucs up 1-0, and then just moments later, Jenna Sullivan added the equalizer for the Irish. Notre Dame remains unbeaten on the year with the tie. Categories: Sports…
As a search continued into its 11th day for the suspect in a mass shooting that wounded five people on an interstate highway in Kentucky earlier this month, officials and law enforcement announced they were redirecting resources away from the manhunt and focusing instead on protecting the surrounding community. More schools reopened Tuesday in the area around London, a town of about 8,000 people on the…
HIXSON, TN (WDEF) – There is a certain serenity that comes from being organized. That’s one of the lessons that Madison Davis passes along to her students at McConnell Elementary. When the weather is nice, her classroom can move under a big tree outside. Those are just a couple reasons why Madison Davis earned this week’s Golden Apple Award. Ruth…
Three Hamilton County Jail inmates attending an electrical vocational class. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Inmates at the Hamilton County Jail now have the opportunity to learn to help their post-incarceration life. A study by the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that roughly 43 percent of all released from state and federal prisons were rearrested within a year. This is a cycle…