Former Tennessee governors Bill Haslam (right) and Phil Bredesen (left) holding a live episode of their podcast “You Might Be Right” with political scientists and brothers Hyrum and Verlan Lewis at the Chattanooga Rotary Club. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two former Tennessee Governors held a unique meeting Thursday at the Chattanooga Rotary Club. A live podcast discussing the state of political…
News 12 This Morning: Race director, Jesse Gaylor joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview the 5th annual Paddle for PanCAN 5K coming up in September. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — An annual paddle race is planning to paint the river purple in Chattanooga this September. The 5th annual Paddle for PanCan 5K is rallying up kayakers and paddle boarders to…
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Neighbors in the Falling Water area of Soddy-Daisy are disputing over a zoning request from a non-profit. The owner says she just wants to continue serving those in need while some of her neighbors say her request could lead to unintended consequences. Gail Ward-Holden says she just wants to help those in need with her “4theloveofgod” charity….
This week Thrive Regional Partnership’s held the 5th annual state of freight forum in Ringgold, Georgia. The event centered on the future of alternative fuels and sustainability in transportation. Take a look at this week’s driving our economy forward. “How many people in here are in the trucking industry?” “Today is our fifth annual Freight Forum. We’ve been doing this…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Airport officially announced their plans for their new Global Entry center. “On Monday, our Board of Commissioners approved a contract with the US, Customs and Border Protection Agency to reach approximately 1000 square feet of space here in the terminal building, with the purpose of establishing a Global Entry Enrollment Center,” said April Cameron, President…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The Catoosa County E-911 Communications Center has announced the beginning of Logan’s Law database. This database was put in place to allow Catoosa County E-911 operators to alert law enforcement and other responders of individuals in the home with special needs that could keep them from properly communicating. Logan’s Law was signed in May of…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Hamilton County Sheriff’s Officer (HCSO) K-9 Deputy named Nero is headed into retirement. Nero has served with HCSO for seven years, starting in May of 2018. This K-9 has had a very successful career with handler Deputy Andrew Voss. Some of Nero’s career highlights include the following: Spent over 568 hours assisting other local,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced the launching of their new mobile app and an online crime data dashboard. The new app is free to download through the Apple or Android Store. To find it, search “Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Tennessee” in those app stores. App features include real-time alerts, important information, press release…
News 12 This Morning: Award-winning local author, Deborah Levine joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to discuss her latest publications. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — An award-winning author is releasing a teaching guide and documentary based on World War II. ‘UNTOLD: Stories of a World War II Liberator’ is inspired by Deborah Levine’s father, a WWII veteran. The Teaching Guide will include…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The training camp portion of fall workouts is over for the Chattanooga Mocs. That means the players won’t have to sweat and strain through a brutal, post practice, weight-training drill. After a two hour practice in the sun for the Mocs…time for another grueling grind. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”Back in the day in the NFL. Way back they…
Today on Mom to Mom, we’ve got a cute DIY teacher appreciation gift! We love our teachers! Whether you just started back in school, or you’ve been in for quite some time, we like to give our teachers appreciation gifts throughout the year. We’re gonna make these cute little apple jars that the teachers can sit on their desk. All…
A group of AT&T workers on strike over negotiations. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of AT&T workers are currently on strike in Chattanooga. The Communications Workers of America say they are currently in difficult negotiations for a new collective bargaining deal since the beginning of June. They say in order to put pressure on the company over issues such as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Members of the media received a glimpse of the upcoming replacement for the Chickamauga Lock on Monday. “By bringing folks out here today, we are raising greater awareness, showing the folks the incredible work that is being done by both the Corps of Engineers, the Tennessee Valley Authority and then our contractors, who are actually getting out…
News 12 This Morning: Kevin Lusk and Bailey Fraebel join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview an upcoming event, teeing up for a good cause. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Two influential health care organizations are partnering together to tee up for a good cause. Southeast Tennessee Project Access (PA) and Volunteers in Medicine of Chattanooga (VIM) will host a special…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Charter Schools of Excellence recently held their Learning Launch and Back 2 School Bash. The K-11 program hosted families of all grades with activities, educational opportunities and free back to school items. That’s a helpful example of what’s right with our schools. Dr. Alex Boochie is the principal at Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A former Hamilton County E-M-T who has recently had his conviction overturned in a deadly 20-18 crash was back in court this morning. Justin Whaley had been convicted of vehicular homicide by intoxication in the death of James Brumlow in a wrong-way crash in Soddy-Daisy last October. However, Hamilton County Judge Boyd Patterson recently ruled due to the…
News 12 This Morning: Robert Davis with ‘Shop the Market at’ joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview two upcoming events at the end of August. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Get ready for a list of festivals headed to the greater Chattanooga area! Shop the Market at is hosting two events in the next week, starting with the Watermelon Festival…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)- Coahulla Creek vs. Northwest Whitfield was rained out and forced to be postponed on Friday due to Lighting. So, both teams came out Saturday morning at 11 am but it was the Bruins who shined over the colts. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Coahulla Creek, Football, Northwest Whitfield
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Despite weather delays throughout the area the Jamboree wrapped up its schedule nicely including seeing Chattanooga Prep and Whitwell shine in different games throughout the day. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Finley Stadium, Football, Jamboree, sports news
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The rain held off for the Wine Over Water event on the Walnut Street Bridge Sunday evening. Folks of all ages enjoyed an evening of wine tasting with the scenic views of Chattanooga. This event was held before construction on the bridge begins. Wine Over Water featured two hundred kinds of wines to experience. Guests also…
A young boy’s dream is finally coming true thanks to Make a wish east Tennessee Christian Ingram, a brave and resilient Tumor survivor, was celebrated by his classmates and teachers at Mayfield Elementary. In a heartwarming gesture, Christian and his family are headed to Walt Disney World for a magical getaway, a fitting reward for his incredible journey. Christian’s mother…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie beat Central 14-0 in the Prelude to a Championship Jamboree at Finley Stadium on Friday night. New Blue Tornado quarterback Elliott Drapeau had two touchdown passes. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Central, Football, McCallie School
CHATTANOOGA, TN – As a member of Generation X, we’ve seen the world change in plenty of ways. When we were kids, security systems were dead bolts and motion detecting flood lights over the garage to deter intruders. Home security systems have taken a few more steps forward since then, and while every tech show has covered some of the…
News 12 This Morning: Jake Cash and Cole Abbott with the Chattanooga Zoo join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview their long-awaited African expansion. They brought along Tommy Prickles, one of the iconic cape porcupines who will be featured in the new exhibit. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The sounds of Africa are just a couple weeks away from gracing Holtzclaw…