What’s Right With Our Schools: Tennessee Aquarium STREAM Center

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – The STREAM learning Center opened at the Tennessee Aquarium late last year. The Aquarium’s classrooms, educator offices and programming are all housed in the 4,500 square foot building. It’s a wonderful resource for students near and far, as we see in tonight’s “What’s Right With Our Schools.” “The STREAM learning center supported by UNUM, um is…

Locally Filmed Film Premieres at the Colonnade in Ringgold

RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – A new movie filmed locally in the Northwest Georgia was shown over the weekend at the Colonnade Theater in Ringgold, Georgia. The director says the film follows four college students who are assigned a research paper focused on urban legends. To complete their project, the students visit a reportedly haunted house, only to discover it is…

EPB remains hopeful power will be restored by morning

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Earlier this morning, News 12 spoke with EPB about power outages reported over the weekend due to ongoing weather conditions. EPB provided an update on the number of customers affected across the Tennessee Valley. EPB spokesperson J. Ed Marston said crews were already on the ground working to restore service as quickly as possible. “We have…

Signal Mountain Police community members to stay indoors and avoid roadways

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 spoke with Signal Mountain Police earlier today regarding current weather conditions on the mountain. Officers are asking community members to stay indoors and avoid roadways unless travel is absolutely necessary. Detective Sergeant David Holloway said crews have been working tirelessly to clear roads, respond to downed power lines, and restore power throughout the area….

Hard Freeze Raises Black Ice Risk

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – After nearly 48 hours of rain, falling temperatures could create hazardous driving conditions across Hamilton County overnight and into the morning commute.  Forecasts show temperatures dropping from around 24 degrees near midnight to as low as 18 degrees by early Monday morning. TDOT says when wet roads are followed by a hard freeze, black ice can…

Medical Director share safety tips as temperatures drop

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With serious weather conditions continuing throughout the weekend, we spoke with the regional medical director about what community members need to do during emergencies when resources may be limited. Dr. Daniel Poor, MD, Regional Medical Director, says limiting time outdoors is critical as temperatures continue to drop. “I would not recommend being outside for prolonged periods,…

SmartWay helps drivers track road conditions

CHATTANOOGAG, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 spoke with Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley, who says crews have been working tirelessly to keep roads clear across the Tennessee area. Bradley says one of the best ways for drivers to stay informed is by visiting SMARTWAY.TN.GOV. SmartWay provides a live, interactive map that allows drivers to view road conditions before heading…

Signal Mountain Police ask community to stay home and off roads

SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- News 12 just spoke with the Signal Mountain Police regarding the current weather conditions. They are asking the community to stay indoors and off the roadways. Crews are working tirelessly on clearing roadways, handling down power lines, and restoring power. They say those who do not need to leave their homes, should not. You’ll hear more…

Barnes Questions College Eligibility With Return of G-Leaguer For Alabama

Bama coach Nate Oats says the Tide will play former G-Leaguer Charles Bediako against Tennessee Saturday night. Bediako got a temporary restraining order to restore his college eligibility. The kid left college for the pros in 2023, but now he’s back. While he never played in the NBA, he did play in the G-League. Vols coach Rick Barnes says what…

Mat Mocs Blitz Davidson 43-3

(gomocs.com) The Chattanooga Mocs scored early and often in a 43-3 win over Davidson Friday night in Maclellan Gym. The Mocs won nine of 10 bouts and clinched the match after the sixth. The win moves the Mocs up into a tie for first in the league race. Quotable “I think our guys built off last week, but we can…

Veteran Roster Spelling More Wins For LFO

Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) What happens when a bunch of young, talented basketball players become high school upperclassmen? They started winning a bunch of games. That’s the case at LFO, as Brian Armstrong picks up the story. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Basketball, LFO, sports news

TechByte – New technology creates photorealistic graphics at home

There’s a technology that’s seen a huge amount of development over the past couple of months, and you can try it out for yourself at home. Gaussian splatting is a technique that takes hundreds or thousands of photos (or frames of video), creates a three-dimensional point cloud, and then spits out a 3D model or environment that can be displayed…

Winter Storm Could Disrupt Deliveries

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With a winter storm moving into the Tennessee Valley this weekend, icy and slushy conditions could make travel difficult and disrupt local deliveries.  Snow, sleet, and freezing rain may affect major roads and transportation corridors used to move groceries, fuel, and other essentials.  Drivers should be prepared for slick surfaces, particularly on bridges, overpasses, and shaded…

East Ridge Edges Signal Mountain 56-53

East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) East Ridge managed to hold on and beat Signal Mountain 56-53 on their home floor Thursday. This game was nip and tuck all night long. With under two minutes to go in the contest, DeAndre Turnbow got a lay-in to make it 52-50 Pioneers. East Ridge then hit enough of their free throws to secure the victory….

Food Pantries Expand Winter Assistance

FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) – St. Vincent de Paul/Gabriel’s Hope Food Pantry in Fort Oglethorpe provides ongoing food assistance through regular food drives and pantry services. In addition to its routine operations, the organization will hold a supply pickup from noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow for community members.  According to organizers, the distribution will include food items and winter-related supplies….

August Wilson’s ‘King Hedley II’ comes the Chattanooga Theatre Center.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Theatre Center starts off 2026 with a play from classic screenwriter, August Wilson. From January 30 through February 15, August Wilson’s King Hedley II will be taking center stage, directed by E’Tienne Easley. The play focuses on a man in the 80’s trying to have a better life by selling stolen goods. During his…

Mocs Drop Heartbreaker to ETSU 67-66

(gomocs.com)– After both teams exchanged lead-altering free throws during the final 10 seconds of play, the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team ultimately suffered a heartbreaking 67-66 home loss to rival ETSU during Southern Conference action on Wednesday in front of an electric 4,611 fans inside McKenzie Arena. Following the loss, Chattanooga (9-11, 3-4 SoCon) saw its three-game win streak snapped…

Honor Roll Celebration Uplifts Students

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Orchard Knob Middle School honored academic excellence with a special celebration recognizing 90 students who earned a spot on the honor roll, bringing families, educators, and community partners together for a moment centered on encouragement and pride. Hamilton County Schools leaders highlighted the role community partnerships play in student success, pointing to long-standing support from Silverdale…