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…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts broke ground on their new stadium on Monday. The team hopes their new South Broad venue will be open for the 2026 season. Lookouts owner Jason Freier believes the new place should be one of the nicest stadiums in the minors. Said Freier:”We have been part of more than half a dozen stadium projects. We’ve actually…
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) Our nightly 30-in-30 high school football preview series features LFO. The Warriors won only two games last season, but they believe more wins could be in their grasp this fall. As Mac Bryan enters his third season at LFO, he believes the Warriors have the potential for a winning record. Said Bryan:”We think we were a much…
Members of the public touring the Wheland Foundry site on the day of the South Broad Stadium groundbreaking. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After years of negotiations and political struggles, the South Broad Stadium has finally broken ground. We have been discussing the effort to get development here at the Wheland Foundry for years. The South Broad Stadium has gone through many…
We have heard from more local leaders who are reacting to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump: Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly: “My message is the same as it has been all along. I said this at the 4th of July event. We need to come together as Americans and focus on what unites us and not what divides…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – From academics to athletics the Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is growing strong! This year they’ve added the eleventh grade. We’ll stroll the halls to give you a firsthand look at what’s right with our schools. Dr. Alexine Boochie is the principal. She says, “Chattanoga Charter School of Excellence is a high school here in the Alton…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – After months of debate, officials broke ground on Monday for the new home of the Chattanooga Lookouts in the South Broad District. This is the first step in the redevelopment of 140 acres near the old U.S. Pipe and Wheland Foundry sites. The stadium will be owned by both the city of Chattanooga and Hamilton County. It…
News 12 This Morning: Angela Hunt with Freedom Sings USA joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to preview a memorable event coming to Chattanooga for veterans and the community. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Freedom Sings USA works with veterans to put their feelings and intense memories to music. Renowned songwriters work with service members to provide a form of therapy. In…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hixson Wildcats football program struggled for several years. They did not have a winning record between 2017 and 2022, with multiple winless seasons in the mix. They had their first winning record last season since 2016 under the leadership of Nick Rivers III. Coach Rivers said of the success, “We came out and we showed passion,…
ENGLEWOOD, Tenn. (WDEF)- The McMinn Central Chargers are coming off of two consecutive playoffs, including a playoff victory last season. Despite that success, they are looking to take the next step so they can go even deeper into November, and maybe beyond. “Well, we’re excited. Especially after today, we got out here and competed the way we needed to compete”,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing from some of our local leaders Saturday evening on their reactions to this assassination attempt on former President Trump. Among them were Representative Chuck Fleischmann is preparing to head to Milwaukee to nominate President Trump to the Republican nomination. However, this evening’s events stirred up strong emotions for him, as he has been the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As early voting begins across Hamilton County, there is some controversy over one school board race. Democratic incumbent member Jill Black is facing off against Republican challenger Sherrie Guinn Ford for the District 11 seat. That seat covers portions of southern Chattanooga including Lookout Valley, Saint Elmo and East Lake. As voters begin to head to…
A lot of colorful characters have come out of north Alabama. One of the raciest was Cleo Chandler. At an age when most would be content to play with the grandkids, Cleo tried out drag racing. She was a top driver on the circuit throughout her 70s. For our Thursday Throwback, we catch up with Cleo at a track in…