CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Battle Academy students are taking learning to new heights. Their rooftop garden is now home to a variety of native plants. That’s attracting birds, butterflies and other pollinators. That’s an environmentally friendly example of what’s right with our schools. Laura Robinson is a master gardener and parent volunteer at Battle Academy. She explains: “We applied to…
CHATTANOOGA FC- Chattanooga FC faced off against Southeast Division rivals Crown Legacy FC, and were edged 2-1 in front of 3,294 supporters at Finley Stadium on Saturday night. Crown took the lead right before halftime when Jahlane Forbes finished from close range. CFC equalized in the 71st minute when Mehdi Ouamri converted from the penalty spot after referee Stearne Briem…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – The moments after a car crash can be some of the most stressful times of your life because you don’t know what to do. You don’t know how to handle it. A new local law firm has developed an app that will help you reduce panic, and potentially save you time and money later. Brent Burks…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts could not hold onto a 4-0 lead and dropped a 9-6 decision to the Tennessee Smokies on Friday night at AT&T Field. It was Chattanooga’s fifth straight loss. Matt Nelson belted a two run homer in the third inning to put the Lookouts ahead 4-0. However, the Smokies enjoyed a seven-run seventh inning to help seal…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF-TV) – Before there was Pops on the River, we had Pops in the Park. The Chattanooga Symphony would perform a free summertime pops concert at Chickamauga Battlefield. But the Pops show at the Fourth of July was a special event in 1988. The conductor of the Symphony had defected from the Soviet Union and he had a…
School’s out for the summer. Kids are spending more time outside, with their friends and sometimes online. Online safety for children has been a big concern for Verizon. They were nice enough to loan us Winnie Wright once again with some summer safety tips that have been concerns for some of their consumers. “As a parent, I know it…
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF) From tasty cuisines to flavorful desserts, Vegan Outreach brought the year’s Vegan Chef Challenge to the scenic city. “Chattanooga vegan chef challenge has 14 Local Chattanooga chefs. They are releasing new vegan specials for the public to try and vote for their favorites,” said Sarah Hyden with Vegan Outreach. The Vegan Chef Challenge began in North Carolina in…
News 12 This Morning: Hee Haw director, Marlene Basham (Minnie Pearl) and music director Landon Greer join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview a special event headed to Dunlap. DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — The annual Hee Haw show brings in a great deal of local talent to Sequatchie County. If you’ve never been, expect a night of entertainment through comedy…
(milb.com/chattanooga) The Chattanooga Lookouts fell to the Tennessee Smokies, 6-2 in front of a sold-out crowd on the Fourth of July at AT&T Field. Tennessee quieted the crowd early with three runs in the first inning. A home run by Felix Stevens in the fourth increased their lead to 4-0. Trailing by four, Austin Hendrick added the Lookouts’ first run…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Big Dog Detail started working on cars here in Chattanooga back in 2023. The business is just one of three detailers in the area that is IDA certified. The company knows exactly what chemicals to use and not use on your car. They have attended paint correction classes and even worked on planes and the “Weinermobile”….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission approved a new budget Wednesday morning. By a 9 to 1 vote, commissioners approved the over billion dollar budget. One of the key points of this new budget is an allocated five million dollars to guarantee that every teacher in Hamilton County Schools would make a guaranteed salary of $50,000. However, the reasoning…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Vacation rentals are once again a topic of conversation among the Hamilton County Commission. A proposed ban on them in neighborhoods in unincorporated Hamilton County failed a few weeks ago. Commissioner Lee Helton has proposed a new resolution that would prohibit vacation rentals on lots of less than one acre in neighborhoods and two acres in agricultural…
In today’s high school football, a quarterback has basically evolved into a coach on the field. The game and terminology has expanded on the high school level, so that means the knowledge to play quarterback has expanded along with it. Reporter:”Do you think there’s a lot more placed on today’s high school quarterbacks?” Said Ringgold coach Austin Crisp:”One hundred percent….
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Fair will be returning to McDonald Farm in Sale Creek this November. Over 40,000 people attended last year’s inaugural fair there. After the success of last year’s Hamilton County Fair, organizers plan bigger things for this year’s festivities. Country musician Larry Fleet will be this year’s headliner. Officials announce the 2024 Hamilton…
Cauliflower Tabouleh 1 small head cauliflower (3 cups cauliflower couscous) 4 cups parsley leaves and tender stems 1 1/2 cups mint leaves 1/2 cup chopped scallions 2 cloves garlic 3/4 cup finely chopped ripe tomatoes 1 cup finely chopped cucumber 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp lemon juice 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Cut the small head of cauliflower into…
Today on Mom to Mom, we’re gonna make pool time easier with some pool time hacks. We’ve got some pool time hacks for you to make your life a little bit easier if you’re headed out to the pool. So first, you’re gonna wanna get a travel bag. You can get it at any store, or maybe Amazon. Then get…
News 12 This Morning: Tiffany Miller with CharlotteGraceEvents and Alex Harrison with Catoosa County Parks and Recreation join News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview a jam-packed Saturday for 4th of July weekend. RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — People are celebrating the nation’s birthday throughout the week and into 4th of July weekend. If you’re looking for a way to spend the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Fireworks popped off inside of the Hamilton County Courts Building Monday morning. Last week’s resignation and indictment of former Chattanooga police chief Celeste Murphy caused a group of African-American clergy to come out to defend her. That group of black clergy chose to set up their press conference Monday morning in front of Hamilton County District Attorney…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new state act that goes into law Monday will target repeat criminal offenders. The Chris Wright Act, sponsored by Hamilton County legislators Representative Patsy Hazelwood and Senator Bo Watson, makes the sixth or later misdemeanor for a defendant a Class E Felony upon conviction. This would also apply to the third or later conviction on misdemeanor…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – Although some people want to see Alpine Crest Elementary consolidated, it’s still accepting new students. Supporters say it’s a magical place that continues to thrive and a great example of what’s right with our schools. Shelly Jackson is the Principal at Alpine Crest. Here is what she said about the school: “Welcome to Alpine Crest…
News 12 This Morning: CPL Executive Director, Will O’Hearn joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to highlight this summer’s library achievements and upcoming events. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Public Library has a jam-packed schedule year-round and especially during the summer months. The five branches are offering a variety of events and interactive activities for people of all ages. Summer…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Lookouts starting pitcher Kevin Abel limited the Rocket City Trash Pandas to just two runs on three hits in a decisive 7-2 victory. The Lookouts’ offense wasted no time getting ahead, with Nick Northcut smashing a two-run homer in the first inning to give his team an early lead. They continued to build on this lead…
Chattanooga (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Lookouts suffered a heartbreaking defeat to the Rocket City Trash Pandas for the second night in a row. Despite leading going into the ninth inning, the Lookouts fell short 7-6 after giving up four runs in the final frame. Building on a strong start, the Lookouts responded well after their previous loss. They plated three runs…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts carried an 8-2 lead into the top of the 9th on Friday against Rocket City, and they saw the Trash Pandas score eight runs in the inning to pull off a 10-8 victory. Arol Vera hit a grand slam in that 9th inning for the Trash Pandas that delivered the winning run. Lookouts enjoyed back-to-back homers…