CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Downtown’s Riverfront Parks will soon see major upgrades. “Today is about sharing a framework plan, which provides the direction of how we are going to add features and amenities to enhance the riverfront parks,” said Emily Mack, CEO of River City Company. River City and Chattanooga created a plan for Riverfront Parks for everyone to enjoy and…
Suit up friends! Today we are going to take you to the intersection where fitness and gaming cross paths. This week I had the chance to interview my new friend Cameron Brookhouse, one of the designers of a new game company called Quell. According to Cameron, “Quell is the world’s first dedicated fitness gaming platform. The idea is that users…
News 12 This Morning: Robert Werk with Honey Seed joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to highlight some of their popular bagels for National Bagelfest Day. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — July 26 is recognized as National Bagelfest Day! One of the most popular places to grab a bagel in Chattanooga is at Honey Seed. The local eatery has been a hot…
News 12 This Morning: Phillip Johnson along with his daughter Laura and her husband Allen Jones join News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the recent honor their family is celebrating as a ‘Heritage Farm.’ Stone Creek Farm has been a part of the family for 100 years. DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — A family farm is celebrating 100 years of…
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) Every year we find the Calhoun Yellow Jackets in the state playoffs. Except for last year. You can bet the tradition-rich program is motivated for a post-season return. Brian Armstrong gives Calhoun the 30-in-30 spotlight. Calhoun football has an expectation of competing for state titles, but last year the team went 6-4 and lost their two final games…
The mobile data unit that will be retrieving vehicle and pedestrian data at key intersections in Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Pedestrian safety has a continuing topic of conversation in Chattanooga. This especially after a fatal incident on Frazier Avenue that killed a mother and her baby. The city since has been awarded the SMART Grant, which is two million dollars…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new audit committee to review spending of the Hamilton County government met for the first time Thursday. The five person council led by UTC professor Amie Haun discussed how they will be organized and which issues they wanted to tackle first. One such issue is how citizens can report potential violations to an auditor. Currently, the…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- After spending several weeks in the hospital, East Ridge Police Officer Alan Resendiz finally comes home. “For quite a while in the hospital, He was then transferred over to a rehabilitation facility.He has been there for the last two weeks and has made amazing strides,” said East Ridge Police Chief Clint Uselton. “Today he got to…
With all the developments lately in the Presidential race, we remind you that there are several races going on right now in Tennessee. In fact, early voting ends this weekend for next week’s primaries. For our Thursday Throwback, we take you back ten years ago for a heated race for Congress. Two big names in local politics were squaring off….
TENNESSEE (WDEF) — Senator Marsha Blackburn says her “Kids Online Safety Act” is finally coming up for a vote this week. The Senate is scheduled to consider her bill that would require social media companies to ensure that children are protected from negative content. She introduced the bill after a series of hearing that included parents and the heads of…
News 12 This Morning: Mackenzie Steele with the Creative Discovery Museum joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about a fun, interactive event headed to the museum in time for the 2024 Summer Olympics. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you aren’t traveling to Paris to see the 2024 Summer Olympics, don’t fret. The Creative Discovery Museum is bringing some of…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central nearly went the distance last year. The Bears made it to the semi-final round of the state playoffs. But for Bradley Central to enjoy another fantastic season this year, they’ll have to count on a lot of new players. Brian Armstrong went in the Bears den for this 30-in-30 preview. Said head coach Damon Floyd:”We’ve got…
Wacker plant announced significant investments aimed to enhancing plant safety. As a part of their “We Care Week,” project leader Stephiane Graff has dedicated activities throughout the week including mental health checkups, and safety demonstrations. “We are touching on this week the emotional, mental, physical and financial health. We have offered up options in all of those categories for any…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) –Regaining mobility after an injury can be difficult. Many patients face surgery or chiropractic care. Tonight we are learning why you might want to consider a different option. As we travel to Stretch Zone on the Northshore in Driving Our Economy Forward. “Hi my name is Paul Powell and I want to welcome you to… Stretch Zone”…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee is gearing up for this weekend’s sales tax holiday and back to school.. “All supplies will be tax free that weekend as well as apparel as well as any electronics like computers laptops up to $1,500,” said Micheal White, Asset Protection Coach for Walmart. Tennessee’s sales tax holiday begins after midnight on Friday morning July 26th. …
Groundbreaking for the Lift Youth Center in Fort Oglethorpe. FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- A new youth center will soon be coming to Fort Oglethorpe. Lift Youth Center held their groundbreaking this morning on Battlefield Parkway for the R. Randall Rollins Youth Center. They will be repurposing a former church into this center which will provide various after-school activities for students….
RYE, N.H. — An incredible video captured the moment a whale capsized a boat off the coast of New Hampshire Tuesday, sending two men flying into the ocean. Two teenagers nearby, one who recorded the video, came to their immediate rescue. “You know the risk when you come out here, it’s really unusual what happened to us this morning,” Greg Paquette, who…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s Mayor says an overhaul of zoning codes for the city was three years in the making. Mayor Tim Kelly says the changes should boost his push for more affordable housing in Chattanooga. The new zoning codes give builders more options on what they can develop on their property. The Mayor hopes the changes will encourage…
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) Sale Creek high school took up football some ten years ago, and it’s been a struggle for the small one-A school. Until last season. The Panthers enjoy the 30-in-30 spotlight. Jason Fitzgerald certainly made an impact in his first year at Sale Creek. When the sun set on the Panthers season, they had won seven games, which…
DECATUR, Ga. (WDEF)- In 2019, Georgia passed House Bill 481, otherwise known as the “Heartbeat Law”. It increased the restrictions on abortions in Georgia, and was allowed to go into effect after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 20-22. Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff held a hearing on Tuesday concerning Georgia’s abortion law. Three OBGYN doctors testified to the…
Today on Mom to Mom, we are making paw print wall art. We love our fur babies. And if you have an especially older dog, much like myself, you want to have something to remember them by when the time comes for them to pass on. I came across this idea and absolutely loved it. It’s called paw print wall…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold posted a 6-5 record last year in Austin Crisp’s first season as head coach. Now the Tigers are looking to take it to another level this fall. Ringgold enjoys the 30-in-30 spotlight. Hey Haddon Fries. What y’all got on offense this year? Said Fries:”We’ve just got play-makers all over the field.” Head coach loves hearing that. But…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Summer Camps can be fun, but they are also good places to learn. Team Mentoring Incorporated aims teach kids the skills they need to express themselves and resolve conflicts. They can take those skills with them when they head back to class. That’s a timely example of what’s right with our schools. Founder Freddie Brooks explains,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Americans are wondering what is next after President Joe Biden announced Sunday he is dropping out of the 2024 election. We are also hearing from some local citizens who are reacting to President Biden dropping out of this race. Everyone we spoke with agreed that President Biden should step down from this race, with some saying that…