CPD respond to Friday evening downtown shooting

The bus stop along Market Street that was roped off Friday evening as CPD responded to an incident. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Police responded to an incident near the intersection of Market Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard Friday evening. IMAGES RELEASED: Chattanooga Police are asking for help in identifying a potential suspect in the Market Street shooting on Friday…

Residents Concerned about Speeding in St. Elmo

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Pedestrian safety has been in the minds of many Chattanoogans recently since a fatal crash killed a mother and her baby two weeks ago on Frazier Avenue. One neighborhood association is concerned about the same incident happening there. The St. Elmo Historic District is a major neighborhood on the southern border of Chattanooga with Georgia. As such,…

First Wreaths Delivered to Cemetery for Wreaths Across Chattanooga

Some of the first wreaths being delivered for Wreaths Across Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The first wreaths truck delivered today for Wreaths Across Chattanooga. These wreaths were unloaded at the Chattanooga National Cemetery for specific graves. This is just a fraction of the wreaths that will be placed across the cemetery tomorrow. Wreaths Across Chattanooga, which is doing their wreath…

TECH BYTE: Use Tech to Take Perfect Holiday Photos

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The holiday season is in full swing, and spending time with family and close friends is a big part of celebrating. There is some tech that’ll help you take better pictures during those get togethers. There’s no need to hire a professional photographer these days if you want that perfect holiday family photo. Save your money!…

Boyd Buchanan Big Man Caleb Hardaway Sparks the Bucs

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) If you’re looking for a spark in high school basketball, never hurts to have a 6-6 big man. Boyd Buchanan loves to go to center Caleb Hardaway to give the Bucs some juice. News 12’s Brian Armstrong catches up with the Bucs big man on campus. Said Hardaway: “I’m getting offensive rebounds, pushing the ball up the floor, running…

Urban League President Says Long Road Ahead in Dispute with County

  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The ongoing dispute between the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga and Hamilton County Government continues into its second week. The President of the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga, Candy Johnson, told a packed convention ballroom at the Chattanooga Convention Center during their 41st Equal Opportunity Day award ceremony that the dispute with the Hamilton County…

McCallie Turns Football Reigns Over to Joel Bradford as Ralph Potter Decides to Step Down

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Veteran McCallie coach Ralph Potter has stepped down, although he will stay on Big Blue’s staff as a defensive coordinator. Offensive coordinator and former McCallie stand-out Joel Bradford has been named McCallie’s new head coach. Bradford will follow the winningest coach in school history in Ralph Potter, who racked up a total of five state titles. Said Bradford:”The day…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Market Street Partners Day

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — There’s new life in the old TVFCU building downtown. Several local companies have moved in, and renovated the 45,000-square-foot building. Let’s see how Market Street Partners Day is driving our economy forward. “What this building means to the area is an investment in downtown Chattanooga, an investment in the commercial building space, an investment in the…

Soddy-Daisy Post Office recovering from delays

SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Soddy-Daisy Post Office is trying to recover from a backup in mail deliveries. In a statement on social media, Representative Chuck Fleischmann said that the USPS had acknowledged there was a backup of mail deliveries due to low staffing. He said that the postal service has agreed to bring in an interim staff to help…

Bradley Central Scores 100 Points in Win Over CCS

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Bradley Central girls basketball team hit the century mark on Tuesday night with a 100-64 win over Chattanooga Christian. The Bearettes are ranked 25th in the nation by Max Preps. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 25th in the nation, Bradley Central High School, Girl’s basketball, Max Preps, Win

Baylor Receiver Amari Jefferson Named Mr. Football Award Winner

Nashville-(WDEF-TV) Baylor receiver Amari Jefferson and McCallie tight end Carson Gentle were finalists for the Division two Triple A Mr. Football award. Jefferson was named the winner during a ceremony Tuesday at the Titans Nissan Stadium. The Alabama commitment had nearly 900-yards receiving during the regular season. Jefferson:”It means a lot. Both Caleb and Carson are good players. I mean…

Community disappointed with Frazier Avenue “fix”

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Many people appreciated council’s quick action on Frazier, but not the action itself. John Duncan a community member said, “I want to congratulate Vice Chair Jenny Hill, the Mayor, and the public works department in taking swift and decisive action to make something get done on Frazier avenue. I am troubled with the temporary nature.” Some…

Residents React to Frazier Avenue Changes

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Citizens on the Chattanooga Northshore are reacting to Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly’s announcement Monday about traffic calming measures. This is while we have learned new details on what one eyewitness, who wishes to remain anonymous, saw in that fatal crash. That witness said, “Everything happened so quickly. It wasn’t until after it happened that everybody in the…

Chattanooga holds first “Season to Remember” Monday night

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga hosted its first annual Season to Remember on Monday night. Family and friends of those who passed away by homicide met at the Hamilton County Courthouse. There, they placed an ornament on a Christmas tree to honor the ones they lost. District Attorney Coty Wamp, Commissioner Greg Beck and Mothers of Murdered Sons (MOMS) partnered…

Golden Apple Award: Megan Snider, Orchard Knob Elementary

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In just five years, Megan Snider has become a beloved fixture at Orchard Knob Elementary. She has a gift for making every student and faculty member feel welcomed and loved. For going above and beyond on a daily basis, we awarded Megan Snider with the Golden Apple Award. Vonetta Maston is the Principal at Orchard Knob…

Hamilton Co. emergency crews receive hazmat accreditation

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga-Hamilton County Hazmat Team is now an Accredited Type 1 Hazardous Materials Team. “It is hard work, blood and sweat, and probably literal tears for some of these guys who have had anger in getting it done and dealing with paperwork. But the work they have done is fantastic,” said Alex Pellom, Chief of Staff…

Erlanger North Behavioral Health Hospital celebrates expansion, new beds

Red Bank, Tenn. (WDEF) — Erlanger North Behavioral Health Hospital celebrated the expansion of their new psychiatric facility which includes 48 new beds. This facility is the first expansion of Erlanger Behavioral Health Hospital, a partnership between Erlanger and Acadia Healthcare. “This expansion isn’t just about adding beds and adding numbers. it represents a broader commandment to stigmatizing mental health,…