CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Next year’s proposed Hamilton County School budget was presented to the Hamilton County Commission on Wednesday. Hamilton County School Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson held the presentation in the Commission’s Education Committee. He says that in total it will cost about 673 million dollars, or 40 million less than last year. Dr. Robertson said they are asking for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County government may soon be using more electric vehicles in their fleet. County Commissioners briefly discussed a resolution during their Finance Committee Wednesday morning that concerns EVs. This resolution would allow the county to purchase new electric vehicles and invest in intersection improvements. The resolution would utilize over $7 million total to fund these purchases….
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee lawmakers this week passed a bill that would allow schools to train teachers and employees to carry guns at school. The bill will not be impacting Hamilton County Schools, though. Critics, including parents at Covenant School in Nashville, argued the practice would be dangerous. The bill is now waiting on Gov. Bill Lee to…
The NFL draft hits on Thursday. It’ll be Tennessee’s first draft under new head coach Brian Callahan. Tennessee has the 7th overall pick. Titans could use offensive lineman and receivers, and it appears they’ll be able to find some good ones. Said Callahan:”There’s probably more offensive linemen than there has been in past classes. Feels deep in terms of the…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold split their opening round playoff series with Gilmer on Tuesday. Bobcats won game one 4-2, while Ringgold bounced back to win the second contest 5-3. Conner Christopher had the big blow in game two with a 3-run homer. He had 4 RBI’s in the game. Game three is at 5pm Wednesday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) – Julie Kirby Jones is a work-based learning teacher for Chickamauga City Schools. She places students in jobs that align with their goals and aspirations. She’s great at it. She’s also a full-time media specialist. She’s great at that, too. News 12 caught up with Mrs. Jones at Gordon Lee High School to give her the Golden…
WATCH: News 12 employee Russell Stroud sent in an elevated video of the fire from near the scrap yard. SEE MORE: HCEMS CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — There was a large fire at a scrap metal recycling center near Downtown Chattanooga on Tuesday afternoon. HCEMS crews were on stand-by as the Chattanooga Fire Department battled the fire. HCEMS It was located…
Today we are making banana yogurt bites. My kids absolutely love anything and everything bananas, so I always try to find different types of recipes. They’re a little bit on the healthier side, so they’ll eat them and enjoy it at the same time. But these are great for little ones to eat as well. So what you need are…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Matt Dill hit a key grand slam to send Baylor past McCallie 7-4 on Monday evening at Kenny Sholl Stadium. With the game tied at three in the top of the 6th, Dill stepped to the plate with the bases loaded and two outs. He hit the first pitch he saw over the left field fence for the grand…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Schools and UTC have teamed to put equity into action! University School serves as a college pipeline for kids who might not have considered a four-year university education. It’s an inclusive example of what’s right with our schools. Arielle Garcia-Hayes is the Principal University High. She says, “University High is a program School through…
UPDATE: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Throughout the past few months, Gov. Bill Lee has pushed to expand school vouchers across the state of Tennessee. Dubbed the Education Freedom Act, he has been arguing that this piece of legislation would help expand access to quality education to students across the state. However, the bill did not pass the test of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chatt town, peace up! Usher is home, the eight-time grammy award winning artist was back in Chattanooga on Saturday. The artist took the stage to receive the keys to the city. The UTC Mackenzie arena was filled with explosive energy from the community. Young and old danced in the aisles to celebrate this joyous occasion the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For all of the animal lovers out there, the Chattanooga Zoo has a neat surprise coming this summer with new animals, but they need your help with the Bidder Critter auction this upcoming week. “We have 75 total items and include hotel stays, an exclusive zoo experience, restaurant gift cards, tickets to local attractions, furniture, glassware,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenneessee (WDEF)- In their home opener on the brand new grass at CHI Memorial Stadium, the Chattanooga Red Wolves got off to a flying start with a goal from Ropapa Mensah late in the first half. However, they were unable to hold on for the win, conceding a late equalizer to draw the match 1-1. Categories: Sports – Local…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Southeast Whitfield saw their season come to an end on Friday night as they lost their opener in the state playoffs by a final of 2-1 to Holy Innocents. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Soccer, Holy Innocents, SE Whitfield, Soccer
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor held off Boyd Buchanan by a final of 4-3 in high school soccer action on Friday night. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, Boyd Buchanan High School, High School Soccer, Soccer
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Signing party at McCallie Friday. One of those putting pen to paper was Big Blue Big Man Kenneth Chime. He’s headed to the University of West Georgia to play college basketball. Chime is 6’8 with a 7’4 wing-span. He hopes to mimic NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo of Milwaukee when he gets to college. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland High school softball player Ashley Allen has been one the stabilizing factors for the Blue Raiders this season. News 12’s Brian Armstrong highlights how a bond with her coach goes beyond words. Said head coach K.J. Harris:”The ceiling is wherever they want to be.” Cleveland softball player Ashley Allen has played under coach KJ Harris since Allen…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We continue our look back at the early days of WDEF television tonight in our Thursday Throwback as we approach our 70th anniversary. We want to share three profiles from our 25th anniversary. Andy Jones, Emory Williamson and Jimmy Sampley were not household names at the time. However, they are a good example of how we put…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Did you know that buying one reusable bottle can save up to 156 plastic bottles per person per year? Are you tired of plastic bottles not keeping your drink cold and sweating all over your desk or your car? Have you ever held a bottle in your hand and wondered “why can’t this play my music too?”…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame celebrated a district soccer win on Thursday night, as they defeated rival Silverdale 3-1. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Soccer, Notre Dame High School, Silverdale Academy, Soccer
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland pitcher Lily O’Bryan threw a no-hitter on Thursday as the Blue Raiders celebrated an 8-0 mercy rule win over East Hamilton. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Cleveland High School, East Hamilton High School, High School Softball, Lily O’Bryan, Softball
CHICKAMAUGA, GA. WDEF- Who doesn’t love a good slice of pizza? Phil’s Primetime Pizza has been serving up some serious dough for 35 years. Wednesday, we learned more about how the business continues to drive our economy forward. The restaurant opened in Chickamauga, Georgia in 1989. Owner Kevin Martin says, “If you look at the menu, all the specialty pizzas…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A mother of a Hixson Elementary student says she recently had a scare during one school dismissal period. Denise McMenamin’s adopted nine year son Dylan has been going to Hixson Elementary School since the family moved to a new home in October. She says from the get go there have been communication issues at the school, but…