Suspect convicted in Walker County cold case

CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) – Solving a cold case that goes back three decades is a big challenge. 29 years ago, only three days before Christmas in 1994, James Harris was brutally murdered in Chickamauga. Now, almost three decades later, a cold case that has haunted a family here in Walker County has finally been resolved.  The District Attorney for the…

UAW Files NLRB Complaint Against Volkswagen

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The ongoing unionization efforts at the Volkswagen Plant in Chattanooga have taken a turn. The United Auto Workers announced their intentions to hold a union vote at the Volkswagen Plant earlier in December. However, the UAW has filed a complaint against Volkswagen to the National Labor Relations Board. In a complaint filed to the NLRB, the UAW…

Golden Apple Award: Staci Camp, Hunter Middle School

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) – Staci Camp has been a part of Hunter Middle School since it opened in 1995. Mrs. Camp has a gift for understanding students and making learning fun. She even oversees the 8th grade trip to Washington D-C. So, we decided to honor this truly remarkable teacher with the Golden Apple Award. Heidi Moses is the Principal…

Mom to Mom – Snowman Pumpkin

Today on Mom to Mom, we are making snowman pumpkins. If you still have some pumpkins left over from maybe Halloween or Thanksgiving that have not been carved. Believe it or not, pumpkins do last for up to three months. So, what we’re going to do are create snowman out of these pumpkins, and what I have done is I…

CCS Knocks Off Cleveland 67-50

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Chattanooga Christian trailed Cleveland 2-0 before the game even tipped off on Monday. Didn’t matter in the end as the Chargers rolled to a 67-50. CCS was assessed a technical in the pre-game warmups, so the Blue Raiders were awarded two free throws just prior to tipoff. Chargers were up 15-12 after the first quarter and la ter…

Health experts say RSV on the rise in Hamilton County

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – RSV is on the rise in Tennessee.  Health experts are advising people to be cautious ahead of the winter months.  “We are seeing a really big spike in RSV. One of the ways we do this is we monitor the wastewater viral load here,” said Dr. Joseph Cihlar. “The graph you can see from the health…

Soddy-Daisy subdivision plan approved despite opposition

SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Residents in Soddy-Daisy are concerned about a proposed housing development in their neighborhood.  Continued growth across Hamilton County continues to be an ongoing challenge and debate.  For those residents in Soddy-Daisy, they believe that debate is a matter of life and death.  Resident Derrick Wilson said, “They are more concerned about their taxes than protecting people’s…

What’s Right With Our Schools: Hixson Middle Student Showcase

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hixson Middle School cultivates curiosity through what teachers call, “organic learning.” Parents got see what that curriculum is all about at a recent Student Showcase. We’ll think you’ll agree, it’s a holistic example of what’s right with our schools. Michae Weger teaches Visual Arts at Hixson Middle. He says, “You’re in for a treat. So, this…

Flames Hand UWA First GSC Loss of the Season

(LEE) Tim Vaughn scored a three-point shot just 12 seconds in the contest and the Flames never look back as they defeated the University of West Alabama 81-62 on Sunday afternoon at Walker Arena. The Flames led wire-to-wire and handed the Tigers their first Gulf South Conference loss of the season. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Gulf South…

Mocs score most points in a game since 2016 in win

(GoMocs) The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team used a balanced effort to help capture a 112-51 win over NAIA-member Tennessee Wesleyan in non-conference action on Sunday afternoon inside McKenzie Arena. Following the win, Chattanooga improves to 6-3 overall this season. The 112 points mark the most in a game for UTC since scoring 125 against The Citadel on February 1, 2016….

‘Wreaths Across Chattanooga’ dedicates over 25,000 wreaths

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Saturday was the big day for ‘Wreaths Across Chattanooga’ as a handful of 18-wheelers dropped off over 25,000 wreaths, and volunteers lined up to honor and remember veterans during the holiday season. Retired Navy Captain, Mickey McCamish said, “I’ve been involved with Wreaths Across Chattanooga now about eight years. This is about my eighth year and…

Major McClure plays trombone and rings bell for Salvation Army

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Every year, the national commander of the Salvation Army challenges each of the locations to raise $2 million in four hours. The local chapter of The Salvation Army is calling on the community to join the effort to raise funds for services in the Chattanooga area amid the holidays and into the new year. Major Douglas…

Dedication ceremony held for victim of Woodmore Bus crash

Zoie Nash East Lake Community Center Memorial

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Friends and family of the East Lake community came out on a rainy Saturday to remember the life of one of their beloved athletes. Reflecting seven years since the tragic Woodmore Bus crash, members of the community came out to honor the innocent children who were lost too soon. Zoie Nash was dedicated Saturday with a…

Mocs women hold on to beat North Alabama 68-65

(GOMocs)The Chattanooga women’s basketball team was able to hang onto its seventh consecutive win of the season on Saturday, taking down North Alabama 68-65. The Mocs (9-1, 0-0 SoCon) were able to build up as big of a lead as 11 points, but a late charge by the Lions (3-6, 0-0 ASUN) saw UTC trailing as the minutes ticked down…

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…