HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – End of the year test results have been revealed for Hamilton County Schools. Data received from the state of Tennessee by Hamilton County Schools show mixed results across grade levels and subject areas. One area of focus has been third and fourth grade reading test scores. Some of the data presented by Hamilton County Schools…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tuition will be on the rise at University of Tennessee campuses statewide. At the flagship UT-Knoxville campus, fees will be heading up 2.4%. Meanwhile in our area at the UT-Chattanooga campus, tuition will be increasing by 3%. This was approved Tuesday by the UT Board of Trustees, who say the increasing need to compete for students…
Today on Mom to Mom, we are making a pool noodle firecracker! This 4th of July, if you are having a kid’s party, a pool party, or just cooking or grilling outside, we’ve got the perfect pool noodle firecracker that makes a great decoration for the tables, and it’s very inexpensive! You can get all your supplies at Dollar Tree…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A unique event is celebrating five years in Chattanooga and proving that age is just a number. The 5th Annual Seniors Got Talent showcase will be held at the end of July at the Silverdale Creekside Theatre. In this event, adults 60 years and up can audition for the chance to win an $1,000 prize and…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – Graduation days are always a time for celebration. Catoosa Career Academy recently graduated its first class. Many of them are ready to contribute to the workforce. That’s a timely example of what’s right with our schools. Denia Reese is on the board of Directors for the College and Career Academy. She explains, “We’re extremely excited…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- It didn’t take long for Tennessee girls to take the lead against Georgia in the All states Challege in soccer. Liz Lannon opened her scoring account less than five minutes into the game. Then it took just a few more minutes for Lannon to get her second as Tennessee tops Georgia 4-2. Categories: Sports – Local Sports…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (CFC)- Chattanooga FC faced off against rivals Carolina Core FC after an undefeated away stint for their first home game since June 1, and were edged 2-1 in front of nearly 4,000 supporters at Finley Stadium. The Core started quickly, with their early pressing successful against Chattanooga. Facundo Canete received the ball inside the box and turned to…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red wolves are looking to break a wild, wolf, world record Saturday night at CHI Memorial Stadium. News 12s Brian Armstrong explains ‘howl’ you can actually be apart of it. The Chattanooga Red Wolves want to defend the den with the help of the fans. Said head coach Scott Mackenzie:”The way the stadium is built. Fans are…
A long line at a summer meal giveaway at Pikeville Elementary School Friday. PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – One in six children in Tennessee are facing food insecurity according to the non-profit No Kids Hungry. A lot of these children are located in our rural communities. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 26% of all residents of Bledsoe County…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Summer is here, and the temperature is rising quickly in Hamilton County. Hamilton County EMS is urging the community to practice heat safety this summer. “The temperatures have soared. Suddenly staying high, a sustainable high for the next couple of weeks looks like,” said Mike Garren, PIO and recruiter for Hamilton County EMS. News 12 Chief…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- ESPN Radio has a new home in our area. WCLE 104.1 FM in Cleveland has announced the launch of ESPN Cleveland 101.3 FM. Previously, ESPN Radio had been on 95.3 FM until that station was sold, leaving the Chattanooga area without an ESPN radio affiliate. Steve Hartline, the radio station’s owner, says they saw this as an…
Everyone has tech that we use in our day to day lives. We have phones, computers, tablets, smart watches and some of us still play video games. What happens when tech breaks? Most retailers would have you believe it’s simply time to replace it, but our friends at Chatt Fix had a different take on what happens when something breaks….
Won’t be too long before the new look Titans take the field. Titans have a new head coach, and no Derrick Henry. What can we expect? The Titans radio crew breaks it down with News 12’s Brian Armstrong. Said analyst Dave McGinnis:”This is a completely different offense than Titans fans are used to.” The Tennessee Titans are gearing up for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’re looking back at a dance craze in tonight’s Thursday Throwback. “Footloose” wasn’t the only dance-themed movie in 1984, but it was the biggest. There was also a flood of break-dancing movies in that time. We saw “Breakin’,” the sequel “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo,” “Body Rock” and “Beat Street.” All these movies inspired dancers in our area. Here’s…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Nokian Tyres celebrated the completion of a new finished goods warehouse in Dayton, Tennessee on Thursday. “It is really exciting that this is kind of the last piece of the puzzle for a full phase one investment,” said David Korda, Operation Director for Nokian Tyres. Nokian Tyres opened its Dayton factory in the fall of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga officials provided an update on the future renovation of Montague Park this week. “This is the largest piece of public park land in our urban core, 47 acres, and Chattanooga is not getting it back,” said Scott Martin, administrator of Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors. This week, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors announced they have moved into…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Democratic lawmakers from across the state came to pay tribute to a former Chattanooga legislator on Thursday. Former Representative Joanne Favors was honored with a plaque commemorating her service. She was unable to attend the ceremony because the lawmakers said she was ill, but they praised her as a trailblazer. Favors served in the Tennessee General…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Tennessee Titans radio crew stopped in Chattanooga at the Tailgate Brewery to highlight the titans sports bar experience. Voice of the Titans Mike Keith says the Scenic City feels like Titans country. Said Voice of the Titans Mike Keith:”One of the places we unveiled the Titans logo and all the merchandise was right here in Chattanooga. It has…
RISING FAWN, Ga. (WDEF) – We all need to escape stress. This week, we are learning about Lookout Lavender Farm in Rising Fawn Georgia. For years the business has provided products with calming properties. They also provide educational opportunities through their lavender 101 classes. Take a look at how the farm continues to drive our economy forward. “The concept of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On June 19, 1865, slaves in Texas learned of their freedom. They were the last ones to be freed from their chains. Remembering their ordeal has become America’s newest holiday, Juneteenth. Many Chattanoogans celebrated the holiday with the third annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival on Wednesday afternoon. The parade traveled down MLK Boulevard to Miller Park….
Today on Mom to Mom, we are putting a twist on those traditional s’mores! We love s’mores year-round in our house, and I always love to create different types. Today we’re going to make fudge stripe cookie s’mores because to me it has the perfect ratio when it comes to cookie, chocolate, and marshmallows. You’re going to need fudge stripe…
Tennessee Sen. Bo Watson and Rep. Greg Martin addressing the June 19, 2024 Friends of Hixson meeting. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Two Tennessee state legislators discussed this year’s session in Nashville to their constituents Wednesday morning. Senator Bo Watson and Rep. Greg Martin were the featured guests at the monthly Friends of Hixson meeting. They talked about what occurred in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — For its third year, the Songwriters Festival will be taking over the historic downtown area of Dunlap. The small town has been revitalized in recent years, with the addition of a new recording studio in the heart of the city. Award-winning artist, Cody McCarver previewed the special event on News 12 This Morning. McCarver hopes to…
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—The Chattanooga Mocs agreed with the Stadium Corporation to extend their football and soccer stays in Finley Stadium another five years with an option for a sixth. The Stadium Corporation announced the agreement during their Tuesday board meeting. It’s the longest pact between the city’s collegiate teams and its signature facility. “Finley Stadium is one of the FCS’ best…