Chicken truck spill disrupts Rossville Boulevard

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – There was a major traffic disruption Monday morning on Rossville Boulevard. At some point, chickens were able to escape a truck and began littering the northbound lanes from the state lineup through 42nd street.  Dozens of chickens strewn along Rossville Boulevard Monday morning. One witness, who wanted to remain anonymous, told News 12 that she witnessed…

Pikeville celebrates 27th annual Christmas Parade on Nov. 25

PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A small town celebrated their annual Christmas parade on Saturday with lights streaming down Main Street. The city of Pikeville is known for their iconic Christmas parade each year. “Pikeville, Tennessee… If you’ve never seen our Main Street, you don’t know what you’re missing. Especially during Christmas time,” Mayor Philip Cagle said. The city celebrated its…

CPD respond to fatal pedestrian traffic crash in Northshore

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Chattanooga Police responded to a fatal traffic crash in the 200 block of Frazier Avenue on Saturday afternoon. UPDATE: Officers were advised pedestrians and a building were struck during the traffic crash.  When officers arrived, they found three pedestrians with life threatening injuries. Preliminary investigation shows a Dodge Grand Caravan and Nissan Titan were involved in…

South Pitt Advances to Class A State Championship Game With 31-6 Win Over Oliver Springs

Oliver Springs, TN-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg is headed back to the Class A state championship game. Pirates beat Oliver Springs on the road 31-6 in the semifinals on Friday night. South Pitt got the win basically without starting quarterback Kamden Wellington. He suffered a leg injury just a few plays into the game. He was hobbling around, and while he played…

Knox West Defeats Walker Valley 38-3 in Class 5A Semifinals

Knoxville, TN-(WDEF-TV) Walker Valley made their first ever appearance in the state semifinals on Friday night, but the Mustangs couldn’t get in gear offensively. They lost to Knox West 38-3 in the 5A semifinal round. Categories: Sports – High School Football Playoffs, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Class 5A Semifinals, High School Football, Knox West, Playoffs, Walker Valley

Oakland Uses Big Fourth Quarter to Beat Bradley Central 38-17 in 6A Semifinals

Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Oakland out-scored Bradley Central 21-0 in the fourth quarter to beat the Bears 38-17 in the Class 6A semifinals on Friday night in Cleveland. Bradley Central trailed 17-3 at halftime before getting their offense in gear in the third quarter. Boo Carter scored on a short touchdown run to make it 17-10. Then it was quarterback Kaleb Martin…

Customers flood Hamilton Place Mall on Black Friday

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — While there has been a definite shift to more online shopping in recent years, folks have continued to come out and take advantage of sales in-person this Black Friday. Long-time Black Friday shopper, Meridith Brown explained why she continues to shop in-person with her friends: “It’s the experience. 100% the experience. We’ve all been doing this…

Hard Work Leads to Another SoCon Award For Mocs Jay Person

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs edge rusher Jay Person was voted the SoCon Defensive Player of the Year this week. It’s the second straight year the Bradley Central grad has won the prestigious honor. Person led the league in both sacks (8.5) and tackles for a loss (16). Said head coach Rusty Wright:”Jay actually worked harder this offseason. Bulked up. Did some things….

Fire officials share cooking safety tips ahead of Thanksgiving

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Thanksgiving is coming up on Thursday. When you start cooking that turkey, be careful in the kitchen.  “It really bodes well for fire safety messaging, so that we can avoid some of those fires tomorrow,” said Lorraine Carli, Vice President of Advocacy at National Fire Protection Association.  In 2022, State Farm paid over $196 million for more…

Burn bans still in effect after Tuesday’s rain

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – With Chattanooga officially receiving over two inches of rain this week, it may feel like our long drought is coming to an end. But fire officials are warning this is far from the case. Jeff Stewart, the interim fire chief at Bradley County Fire and Rescue, said, “We are averaging 8 to 10 brush fires a…

East Ridge holds first Thanksgiving dinner

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – East Ridge began what they believe will become an annual holiday tradition Wednesday. The first annual East Ridge Thanksgiving was held at their community center. Nearly 300 guests gathered to eat food provided by restaurants, churches, and individuals. A line of guests waiting on their food at the first annual East Ridge Thanksgiving Dinner. The…

Bradley County SPCA in need of cat food

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Bradley County SPCA is in need of wet cat food after their biweekly shipment was delayed until next week. With over 35 cats at the animal shelter, they don’t have enough wet food to feed all of them. “We need as many donations as possible so the cats can get the proper nourishment,” says…

Golden Apple Award: Christine Loveridge, Rivermont Elementary School

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Students learn best when they feel safe and seen. That’s certainly the case in Christine Loveridge’s class at Rivermont Elementary. She meets students where they are, and you can’t argue with the results. Rivermont Principal Jill Evans says,” Ms. Loveridge is amazing. She makes connections with her students right off the bat and she makes them…

Nokian Tyres receives honor from TDEC in Dayton

DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) – Environmentally friendly manufacturing took another step forward Tuesday in Dayton. “We are in a true partnership where we can grow and develop together and continue to sharpen the saw in support,” said David Korda, Nokian Tyres Director.  Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation welcomes Nokian Tyres as their newest member of the Tennessee Green Star Partnership. …

Class action lawsuit filed against Publix

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A class action lawsuit has been filed against the supermarket chain Publix. Approximately 18 former managers at Publix have joined together to allege that they were not paid for overtime. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Florida where the chain is headquartered by attorneys Gregg Shavitz and Ryan Morgan of Florida. The plaintiffs…

Country Artist Ian Munsick Featured on CBS Mornings, Playing Chattanooga Show

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Country music artist and Wyoming native Ian Munsick will be performing at The Signal this Saturday night. News 12 already spoke to his opener, Chancey Williams, about the show. Munsick is known for the hit songs “Long Live Cowgirls” and “White Buffalo,” which is also the name of his second album. He recently spoke to CBS…

Firefighters gaining upper hand against Whitwell fire

WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) – As rain moves through the Tennessee Valley, firefighters hope it helps them contain wildfires in Marion County. As of Tuesday morning, the fire on Whitwell Mountain that forced the evacuation of Bolt Farm Treehouse Sunday evening was 70% contained, according to the State Forestry Office. Additionally, according to Marion County EMA Director Steve Lamb, a separate…