CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As the days get colder and children prepare to go back to school, health experts are seeing flu cases continue to rise in Tennessee. “We are not surprised to see a rise in not only flu, but flu-like illnesses,” said Dr. Stephen Miller, Health Officer for the Hamilton County Health Department. “It is so much so,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The City of Chattanooga has extended the updated traffic pattern on Fraizer Avenue. The new traffic pattern has been extended until Monday, January 8 at 7 a.m. The traffic pattern involves reducing Frazier to two lanes and reducing the speed to 25 mph on the weekends. The city said that this will help them collect more data…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — EPB is seeking local artists to complete the final portion of the 10th Street Substation murals. Mural artist / EPB This year’s theme is “The Magic of Unity.” Until January 31, artists can apply to showcase their artistic capabilities along 10th Street. The murals will be painted on the fourth side of the EPB substation, parallel…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The East Brainerd Church of Christ is preparing snack packs for children in Hamilton County. Many students rely on school lunches as their only meal of the day, which is something they can’t get on the weekends. But Snack Pack Ministry wants those kids to have meals every day. Snack Pack Ministry / Acts Outreach Ministries Each…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A New Years Eve party has been in the works in Chattanooga. “Several months ago, we looked at different locations and areas we would consider hosting the city’s first New Year’s Eve celebration. We chose right in front of the Tennessee Aquarium. Beautiful backdrop with a couple great local bands and the turnout was absolutely fantastic,”…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CHI Memorial is looking to kick off 2024 by providing lung screening to patients. This Friday, January 5, they are taking the mobile lung screening to the East Gate Town Center. Last year, CHI provided more than 3,000 lung screening. CHI is hoping to surpass that number this year. “Lung cancer is the most prevalent cancer…
Today on Mom to Mom, if you’re feeling a little stuffed up, we have a great homemade shower remedy. Today, we are making vaporizing shower bombs and it’s a lot easier than you think and more than likely, you have all the ingredients in your house. All you’re going to need is some corn starch, some Vaporizing Rub, a mixing…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A record-breaking crowd of 215,000 people packed out Nashville’s Bicentennial Park for CBS’ NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH Sunday night. News 12 was there for the five-hour broadcast, which included dozens of performances from country music’s biggest stars. Headliner Thomas Rhett kicked off his part of the show with his upbeat song, “Vacation.” Later,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tyner Academy students are getting a valuable lesson in helping their community. And get this, it was all their idea! That kind of generosity is a heart-warming example of what’s right with our schools. Dr. Tiffany Earvin is the Principal at Tyner Academy. She explains,” So, the boxes are going to help families in need. This…
NASHVILLE (WDEF) – 2023 was a cute year for Tennessee zoos and aquariums. The folks at Tennessee Tourism remind us of the babies we can find across the state. Here is their list of the top animal babies in 2023. They include Poppy at the Chattanooga Zoo and several 4-eyed turtles at the Tennessee Aquarium. Check out the zoo Instagram…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local Chattanooga treasure celebrated its 95th anniversary on Saturday with a special dedication. Ruby Falls lit 95 candles in honor of 95 years serving the greater Chattanooga community. Leo Lambert founded the falls on December 30, 1928. The Falls have been a family-friendly adventure for nearly a century. This attraction has been popular for…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — Keep Dalton-Whitfield Beautiful’s annual Bring One for the Chipper event was held earlier on Saturday at Home Depot. Their efforts are to recycle live, natural, decoration-free Christmas trees after the holiday season… along with your used electronic devices and cardboard. Executive Director Amy Hartline said, “We’re bringing all of our live decorating trees… We’ve gotten almost…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Many people gathered to celebrate an African American tradition on December 30. Eastdale Village Community Church hosted a Kwanzaa celebration Saturday afternoon. Speakers explained the importance of the seven day celebration, which begins on December 26 each year. During the celebration of Kwanzaa, a red, black, or green candle is lit each day to focus on…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Country stars will be taking the stage to celebrate 2024 as part of CBS’ NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH this Sunday night. News 12 will be in the Music City for the event. Elle King and Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith will be hosting again this year. The star-studded event will feature dozens of performances,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Humane educational society is now offering the barn cat program. This program finds homes for outdoor cats that are currently not wanted where they are living. These cats can be not only adopted but also cat mice outside your home. The Humane Society is hopeful folks can give the cats a chance to do what…
A Chattanooga man is putting the word ‘Hoff’ in hot sauce. Aaron Hoffman has his own unique spin on the popular condiment, and even has plans to expand his hot sauce company.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — You finally got that tech gift you’ve been wanting for months. Now, how do you set it up in the first place? AT&T’s Laurie Starcher says setting up your holiday tech gifts doesn’t have to be overwhelming. It starts with a little common sense. Read the directions. “We want to see what you need,” Starcher said….
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Vols take on Iowa at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando on New Year’s Day. Our Brian Armstrong is in Florida to preview the matchup. But we thought we’d take you back 30 years in our Thursday Throwback when we previewed another Citrus Bowl. That year, the Vols were also in Orlando. We looked at their…
UPDATE: DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Cookie Jar Cafe is making final additions to their building before reopening. The restaurant is making repairs after catching fire earlier in the year. The restaurant posted to social media on Thursday with a photo of them making “finishing touches” to the front of the building. However, they said it will likely be the…
UPDATES: CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — This week, Rick Sentell was arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor for possessing child pornography. Sentell is listed online as the pastor of the Cornerstone Church of God. However, there is a different church now at this location. The preacher of that church told News 12 that Sentell sold him the church…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It’s looking more and more like we’ll have a Chattanooga native in the 20 24 Summer Olympics. Weight-lifter Olivia Reeves is on the cusp of qualifying for the Paris games. News 12’s Brian Armstrong catches up with one of the strongest women in America. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: 2024 Summer Olympics, Chattanooga weightlifter, closer, Olivia Reeves,…
Brittany and Dustin Dillard, the couple killed in a 2022 Christmas Night crash in Bradley County. (Courtesy: 24/7 Movement) CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Christmas Night 2022 was a tragic night for many in Bradley County and adjacent communities. Husband and wife Brittany and Dustin Dillard were killed when a drunk driver, Patricke Conley, crashed into them head on Highway 64. Conley…
Synthetic turf, called Game ON Turf, being made for the College Football Playoff in Calhoun, GA. (Courtesy: Shaw Sports Turf) CALHOUN, Ga. (WDEF)- A company based in Calhoun, Georgia will be in the national spotlight over the next few weeks. Shaw Sports Turf has been named as the Official Synthetic Turf Provider of the College Football Playoff. Shaw says they…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – Christmas came a little early this year for students at East Lake Elementary. It’s a holiday tradition that makes sure every child gets plenty of presents and it’s a timely example of What’s Right With our Schools. Dr. Jasmine Farrow, “Today we are having our Dear Santa initiative. Every year for the past three years, all…