CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – TDOT is looking at expanding their Choice Lanes project across the state. “It is basically a new and revolutionary way that we are prioritizing our projects, so we want to be able to deliver our projects more efficiently,” said Rae-Anne Bradley, Communication Officer for TDOT. One potential location for a TDOT Choice Lane is I-24 in…
UPDATE: Hamilton County Schools released a statement about Red Bank’s proposed plan for school futures. “Yesterday, School Board District 6 representative Ben Connor announced a new proposal concerning where to construct an elementary school to serve the Red Bank community. Conversations about the district’s facilities plan are ongoing, and Mr. Connor’s latest proposal is one of three plans for this…
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) – Facing the destruction of your property and business can create a sense of unease. That was the reality for a Marion County mountaintop resort last month. On the evening on November 19, staff at the Bolt Farm Treehouse Resort spotted wildfire smoke just beneath their property. This prompted the response of numerous volunteer firefighters, who resort…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Salvation Army is having their annual Angel Tree distribution. They are distributing the gifts at 1010 N. Moore Road from Monday, December 18 to Wednesday, December 20. Families who are less fortunate will get the gifts and needs they asked for this Christmas, thanks to the kindhearted people of Chattanooga. “We have over 4,300 people…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A crash Tuesday morning at the I-24 and I-75 split sent several people to the hospital with serious injuries. Chattanooga Police said the wreck involved a semi-truck. Thankfully, nobody was killed. Crash at the I-75/I-24 split / Chattanooga Police Department But the crash did shut down several lanes just before noon. “We were advised that there were…
Today on Mom to Mom, we’re going to talk about the importance of carbon monoxide detectors. I know with the colder months; you’re probably going to have your heater running. So, I have a very important person here with me, Todd, who is a local firefighter. Todd, tell us about the importance of these CO detectors. “So, CO or carbon…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Community Association of Historic St. Elmo says they have issues with TDOT’s response to their concerns on speeding along St. Elmo Avenue. TDOT sent us the following statement: “Our records show that SR 17 has between 2-3% truck traffic. SR 17 connects with Georgia SR 193. At a meeting TDOT attended about this issue with…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – District Attorney Coty Wamp is urging folks to be aware of increasing car theft with thieves looking for just one thing. “It is not your old school type of auto burglaries where they want cash, sunglasses, and CD players nowadays they are only looking for firearms and that is all they care about,” said Hamilton…
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Grundy Co basketball team ran their record to 11-1 on the year Monday as they defeated Signal Mounta in 64-58. They clashed in the Battle at the Creek Tournament at Sale Creek High School. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Battle at the Creek Tournament, boys basketball, Grundy County, High School Basketball, Signal Mountain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Some Volkswagen (VW) workers and the United Auto Workers (UAW) say they have had enough of the treatment they have received from the plant. Dozens of people came out Monday to voice their concerns about the plant and believe now is the time to unionize. For Volkswagen employees like Zachary Costello, they believe unionizing is necessary…
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) – What is life really like in high school? If you are in kindergarten, it can seem like a million years before you’ll be in class with the big kids, but in Dade County the class of 2036 is getting a look into the distant future. Tonya Gatlin is the CTAE Director at Dade County High School….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Many schools are closing around the Chattanooga area, and it’s not for winter break. There has been an uptick in sickly kids and adults as covid, flu, and an unknown virus is spreading around. Urgent care centers are taking on heavy volumes of people in the last few weeks. “We’re seeing about sixty percent kids and…
UPDATE: HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Waconda Point Road house fire ended up being worked by several agencies due to severity of the fire. Hamilton County fire officials said that crews faced high winds and a lack of fire hydrants. Chattanooga Fire crews and Dallas Bay VFD crews attacked the fire from fire boats on the water. The Hamilton…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – One Whitfield County high schooler made some unexpected cash for her future Monday morning. Coahulla Creek High School student Alana Lopez was surprised with a $40,000 scholarship by the College Board through their Big Future program. Every student across the country who uses their Big Future service, which provides various information about the college application…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local ballet company celebrated the holiday season with a unique twist on The Nutcracker as performances of the ballet are approaching on Saturday, Dec. 23rd in Chattanooga. Ballet Esprit hosted their annual fundraiser event on Sunday with their own interpretive experience. The event called, “Alter-Nut” is the largest fundraiser of the year for the nonprofit….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Kitchen Incubator held their inaugural Christmas market and parade which included over 20 different food trucks. “This is part of the community helping the entrepreneurs here in the city so its big because we are all about supporting local entrepreneurs and helping them get their business off the ground, so we just wanted to do…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — UTC celebrated its 262nd overall commencement for the university on Saturday with two graduation ceremonies. Mayor of Chattanooga, Tim Kelly, gave the keynote address at the 1 o’clock commencement ceremony. “I often say, as you’ve heard up here earlier, there are no great cities without great universities. So it warms my heart to see UTC continue…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) Baylor had size and speed but Signal kept shooting its way into the lead during the beginning of the game, but Baylor was able to pull away in the second half. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, boys basketball, High School Basketball, Signal Mountain High School
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A close school match up with just a drive up the mountain separating Baylor and Signal Mountain. Carlee Lowrey scored 30 points and Signal rallies to thump Baylor. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor School, Girl’s basketball, Signal Mountain High School
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- McCallie trailed 39-38 entering the 4th quarter but a strong final period saw McCallie get the W 50- 44 over MBA. Kaleb Gallman paced the Blue Tornado (10-1) with 14 points. Parker Robison added 10, Ryan Wingard 8 and Bryce Kennebrew 7. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: boys basketball, High School Basketball, MBA, McCallie
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local woman was pardoned on Friday, and News 12 spoke with Catrina Cabe to hear her powerful story. “I grew up in Ringgold, Georgia. I ran away from home when I was 13 years old,” said Catrina Cabe. “From the ages of 13 to 33, I was a victim of human trafficking.” Cabe was a…
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) Heritage pulled away to beat rival LFO 41-33 on Friday night at LFO High School. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Girl’s basketball, heritage, LFO, Rival
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) Coahulla Creek was red hot behind the arc on Friday night. The Colts knocked down ten three-pointers in beating rival NW Whtifield 61-40. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: boys basketball, Coahulla Creek High School, High School Basketball, Northwest Whitfield High School
Decatur, TN-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of district rivals on Friday night, the McMinn Central girls basketball team got a statement win, beating Meigs Co 68-29. It was 34-7 at halftime. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Girl’s basketball, McMinn Central High School, Meigs County High School