COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – After months of renovations, the Katie Lamb Public Library has reopened with a community celebration. The Grand Reopening event and ribbon cutting were held Thursday, September 18th, from 4 to 6 p.m. Guests were treated to light refreshments, a “Get to Know the New Library” Scavenger Hunt, and a first look at the building’s new features….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Schools, UTC, Volkswagen Group of America, and the Hamilton County Mayor’s Office announced a multimillion-dollar partnership to support the upcoming Franklin-Roberts Future Ready Center, set to open in the 2026–2027 school year. The investment will fund the Volkswagen Engineering Preparatory Program, a new initiative designed to introduce students to engineering concepts and technical skills…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A semi-truck fire in Lookout Valley resulted in several luxury cars being destroyed. On Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 9:45 a.m., crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the QuickTrip gas station off of Browns Ferry Road for a call regarding a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, crews found a transport trailer fully involved. According…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Athens Police Department (APD) has made an arrest in connection to a deadly motorcycle crash back in June. On July 18, 2025, the APD located an arrested 53-year-old Eileen Stapler. According to the APD, Stapler was brought in for questioning and then released into the custody of the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department for an arrest…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Loribeth Lee and News 12’s Amelia Greer take a look behind the curtain, or should we say glass, at the Tennessee Aquarium’s Penguin Rock! Amelia Greer gets to chill out with the penguins and learn more about their home away from home. Amelia Greer gets to see how much the aquarium’s newest penguin chick has grown…
Cosmetologist Becca Dzik joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to highlight services in the heart of downtown Chattanooga. Dzik is a part of The Strand Salon, offering quality haircare for various hair types! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new cosmetologist in Chattanooga shares how The Strand Salon and her work can help everyone with all hair types and help the environment….
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It appears Mocs quarterback Camden Orth is tougher than a two-dollar steak. On top of that, Orth has been a college football QB, for as long as Rusty Wright has been the Mocs head coach. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC Mocs
(utsports.com) University of Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics Danny White announced updates for fans coming to Neyland Stadium in 2025. To ease congestion, gates will now open for all fans two and a half hours before kickoff at 10:15 a.m. Gate 20 will reopen to all fans, and students will continue to enter the stadium at the southeast corner at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission has seen a series of controversial votes pass through their chambers this year. This has prompted many citizens to show up to voice their opinions on these topics, a process they say made cumbersome by when these meetings were held. For decades, the Hamilton County Commission here at the courthouse have been held…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An ex-Hamilton County Deputy will not get his legal bill covered by the county. Daniel Wilkey had been accused of misconduct in several traffic stops while in uniform. However, he had been exonerated of 44 charges related to these stops, and was found not liable last year of misconduct in the 2019 traffic stop of James Mitchell….
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- A pair of Hamilton County towns will be receiving a pair of park upgrades. The towns of Red Bank and Signal Mountain received approval from the Hamilton County Commission for $250,000 each. Signal Mountain is upgrading their city park to make the playground more inclusive. The unused lot next to Red Bank City Hall that will…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Public Library and the Daughters of the American Revolution invited the community to join in celebrating the 70th anniversary of Constitution Week with a day of events at the downtown branch. Constitution Week was established in 1955 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower, and this year’s observance featured activities connected to the American Revolution Experience,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This morning, the Chattanooga Police Department escorted K9 Diesel to the Animal Hospital of Signal Mountain, where he was humanely euthanized. Diesel, three years old, was injured in the line of duty on September 15, 2025. He was stabilized on scene by a Tactical Paramedic with K9 training and transported to the Veterinary Care and Specialty…
MADISONVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Madisonville Police Department (MPD) are searching for a vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run earlier this week. On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at 11:30 p.m. a pedestrian was struck on Oak Grove Road near Lincoln Drive. According to the MPD, the pedestrian unfortunately died from their injuries. At this time, no information is…
LaFayette has always fielded solid softball teams. But they’ve always been stuck in a region with either Gordon Lee or Heritage, who keep winning state titles. This year the Ramblers are going full-on Ric Flair. To be the man, you gotta beat the man. Our man Brian Armstrong reports. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Georgia community members will have a chance to hear directly from their state lawmakers for free tomorrow night. Americans for Prosperity Georgia is hosting a panel discussion with Representatives Mike Cameron, Steve Tarvin, and Mitchell Horner. The event will focus on Georgia’s economic future, reviewing what was accomplished in the 2025 legislative session and what lies…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – La Paz, a local food pantry in Chattanooga, is receiving major support to help neighbors who may be struggling to put meals on the table. The pantry is part of the Food Lion Feeds Annual Great Pantry Makeover initiative and is one of 33 food pantries across the country being upgraded this month. The effort comes…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office and the Hamilton County Coalition partnered with Access Pharmacy for a drug take-back event. The program was designed to allow neighbors to safely dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs. The goal is to prevent medications from ending up in the wrong hands or being thrown into water sources,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – WTCI PBS is hosting its first-ever Ale tRail Off the Track Beer Festival as a fundraiser to support local programming. The event is set for Saturday, September 27th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Chattanooga Choo Choo Gardens. Guests can enjoy a wide range of craft beers from local and regional breweries, along with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The TVA says they are in the process of upgrading Chickamauga Dam. The six floor Chickamauga Dam plant can generate up to 142 megawatts of electricity with its generators. The portions of the dam include the main generating floor with those four generators, and the turbines underneath them that transport water from the river up to them….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The next phase of the One Westside project received its first approval. This is the effort to modernize the public housing units in that neighborhood. Many of the projects, including College Hill Courts, are 85 years old and lack many modern amenities. The One Westside plans to replace those with brand new housing units that would…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As fall settles in, allergy season reaches one of its most intense peaks of the year. Ragweed pollen, mold from damp leaves, and shifting weather patterns combine to create widespread symptoms for millions of Americans. Sneezing, congestion, itchy eyes, and fatigue are among the most common complaints, with September ranking as one of the most challenging…
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) – Corey Lingerfelt always wanted to be a teacher. His latest stop is at Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School. He’s worked hard to become a role model for young men. Through his career as a teacher and a coach, he never stopped helping people. That kind of dedication earned Mr. Lingerfelt this week’s Golden Apple Award….
(gomocs.com) Day one is in the books for the Chattanooga Mocs in the Invitational at the Honors Course. The Mocs shot 21-over 597 over the 36 holes and are situated between Marquette/Duke (+18) and College of Charleston (+29) on the leaderboard. Coaches Corner “It wasn’t what we had envisioned, but the guys fought really hard. There’s a lot golf ahead….
