CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Something a little out of the ordinary joined the 3 Sisters Bluegrass Festival on the Riverfront. The 12-foot-tall puppet of a 10-year-old Syrian refugee girl, Little Amal, made her way to Chattanooga. “Little Amal is a special, artistic representation that’s goal is to really humanize the idea of displaced refugee children. We wanted to use art…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police responded to the uptick in pedestrian fatalities this year. There have been 15 reported deaths as of October 2023, compared to only three reported last year. Major Danny Jones provided precautions for pedestrians when crossing intersections. “Walk in the crosswalks. Please use the crosswalks. It helps you be visible before entering the intersection. Make…
The Chattanooga Mocs dropped a heart-breaking 52-50 shootout to Western Carolina Saturday afternoon at Finley Stadium…Mocs are now 4-2, 3-1 in the Southern Conference…the Catamounts are 5-1, 3-0 in SoCon play. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Mocs, College Football, NCAA, Southern Conference, Western Carolina Catamounts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County along with the city of Chattanooga and partnering organizations issued a proclamation Friday afternoon making the month of October Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A ceremony was held at the courts building to pay tribute to domestic violence victims and survivors while also promoting awareness of available resources. “Domestic violence knows no gender, race, ethnicity,…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – A committee in Whitfield County is in the process of evaluating what could be the next step of improvements from a future SPLOST tax. A SPLOST tax, an acronym for a Special-Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, is a unique tax only allowed in Georgia. Voted on every couple of years by voters across the state in…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – High school seniors in Georgia will receive a very special letter soon. The Georgia Match program was announced earlier this week by Governor Brian Kemp. The program matches high school seniors with colleges they are eligible for. They are matched based off their Hope G.P.A. One of the schools participating in the program is Dalton State…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Songbirds Guitar Museum has had quite a ride in its short history in Chattanooga. It opened almost nine years ago with a world class collection of instruments. We’ve seen stars perform and tout the museum, and even a documentary. And then there was the shutdown after the pandemic. For our Thursday Throwback, let’s take you back…
UPDATE (October 6): The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed what caused the plane crash in Chattanooga from July 2023. News 12 obtained the aviation investigation report that explained the details of the crash. The report was released on October 5, 2023. The airplane was climbing, with a pilot and flight instructor inside, when the cabin door opened. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It may only be October, but it’s not too early to start thinking about the holidays. We’re talking Christmas, not Halloween. Amazon is helping you get a head start on your holiday shopping with Prime Big Deal Days. You’ll be able to save big on those gifts on October 10 and 11. With deals dropping as…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Isaiah Foster returned the opening kick for a touchdown for Northwest Whitfield, and the Bruins never looked back as they beat SE Whitfield 37-0. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Football, Northwest Whitfield High School, Southeast Whitfield
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Top ranked Bradley Central improved to 7-0 on Thursday night with a 40-7 homecoming win over Hardin Valley. Boo Carter scored three touchdowns for the Bears all in the first half. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Boo Carter, Bradley Central High School, Hardin Valley, three touchdowns
SEQUATCHIE CO., Tenn. (WDEF) — The Sequatchie County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Smith Mountain where a husband was charged with killing his wife. Sheriff Bill Phillips provided more about this ongoing investigation and what details are available at this time. Around 4:30 p.m. on October 3, deputies were dispatched to 47 Windridge Drive, on the top of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Dramatic scenes unfolded overnight at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. FedEx flight 1376 ended up skidding down the runway shortly before midnight Thursday. They had taken off from Chattanooga just an hour and a half before on a flight back to FedEx’s World Hub in Memphis but didn’t make it far. The FedEx plane that crash landed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The 35th Tennessee River Rescue Week kicked off on Thursday. Volunteers from the Tennessee Aquarium and environmental group Waterways joined Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly as he proclaimed the week in a ceremony along the Riverfront. The week emphasizes the importance of clearing trash from the river and adjacent waterways to reduce pollution. A group of volunteers…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) — One North Georgia Airbnb is turning some fairytales into reality. Fablerealm allows both locals and visitors alike to step into their favorite Disney or Harry Potter movie. Let’s see how Fablerealm is Driving Our Economy Forward. “My mom’s favorite films are the Harry Potter films. And this one is mainly based on the Gryffindor common room…
UPDATE: There were no injuries to the people on board. Chattanooga Airport released a statement that the primary runway is closed until further notice. There is a secondary runway open. They urge travelers to check their flight status prior to arriving at the airport. To check your flight status, go to www.chattairport.com. EARLIER: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Many of Chattanooga’s…
Vols veteran center Cooper Mays finally got on the field last Saturday against South Carolina. He missed the first four games of the year after reportedly undergoing hernia surgery. Seems Mays made a difference against the Gamecocks as UT rushed for 238-yards. Said Mays:”It felt good for me to get out there. Be with my teammates. that was the hardest…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Pretty cool scene on the UTC campus this week. NFL Hall of Famer and Mocs alum Terrell Owens is tootin’ around in a golf cart, giving students rides and pumping up Saturday’s homecoming game. T-O gave our own Brian Armstrong a ride along. Lucky for us, Brian didn’t turn it into carpool karaoke. Said Owens: “Narcissist? Really? Really? Some…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Yesterday was a historic day in the House of Representatives. The vast majority of Republicans voted to keep Kevin McCarthy as the Speaker of the House but he was voted out 216-210. All six Congressional Representatives in the News 12 viewing area voted to keep McCarthy as the Speaker. Kevin McCarthy (MGN) The nearest representative who…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – We know now the trial date for a Chattanooga man charged with first degree murder and abuse of a corpse. Jason Chen is charged in the death of Jasmine Pace last November. An autopsy by the Hamilton County Examiner’s Office revealed that Pace suffered 60 stab wounds leading to her death. Jason Chen walking into court,…
Ooltewah, TN-(WDEF-TV) The East Hamilton volleyball team claimed another district tournament title on Tuesday. They defeated Bradley Central 3-1 in the championship game at Ooltewah High School. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Bradley Central, District Title, East Hamilton, girl’s volleyball
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The recruiting story for Mocs transfer quarterback Chase Artopoeus is kind of backwards. Instead of UTC recruiting him, he recruited UTC. Artopoeus zeroed in on Chattanooga when he was set to leave UCLA. While Artopoeus didn’t enjoy the spotlight in the City of Angels, he has certainly found it in the Scenic City. Playing college football in L-A like…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The PIE Innovation Center opened Wacker Commons: a 14,000-square-foot, gathering space on Tuesday. This new space will hold athletic events, business events, conferences and more in Bradley County. The venue, formerly known as the Conclave, was redesigned and renamed in honor of Dr. Alexander Wacker. “What we are most proud about is that when people…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Sewer customers in portions of Hamilton County will likely notice an increase in their sewer bills in the coming years. The executive director of the Hamilton County Water and Wastewater Transmission Authority (WWTA), Michael Patrick, explained why. Patrick said, “Approximately 8 years ago, the WWTA began negotiating with the EPA for a structured settlement for violations…