CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Montague Park is getting a facelift. There are plans in the works to make it the new Central Park of Chattanooga. “We have a very special and rare event tonight. Big city parks don’t come along like this every day. They just don’t. Cities across the globe would give their left leg to have the opportunity…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Brainerd BX was the place to be Wednesday for anyone on the job hunt. More than a dozen Chattanooga area organizations were on hand for the News 12 Jobs Expo. Let’s see how these companies are Driving Our Economy Forward. “Today, we had a wonderful opportunity to bring 15 businesses together, so that our community…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Our area is well known as a great place to enjoy the sport of fishing. But for one teacher here in Chattanooga, he’s taken his love of fishing to an entirely different level. “The fish provides the detail. Some people say oh, you painted the teeth in. And I say no: it’s the fish.” Matt Monahan is…
MORE: David Mendez Lopez was a 17 year old student at Howard High School who was at his family’s home the night of September 2. After a call came in about a domestic dispute, the ensuing confrontation between Lopez and Chattanooga Police turned deadly as he was shot and killed early on September 3. Today, we’re a getting a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Commissioners will consider a proposal urging the school board to slow down spending money for a new gymnasium at Rivermont Elementary School. The issue is that there is another proposal to close the school in a few years to build a new one. The school board has COVID grant money already approved to build…
UPDATE: October 3 Providence Ministries’ thrift store in Fort Oglethorpe has officially reopened after being damaged by a car crash. The organization posted the update to their social media on Monday evening, and they officially reopened on Tuesday. They once again have regular business hours. EARLIER: September 27 FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) – A thrift store in Fort Oglethorpe is…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Signal Mountain girls soccer team defeated Red Bank 7-0 on Tuesday night to claim their regular season district title. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: District, girls soccer, High School, Red Bank, Signal Mountain, Soccer
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Just two games into conference play, and the Chattanooga Mocs sit alone in first place in the Southern Conference. It’s amazing what good defense and solid quarterback play can do for a football team. Mocs coach Rusty Wright wishes he could script defensive turnovers. His team got two defensive touchdowns in beating Samford, so what’s the secret to getting…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Cleveland High school’s Lucas Szymborski may not have the easiest name to say, but that is nothing compared to how tough he is as an athlete. News 12s Brian Armstrong speaks to the standout player shining for the new look Blue Raiders. Lucas Szymborski is shining in Cleveland’s new football system. Said Szymborski “And it’s just, not just…
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) – Parents describe Davis Elementary’s Leah Bible as a smiling light. She’s an expert at teaching 3rd graders when to talk and when to listen. Ms. Bible also has gift for putting students at ease. All that earned her the Golden Apple Award. Charity Barton is the Principal at Davis Elementary School. She says, “Ms. Bible has…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Aspiring musicians have a chance to learn more about the hip-hop industry in a few weeks. The Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit will make its return on October 13-14. (From: Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit) The summit features multiple free workshops that will discuss how to break into the music business, features panels with established artists and producers, and a…
UPDATE: CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Back in January, one of America’s largest food manufacturers announced they were building their latest distribution facility in Bradley County. On Tuesday, they broke ground. The skeleton of the future plant at Spring Branch Industrial Branch is already starting to take shape. Groundbreaking ceremony (SK Food Group) Dustin Dixon, President of SK Food Group, said,…
Today on Mom to Mom, we’re making easy No Bake Reese’s cookies. My kids always love a good afterschool snack, and I must say, if you’re looking for something healthy, this is not it. But they are so delicious, and they’ll definitely be a hit wherever you take them. So, if you take them to a party, a family reunion,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Level 5 is the highest distinction available from the Tennessee Department of Education. It basically means your school is improving and fast. Schools are graded in a variety of categories. In Chattanooga, several inner-city schools recently earned Level 5 status. In the coming weeks, we’ll pay visits to Dalewood, East Lake and Howard, but we begin…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It might only be week three in the NFL, but Super Bowl 58 made its halftime show announcement over the weekend. The headliner has deep ties to the Scenic City. Roxanna Edwards was the seventh-grade music teacher at Dalewood Middle School in Brainerd when she met a young boy named Usher Raymond. Usher went from her…
September is Family Meal Month. There are a lot of benefits to sitting with the family to plan upcoming meals. Food City Dietitian Nicole Pazdziorko has some recipes you may want to try with your family. Philly Cheese Steak Stuffed Peppers Serves 6 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Total time: 45 minutes Ingredients:…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Are you ready for a vacation? Get out of Tennessee or Georgia for a little while? Survey says if you’re heading to Europe for a week or so, Italy remains the most popular destination. England, France, Greece: Italy tops ’em all! Travel Agent Steve Perillo says one Italian city tops the charts! “Naples is really what…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) — This month’s Our Town highlights a little city about 20 minutes south of Chattanooga. Chickamauga, Georgia is a town with a population of just about 3,000. “It’s a very small town, but it’s a very active town,” said City Manager Micheal Haney. “So, we have a good community. We have a lively downtown. It’s a small…
By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer Abstract: Usher has a new confession: The Grammy winner will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that Usher would lead the halftime festivities from Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11. The music megastar, who has won eight Grammys, said he’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Ironman took over the Scenic City on Sept. 24. Athletes completed a swim, bike ride, and run from 7:30 in the morning to around midnight. The first athlete finished a little after 3:30 on Sunday afternoon. Some athletes continued until 12:30 a.m. Fernando Maluf finished first in the race with a time of 8 hours,…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — A historical Civil War reenactment took over Lafayette this weekend. Spectators and reenactors met in Walker County for the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga. Patricia Salassi (“Major Mom”) said, “It’s really not a hobby. It’s a way of life.” Living historians like Salassi took part in the 160th anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) –The well-known Ironman race is taking over the scenic city for the second time this year. Riverfront Parkway has been lined up with tents and athletes since Thursday approaching the triathlon on Sunday. Each year Chattanooga hosts the Ironman for athletes across the country. The triathlon includes a swim, bike, and run. “It’s definitely a unique race….
Birmingham, AL (WDEF)- The Mocs turned in a dominating performance last week against the Citadel. And apparently, they carried that same dominating performance on the road to Samford Saturday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Mocs, College Football, NCAA, Samford Bulldogs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few weeks ago, the Siskin Institute announced they were going to close their two early learning centers, leaving dozens of families without childcare. However, their fortunes have since changed. On August 3, Siskin announced Early Miss Mag Early Learning Center and the Carter Street early learning center would both be closing. Siskin President and CEO Derek…