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…
The former band barracks building on Barnhardt Circle in Fort Oglethorpe. FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- A historic home in Fort Oglethorpe is being auctioned off this evening. The Band Barracks home at 309 Barnhardt Circle has been an AirBNB the past few years. It was built in 1904 to accommodate 28 men when Barnhardt Circle used to be the 6th…
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) – The written word comes to life in Kevin Parsons English class. At least one of his Central High School students calls him, “the best teacher ever.” Adding, “You just can’t hate him.” Phil Iannarone is the Principal at Central. He says, “Well, we’re pleased to see Mr. Parsons win this award. Mr. Parsons has been teaching…
Today on Mom to Mom, we are making game day football snack bags. We’re always looking for different and cute ideas for those game day snacks. And why not create a lunch bag that kind of looks like a football and it’s super easy to do. All you need are these brown paper lunch bags, some white masking tape, some…
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga National Cemetery is expanding to a new home in East Tennessee, which is a big announcement for local veterans. The Chattanooga National Cemetery was established in December 1863. After reaching capacity, the federal government has bought land for a new cemetery. The Department of Veterans Affairs purchased property in the Blythe Ferry area of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – One Westside is heading toward grant application. “This opportunity for the choice neighborhood grant coupled with the TIF coupled with the ability to get low-income tax credits is really almost a once in a lifetime opportunity. We are trying to pull together all of the necessary patterns to be able to apply and be successful in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – We continue our tour of local schools that have achieved Level 5 Status. At East Lake Elementary, teachers from as far away as Knoxville are driving in to be a part of that success. It’s easy to see why. April Gregorich is a 4th grade Math and Science teacher at East Lake. She says, “We have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – We are learning more about the suspect in a murder of a prominent Chattanooga businessman. On late Thursday night, Christopher Wright was shot and killed near Patten Towers. On Friday, Chattanooga Police arrested 57-year-old Darryl Roberts in connection with the shooting. Darryl Roberts, the suspect in the murder of Christopher Wright last week in Downtown Chattanooga….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Fall season is here, but for those who have allergies, the weather-change may be troubling. “Now we are hitting the second biggest season of the year and that is fall. In the fall there is weed allergy and what I mean by that is ragweed. Ragweed is a number one allergen that we see, and it…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled those convicted of vehicular homicide while intoxicated are ineligible for probation. The ruling upholds a 2017 amendment to the Tennessee state code that was created to force those who kill while drunk driving to serve more time in prison. The Court listened to a case that came out of Nashville where…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The updated COVID-19 booster shot is now becoming available. Although not every outlet that usually supplies the shot has it yet. But most experts say when you can, the best way to protect yourself against the virus is to get “the jab.” And, for example, the COVID-19 Vaccine Education and Equity Project believes children six months and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local artists celebrated the first day of October outside in Coolidge Park on Sunday. An inaugural kickoff market was held at the park with many unique vendors lined up on the lawn. The ‘Coolidge Park kickoff Market’ was held for the first time on Oct. 1. Various vendors set up at the park Sunday from 10…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Drive Electric Festival took over Chattanooga State Saturday, September 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Car enthusiasts along with newcomers were able to experience electric vehicles for free. “Sustainability is in our DNA. It’s not just the right thing to do for the planet, it’s the right thing to do for our economy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A seven year outdoor collaboration came to fruition Saturday on Signal Mountain. Hamilton County’s next outdoor tourist attraction ‘Walden’s Ridge Park’ officially opened to the public on Saturday, Sept. 30. The park is located at the flank of Signal Mountain just off the W road. Walden’s Ridge Park will feature over ten miles of trails that…