CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Phase one of the Aetna Mountain Trails had its official grand opening Friday afternoon in Chattanooga. The Tennessee River Gorge Trust partnered with the city of Chattanooga and other participating organizations to make the trail system possible. “I think this trail system is going to bring a lot more people into the Tennessee River Gorge. Get…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A local state senator has been censured by his state party. (Colton Moore / X) Republican State Senator Colton Moore was suspended by the Georgia Senate Republican state caucus on Thursday. Senate Republicans said that frequent rule violations led to their decision. They said it was not because of Senator Moore’s position of calling for a…
(see more on the event at Chad and Natasha’s YouTube channel) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – If you thought the Oliver Anthony viral moment would end quickly, think again. The singer became an “overnight” sensation when country music fans latched onto his song “Rich Men North of Richmond.” Anthony was unknown until the song struck a chord in the culture wars….
TRION, Ga. (WDEF) — For animal lovers willing to take a short ride to Trion, Georgia this weekend, “Alpaca Farm Days” is waiting for you. “Wonkey The Donkey, Axel Rose and Itty-Bitty” would love to see you. It’s a sanctuary, owned and operated by Maryann Marsh and her husband Marty. That’s “Cowboy” to most who know him. And they’re getting…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Most of us have cell phones. And just like there are rules at the dinner table, there are also ways to be polite while on the phone. Some phone etiquette advice you hear nowadays might surprise you! A recent article from The Washington Post explains that leaving a voicemail apparently is now a thing of the…
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Sale Creek volleyball team extended their 32 game winning streak on Thursday with a 3-0 home win over Soddy Daisy. It was the regular season finale for the Lady Panthers. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: girl’s volleyball, regular season finale, Sale Creek School, winning streak
Baylor school president Chris Angel is doing his best to pump his school ahead of Friday’s annual showdown with McCallie. He did a tandem jump out of an airplane this week and landed on campus in front of a cheering group of students. Angel certainly had a spectacular view of the Scenic City on his way to landing, but it’s…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor girls soccer team is ranked number one in the country according to Max Preps. One reason the Lady Raiders are among the best in the nation has been the play of Jada Cooper. News 12’s Brian Armstrong has more on Baylor’s talented senior. Baylor girls soccer is undefeated this season, and leading the charge is senior Jada…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Re-entering society after spending time in prison is much easier if you have a job. The Tennessee Department of Corrections and the Community Resource Center teamed up for a resource fair at the Hamilton County Courthouse on Thursday. Providing essential resources was the name of the game. “We got over 40 resources here for people, if…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) recently released that over 200,000 students were enrolled in college campuses across the state. The University of Tennessee system experienced the largest gains in enrollment, increasing close to 5% since last fall. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga addressed their campus’s growing enrollment and what they hope to achieve. “When you…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – 145 years ago, a Chattanooga priest sacrificed his life during one of Chattanooga’s worst epidemics. Now, the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul are one step closer to give him the ultimate honor. They will hold the closing session of the Tribunal of Inquiry for Father Patrick Ryan on Thursday evening. The inquiry was opened three…
TYSONS, Va. (WDEF) – EPB announced the latest step in the expansion of their Quantum Network. In a press conference at the Quantum World Congress, EPB announced there is now the first software defined quantum network. The software capabilities will be powered by Aliro Quantum, a startup based in Boston that specializes in creating applications to allow companies to use…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) There are rivalry games. And then there’s Baylor-McCallie. It’s wild. It’s crazy. And according to McCallie coach Ralph Potter, the rivalry comes with plenty of second guessing. Said Potter:”You’re a lawyer or you’re a doctor doing surgery, and you do your thing every day, and it’s always intense and it’s always procedural, and you always have certain things you…
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…