CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s been a while since Kroger actually operated a grocery store in southeast Tennessee, but they are planning on running a distribution center here. Tennessee officials announced the Kroger Company plans to build its fifth central fill facility in Cleveland. They say it will bring 140 new jobs to the area. The company says the central…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police say a man is dead after a police chase Sunday evening. They say that Rossville Police initiated a vehicle pursuit of a green Mazda that led into Chattanooga, traveling north on Rossville Boulevard. According to CPD, The Mazda was traveling at a high rate of speed and was unable to negotiate a right curve in…
SEQUATCHIE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A long weekend of hard enduro racing took over Sequatchie, Tennessee. Riders from the amateur level all the way to professional competed in the races. Red Bull Athlete, Cody Webb (USA) has been attending the event for over twenty years. “I think it’s a really cool race. It gives some opportunities, some new riders to kind…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local McDonald’s owner-operators are back with an impactful initiative– “Fries for School Supplies.” The program will run from August 21 to August 25. McDonald’s operators claim that “every crispy fry purchase fuels local education.” “Ten percent of all a la carte fry sales will be donated back to local schools. And this is extremely important because…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The state of Tennessee Office of the District Attorney General updated the public on an officer involved shooting on August 11. Footage was released and uploaded to YouTube. According to the DA: “On August 11, 2023, investigators with the Chattanooga Police Department Gun Team, along with other partnering law enforcement agencies, were attempting to locate multiple…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Local bar and lounge, ‘The Blue Light’ is rumored to have shut down for good. Located on 43 Station St. next to ‘Songbirds’ and the ‘Choo Choo,’ the bar removed its signage. The entrance was pad-locked at the scene as well. News 12 reached out to the owners for an official statement but have not received…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Rivals Brainerd and Howard were scheduled to play Saturday at 5 p.m. in the season opener for both teams. However, the game at Brainerd High was postponed. Some thought the cancellation was due to safety concerns. When speaking with Brainerd executive principal, the following was shared about the event. “We had plenty of security. We also…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — The LaFayette Police Department along with the FBI in Atlanta and Dalton announced earlier today that missing teen, Graycie Millard has been found in Arizona. After receiving a credible tip on Thursday, investigators were able to track down her location late on Friday night. FBI agents in Arizona were able to locate her. LaFayette police want…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly shared more information on Friday about the police officer who was injured in the shooting a week ago. In his newsletter, the mayor said Officer Celtain Batterson underwent an intensive surgery on Thursday. Before, police had only said that he suffered a non-life-threatening injury. Police say they exchanged fire with Roger Heard,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — ‘Voices for a Safer Tennessee’ is a nonpartisan group advocating for firearm safety and reform. A special session will begin on August 21 with Governor Bill Lee to address these concerns. “It is a public health crisis right now. If you remember many decades ago, there were a lot more vehicle deaths … people dying in…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Imagine being trapped in a collapsed building. Local first responders are learning how to get victims out safely. It is an intense 80-hour course. Rescuers learn how to lift, move, break and breach heavy objects. “For us to be able to have a live scenario like this, for the students, it is really important,” said…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — In a road rage incident, a man in a silver pickup truck forced a collision with and pointed a gun at a semi-truck in Bradley County. The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is now trying to identify and find the suspect in this case. The suspect was a man driving a silver Dodge/RAM pickup truck. Video…
Courtesy: Evan Harney UPDATE: Boy Named Banjo announced a new album, Dusk, which will be released on September 29. The group also released a new song Friday called “Lonely In This Town.” On their social media pages, Boy Named Banjo posted that Dusk is just “the first half of a bigger project.” You can pre-save the new album here. EARLIER…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — For any city in America, the local parks can be a source of pride, and Chattanooga is no different. Our city is now in the midst of restoring and upgrading the beauty of many of our local parks. It looks like a big field with a lot of tall grass. Grass that needs to be mowed….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police are looking for a suspect after shots were fired into a home in East Brainerd overnight. The shooting happened in the 7500 block of John Henry Road after midnight, on Friday. That’s a couple of blocks from the East Brainerd and Gunbarrel intersection. A woman inside the home was hit by the shots. Police…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Recent wildfires have devastated Maui. Most people can’t make the trip over to Hawaii to help those impacted, but we can donate financially, or with much needed supplies. If you want to help, make sure you don’t get scammed in the process. You want your hard-earned money going to the right place. The Better Business Bureau…
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Gordon Lee won their home opener on Thursday beating Heritage 3-1. Kate Chambers supplied all the offense for the Trojans with a 3 run homer. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Athletics, Gordon Lee Softball, heritage softball, Sports
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After winning the 2A state title last year, Tyner will now face one of their most challenging seasons to date. They’re jumping up to Class 3A, and that’s where the fun only gets started. With construction of the new Tyner school wiping out all of the football fields, time for the Rams to march to the beat of an…
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield started the season strong on Thursday with a 38-0 home win over Pepperell. Quarterback Gavin Nuckolls was outstanding for the Bruins. He threw for nearly 300-yards with five touchdown passes. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Football season, High School Football, Northwest Whitfield High School, pepperell
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Ask anyone who has ever had shingles, you don’t want it. Think of a painful rash that never stops itching, which can also lead to long-term nerve pain. The older you are, the worse it is. “Even on the face or on the thighs, the itching area becomes a rash. The rash will get worse, to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — ‘Rock the Riverfront’ is returning Spring 2024 with a new interactive exhibit. The month-long festival is completely free and open to the public. “River City Company, we’re downtown Chattanooga’s economic impact nonprofit partner and events like ‘Rock the Riverfront’ not just help enliven our community, and bring thousands of people down to the Riverfront District, but…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County authorities called in SWAT Thursday morning to an assault and barricaded person. The sheriff’s office said the incident happened at 11 a.m. on Jackson Road in Apison. Deputies received a call of an assault at that house. When they arrived, deputies found an involved man had barricaded himself in the house. He was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In the spring, Hamilton County Schools unveiled their plan for 2030. On Thursday, they discussed a huge part of that future. The School Facilities Working Group, comprised of Hamilton County School Board members and commissioners, released their recommendations for future school projects Thursday morning. Leaders, including Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp and Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – 32-year-old Mike Beckwith is the Director of Sales here at the Chattanooga branch of BlueGrace Logistics. These companies are the “middleman” between businesses that produce goods and the truckers that deliver them. Ten years ago, while waiting tables at a local restaurant, a friend suggested Beckwith get into logistics. Good move. “He asked me if I ever…