CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Not everybody likes to be outdoors. For many reasons, there are a good number of people who like to stay inside. But for one Chattanooga woman, she’s made it her goal to get as many folks as possible on the trails and waterways. “I’ll be honest with you. COVID-19 sparked this. We all struggled at times. For…
Pendergrass Park groundbreaking (BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee) DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Pendergrass Park in Dayton is scheduled to open this fall, according to BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee. The City of Dayton and BlueCross representatives recently broke ground on the new park project. The city previously applied for BlueCross Healthy Place funding to bring new additions to the existing space at…
Anthony Emanuel (Dade County Sheriff’s Office) TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) — The Dade County Sheriff’s Office confirmed on Wednesday that they arrested a former mayor of Trenton for child molestation. The sheriff’s office said they arrested 78-year-old Anthony Emanuel on Friday. He faces one count of child molestation, according to Dade County. The investigation is still ongoing. Dade County officials said…
This year’s News 12 and Wholesale Supply Scholar Athlete of the Year is Cleveland High School student basketball player, Paige Moody. Moody was selected due to her 4.0 GPA as well as her basketball excellence. In the classroom, she studied AP classes and was a member of the National Honor Society. As for her play on the court, she broke…
Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) Silverdale’s Brett Rogers led off the Tennessee-Georgia All-Star baseball game with a home run, but it was pretty much all Georgia from there, as they defeated Tennessee 12-3 at Ridgeland High School. Georgia quickly tied the game in the bottom of the first on an RBI base hit from Ringgold’s Ross Norman. Georgia scored a total of four…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Former Central Purple Pounder lineman McClendon Curtis was back at his high school stomping grounds over the weekend. He returned as a new member of the Las Vegas Raiders, after signing an NFL free agent contract last spring. News 12’s Brian Armstrong tagged along with ‘Big Curts’ as he hosted a kids clinic. Central High and Chattanooga mock alumni…
The Lyons club is all about giving back to their community. Randall Franks, Treasurer for the Lion’s Club said, “We’re partnering here. This is a joint venture with the Ringgold Convention and Visitor Bureau and the Lion’s Club, and we’ve done this for many years to bring together our community in a positive way.” What better way to do that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Legislators visited the YMCA Food & Fun Program on Tuesday. They wanted to get a first-hand look at how the YMCA is helping children in our community. No Kid Hungry is a national nonprofit working to make sure children get the nutrition they need. Leaders were glad to see state officials interested in what this program does….
Group of Tennessee Tech students and interns working on Rural Reimagined project. (Courtesy: Tennessee Tech University) MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Tech University has launched a program designed to lift up rural counties. One such initiative is being developed in Meigs County. With a population around 13, 000, the county is one of the smallest in the state. However, Tennessee…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A popular scenic overlook is Sequatchie County is temporaily closed. The overlook on Highway 111 southbound that looks over the Sequatchie Valley and Dunlap has been closed for a pipe repair under the road according to TDOT. They say the work will take the rest of the month to complete and will reopen by August 1st….
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tre Herndon plays cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars. He’s hosting a backpack drive this Saturday at East Hamilton High School. Donated backpacks will be filled with school supplies. The clinic will last from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. this Saturday, July 15. Herndon played at East Hamilton and later at Vanderbilt, before joining the NFL. “It’ll…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Traffic has been a problem for many people in the downtown area lately due to construction. Road closures along with traffic detours have been ongoing. A project to improve an interchange on Interstate 24 has caused traffic buildups along Broad and Market Streets. Officials say the project is designed to improve the safety and operation of…
Today, on Mom to Mom. We’re going to make pool time easier with some pool time hacks. We’ve got some pool time hacks for you to make your life a little bit easier if you’re headed out to the pool. So, at first, you’re going to want to get a travel bag. You can get it at any store or…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — An inmate died in the Bradley County Jail on Monday. Correctional officers and medical staff found the inmate unresponsive. They then attempted lifesaving efforts and transported the inmate to Tennova Hospital. At the hospital, medical personnel pronounced the inmate as deceased. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now looking into the incident. Bradley County notified…
Former Dalton running back Jahmyr Gibbs was obviously one of the best players to come out of our area in recent years. The Catamounts plan to honor the stud tailback hopefully this season with a ceremony to retire his jersey. Gibbs rushed for over 48-hundred yards during his high school career. He then played college ball at Georgia Tech and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Summer Reach Program allows Battle Academy students to learn in new and creative ways. It’s a tasty example of what’s right with our schools. Tarah Kemp is the Culinary Immigration Specialist at Battle Academy. She explains, “We have been focusing on a variety of topics that continue to still build on what these students are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Promoting diversity and learning opportunities, the Urban League of Greater Chattanooga helped facilitate a summer camp this week. Rising sixth, seventh and eighth grade students attended an annual S.T.E.A.M. camp to learn about science, technology, engineering, art and math. As part of the program, students visited different areas in Chattanooga. One of the activities took place…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It doesn’t matter if you like it or not. Social media is here to stay. New platforms are popping up all the time. To go along with the old ones of course. Playsee started in 2021. It’s a platform that will shift the focus to your local community. As well as personal relationships. “59 percent say they…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -Recent on-stage incidents are causing concern for musical artists and patrons. Famous names like Harry Styles and Kelsea Ballerini are just two examples of artists getting hurt due to crowd behavior. With ongoing concert incidents, it is important to ensure the safety of venues for concert goers and ultimately the artists. The Barrelhouse Ballroom which opened in…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — Signal Mountain native Larry Taylor got the good news over the weekend. The Silver Star he earned for his heroic actions in Vietnam is being upgraded to the Congressional Medal of Honor. “In the army, I was a captain,” said Larry Taylor, a local Vietnam veteran. “I was a cobra pilot and that was a lifetime…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police said they arrested a man for an attempted murder shooting at a residence near Downtown Chattanooga. Officers arrested 21-year-old Torez Bowling on July 10. Torez Bowling (Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office) Bowling faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. The police department said they…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County deputies arrested a woman who is charged with abusing and neglecting her baby. Deputies arrested 20-year-old Lisa Ashley on Friday, July 7. Lisa Ashley (Courtesy: Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office) Witnesses, including Ashley’s parents, accused her of causing the bruises on her 4-month-old baby. A deputy said he saw the bruises on the child’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police identified a person who was struck by a vehicle on Highway 58 Saturday night. On July 8, the Chattanooga Police Department said they found a person suffering from life-threatening injuries on the 5900 block of Highway 58. Now, CPD said the person who was hit is 27-year-old Lyndell Dunnigan. Dunnigan was crossing Highway 58…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Nashville-based healthcare company, HCA Healthcare Inc, said they faced a recent data breach. HCA owns the Parkridge Health System, consisting of four of Chattanooga’s local hospitals. On Monday, HCA said the exposure included the following: Patient names, Phone numbers, Dates of birth, Appointment dates and other personal information. However, the company explains this data does…