SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department along with other agencies are holding trench rescue drills. This drill was being held at Old McDonald Farm in Sale Creek. The drill allows first responders to simulate saving a victim who is engulfed by a trench collapse, a simulation that can help save lives in an emergency. It’s a very dangerous…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new chapter in the saga over whether or not Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp can fire County Attorney Rheubin Taylor occurred this afternoon. The discussion was tense over whether Mayor Wamp would be compliant with a resolution passed by the Commission. Wamp opened his comments by saying, “We’re all here today, because by surprise on Wednesday,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It’s a big crowd gathered on the street. In front of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center in downtown Chattanooga. An entire block “blocked off.” Two long tables. One for loading up food on your plate. The other for a sit down meal. An early Thanksgiving meal. For two hours, folks could eat for free. Anybody who so…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – If you are driving on I-24 in Nashville this week, you could be a part of the largest traffic experiment in the world. Vanderbilt, the University of California, Berkeley, TDOT and Nissan North America are teaming up to make it happen. The goal is to get data on how to ease traffic jams. For five days,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Many of us might be taking some time off over the holidays, but scammers aren’t. 28 percent of Americans were victims to texting scams over the holidays last year. And Norton Security found nearly a third of people they surveyed in 2021 were scammed in some manner, losing an average of nearly $400. You don’t want…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Walker Valley boys and girls basketball team had a home double-header on Thursday against Notre Dame. The girls game went to double overtime with the Irish winning 53-52, while the Walker Valley boys cruised past Notre Dame. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland girls basketball team out-scored Baylor 15-1 in the third quarter to roll to a 60-41 win on Thursday night on Baylor’s home floor. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It has been an historic season for Chattanooga Christian. They’ve never played football this deep into November. Chargers now have a chance to extend their season into December. They host Christ Presbyterian Academy on Friday with the winner, advancing to the state Championship game in two weeks. Said quarterback Jordan Gile:”A semi-final game. Something CCS has never done before,…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A new report from the American Lung Association shows many Americans who are eligible are not getting life saving screening for lung cancer. News 12’s Chip Chapman got his own lung screening and explains why it’s so important. CHIP CHAPMAN: Today courtesy of CHI Memorial I’m doing some things that most of us don’t want to do…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- In the aftermath of the eviction of hundreds of occupants at the Budgetel Inn and Suites Motel in East Ridge which wrapped up by late Wednesday evening, those affected are trying to figure out their futures. One occupant, Monika Hill, gave an emotional interview with News 12 in which she pled, “I just want to know…
SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) – A new fast food chain is debuting in the Tennessee Valley. Whataburger broke ground on Thursday for a new location in Scottsboro, Alabama, the closest one yet to Chattanooga. The Texas chain has been moving east for years. There are now locations in Huntsville and Nashville, but none further east. Operator John T. Reno of MWB…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — UTC assistant chemistry professor Dr. Ben Stein had never applied for a grant proposal before until this past February So he was in disbelief when his $322,000 grant was approved at first submission. Stein says the grant funds will go towards funding bacteria research at the college. He’s excited for work to begin and says his students…
November celebrates National Diabetes Month. Food City Dietitian Nicole Pazdziorko shares some tips for eating well to manage diabetes, using Food City’s Pick Well better-for-you shopping guide. Tags: cooking, diabetes
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – If you’ve been shopping for Thanksgiving meal ingredients, you know how inflation is impacting the traditional holiday meal. We’re seeing double-digit price increases in turkey, potatoes, stuffing, canned pumpkin and other staples this year. Turkey prices, alone, are up about 28%. So some experts say families may find it cheaper to eat out this year instead of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Food City broke ground on a different kind of grocery store for downtown Chattanooga on Thursday. It will be located at 1375 Broad Street, next to the Chattanoogan and across from the Southern Star Restaurant. But this store is a bit different from their more suburban groceries. It is the anchor of a larger retail development of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — EPB isn’t your average electric power utility. They’ve given Chattanooga the nickname the Gig City, providing the first community-wide gig speed Internet in the U.S. EPB talked to News 12 about how they’re driving our economy forward. “We were established as a municipal utility,” said J.Ed Marston, VP of Strategic Communication. “We initially provided electric power…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Hasn’t McCallie seen enough of MBA’s dynamic quarterback Marcel Reed? They’ve already beaten him in two state title games. Now they have to knock off the Ole Miss commit once again, as Big Blue and Big Red battle in the state semi-finals on Friday. Said defensive lineman Carson Gentle:”He’s a total dual threat” He sure is. This year Reed…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs running back Ailym Ford continues to re-write the record books at UTC. He set three new marks last Saturday against Samford, including becoming the first back in Chattanooga history to record three, 1,000 yard rushing seasons. Ford’s coaches and teammates are not surprised by Ford’s success because he has worked, and worked, and worked for it. Said offensive…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton opened their high school basketball season on Wednesday with a big home win over rival Ootlewah 78-33. The Hurricanes were up 38-3 at the end of the first quarter as they cruised to the easy win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Eats Hamilton, Ooltewah
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Mocs put on a display from the 3-point line in the third quarter, dazzling the crowd in The McKenzie Arena Wednesday night, pulling away from Tennessee State to grab a 60-31 win in non-conference women’s basketball action. Chattanooga held a slim 16-12 advantage at intermission after leading 11-2 at the end of the first…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office unveiled their new Unmanned Aerial Systems Team on Wednesday. Their UAS Command Vehicle will allow team members to operate their drone in the field. The vehicle provides its own internet connectivity, a mast for communicating with the drone and its own power. It cost them $168,000. “Since its implementation in…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The tragic deaths of three University of Virginia football players is still being felt nationwide, including on campus at UTC. The players’ deaths have Charlottesville’s UVA community, as well as many nationwide mourning over the sudden loss. In Chattanooga, UTC security officials are more than aware of how suddenly something shocking can occur. And they are confident…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Occupants at the Budgetel Inn and Suites Motel in East Ridge were formally evicted this morning.The decision was made by Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp who has sought an injunction against the motel. Residents said this is an infringement on their rights as tenets while Wamp is saying that this is in the best interest of public…
We have a simple Thanksgiving-themed activity for your toddler. If you’ve got a busy toddler, they’re absolutely going to love this. So we’re going to stuff the turkey, and it gets their fine motor skills working as well. So what you want to do is grab a plastic bottle. It can really be anything that’s smaller. Then you’re going to…
