CCS Looks to Make More History Hosting CPA in Playoff Semifinals

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,…

Chip Chapman takes us along for a lung screening

"Today courtesy of CHI Memorial I'm doing some things that most of us don't want to do me included."

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…

DA Wamp Defends Injunction at Budgetel; Resident Claims They’re Forgotten

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…

Whataburger breaks ground on Scottsboro restuarant

Closest location yet to Chattanooga for southwest fast food chain

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…

UTC receives unexpected science grant

Dr. Ben Stein says grant will fund bacteria research at university

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…

Let’s Eat! Tips to Help Manage Diabetes

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

From The Archives: 1982 Thanksgiving meals

People are getting used to the idea of eating out or taking out for Thanksgiving

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…

Food City breaks ground on downtown grocery store

New store will look a bit different from other Food City locations

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…

Driving Our Economy Forward: EPB Services

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…

McCallie Prepares For Another Go Round Against Talented MBA Quarterback Marcel Reed

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…

Mocs Not Surprised Running Back Ailym Ford Keeps Setting Records

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…

Huge Third Quarter Lifts UTC Women Over Tennessee State 60-31

(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 unveils Unmanned Aerial Systems vehicle

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…

UTC discusses school safety following UVA shooting

University's director of safety, students believe UTC is still a safe environment

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…

DA Wamp Pushes for Injunction that Kicks Occupants out of East Ridge Motel

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…

Mom to Mom – Stuffed Turkey

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…

Stakes Still High For Mocs in Regular Season Finale Against Western Carolina

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The regular season hasn’t played out quite like the Mocs wanted with two SoCon losses. But UT C still has a chance to extend their season if they can take care of business in their regular season finale against Western Carolina. In their loss to Samford, the Mocs saw the Bulldogs run a staggering 91 plays. Can UTC expect…

Peyton Williams Enjoyed Plenty of Big Play Moments For Ringgold

Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Ringgold’s Peyton Williams was one of the biggest play-makers in Northwest Georgia high school football this season. Brian Armstrong tracks down the Tigers elusive running back. “He’s an outstanding player and when he breaks he could take it to the house at any point in time the ball game,” said Coach Akins. Ringgold’s football season has come to…

Donald Trump announces new run for President

MAR-A-LAGO, Florida (WDEF) – Former President Donald Trump plans to wipe the “former” from his title. He announced that he will run for President a third time tonight from his estate in Florida. “In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for President of the United States. He told supporters that when he…

“Skip-Scanning” Raises Concerns about Self-Checkouts

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)-Dalton Police are searching for a woman who they believe committed theft at a dollar store. They believe she was using a method called “skip-scanning” at the Dollar General at 511 North Glenwood Avenue. What is skip-scanning? Skip-scanning is when a customer deliberately decides not to scan an item but still puts it in their checkout bag. According…

Golden Apple Award: Abby Fortner Lookout Valley Middle High School

Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – Abby Fornter teaches English and Social Studies at Lookout Valley Middle School. She also gets in plenty of kicks coaching soccer. At least one of her students calls Fortner the “best teacher ever”. Lee Ann McBryar is the Principal at Lookout Valley Middle High School She says, “Ms. Fortner is in her second year in teaching….