Chattanooga Celebrates Music, Community at Redbud Venue Spring Event

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Chattanooga turned up the volume this weekend as a spring celebration of music, community, and creativity took over Redbud Venue alongside Record Store Day 2026. The “RSD Open House” was free and open to the public, drawing families, music lovers, and visitors for a day centered around local culture and connection. Organizers said the event was designed…

Chickamauga hosts first annual crawfish festival

CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) – The City of Chickamauga hosted its first-ever Chickamauga Crawfish Festival as students also shared their thoughts on splitting access to the historic Gordon-Lee Mansion grounds for prom photos. The festival was hosted at Crawfish Springs, drawing large crowds for a day of food, drinks, live music, and plenty of crawfish. Community members gathered throughout the day…

Lookouts Walk-Off Montgomery 8-6 in 10 Innings

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After falling behind 5-0 in the first inning, the Chattanooga Lookouts rallied to beat the Montgomery Biscuits 8-6 in 10 innings on Friday night at Erlanger Park. Over 7,6 00 hundred fans were in attendance to witness Chattanooga’s come-from-behind victory. Zavier Warren hit a two-run homer in the 10th provide the walk-off win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News

Mayor Wamp responds to concerns regarding incubator move

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is defending the move of the Small Business Incubator Center on the northshore to a new Future Ready Center downtown. The Business Incubator helps new businesses get off the ground by giving them a space and resources to work. It is in the old American Lava building on Cherokee Boulevard on the…

Deputy Faulkner laid to rest after procession and celebration of life

The procession carrying Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Landon Faulkner to be laid to rest at the Sequatchie County Memorial Gardens proceeding underneath an American flag held up by Dunlap and Signal Mountain firefighters on Rankin Avenue in downtown Dunlap. DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Landon Faulkner has been laid to rest Friday following a celebration of life and…

Local labor unions continue to voice opposition to data centers in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Local labor unions say they are concerned about recent investments in AI data centers. The unions, organizing as Jobs with Justice East Tennessee, say they are against tax incentives for large technology companies such as Oracle. Recently according to a report from Forbes, Oracle laid off 30,000 workers globally at the beginning of this month. Jobs with…

Crime Victims’ Rights Week Proclamation

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Family Justice Center hosted an event Thursday afternoon inside its auditorium and atrium as part of Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The event provided information about victims’ legal rights, local resources, and ways to get help or support someone else.  Topics included domestic violence and sexual assault awareness. During the event, News 12’s Chip…

AI Reshaping Future Workplace Skills

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the workplace, changing how employees complete tasks and how companies define roles across nearly every industry. While the technology can generate content, analyze data, and even assist with coding, it is also driving a broader shift in the skills workers need to stay competitive. New workforce insights show that the pace…

Hop over to the First Horizon Pavillion for the 25th annual Bunny Hop!

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chambliss Center for Children is celebrating their 25th annual, family-friendly, Bunny Hop fundraiser! Parents will get to enjoy an evening with friends while the kids are entertained with arts & crafts, a petting zoo with baby bunnies, inflatables, face painting and more! A ticket includes dinner and sweet treats, with Friday, April 17 being the…

UTC Basketball Lands Bradley Central Grad TaTianna Stovall in Transfer Portal

(gomocs.com) – Chattanooga Women’s Basketball added another important piece to its roster for next season, signing forward TaTianna Stovall from Kennesaw State. An incoming sophomore, Stovall is a local product, having played at nearby Bradley Central High School in Cleveland. At Kennesaw State, Stovall played in all 30 games during the 2025-26 season, making seven starts for the Owls. In…

Heritage Girls Basketball Coach Greg Elkins Resigns

Heritage girls basketball coach Greg Elkins has announced his resignation. Elkins just coached the Generals to their first ever state title in March. In a press release, Elkins says he’s following his wife after she landed a new job opportunity. Elkins coached the Ringgold boys basketball team before going to Heritage in 2020. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News

Rumored data center sparks concerns in Bradley County

BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Data centers have continued to stir debate all across the country. Now, numerous residents say they are nervous that one could be coming to Bradley County. I. A peaceful way of life Much of Northern Bradley County is characterized by rolling farmland. Larry Nadeau has lived outside of Charleston for six years after moving from Florida. …

County defers vote on property near Enterprise South Nature Park

The piece of property in question across from Enterprise South Nature Park. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The advocacy group for Enterprise South Nature Park says they are wanting to see an adjoining area of forest protected. The property in question is across Volkswagen Drive from the park, and previously belonged to the Boy Scouts. The city of Chattanooga already approved a…

Deputy Landon Faulkner remembered by Hamilton County community

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County community is mourning the loss of Deputy Landon Faulkner following a crash. Tomorrow, the public will have a chance to honor his life during a funeral procession. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday at noon at Abba’s House, followed by interment services at Sequatchie County Memorial Gardens. Officials say the escort…

Montgomery Biscuits Rough Up the Lookouts 10-2

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Montgomery Biscuits won their second straight over the Chattanooga Lookouts with a 10-2 victory on Wednesday evening at Erlanger Park. Baylor grad Cooper Kinney enjoyed a good night for the Biscuits going 3-for-3 at the plate with three runs scored and an RBI. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News

Atlanta United Defeat CFC 3-1 in U.S. Open Cup

(press release) — Chattanooga FC’s 2026 U.S. Open Cup campaign came to an end Wednesday night when it fell to Atlanta United 3-1 at Finley Stadium in front of 5,292 fans, the second-largest crowd in the club’s history in the competition. CFC defender Yves Tcheuyap scored his first goal as a Blue to send the Finley crowd into a frenzy….