Driving Our Economy Forward: Associated General Contractors of East Tennessee

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — We’re introducing a new franchise here at News 12, focusing on the local economy. Commercial construction is essential to growing both a community, and the economy. Associated General Contractors of East Tennessee knows that’s the case, and that’s why they’re going above and beyond to train future workers. AGC talked to News 12 about how they’re…

Video Leaks of Marie Mott Traffic Stop

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department has released body cam footage of District 8 City Council Candidate Marie Mott being stopped for a burned out headlight. The video shows Mott getting upset with the police officer for the stop, accusing an officer of racism. “It went out while I’m driving. That’s not, that’s not a crime,” said Mott. “I…

More To The Story With Staley: Statue Project Update

Dave finds the new statue outside the AIM Center on MLK is almost done

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – There’s Judy! Judy Mogul, working on the big project in front of the AIM Center on MLK Boulevard in downtown Chattanooga. Judy is the center’s Visual Arts Coordinator. Work! Work! Work! For Judy, other AIM Center employees, as well as AIM Center community members. A massive 12 foot sculpture, honoring the AIM Center’s late co-founder, Bonnie Currey-Stamps. It’s…

Summerville Boil Water Notice Lifted

Water supplies should be restored to everyone following flooding

SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – Officials have lifted the Boil Water Advisory for Summerville. The flooding over Labor Day Weekend knocked out the local water supply system. But officials say water service has now been restored and tests show it is safe to drink without boiling. “All water samples are negative, no bacteria in the City of Summerville Water System.” The…

Brian Kemp Visits Trenton for Campaign Stop

TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Georgia Governor Brian Kemp visited Dade County this morning for a campaign event. His campaign hosted a breakfast at the Trenton Community Center where he had a roughly 30 minute speech to a room full of his supporters. Kemp spent much of his speech encouraging his supporters to assist his campaign as much as possible to win…

Brainerd High School removed from Tennessee schools priority list

Faculty and parents believe future at Brainerd HS is bright

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — It’s been more than a decade, but they finally did it. Brainerd High School officially worked its way off the state’s priority list of struggling schools, and they’re not slowing down any time soon. The state of Tennessee recently named 13 Hamilton County schools as Reward Schools, and another 13 as Level 5 Schools. But for the…

Lookouts Give Up Only Two Hits in Beating Tennessee 6-2

(lookouts.com) The Chattanooga Lookouts only surrendered two hits in their 6-2 win over the Tennessee Smokies. Tuesday marked the start of Chattanooga’s final series of the year. Reigning Southern League Player of the Week, Christian Roa only allowed one run in six innings to earn his second win of the year. Roa now has a 1.06 ERA over three starts…

Preliminary report on Marion Co. helicopter crash

WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) – The National Transportation Safety Board has released their preliminary report on the I-24 helicopter crash that killed a Marion County detective and a Highway Patrol Pilot. The report confirms that Matt Blansett and Lee Russell were taking part in a marijuana observation flight. They also helped search for a missing person before the crash, but resumed…

Some Halt 401K Contributions Under Inflationary Pressures

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — A report from Savings.com indicates that twenty five percent of Americans are reducing or pausing their 401K contributions. The report suggests that inflation is to blame. People are choosing not to save their money, as essentials such as groceries and housing grow ever more expensive. “The numbers we got this morning for inflation show that energy prices…

Small Plane Crashes at Chattanooga Airport

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Crews are investigating a plane crash at the Chattanooga Airport late Tuesday morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department responded shortly after 11:30 a.m. CFD says the single engine plane went down off Jubilee Drive, just short of the Lovell Field runway. The two people on-board were not seriously hurt. They were out of the plane when first…

Collegedale Planning Commission recommends property rezoning

Many Collegedale residents unsure of, against potential new housing development

COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Collegedale Planning Commission held its latest meeting tonight about the potential rezoning of the locally beloved Hidden Hills Farm and Saddle Club property. A packed crowd appeared heartbroken tonight after the commission wholly recommended, with one abstention, the approval with conditions to rezone the property. Before the decision was made, however, several residents still say…

Major credit cards place guns under new merchant category

Local gun shop manager believes gun sales will increase in response

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Major credit cards are adding a new merchant category for firearms retailers, much to the celebration of gun-control advocates. Visa, Mastercard and American Express are all doing so to help curb mass shootings. But not everybody is celebrating. One local gun store manager says his customers feel as if their Second Amendment rights are being…

County Mayor vetoes new dais to make room for him and new commissioner

"there was some sticker shock with that price tag"

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is vetoing plans to add an additional seat to the County Commission’s Dais. At last week’s meeting, it was announced that the expansion would cost 49-thousand dollars. After speaking with Chairman Chip Baker and members of his staff, Wamp decided not to have a seat among the commissioners. “The price tag on…

What’s Right With Ours Schools: Hamilton County Schools eLabs

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – It’s a sign of the times, eLabs are a vital part of education at all levels these days. Thanks to PEF and Volkswagen Chattanooga, Hamilton County Schools has cut the ribbon on a dozen new eLabs. Robin Bambrey is the Principal at Hardy Elementary School. She says, “We are beyond excited and honored to be part…

Nearly 400 people participate in the Chattanooga Stair Climb Memorial to honor 9/11 first responder victims

Brian Fitzpatrick, a firefighter with FDNY's Ladder 22, nearly brought to tears by the local response

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The first plane struck the World Trade Center at 8:43 in the morning on this day in 2001. Today at that time, New York City read the names that are memorialized at the site of the World Trade Center. Locally, first responders and their friends and family here in Chattanooga walked the steps of AT&T Field, and…

Hamilton County EMS worker honored for 40+-years of service…and he’s not done

The Chattanooga Elks Lodge honors Charles P.B. "Scobey" Newman for his over 40 years of service for Patriot Day

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of the terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It’s also Patriot Day. A time when America honors those who were killed in the September 11th attacks. Some of those people were first responders. Locally, the Elks Lodge honored an emergency services worker for his 40-plus years…

Summerville water flowing again

Sand bags available for this weekend

SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) – After a week of water insecurity from the weekend flooding, Summerville is finally getting some of its water back. The water system had been knocked out by the record flooding. But by Friday, city officials announced that some water was pumping through the system again. However, even if you do get water at your house, they…