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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Local business owner reflects on New Year’s resolutions

Lisa Dunny of Chattanooga Coffee Company believes a healthy resolution leads to personal growth
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Many in the community are beginning their latest annual New Year’s resolutions for 2023. Lisa Dunny, the owner of Chattanooga Coffee Company, says she wants to face one of her biggest fears head-on this year and has waited a long time to do so. She believes accomplishing one’s resolutions can lead to personal growth. “It has been…
Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Local officials spread awareness on human trafficking

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HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month and officials are looking to raise awareness to assist victims. The Hamilton County Health Department posted online that “traffickers use force, fraud, or coercion to lure victims into forced labor, domestic servitude, or sexual exploitation.” The Tennessee Department of Health previously reported that the TBI’s Human Trafficking Hotline had…
Featured, Local News

New laws take effect in Tennessee for 2023

Some include tax break for farmers, foster youth assistance, homeowner privacy
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NASHVILLE (WDEF) — With a new year comes new legislation here in the Volunteer State. According to a press release from the Tennessee State Senate, several new laws sponsored by state Republicans went into effect yesterday. Some of the most notable include a tax exemption for farmers. It relieves them of sales taxes on items and services used for agriculture…

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Sports - Local Sports News, Sports - UTC Mocs

Southern Scuffle day 1

Brian Armstrong,

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Chattanooga Wrestlers like Brayden Palmer who won round of 32 to advance in the tournament. He also defeated Iowa State’s no. 2 seed Attasauov 7-4., Noah Castillo also was victories over Minnesota in the round of 32. The tournament continues Monday with the doors opening at 10 am. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC…

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Entertainment, Featured, Local News

Nashville Star-Studded NYE Bash Draws Record Crowd

WDEF News,

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A record-breaking 210,000 people from the Music City – and plenty more across the country – tuned in to watch CBS’ NEW YEAR’S EVE LIVE: NASHVILLE’S BIG BASH Saturday night. News 12 was right there with them. Nashville put on quite the party for the Music City and the rest of the country to celebrate New…

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Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Son Saves Mother From Sale Creek House Fire

Nick Hill,

SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man in Sale Creek drove home after church today to find his mother’s house was on fire. Hamilton County Emergency Management say that the son called in the fire shortly before 12:30 this afternoon on Gothard Street. The son went into the burning house and was able to rescue his elderly mother. Firefighters fought the…
Featured, Local News

Blood Assurance Kicking Off 2023 With New Incentives

Nick Hill,

  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- To kick off 2023, Blood Assurance is ringing in the New Year by celebrating National Blood Donor Month. They are rolling out two new initiatives called “The Heart of Gold Platelet Club” and “The Blood Assurance HerO Club” respectively. They are designed to increase donations of blood platelets and Type O blood. Max Winitz, media relations…

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Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Local News

Shed Catches on Fire in Lookout Valley

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A neighborhood in Lookout Valley was shutdown for a time earlier this evening. According to Chattanooga firefighters on scene, a shed behind a home on the 3300 block of Dougs Drive caught on fire. No damage to any residential structures were reported. Witnesses in the neighborhood say the fire was massive at one point and were surprised…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Koko the Christmas Miracle

Local community comes together to bring home a lost dog on Christmas morning
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Montlake Community came together this past weekend to create a Christmas miracle. Neighbors and strangers alike banded together through sharing Facebook posts, phone calls, and constant emailing to try to find Koko, a small white dog who had been missing for almost three days. The single digit weather acted as a catalyst for this community,…
Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Chattanooga Tourism boasts large New Year’s event lineup

Events geared toward adults and children throughout city hotels, venues, attractions
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — New Year’s Eve is right around the corner and the Scenic City is getting ready to party. Everything from hotel parties at the Edwin and the Moxy to kids’ events at Red Bank Bounce will be available for the community to enjoy as 2023 is welcomed in. Chattanooga Tourism is preparing for its busiest New Year’s Eve…

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Local News, Tech Byte, Technology

TECH BYTE: NASA’s Biggest Moments of 2022

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PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (WDEF) — 2022 has been an astronomical year for NASA! Let’s take a look back at a few of their biggest moments. Of course, this list wouldn’t be worth its moon rocks without mentioning the Artemis 1 Lunar Mission. This is the start of a series of missions to explore more of the moon’s surface and ultimately…

Mccallie And Lfo Girls Win Semifinal Games In Best Of Preps Tournament
Sports - Local Sports News

McCallie and LFO Girls Advance to Finals of Best of Preps Tournament

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie edged Brainerd 48-44 to advance to the finals of the Best of Preps tournament. Big Blue will face rival Baylor for the championship on Friday night. The LFO girls defeated Signal Mountain 54-43 to advance to the championship game. They’ll also play the Baylor Lady Raiders. McCallie and LFO are the respective defending tournament champs. Categories: Sports –…

Vols Qb Joe Milton Looks To Make Waves In Orange Bowl
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Vols QB Joe Milton Hopes to Make Waves in Orange Bowl

Rick Nyman,

Miami, FL-(WDEF-TV) With the way college football players hit the portal after the season, the Vols are fortunate back-up quarterback Joe Milton hung around. He’ll replace the injured Hendon Hooker Friday night in the Orange Bowl. Milton hopes to make waves against Clemson, kind of like New’s 12’s Brian Armstrong, who is in South Florida following the Vols. Several years…

Mccallie And Brainerd Win In Best Of Preps Tournament
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McCallie and Brainerd Advance to Semifinals of Best of Preps Tournament

Rick Nyman,

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Best of Preps tournament tipped off Wednesday at Chattanooga State. Defending champ McCallie beat LFO 81-47. Big Blue hit 18 three-pointers in the victory. Brainerd knocked off East Hamilton 68-58. The Panthers and Blue Tornado both advanced to the semifinals on Thursday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Brainerd, local sports news, McCallie, Semifinals, Tournament

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Collegedale, Crime, Hamilton County, Local News

Collegedale Police Seek Attempted Murder, Aggravated Rape Suspect

Andrew Harrison,

COLLEGEDALE, TN (WDEF) – Collegedale Police need your help to track down an attempted murder and aggravated rape suspect. Kenneth McKenzie Junior was already out on bond for a long list of charges involving his ex-girlfriend. Tuesday (12/27/22) night, police say he was back at her home hitting and throwing things at her front door. When officers got there, he…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Girl’s Leadership Summit to Tackle Gen Z Issues

Nick Hill,

Courtesy: Girl’s Leadership Summit CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An upcoming summit is aiming to help young women and girls navigate the challenges and dangers presented to them in the modern world. The Girl’s Leadership Summit will be focusing on issues such as teen dating violence, influence of social media on teenagers, and other key issues affecting Generation Z. Marissa Player-Montgomery, the…

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Bradley County, Cleveland, Featured, Local News

Man Involved in Deadly Christmas Crash Charged with Vehicular Homicide

Nick Hill,

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)-A man involved in a deadly Christmas Night crash in Bradley County has been booked into Bradley County Jail. 42 year old Patricke Conley is charged with two counts of vehicular homicide and three counts of vehicular assualt. The Tennessee Highway Patrol says that around 6:30 Sunday evening, Conley was traveling westbound on U.S. Highway 64 east of…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

Two Dead after Crash on Shallowford Road; Driver Charged with Vehicular Homicide

Nick Hill,

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There is a tragic update to the two vehicle crash that occurred on the 6200 block of Shallowford Road at the intersection of Shepard and Noah Reid Roads. Chattanooga Police have confirmed that two passengers, one in each car; have died because of the injuries they sustained in the crash. They were pronounced dead on the scene….

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Mom To Mom

Mom to Mom- Warm Fuzzy Jar

WDEF Staff,

Today, on Mom to Mom, we’re making something to help promote good behavior for the new year. I have three kids who love to argue and disagree with each other, so finding anything we possibly can to help create good behavior in the house is a win for us. So I came across this warm and fuzzy jar, and it’s…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Local News

Chattanooga, Atlanta experts warn of fraudulent tickets

Atlanta FBI, Tivoli Theatre personnel provide insight on how to distinguish real deals from scams
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CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — All college football fans are being warned to be wary of ticket scams for this weekend’s Peach Bowl. In the Scenic City, Tivoli Theatre Foundation CEO Nick Wilkinson says that, sadly, he is no stranger to ticket scams negatively impacting consumers. As Georgia faces off against Ohio State, not everyone with a “ticket” will be invested in…

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Chattanooga, Featured, Hamilton County, Local News

USPS Truck Crashed in Lookout Valley

Postal truck flips over into creek, spilling mail and packages
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A US Postal Service truck lost control earlier today and crashed on Browns Ferry Road and Highwater Trail. The vehicle ran off the road and landed upside down in a creek bed, spilling it’s mail and packages everywhere. Christian Robinson witnessed the crash, as it happened on his property. “I was just sitting on my porch…