CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce not only helps boost the economy in the Tennessee Valley, but it also helps connect students with employers before they even graduate. The Chattanooga Chamber talked to News 12 about how they’re driving our economy forward. “The youth that are in our school system, that is our future,” said Charles Wood,…
The Tennessee Titans have stumbled into their regular season finale on a six game losing streak. But it really doesn’t matter. All they have to do is beat Jacksonville Saturday to earn a playoff spot. As the stoic Mike Vrabel made his way to the podium for his press conference. He almost smiled thinking about all the top players he…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Three years ago, Stacy Martin found out she had a genetic predisposition to stomach cancer. An 80 percent chance she would someday come down with that deadly disease. So, in a preventative move, she had her stomach removed. Changing everything in her life. Martin has to eat every two hours. One of the foods she found that…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police confirm that they have charged two local security guards for a confrontation with a customer. We showed you the video from the encounter last fall at The Boneyard on Station Street. It shows a fight between security guards and a customer where one of them appears to knock the patron unconscious. The other bouncer then…
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police have now identified two of their officers who were also involved in the fatal shooting on Thursday. They are Officer Ryan Blevins and Investigator Brian McClard. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is handling the case. ___________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office releases the names of the officers involved in a shooting on Thursday. Last…
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) – The Special Election to replace north Georgia representative David Ralston is headed for a runoff. Ralston’s widow, Sheree Ralston led the field of five candidates with 45% of the vote. But since she did not get a majority of the vote, she will face second place finisher Johnny Chastain in a runoff on January 31st. The…
Today on Mom to Mom, if you’re feeling a little stuffed up, we have a great homemade shower remedy. We are making vaporizing shower bombs and it’s a lot easier than you think and more than likely, you have all the ingredients in your house. All you’re going to need is some corn starch, some Vaporizing Rub, a mixing bowl…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Zane Restelli scored 22 points as Baylor knocked off Red Bank 49-31 on Tuesday at Duke Arena. The Red Raiders pulled away in the fourth quarter, out-scoring the Lions 20-10 in the final period to seal the victory Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor, Game, local sports news, Red Bank, school, Sports
Joshua Dobbs has been a part of an NFL playoff team in his six-year career. Now the journeyman quarterback has the opportunity of a lifetime with his fifth different team — and third this season. The former University of Tennessee star has a chance to lead the Tennessee Titans into the playoffs with a victory Saturday night in Jacksonville in just his second NFL start….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Many Chattanoogans are praying for Buffalo Bulls safety Damar Hamlin to make a full recovery from his life-threatening injury on Monday Night Football. The entire country is seemingly praying for the former Pitt Panther to survive an incident that one local doctor compared to catching lightning in a bottle. Cardiologist Dr. Selcuk Tombul says that while Hamlin…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Reports of Flooding or Wires Down / Trees Down The following locations are closed or have limited access: 351 Walsh Road (wires down) 342 Whitehall Road (wires down) 1512-2199 S Scenic Highway (unknown hazard) E 23rd Street at Gifford Street (wires down) Categories: Featured, Local News Tags: Chattanooga, featured, Local News, road problems, road safety, Storm, Weather
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA—Chattanooga Mocs sophomore Brayden Palmer’s run at 133 came to an end in the Southern Scuffle, presented by Compound Sportswear. He lost in the Championship tilt to Oklahoma State 3-time All-American and NCAA Finalist Daton Fix. Fix claimed a 7-3 decision. Palmer battled but couldn’t get the reverse or takedown he needed to pressure Fix in the third period….
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…
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…
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police make an arrest after a shooting on New Year’s Eve. It happened around 11:30 Saturday night. Police say someone was shot in the 4600 block of Highland Avenue in Alton Park. Witnesses told police there was a fight between the victim and another man before the shooting. The victim was taken to the hospital with…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor beat rival McCallie 45-35 on Friday night to claim the Best of Preps title at Chattanooga State. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor, local sports news, Prep Championship, rival McCallie
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The LFO girls defeated Baylor 64-48 for the Best of Preps title on Friday night at Chattanooga State. The Warriors improved to 13-0, as they celebrated their second straight Best of Preps tournament title. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Baylor, Game, LFO Girls, local sports news, prep title
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,…