CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Late Saturday afternoon, firefighters responded to a house fire in Chattanooga, where several neighbors watched as the Chattanooga Fire Department worked to put out the flames. News 12 spoke with neighbors and the fire captain to learn more about what happened. Aylea Moore and Quintis McCaleb were among those who saw the fire on Sheridan Court….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The City of Chattanooga celebrated the official groundbreaking for the renovation of ChattTown Skatepark and Chew Chew Dog Park today. This $4.4 million project will transform the popular spaces into a modern, family-friendly amenity area. The renovations will include a multimodal skatepark, a redesigned dog park, event space, new bathrooms, and a state-of-the-art concrete skatepark designed…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) – The 2025 Hamilton County Fair took over McDonald Farm in Sale Creek this weekend, offering rides, live music, contests, and attractions for the whole family. One of the biggest moments today was the pie-eating contest, where participants went head-to-head and the winner was awarded a plaque. Families lined up early to get a good view…
GoMocs-The Chattanooga Mocs rolled to a 45-28 win over the Furman Paladins Saturday afternoon at Finley Stadium. The Mocs used a fantastic freshman debut from Battle Alberson who set the school freshman record for total offense and controlled an offense that controlled the game in the win. First Word “Our offensive staff did a great job of putting Battle in really good…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – As Halloween decorations come down, Christmas is already making its way to Cleveland. Preparations are underway for the 5th Annual Festival of Trees, hosted by Foundation House Ministries. The Cleveland-based nonprofit provides housing, life-skills training, and recovery programs for mothers in need. Founded in 2014, it’s the only maternity home of its kind within 150 miles…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Tyner football team is no longer homeless. Tonight, they’ll enjoy a game on their campus for the first time since 2022, as the Rams entertain Watertown in the first round of the playoffs. Brian Armstrong gives us a look at the new Tyner crib. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — EPB is partnering up with the city of Chattanooga and Reflection Riding to offer something special. They’re giving away two native trees for free to residents in EPB’s service area. It’s part of their annual Re-leaf program, which is now in its fourth year. The goal is to add more beauty and shade to the Chattanooga…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Early Friday morning, first responders were seen in the woods near Church Street and Old Wauhatchie Pike. The Chattanooga Fire Department says they believe the fire may have been related to a nearby camp. One of the firefighters told us, “It was likely a warming fire from last night that got away from them.” They say…
David Gardiner at a hearing Friday in Sequatchie County. He is charged with criminal homicide and abuse of a corpse in the killing of his wife Silvia Vilchez in Lewis Chapel. His son in law Gabriel Vilchez is charged as well. DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF)- The husband and son charged in the murder of a Sequatchie County woman were back in…
Hixson, TN-(WDEF-TV) Hixson lost a heartbreaker to White Co in the opening round of the state playoffs by a final of 20-14. The Wildcats were driving for the potential go-ahead touchdown when quarterback Jake Pollack was picked off with roughly 1:30 left in the game. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) After struggling to score points in their final two regular season games of the year, Walker Valley rekindled some of their offensive output on Thursday in the playoffs. The Mustangs pulled out a 27-20 victory over Tullahoma to advance to the second round. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
A group of Murray County residents holding “Stop the Biowaste Facility” signs at Thursday’s town hall. CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF)- Opposition continues to grow in Murray County to a proposed biowaste facility. It was a full house at the Cloer Barn in Chatsworth as numerous residents came out to voice their concerns regarding a proposed anaerobic digestion facility at a town…
(gomocs.com) The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team takes its Division I-leading winning streak out west for an extremely rare and unique non-conference road trip that features two games, in two nights, in two different states, against two high-level programs in RV Saint Mary’s (CA) and UNLV. Chattanooga (1-0) kicks off the trip Friday night in Moraga, Calif., with a matchup…
(press release) Boyd-Buchanan School is proud to announce the hiring of Matthew Roberson as the new Head Baseball Coach and Gene Bowles as Assistant Baseball Coach for the Buccaneer baseball program. Together, Roberson and Bowles bring a strong combination of playing, coaching, and leadership experience that will help propel Boyd-Buchanan Baseball into its next chapter of success. “I am very…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) — The Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce hosted a business event today. The called it the Showcase Catoosa Business Expo. Local businesses from around the county gathered at the colonnade in Ringgold. Everyone was invited to come and see what local vendors had to offer. A silent auction was hosted to benefit local non-profits, and an Angel…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The pause in SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown left many in the Chattanooga area struggling to make ends meet and keep food on the table. The Chattanooga Food Bank put out a call to action for additional donations to help those affected by the freeze in assistance. The Chattanooga Zoo is teaming up with…
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) – Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area celebrated the opening of a new store and donation center in Fort Oglethorpe on Thursday morning. The event began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 8:30 a.m., followed by the store officially opening its doors at 9. The new location is at 1873 Battlefield Parkway in the Battlefield Centre…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Grammy Award–winning country artist Carly Pearce is helping raise national awareness about recurrent pericarditis, a rare heart condition that is frequently misdiagnosed. Recurrent pericarditis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the pericardium, the protective lining around the heart, and can cause repeated episodes of sharp chest pain, shortness of breath, and fatigue. In the United…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Wednesday was the first evening Hamilton County Commission meeting in recent memory. The body has traditionally met at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings, but voted for a trial period of November and December to start meetings at 4 p.m. Commissioner Jeff Eversole spearheaded that effort to make meeting times more accessible for those who work during the…
News 12 This Morning: Hamilton County Parks Director Matt Folz joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview some of the exciting festivities taking place this weekend in Sale Creek. The Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair is back and bigger than ever! SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) — The annual Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair returns to McDonald Farm this Veterans Day…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley C ounty proved to be a hot bed of high school hoops last year with three schools making the state tournament. It could be more of the same this year, as the area will feature some talented teams. Brian Armstrong has a preview. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the federal government shutdown extends past day 35, over 34,000 people in Hamilton County are no longer receiving SNAP benefits. Soddy-Daisy Food Bank President Alan Gram said, “Our numbers have increased by about 50 percent the first service day of the month.” Mayor Wamp says this is a scene playing out across the county. He said,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — For years, the sound of wheels on concrete and dogs playing nearby has filled this Southside space. But soon, that sound will quiet — as bulldozers move in to start something brand new. Beginning November 10th, the City of Chattanooga will shut down ChattTown Skatepark and Chew Chew Dog Park to make way for a complete…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For years, American flags have been displayed along Chattanooga’s Veterans Bridge as a tribute to the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. The display has become a recognizable part of the bridge and a visible symbol of the community’s respect for veterans. In 2014, the City of Chattanooga introduced a sponsorship…