CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — In the wake of the June’s mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed executive order 97, providing additional resources to help parents, teachers, and law enforcement protect students. Now, Lee is outlining the effects of that order, beginning with thousands of families now using the SafeTN app, which allows users to anonymously report safety…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Department of Education has confirmed an investigation into a bus stop that left a six year old girl stranded in an unfamiliar location. Spokesperson for HCDE Steve Doremus confirmed the student was let off the bus at the incorrect bus stop on August 12th and the transportation hotline received a call 5 days later….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Investigators have charged a suspect with setting the fire at a Food City entrance just after midnight on Sunday. The fire was set in a garbage can and a shopping cart display outside the 23rd Street grocery. Police and fire investigators arrested 47 year old Christopher Anthony Floyd on Monday night. No one was hurt by the…
If you’re looking for a fun, different way to teach your toddlers about their shapes, colors, animals, this is a fun activity for them. That includes water.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Hamilton County continues to move forward with Erlanger Medical Center’s transition from public to private. On Monday, both county and Erlanger officials met to sign a memo of understanding, getting Erlanger that much closer to transitioning into a 501 c3 nonprofit. Officials noted the importance Erlanger has in the region and that its transition will only benefit…
Chatsworth, GA-(WDEF-TV) North Murray senior quarterback Seth Griffin had a game for the ages last Friday against Pickens. He threw for 395-yards, and he ran for 178 with seven touchdowns. The Mountaineers needed every ounce of Griffin’s performance because they won the game 54-50. Said Griffin: “I heard the stats after the game, and I was shocked a little bit.”…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Gov. Bill Lee recognized several local organizations tonight with Governor’s Awards of Excellence. The awards highlight the work done by local faith-based communities and nonprofits. Some of the organizations awarded were Clinica Medicos, Signal Mountain Social Services, and Shepherd’s Arms Rescue Mission Chattanooga, among others. They were recognized for working with seniors, healthcare, housing, children, and more….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Multiple lanes of traffic were blocked on Broad Street on Monday for a median repair beneath I-24. Obstruction of traffic was minor, but residents can expect much larger scale projects redirecting traffic in the next couple of years. The South Broad Redevelopment is expected to bring much more traffic to the area. To accommodate that traffic, all…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – High school football started a couple of weeks ago. College’s Week 1 begins Thursday. The Vols take on Ball State September 1st, and the Mocs face Wofford on Saturday. Football brings out more ankle and knee injuries. One graduate professor at UTC says many of those might actually be due to concussions. Gary Wilkerson is a graduate…
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Game week has arrived on Rocky Top as the Tennessee football team kicks off the 2022 campaign Thursday night in Neyland Stadium. After a month of fall camp and preseason training, the squad has begun implementing game preparations for the long-awaited season opener against Ball State. In his weekly Monday press conference, Josh Heupel updated the media on…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Creativity is an essential part of the curriculum at Barger. Talented students can pursue their passions in dance, drama, music and visual mediums. Juana Wilson-Roberts is the Fine Arts Facilitator at Barger. She says, “Welcome to the Barger School of Fine Arts. Well, Barger is the only Fine Arts Elementary School in Hamilton County. We offer…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – He’s an 85 year old gentleman. Sitting alone in his room. On his computer. He’s a retired doctor. But in a sense, he’s still working. He lives right here. At this assisted living facility in Chattanooga. But Dr. Mike Sobel is not your regular kind of doctor. You see, he is a forensic odontologist. He’s a dentist, who…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Whether it’s for a primary race, or for the general election in November, it’s important for elections to be secure when we vote. But it’s not just on government officials to make that happen. There are things we can do to protect our elections, and keep from getting scammed. Officials with the U.S. Department of Homeland…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – August 24th marked the six-month mark of the war between Russia and Ukraine. It caused havoc in America with supply chain issues and a rapid increase in the price of gasoline. But, overseas, a lot more damage was done. According to the New York Times, here’s what the war has cost Ukraine and Russia… Nearly 56 hundred…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Nice weather made it a great time to have a block party. The Orchard Knob Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Avondale did just that. Several vendors were on hand to show local residents resources available to them. But, there was a LOT of other things available too… Parishioners and people who weren’t part of the church were able…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The final “No Smoke Sunday” took place at Miller Park this afternoon. The event targets young people, with the idea that they can be engaged and active in a safe environment. News 12 saw close to two hundred kids taking part in the activities. Some played video games through a mobile unit, while others played flag football….
COLLEGEDALE (WDEF) – Several dog owners and lovers went to The Commons to help raise funds for a dog rescue called Trooper’s Treasures. The event featured dog demonstrations, a silent auction, an adopter parade and a lot more. The pandemic made many dog rescues scale back on taking pets in or care for them, so this fundraiser had a lot…
SOUTH PITTSBURG (WDEF) – A somber day in South Pittsburg as the town and several agencies mourned Matt Blansett, a detective for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and a county commissioner. Blansett was one of two law enforcement officers killed in the helicopter crash earlier in the week. Several officers from across the state came to the local high school…
A hot Saturday led some local residents, and some from out-of-town to descend on the Tennessee River here in Chattanooga for Paddlefest.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Brainerd traveled to Howard in a Chattanooga rivalry and left the field 14-6 winners. Brainerd never trailed and lead most of the contest. The only thing more common than Brainerd leading was seeing yellow flags on the field as countless flags stalled or extended drives for both teams. Brainerd had two scores taken off the board due to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — UTC welcomed its students back earlier this week. But for one branch of its student body, the school is really stepping up to help them feel at home. UTC recently introduced its new Veteran and Military Affairs Student Ambassador Program, which is meant to serve as a “bridge” for veterans beginning life anew on campus. The program…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Beginning today, residents of District are invited to return to the polls to decide who will represent them on Chattanooga’s City Council. The election went to a runoff after none of the three candidates earned the fifty percent plus one majority required to win, confusing some members of the community. But now the race is between Marvene…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) It doesn’t take long to recogn ize special, and Walker Valley’s Eli Denton is special on the defensive side of the ball. An All state linebacker last year he had over 100 tackles despite missing two game due to an injury. But in his senior year the defensive stand out has new responsibilities and already achieved new accomplishments….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The last week for Chattanooga Police Chief Celeste Murphy has been a trying one. After submitting the names of 15 officers to the U.S. Attorney for misrepresenting facts, the police union decried her actions, giving her a “lack of confidence” vote. Today, several leaders in the community came together on the steps of City Hall to say…