The interior of the Novonix facility on the Chattanooga Westside (Courtesy: Novonix) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 95 percent of the world’s synthetic graphite is currently produced in China. One company, whose presence is expanding in Chattanooga, is looking to change that. In order to achieve this, Novonix is looking to soon reach full production at their Chattanooga Westside facility. The product…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-The Chattanooga Area Food Bank remains in emergency response mode as delayed SNAP benefits push more families across Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia to local food pantries. At Red Bank Community Food Pantry, the surge has been striking. Volunteers report a 52% increase in families visiting, many for the first time. Heather Hammond, a worker with the pantry,…
LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) – Pilgrim’s is making a major investment in Walker County’s future with the groundbreaking of a $400 million prepared foods facility at the Walker County Business Park in LaFayette. The new multi-phase facility is expected to create more than 630 jobs when it reaches full capacity, producing fully cooked chicken products for retail and foodservice customers across…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – President Donald Trump has proposed giving most Americans a $2,000 payment funded by money collected from tariffs on imported goods. The administration says the plan could take several forms, including direct checks or tax reductions, but officials stress that the details are still being worked out, including who would qualify and how the payments would be…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — McKee Foods joined us on Prime News at 7 to debut their annual Christmas Tree Cakes. They are celebrating 40 years of the iconic treat. Recent years have brought the Christmas Tree Brownies, Christmas Tree Donuts and Snowflake Brownies. The iconic tinsel drizzle and sprinkles on the Christmas Tree Cake are an annual signal the holidays…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County law enforcement has officially finished upgrades to the Law Enforcement Operations Center (LEOC) and the newly renovated Property and Evidence Facility that formerly was the Chattanooga Gas Company building. The $600,000 project began in January 2023 and took two years to complete. Together, the spaces now cover 9,100 square feet, more than double the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The potential deed land swap between McDonald Farm and Enterprise South Nature Park continued to stir debate at Hamilton County Commission. The proposal would preserve 1,300 acres at the Sale Creek property in exchange for opening up over 500 acres at Enterprise South for potential development. The plan has stirred controversy from citizens who would like…
Nick Shanks joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to remind viewers of a special fundraiser technicians are doing with Lee Company. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Lee Company’s annual Vans4Cans food drive is helping out our community during a time of need. Now through November 21, canned goods and non-perishables can be donated to Lee Company by stopping by at their in-person…
(chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com) The Chattanooga Red Wolves are proud to announce that Head Coach and Technical Director Scott Mackenzie has been named the 2025 USL League One Coach of the Year, following a historic season that saw the Red Wolves reach new heights on and off the pitch. At 35 years, 9 months and 25 days old, Mackenzie becomes the youngest coach ever to win the award, surpassing…
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Layne Vaughn is the epitome of a workhorse for the Gordon Lee football team. Not only does he lead the team in rushing. He also leads the team in tackles per game. Brian Armstrong has the story. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Huge signing party at Baylor Wednesday. Among those inking college scholarships were an incredible six players from the girls soccer state championship team. Lilly Catalanatto to Carson Newman. Hadley Griffith to Tennessee Tech. Zoe Misenhimer to UTC. Ryleigh Ramey to Carson Newman Paige Thompson to King University. Emily Betterton to UTC. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could there be a tax freeze for Hamilton County seniors? This is in the wake of record property values across the county. A Hamilton County Commission resolution would prevent the tax bills of those over the age of 65 with incomes under $48, 250 from rising in the case of future tax or property value increases. That…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The United States Mint has officially ended production of the penny. The final one-cent coins for circulation were struck on November 12, 2025, concluding over 230 years of continuous production. Production ended after the Treasury Department placed its final order of penny blanks in May 2025. The cost to produce a single penny is now about…
A group of Soddy-Daisy citizens opposed to a proposed asphalt plant at Wednesday’s Planning Commission meeting. SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- You may remember a proposed asphalt plant in Soddy-Daisy near the Highway 27 and Thrasher Pike interchange. That had been voted down in August. However, that proposal is back on a nearby piece of property. There were frustrations from residents after…
CEO Nick Wilkinson joins News 12’s Chip Chapman as the Tivoli Theatre gets ready to kick off their 2025-2026 Broadway Season! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Mystery and murder takes center stage at the Memorial Auditorium stage this Thanksgiving weekend with Clue: Live on Stage kicking off the 2025-2026 Broadway Season! Inspired by the board game and cult classic film Clue,…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Never hurts in football when you have a Paul Bunyan type lineman. Silverdale has one in Luke Burger. Brian Armstrong sizes up the Seahawks big fella. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) – As we celebrate Veterans Day, one group of riders continues to ensure that those who never made it home are never forgotten. News 12 spoke with three members of the organization Rolling Thunder, a group of riders and supporters who honor veterans year-round, with a special focus on prisoners of war and those still missing…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs freshman quarterback Battle Alberson enjoyed a story-book debut over the weekend. He led UT C to victory, while racking up the most yards ever by Mocs freshman. It’s hard to overlook a kid named Battle. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC Mocs
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) honored local heroes today during its annual Veterans Day Luncheon. Students, staff, and community members gathered at the Wolford Family Athletic Center to celebrate those who have served in the armed forces. Keynote speaker Terry Ellis, a UTC nursing professor and Army National Guard lieutenant, shared his experiences caring for injured soldiers and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It has been 41 days since the federal government shut down because Congress could not pass a continuing resolution. It is the record for the longest shutdown in history. On Monday evening, the U.S. Senate voted to approve a continuing resolution by a vote of 60 to 40, just barely clearing the filibuster. Now the U.S. House…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Holley Corder has a gift for creating a love of learning in her 4th grade students at Saint Jude. She tailors her lesson plans to meet each student where they are. Ms. Corder’s unbridled kindness and creativity earned her this week’s Golden Apple Award. “She’s a dedicated teacher. She’s here for the right reasons. She’s awesome. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Chattanooga veteran is using storytelling to inspire reflection and hope in children and adults alike. “Magron’s Quest,” written by Navy veteran and local creative leader Anthony M. Wiley Jr., officially launched today with a community book signing and celebration. The project was funded through the ArtsBuild Veterans Grant, a program that elevates local veterans who…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Veterans, families, and community members gathered this morning at the National Guard Armory for the annual Veterans Day ceremony hosted by the Chattanooga Area Veterans Council. The ceremony featured the presentation and posting of the colors by Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 203, the national anthem performed by the Choo Choo Chorus, and remarks from local…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Dunlap community gathered today to celebrate veterans. They met at Sequatchie County Highschool to get out of the frigid weather. There was supposed to be a parade, but the cold weather hampered those plans. Sequatchie County Schools got the day off, and many students were in attendance. Speakers included representatives of the local VFW, the…