EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Whataburger, a fast-food chain founded in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1950, continues expanding its footprint across Tennessee with the opening of a new location in East Ridge. The Texas-based company has steadily grown outside its home state over the last several years and now operates more than 20 locations across Tennessee as part of its…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tax season has arrived, and new federal tax changes could impact how many Americans file their 2025 tax returns, particularly people who earn tips or overtime pay. Recent updates to the tax code include new deductions connected to tips and overtime earnings. These changes could affect how income is reported and calculated, making this filing season…
Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia- Early in the week we highlighted the success of LFO boys basketball program this season. Now lets look at the LFO head coach about what he does to make this program special. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Basketball, LFO, Tony McAllister
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – The STREAM learning Center opened at the Tennessee Aquarium late last year. The Aquarium’s classrooms, educator offices and programming are all housed in the 4,500 square foot building. It’s a wonderful resource for students near and far, as we see in tonight’s “What’s Right With Our Schools.” “The STREAM learning center supported by UNUM, um is…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – A new movie filmed locally in the Northwest Georgia was shown over the weekend at the Colonnade Theater in Ringgold, Georgia. The director says the film follows four college students who are assigned a research paper focused on urban legends. To complete their project, the students visit a reportedly haunted house, only to discover it is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Earlier this morning, News 12 spoke with EPB about power outages reported over the weekend due to ongoing weather conditions. EPB provided an update on the number of customers affected across the Tennessee Valley. EPB spokesperson J. Ed Marston said crews were already on the ground working to restore service as quickly as possible. “We have…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 spoke with Signal Mountain Police earlier today regarding current weather conditions on the mountain. Officers are asking community members to stay indoors and avoid roadways unless travel is absolutely necessary. Detective Sergeant David Holloway said crews have been working tirelessly to clear roads, respond to downed power lines, and restore power throughout the area….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – After nearly 48 hours of rain, falling temperatures could create hazardous driving conditions across Hamilton County overnight and into the morning commute. Forecasts show temperatures dropping from around 24 degrees near midnight to as low as 18 degrees by early Monday morning. TDOT says when wet roads are followed by a hard freeze, black ice can…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With serious weather conditions continuing throughout the weekend, we spoke with the regional medical director about what community members need to do during emergencies when resources may be limited. Dr. Daniel Poor, MD, Regional Medical Director, says limiting time outdoors is critical as temperatures continue to drop. “I would not recommend being outside for prolonged periods,…
CHATTANOOGAG, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 spoke with Regional Communications Officer Rae Anne Bradley, who says crews have been working tirelessly to keep roads clear across the Tennessee area. Bradley says one of the best ways for drivers to stay informed is by visiting SMARTWAY.TN.GOV. SmartWay provides a live, interactive map that allows drivers to view road conditions before heading…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- News 12 just spoke with the Signal Mountain Police regarding the current weather conditions. They are asking the community to stay indoors and off the roadways. Crews are working tirelessly on clearing roadways, handling down power lines, and restoring power. They say those who do not need to leave their homes, should not. You’ll hear more…
Bama coach Nate Oats says the Tide will play former G-Leaguer Charles Bediako against Tennessee Saturday night. Bediako got a temporary restraining order to restore his college eligibility. The kid left college for the pros in 2023, but now he’s back. While he never played in the NBA, he did play in the G-League. Vols coach Rick Barnes says what…
(gomocs.com) The Chattanooga Mocs scored early and often in a 43-3 win over Davidson Friday night in Maclellan Gym. The Mocs won nine of 10 bouts and clinched the match after the sixth. The win moves the Mocs up into a tie for first in the league race. Quotable “I think our guys built off last week, but we can…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Murray Co used a late run in the fourth quarter to pull away for a 62-50 win over Coahulla Creek. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Coahulla Creek, High School Basketball, Murray County
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In a district showdown on Friday night, Silverdale edged Boyd Buchanan 53-48 in overtime. The Bucs Hudson Jones tied the game at 45 with a three pointer with roughly 45 seconds to play to force the overtime period. Early in OT, Silverdale forced a steal and bucket by Judah Richardson, and they never gave up the lead in securing…
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) What happens when a bunch of young, talented basketball players become high school upperclassmen? They started winning a bunch of games. That’s the case at LFO, as Brian Armstrong picks up the story. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Basketball, LFO, sports news
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the storm approaches, there are numerous things you can do to prepare your pipes and heating units. Nick Shanks with Lee Company says that to protect your plumbing, they advise you to leave a drip going on your faucet, open your cabinet door, and close crawlspace vents. Additionally, they advise changing the filters on your H-VAC…
There’s a technology that’s seen a huge amount of development over the past couple of months, and you can try it out for yourself at home. Gaussian splatting is a technique that takes hundreds or thousands of photos (or frames of video), creates a three-dimensional point cloud, and then spits out a 3D model or environment that can be displayed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With a winter storm moving into the Tennessee Valley this weekend, icy and slushy conditions could make travel difficult and disrupt local deliveries. Snow, sleet, and freezing rain may affect major roads and transportation corridors used to move groceries, fuel, and other essentials. Drivers should be prepared for slick surfaces, particularly on bridges, overpasses, and shaded…
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) East Ridge managed to hold on and beat Signal Mountain 56-53 on their home floor Thursday. This game was nip and tuck all night long. With under two minutes to go in the contest, DeAndre Turnbow got a lay-in to make it 52-50 Pioneers. East Ridge then hit enough of their free throws to secure the victory….
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of ranked teams on Thursday, Walker Valley used a big second half to pull away and beat Red Bank 75-56. The Mustangs were ranked 5th in Class 4A, while the Lions were ranked 8th in Class 3A. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Basketball, Red Bank, Walker Valley
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) – St. Vincent de Paul/Gabriel’s Hope Food Pantry in Fort Oglethorpe provides ongoing food assistance through regular food drives and pantry services. In addition to its routine operations, the organization will hold a supply pickup from noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow for community members. According to organizers, the distribution will include food items and winter-related supplies….
ATLANTA (WDEF)- The state of Georgia is preparing for the possibility of this weekend’s winter storm. Governor Brian Kemp says they expect the majority of the impacts to be along and north of Interstate 20, including all of our Georgia coverage area. He says that he has declared a state of emergency for the entire state for the next week….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Theatre Center starts off 2026 with a play from classic screenwriter, August Wilson. From January 30 through February 15, August Wilson’s King Hedley II will be taking center stage, directed by E’Tienne Easley. The play focuses on a man in the 80’s trying to have a better life by selling stolen goods. During his…