CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — “Am I for development? Absolutely. Am I for taking a risk with taxpayers’ dollars? Absolutely not,” said County Commissioner Tim Boyd. Boyd is expressing concern about the South Broad Lookouts Stadium Project. Boyd says he believes unknown factors could leave taxpayers on the hook for the project’s bonds at some point during the thirty year financing plan….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This afternoon the founder and CEO of Uncle Nearest Whiskey visited Chattanooga’s Common House as her last stop on her 100 cities tour, The Nearest Green Distillery opened in Shelbyville, Tennessee just a few years ago. The distillery produces Uncle Nearest whiskey and is one of the only distilleries in the country owned and operated by a…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the Volkswagen’s new ID.4. To promote the ease and environmental sustainability of driving an EV, filmmaker Erika Goldsorf hit the road in the vehicle for a road trip series. Erika Goldsorf is a known film maker, with a passion for showcasing companies and individuals’ efforts towards sustainability. She has teamed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) – The organization “Love’s Arm” has helped people since its inception back in 2005. It does all it can to meet the needs of survivors of human trafficking, prostitution and addiction. Offering all types of services. It was founded by Mimi Nikkel, herself a survivor of human trafficking. Nikkel says she’s somewhat amazed, and certainly gratified, as…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Hixson weightlifter Olivia Reeves is back home after a dominating performance at the U-S Junior Nationals two weeks ago. The 19-year-old blew away the competition making her a legitimate contender for the Olympics in two years. When Olivia Reeves arrived at Junior Nationals in Las Vegas, just her presence alone, carried a lot of weight. Said her coach Steve…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — The announcement behind the development of the former U.S. Pipe site and Wheland Foundry has sparked both excitement and controversy here in the Scenic City. Tonight, that very topic was discussed in front of Chattanooga’s City Council. The task of development on the Southside project has been handed to Jim Irwin of New City Properties. He, alongside…
PELHAM, Tenn. (WDEF) — GRAMMY award nominated Christian music artist Crowder is returning to the Caverns later this month. He’ll be performing at the venue’s outdoor amphitheater on Saturday, July 23. Crowder talked to News 12 about his upcoming show. This is his third time playing at the scenic venue. His first show in 2019 was inside of the cave….
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) — Many Chattanooga and Hamilton County officials are confident in their plan to finance the South Broad Lookouts Stadium project, which would require bond payments of one point five million dollars from the county and the city. “We feel confident that we have prepared a pretty conservative outlook of the amount of investment that would be required in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- “But I’ve seen two Christmas hams that big,” said Jimmy Obleda. Rafa Mentzingen massive quads have taken over social media He puts a picture of his quads and he gets 1 million likes. Rafa’s thigh game extends into the pitch as well. “It makes you more explosive like acceleration, speed, stuff like that. It definitely helps,” said…
( “This was our first rescue using our newly acquired fireboats. The two boats are to protect citizens and visitors on the water and today, the boat that was used in the response was a life-saving asset.”) CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A kayaker was rescued from the Tennessee river this afternoon. And he can probably thank a driver on the Chickamauga…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Weston Wamp campaign has released a poll suggesting that the majority of Hamilton County voters are opposed to using taxpayer money to fund a new Lookouts Stadium on South Broad. The poll was conducted by Spry Strategies, and surveyed four hundred and six Hamilton county residents. Thirty four point seven percent of respondents say they strongly…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- A new Blood Assurance donation center will be coming to Fort Oglethorpe by early October. This building will be located at 3811 Battlefield Parkway next to a Publix supermarket. That complex is at the intersection of Battlefield Parkway and Dietz Road. This new location will be 2,000 square feet in size. It will replace an existing…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Collegedale Planning Commission is looking to potentially rezone land for a new development of a few hundred homes. Seemingly all of Collegedale appeared at City Hall tonight and sent a clear message — they’re not interested. The commission voted unanimously, 7-0, to defer the zoning request and PUD pending completion of a traffic study and…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Merchandise sales are a staple for minor league baseball teams like the Chattanooga Lookouts, but it wasn’t always the case. Now it’s big business for the Lookouts, who will sell just about anything. Minor league baseball gift shops didn’t always look like this. Just ask Lookouts general manager Rich Mozingo. Said Mozingo:”My first job in minor league baseball was…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – There is a new dominant strain of the COVID-19 virus in town. It’s called the B-A-5 variant. The transmission level of the B-A-5 variant in Hamilton County is high, according to the C-D-C. It’s the only county in our viewing area with that designation. Remember when Omicron started? Its transmission was far beyond Delta. B-A-5 is that…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) – For months Parkridge has been halting the construction of a new CHI Memorial Northwest Georgia hospital, by filing an appeal to a decision made by the State of Georgia approving the new hospital’s certificate of need. Certificate of Need (CON) laws are meant for approving major health care facilities. The Georgia state policy for CON is…
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA (WDEF) – Young scholars have a great place turn a few pages at Battlefield Elementary School. The Ben Carson Reading Room is now open. Candy Carson is a Co-Founder for the Carson Scholars Fund. She explains, “Actually we started back in 2000 with these reading rooms, because our board of Carson Scholars Fund decided they wanted to…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Police say one man was shot after a fight at a Taco Bell on Rossville Boulevard. It happened early this afternoon. No word on why the fight started, but one officer told News 12 the fight was outside the restaurant and two men started shooting at each other. The person shot was reportedly transported to a local hospital…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tennessee (WDEF) – We’re up on Signal Mountain. In front of the town’s fire department. Sandra and Stacey Seals are flipping through some old pictures. Actually, a lifetime of photos. Six decades to be exact. Because you see, a little over a month ago, Sandra and Stacey celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. 60th. Not many couples can say that….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’ve ever wanted to try out Amazon Prime, there’s no time like the present. Amazon Prime Days may not be until July 12 through 13, but Prime members can already take advantage of some pretty good deals. If you love listening to music while you’re getting ready in the morning, you might want to check…
Soddy Daisy softball coach Kelsey Nunley Moore. She has been voted into the University of Kentucky Hall of Fame. She’ll be inducted this November. Nunley Moore still holds several Kentucky pitching career records including innings pitched, wins, saves, and ERA. In 2014, Nunley Moore helped Kentucky reach the College World Series. And in 2016, she was the SEC pitcher of…
East Ridge, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Red Wolves are midway through their season and already have a new club record holder. News 12’s Angela Moryan has the story. Angie: “What has he provided the club over the years that has been unmatched from any other player?” Jimmy Obleda: “Goals – plain and simple.” Juan Galindrez has earned his nickname GaliGol. He’s…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Hamilton County’s teachers got a letter of support from the school superintendent today, but there were two reasons why Dr. Justin Robertson wrote that letter. At the end of every school year, most school superintendents write a letter of appreciation to their educators. Dr. Justin Robertson is no different in this case. Today’s letter had one more…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Mayor Tim Kelly has announced how he wants to spend federal American Rescue Plan funds. Chattanooga is getting $30 million. Mayor Kelly wants to use it to invest in 36 local initiatives that he ways should spur economic growth and close gaps in public health and education. Here is his breakdown: ● $5.8M to increase availability of…