CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Health Department hosted its monthly Regional Health Council meeting today. Each month, community leaders gather to discuss local health and safety priorities that impact residents across the county. This month’s agenda focused on violence prevention, results from the Picture of Our Health survey, and updates to the Community Health Improvement Plan, also known…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Both June and November are recognized for Alzheimer’s Awareness, symbolizing the changing solstices and the light families continue to seek through the disease. News 12 spoke with a local neurologist who says newer treatments are now using tests we’ve had for years, advancing the way doctors approach this condition. Dr. Berneet Kaur, MD, with Erlanger Neurology,…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – With A-I disrupting a wide range of businesses, the trades are becoming more attractive to young people. The Chattanooga Woodworking Academy lets students progress at their own pace, starting with basic carpentry. That’s a skillful example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.” Bill Carney is the Director of the Chattanooga Woodworking Academy. He explains, “We are…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Hamilton County residents stopped by City Hall Midtown this week for a drive-thru event hosted by the Office of Family Empowerment. The event aimed to help residents learn how to apply for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP. LIHEAP provides financial assistance to low-income families struggling with rising home energy costs. This year, the program’s…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County will not participate in the Northgate Mall tax increment financing proposal. The proposal would dedicate a portion of city sales tax revenue generated by new businesses at the Hixson mall to replace its aging sewer infrastructure. There were plans to include the county’s portion of sales tax revenue into that plan, which would have been…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, Hamilton County EMS, and Hamilton County Health & Social Services today announced the official rollout of the Overdose Prevention Team (OPT)—the first initiative of its kind in Tennessee— is now fully staffed and ready to respond countywide. OPT represents a coordinated effort to combat the opioid crisis by delivering life-saving…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Meet News 12’s Pet of the Week: Letti Spaghetti! Letti Spaghetti is 7 months old with a big heart. She is cuddly and friendly. She would do best in a cat-free home. If you or anyone you know is interested in adopting Letti Spaghetti, please contact the HES. Categories: Hamilton County, Local News Tags: Humane Educational…
Stan and Betsy McCright join News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the 26th annual Grateful Gobbler 5K. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Grateful Gobbler Walk celebrates 26 years of Thanksgiving tradition! Build up an appetite on Thanksgiving by participating in the Grateful Gobbler 5K which kicks off at Coolidge Park at 8 A.M. All proceeds of the event goes…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Lookouts gave fans one last chance to take a shot at AT&T Field, but not with a bat and ball. Instead, players teed off with discs during the “Aces Around the Bases” disc golf event. The one-day event featured a 9-hole course built right into the ballpark, with tee times running from 9 a.m….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new 2025 National Student Clearinghouse report shows more than 43 million Americans have attended college but left before earning a degree or credential. Many cite financial strain, work schedules, or family obligations as reasons for stepping away. Now, higher education institutions are expanding programs that make it easier for adults to return without starting over. …
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) – Community leaders are sharpening their pencils for a good cause in Dalton. The Whitfield Education Foundation is hosting its 13th annual Celebrity Spelling Bee at the Dalton Convention Center. The event brings together local business owners, educators, and public figures to compete on stage while raising money for student programs and classroom grants across Whitfield County…
EAST BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new housing community is coming to East Brainerd. Tennessee-based homebuilder Banner Built Homes has announced the launch of Davidson Meadows, its first Chattanooga neighborhood. The development will feature 95 cottage-style homes designed for first-time buyers and families looking to downsize. Davidson Meadows will be built in four stages through 2028 and will be fully…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Firefighters responded to the Borough 33 Apartments Saturday morning after reports of a fire inside one of the units. Chattanooga Fire Captain Daniel Atkins says the small fire started from a burning candle, but the building’s sprinkler system quickly put out the flames. “Started with a candle, set some stuff on fire, very small fire. It…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) – This weekend, the Refindery on McCallie is celebrating 10 years in Chattanooga. The popular marketplace marked the milestone with a special event featuring food trucks and new pop-ups offering a variety of fashion styles. Since opening its doors, the Refindery has become a local favorite, especially among antique lovers and those with a passion for unique…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) – Merry Christmas! It’s that time of year again when Santa, the Grinch, and a little holiday magic take over the Colonnade in Ringgold. Shannon Wright, owner and founder of Touch the Sky Events, says the inspiration behind Merry Grinchmas came from one of the season’s most beloved stories. “So a Merry Grinchmas came about because, you…
GoMocs-Despite a late fourth-quarter rally, the Chattanooga Mocs football team fell just short as a late interception in the endzone sealed at 35-28 defeat to Western Carolina in a Southern Conference battle inside Finley Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Quick Records & Series Chattanooga: 4-5, 3-2 SoCon Western Carolina: 6-3, 5-0 SoCon Series: Chattanooga still leads the all-time series 30-21 after today’s…
A packed house for a property tax hearing in Whitfield County. DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Could Whitfield County property taxes soon go up? A capacity crowd showed up to a hearing Friday to voice their displeasure with the proposal. It could increase by as much as 23 percent with an advertised property tax rate of 5.25 mills had residents concerned…
Evensville, TN-(WDEF-TV) Mason Ford has been racking up big yards for Rhea Co this season. Brian Armstrong takes a look at the Golden Eagles workhorse. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga brought inspiration to campus on Friday with a powerful event celebrating courage and leadership. UTC hosted “Audacious Asks,” a conversation and book launch with alumna and best-selling author Marty McDonald, the founder of Boss Women Media and Elle Olivia. The event was held Friday, October 31, in the Roth Reading…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Mary Walker Tower buried a Time Capsule today. The last time capsule they had wasn’t preserved well. When they opened it in 2020 the contents were damaged. This year they are focusing on preservation and plan to open the capsule in 2045. Mary Walker was an inspiration to many in Chattanooga. She was Chattanooga’s Ambassador…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The staff at Erlanger Children’s Hospital did something special for kids who are in the hospital this Halloween. They showed up and showed out for the little ones who don’t get to go trick or treating on their own this year. They called it “reverse trick or treating”. Staff dressed up in costumes and went door…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) has added Ladder 21 to its station, allowing for more coverage and services to be provided for the community. Ladder 21 now makes the facility a two-company station. City Council members approved the Chattanooga Fire Department’s request to purchase a $1.8 million 107-foot Smeal ladder truck earlier this month. Fifteen firefighters…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — CFD responded to a house fire around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 31. A second alarm was called due to reports of a family being inside the house, according to the Chattanooga Fire Department. Fire officials learned that all occupants inside the structure had made it out safely. One resident had possible smoke inhalation, but they…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) — More than 200 workers in North Georgia could be out of a job starting right after Christmas. Mannington Mills recently filed a “WARN notice” with the State of Georgia. It says company has made “the difficult decision to shut down its Residential Carpet Business.” Mannington Mills blames “continual decline in demand and unfavorable market conditions” for…