Veteran Who Lost Everything in Tornado Given New Car
A veteran who lost everything when a tornado touched down in Bowling Green, Kentucky earlier this month now has a car again.
Tyner Boys and Meigs Co Girls Advance to Best of Preps Finals
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Tyner edged rival Howard 42-41 in the semifinals of the Best of Preps holiday basketball tournament Tuesday at East Hamilton High School. The Rams will see McCallie in the finals after the Blue Tornado posted a 51-23 win over Notre Dame. On the girls side, Meigs County knocked off Signal Mountain 52-46. They’ll battle LFO in the Best of…
Federal Rescue Plan money will go to wastewater problems in our area
Chattanooga and Hamilton County will be getting some help in dealing with its critical infrastructure needs. This area will be getting 25 million dollars from the state’s 3.9 billion dollar Federal rescue plan.
Best of Preps Holiday Basketball Tournament Returns This Year
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) COVID deprived Chattanooga of the city’s biggest basketball tournament last year. This week, the Best of Preps showcase is back in a new venue. News 12’s Angela Moryan tells us why the tournament’s return is a welcome sight. Said Signal Mountain girls coach Kendra Bell: “It’s great to be back in this atmosphere.” 2020 halted much of normal life….
Police checking multiple wrecks after chase
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – State troopers, Chattanooga Police and Hamilton County Sheriff’s Officers are now responding to a series of wrecks connected to a police chase Tuesday evening. Police reports say the chase started in the Soddy Daisy area, headed down Highway 27 and ended with a pit maneuver at I-24. Traffic is snarled now by a crash at the I-24/Highway…
Ooltewah Crash Sends Three to Hospital Reigniting Infrastructure Debate
OOLTEWAH ( WDEF) – “On Snow Hill, there’s no give at all. There’s nothing. One move and you’re either off the road or in the other lane and it’s what’s causing these accidents,” says Ursula Matchack, a mother of six who lives just off Snow Hill Road. Three people were sent to the hospital Monday night following a head on…
Traveling During COVID19 From a Travel Advisor
Travel AestheticTennessee Valley, TN (WDEF): Having a travel adviser is more important now than ever before. “I did have clients that I had to reschedule yesterday. They tested positive for COVID in the states….They both had full coverage insurance on their booking, so we were able to move them no cost to them to dates in March.” Morgan Murphy a…
Mom To Mom – Make Your Own Confetti Popper for New Year’s Eve
We’re always looking for fun and different ways to celebrate the holidays. So we’ve decided this year we’re going to make DIY confetti poppers.
Habitat for Humanity Builds 3D Printed Home
A Virginia family received a special Christmas gift this year. Habitat For Humanity built them a new 3D printed home.
BEST OF PREPS DAY ONE: Howard, Tyner win close; Signal, Meigs girls victorious
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — After a year hiatus, the Best of Preps basketball tournament was back in Chattanooga for another year of premiere local basketball across all classifications. Day one featured preliminary rounds for all 16 teams. GIRLS: Signal Mountain 36 – Rhea County 28 Meigs County 53 – Notre Dame 43 BOYS: Tyner 65 – Silverdale 59 Howard 65…
What’s Right With Our Schools: East Lake Expression Engine
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Music is an important part of what makes us human. Almost all of us have a song or two inside. Students in the East Lake Community have a great resource to realize their musical potential. Libby O’Neil is the Executive Director and Co-Founder, East Lake Expression Engine She explains, “We are an after school and summer…
Rapid COVID-19 Tests Scarce in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Late last week, the health department told the community they would have free rapid COVID-19 testing available today. In a reverse of course, they sent out a memo early this morning they have run out. “Over the holidays we did see an increase in the interest in the public demand for a rapid test and COVID-19 test…
Living Well with Troy – New Year’s Eve Cocktail
Mixologist Dre stirs up a French 75 Classic cocktail with an extra ingredient to kick it up a notch and add some color to the drink.
Doctors Remove Tumor From Unborn Baby’s Heart
Ohio doctors were able to successfully remove a tumor off of an unborn baby’s heart and it is only the second time in medical history the fetal surgery has been done.
TECH BYTE: How to Safely Set Up Your Tech Gifts
If you’re not very tech savvy, and you get something that seems high tech for Christmas, don’t worry! Here’s some tips to help you get set up safely.
Disc Golf for Wounded Warrior Project
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-A veteran who recently moved to the area is already giving to the local Wounded Warrior community. Anthony Davis is running a disc golf tournament to raise thousands of dollars for the wounded warrior project. The one-day two-round tournament will be on March 5th at Westside. He said as a veteran it’s special for him to give to…
Chattanooga sports stars reflect on favorite Christmas moments, meanings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Christmas is officially here! Santa comes tonight. But the holiday isn’t all about the presents. News 12 sports anchor Angela Moryan talked to some of Chattanooga’s biggest sports names to find out just what Christmas means to them. Chattanooga football coach Rusty Wright: “Christmas is my favorite time of the year. Masters week, Christmas, they’re all…
International Mocs missing being home for the holidays
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Christmas trees have been put up around the globe. However, not every country decks their halls like Americans do. Sports anchor Angela Moryan talked with the international contingent of the Chattanooga Mocs to find out how the holidays are celebrated in their home. Angela: “What’s the biggest difference between Hungarian Christmas and American Christmas?” Lara Habling:…
Prison Prevention Ministries Brings Christmas to Children of Incarcerated
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “What a great time of year to give these guys and these women some hope and their children some hope,” says Joe Smith who is the executive director of Prison Prevention Ministries. They just held their annual Christmas Angel program, bringing gifts to children whose parents are incarcerated. “There was over 200 children there. And Santa Claus…
COVID cases, hospitalizations up in Tennessee, Georgia
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Covid cases continue to rise as the Omicron variant has surged in Tennessee and Georgia. The cases are definitely on the rise. We are testing a lot more people this week than we have in weeks past. As well as doing more monoclonal antibody treatments that case numbers are definitely on the rise in Hamilton County. The…
Chip’s Good Word: The Diamond Dallas Page Wedding
A pro wrestling legend picks Chattanooga for his Christmas wedding a few weeks ago
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga was the surprise destination for a pro-wrestling legend’s wedding. WWE Hall of Famer Diamond Dallas Page tied the knot with retired adventure athlete Payge McMahan on December 9th. And in true wrestling tradition, there was intrigue, misdirection and drama involved. Page, with the help of his event planner/daughter, Brittany Page, rented out the entire Dwell Hotel…
From The Archives: 1991 Christmas Song
RAINSVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) – Each year, we get a new bundle of holiday songs. Some last, some don’t. Which takes us to a seasonal hit from 30 years ago, “Santa Claus, we ain’t got no chimney.” It was popular in 1991 on local country gospel radio stations. But the man who sang it on Sand Mountain, was an even better…
Hooked On Science – Holiday Fireball
Do you have a real Christmas tree? If so, “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, shows us what might happen, if you don’t water the tree, by creating holiday fireballs.
Gospel United Mission Christmas Eve meal for the Homeless.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- A Chattanooga Church will be providing a Christmas Eve lunch for the homeless. The Union Gospel Mission will be serving Christmas meals to those in need from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. The Gospel Mission is asking for volunteers as they are needed to serve the dinners and distribute cold-weather clothing. “For…
