CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Currently, the minimum legal age to carry a gun in the state of Tennessee is twenty-one. But that could that could change with a new bill submitted by State Representative Chris Todd. If passed, House Bill 1735 would allow anyone over the age of eighteen who has not been disqualified from owning a gun to carry one,…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – Tennessee Tree Day is coming up on March 19th. It’s a day set aside to persuade residents about the benefits of planting native trees in the state. They replace clear-cut development, improve air quality, heat, and water quality along streams and rivers. The goal this year is to plant more than 75,000 trees on homes and…
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) – Homegrown teachers often have a unique understanding of the communities they serve. That certainly describes Bradley Central’s Lu Ann Carey. When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll find her in the FFA greenhouse. Her strong roots earned Lu Ann Carey the Golden Apple Award. Patrick Spangler is Principal at Bradley Central High School. He says, “We…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “People come in to get their car fixed and we tell them it’s going to be awhile until we get the parts,” says Justin Thomas who is a mechanic at Econo Auto Painting and Body Shop. Supply chain and production issues in the automobile industry have impacted everything from car repairs to car inventory. Consumer Reports just…
FORT PAYNE, Alabama (WDEF) – TVA cut the ribbon on a fast charging station for electric vehicles on Tuesday in Fort Payne. It is the first site for their Fast Charge Network in the TVA region. Their network is part of a larger effort to give charging stations every 50 miles along interstates across the country. The two EV fast…
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Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Christian Heritage suffered their first region loss of the year on Monday night as they lost at home to North Cobb Christian 85-74. The Lions fell behind 15 points before they rallied to take the lead. Christian Heritage went up two at halftime when Zundra Jackson nailed a deep three before the first half buzzer sounded. Game was…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – A sunny, warm afternoon became a nightmare for some homeowners in one Chattanooga neighborhood. News 12 was the first on the scene of a devastating fire in Highland Park. A massive fire operation in the 1500 block of Chamberlain Avenue Monday. 50 to 60 firefighters on scene and 12 units to help douse a fire that…
SPRINGFIELD, Tennessee (WDEF) – After a day-long standoff, police have finally arrested a suspect for the murder of a Middle Tennessee deputy on Sunday. 22 year old Savanna Puckett failed to show up for her shift Sunday evening at the Robertson County Sheriff’s Office. When another deputy went by her home to check on her, he found it in flames….
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) – The Cleveland City Council met today to discuss the dumping sites at which used tires are being disposed illegally. To combat the issue, the council proposed a resolution which, if accepted by the State, would deal out harsher punishments to offenders. “It asks our colleagues in the state legislature to stiffen the penalties and improve the…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Knowing each other is the cornerstone of a strong community. That’s the idea behind the Leadership Exchange Program at Howard High. Students from several area schools are taking part, and it can be a real eye-opener. Dr. Charles Mitchell is the Vice Principal at Howard. He explains, “So this is our leadership exchange program that we…
UPDATE: Officials now say it took between 50-60 firefighters to control this. The home will have to be torn down to put out the last smoldering embers. ________________ CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – It has taken a lot of help to contain a house fire in Highland Park Monday afternoon. It happened in the 1500 block of Chamberlain Avenue near the…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – “This month’s back to back winter storms have created several new potholes along our interstates and state routes,” says Rae Anne Bradel, Community Relations Officer for TDOT. When water enters cracks in the roadways and then freezes, it expands causing pavement to weaken and crack. The result is roadways filled with holes which has been the bane…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Texas Roadhouse is a pretty popular steakhouse. Here in Chattanooga, when you walk inside, you’ll see a lot of awards on the wall bestowed upon one Jason Allen. 37 year old Jason Allen works in the back, in a cooler, that’s 34 degrees. He works with knives. Sharp knives. He has fun. And he sports a passion for…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – An escapee from Middle Tennessee faces 22 charges in Hamilton County following a chase early this morning. The Sheriff’s Office says a deputy spotted the vehicle speeding and driving recklessly on Highway 27 in Soddy Daisy. But when he tried to stop it, the vehicle sped away, recklessly. However, the deputy chose not to pursue for safety…
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CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — As COVID-19 continues to spread, the Centers for Disease Control is urging us to step up our game to get the most protection possible. We can do that by getting tested for the virus, and wearing the right face mask. Tech can help. Since they’ve gotten harder to find, we now have another way to track…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans had the No. 1 seed and home-field advantage along with Derrick Henry making a return just in time for the postseason. Once again, playing in Music City just wasn’t enough for this franchise. Not with all the mistakes the Titans made Saturday in losing their AFC divisional game to Cincinnati 19-16. Left tackle…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) — The Bradley Central Bearettes had no problems with North Georgia’s best girls basketball program this season Saturday. Bearettes blasted through LFO, winning 69-41. Categories: Sports, Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Bradley Central, High School Basketball, Lakeview Fort Oglethorpe High School, LFO
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Today is the 49th anniversary of Roe v. Wade when the Supreme Court legalized abortion. March for Lifes have been taking place all over the country and Chattanooga had one of its own, taking off from Coolidge Park. Hundreds of pro-life people took to Chattanooga carrying signs to rally against legalized abortion. “It’s awesome to be here…
Our News 12 Now cameras caught three high school basketball games on Friday evening. McCallie defeating CCS 54-21. Tyner knocking off Walker Valley 60-49. And LFO beating rival Ringgold 67-48 Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: High School Basketball
UDPATE #2: Scott Quiner passed away Saturday at a hospital in Houston. UPDATE: Since the airing of this story, the post has been deleted, and moved to a subreddit channel where you would need the link to access it. ________________________________________________________________________________________ CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Reddit is a place where you can find information on just about anything: from recipes to…
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) – If you have ever considered getting your kids in on the Soap Box Derby racing circuit, we’ve got a good entry point for your on Saturday. Two champions from last year’s race in Athens will share their stories at the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum Saturday at 11 AM. Zeke Hembree and Juliet Couch will be…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The local coalition Early Matters launched a new survey yesterday for people in Hamilton County. The topic? Early childhood education. The survey takes about nine minutes to complete. It’s intended to find out what young families feel their children need during their earliest years. Jennifer Andrews tells us “This survey is a more board stroke for the whole…