Chattanooga Apple Festival Returns for the Weekend

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Apple Festival made its return to Camp Jordan today, drawing crowds for a weekend filled with fall flavors, crafts, and family fun. Now in full swing, the two-day festival features more than 150 local vendors offering handmade goods, seasonal décor, and unique gifts.  Food trucks lined the park serving everything from barbecue and…

Mocs Defeats Rival ETSU 42-38 Behind Wild Fourth-Quarter Comeback

GoMocs-RAIL RIVALRY COMEBACK! The Chattanooga Mocs football team scored 21-unanswered points over the final seven-plus minutes of the game to complete a wild 42-38 comeback victory over in-state rival ETSU during Southern Conference action in front of 9,307 fans at Finley Stadium on Saturday. Chattanooga (3-4, 2-1 SoCon) retains possession of the coveted ‘Rail Rivalry’ railroad tie trophy after recording…

Pride of the Southland Performs

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The University of Tennessee’s Pride of the Southland Marching Band made a stop in Chattanooga on Friday, October 17, for a free concert and open rehearsal at Finley Stadium.  The performance is part of the band’s long-standing tradition leading up to the annual Third Saturday in October, the historic Tennessee-Alabama football rivalry. Gates opened at 11…

Join Mickey Mouse on his search for Tinker Bell with ‘Disney on Ice’ this weekend!

Disney on Ice returns to McKenzie Arena this weekend and skaters Katarina and Graham Hockley join News 12’s Chip Chapman to share their experience and career journey. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Your dreams come true in Chattanooga with Disney on Ice returning to UTC’s McKenzie Arena this weekend! This year’s show focuses on Micky Mouse’s search for Tinker Bell to…

Wings Over North Georgia Returns

ROME, GA. (WDEF) – The Wings Over North Georgia Air Show returns to Russell Regional Airport this weekend, expanding to a three-day event filled with aerial stunts, live music, and fireworks. For the first time, the show kicks off Friday afternoon, with gates opening at 2 p.m.  The evening will feature a twilight flying lineup, a drone show debut, and…

Dinosaurs Take Over Camp Jordan

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Families can step back in time at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge for Jurassic Encounters, A Prehistoric Adventure.  The immersive experience transforms the arena into a prehistoric world filled with life-size dinosaurs, interactive exhibits, and hands-on activities for all ages. The event spans more than 24,000 square feet, offering visitors a chance to dig…

Solid Orange Drive Thru in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) -It’s Tennessee Alabama week! With both teams ranked in the top 11, the stakes could not be *any* higher for Saturday night’s showdown in Tuscaloosa. More than 2-hundred Vol fans will have a new shirt to wear this weekend. News 12 teamed up with Warren and Griffin and Food City for our second Solid Orange Drive Thru…

Become a “mad scientist” at the Creative Discovery Museum

Mackenzie Steele with the Creative Discovery Museum joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to talk about how the museum is fit for everyone of all ages, including adults with their upcoming ‘Drink and Discover’ event! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Creative Discovery Museum has something for everyone of all ages, including parents or just the adults who are kids at heart!…

Many odd things happening at the Tennessee Aquarium

Alison Pryor joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to discuss all things odd happening in ‘ODDtober’ at the Tennessee Aquarium. From underwater pumpkin carving to a jump ‘Back to the Future,’ the aquarium has all the family fun this spooky season. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Plenty of  spooky family fun is here at the Tennessee Aquarium and IMAX! It’s ‘ODDtober’ at…

Behind the Curtain – Dread Hollow

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Ghosts, werewolves, vampires, oh my! All supernatural beings and monsters are at Dread Hollow this Halloween season, and News 12’s Amelia Greer gets to take a peek behind the curtain to see where all the haunting begins! Learn how Dread Hollow works behind all the mist, smoke, and spooks! Amelia Greer gets to learn more about…

South Pitt Gives New Meaning to Football Phrase “A Good Offense is a Good Defense”

South Pittsburg took the football phrase, a good offense is a good defense, to a whole new level last Friday against Lookout Valley. The Pirates scored three defensive touchdowns. On three consecutive possessions. South Pitt coach Wes Stone wasn’t sure what he was seeing out there. Said Stone:”I joked with my defensive coordinator to stop scoring, so our offense could…

Shutdown’s Impact on Medicare Coverage

  CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – As the federal government shutdown continues, questions are rising over how it might affect healthcare coverage, especially Medicare and the Affordable Care Act. For now, Medicare’s core benefits are still running.  Payments to hospitals, doctors, and pharmacies are continuing because Medicare funding is considered mandatory spending and doesn’t rely on the annual budget process that’s…

Residents form group that wants Enterprise South Nature Park preserved

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of citizens have formed an organization in response to a proposed land swap in Hamilton County. Elspeth Haire is one of the organizers of Save Enterprise South, an organization formed within the past few days after news broke about the proposed land swap. Nearly 5,000 people have already signed a petition opposing any industrial development…