CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – This was the second and final day people could pick up their angel tree gifts. With more than 13 hundred families being served, nearly 4,000 kids will have gifts under the tree this year. This annual event is special not only for the recipients, but for the volunteers, as well. Major Chiffonia Smith says “It is just…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Weather forecast is changing plans for the placement of holiday wreaths on Saturday at the National Cemetery. The noon program at the cemetery has been cancelled. Instead, volunteers will just focus on placing the wreaths. This year they have a new record of almost 30,000 to place on grave stones around the cemetery. That process begins…
Does foam ooze from your Christmas tree? Probably not! “Science Guy,” Jason Lindsey, mixes together two mystery ingredients to create a foamy fir.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton defeated Tyner 74-63 on Thursday evening at East Hamilton High School. The Canes enjoyed a nice run before halftime to go up four at the break. 6’10 East Hamilton center Cade Pendleton had 15 points including a pair of 3-pointers. Ashton Munson led the Canes with 21. Nehemiah Bloodsaw paced Tyner with 16 points while teammate Rodney…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) CSAS beat CCS in the ‘Alphabet Bowl’ Thursday by a final of 52-48. Ture Gaines had a pair of clutch buckets to seal the victory. With about a minute to play, Gaines scored on a base line lay-in to put the Patriots up five. Next Chargers series, Gaines stole a pass and went down for a dunk. Categories: Sports…
Nashville, TN (WDEF-TV) – Former Cleveland high basketball stand-out Jacobi Wood had a fun time on the court last night as his Belmont team beat the Chattanooga Mocs. Wood posted five points and four assists in the Bruins victory. He was limited to 21 minutes of playing time. Wood expected to be on the floor a lot more during his…
It appears former Chattanooga Moc, Buster Skrine, has found a home with the Tennessee Titans. Tennessee signed the veteran defensive back on November 23rd, and he’s already making an impact. He got an interception in Sunday’s win over Jacksonville. Skrine played briefly with the 49er’s this season, but now he’s soaking up his new opportunity with the Titans. Said Skrine:”Well…
If you’ve lived in the area for quite some time, you may not have heard of Resolute Forest Products. You may know them as Bowater. Today, the company announced it is shuttering its pulp and paper operations at its plant in Calhoun, resulting in the loss of 350 jobs. But things might not be as bad as they sound….
SODDY-DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) – The students at Soddy Daisy Middle School received a special dose of Christmas cheer this morning. Principal Jane Reynolds decided to spread some holiday joy at the school in a unique way. Students arrived at school this morning to find Reynolds dressed up as an elf on a shelf in a display case. She also took…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The problem with more online Christmas shopping is where will people go to sit on Santa’s lap? For generations, parents took their kids to visit Santa while they went shopping. It started with Department Store Santas in the 50s and 60s. Then mall culture took over in the 70s and 80s. So by the 1990s, Chattanooga parents…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Mayor Kelly just returned from the White House. “When the White House calls, it’s the President so you go.” Kelly says of the ten new mayors invited, he represented the smallest city, getting to learn about the infrastructure bill alongside mayors from cities like Atlanta and Seattle. Congress passed a $1 trillion dollar infrastructure bill, claiming the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- This week there is extra holiday cheer at the Hamilton County Criminal Courts Clerks office. Since taking the position in 2014, Criminal Court Clerk Vince Dean wanted to make the holiday season special. For the entire week the offices to all out for Christmas and today three judges including News 12s Chip Chapman decided who decorated the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Kids will be rocking around the Christmas tree with presents under the tree thanks in large part to the Salvation Army angel tree program. Now a lot of Chattanooga Hamilton County comes out to support the event but imagine being able to receive the gifts as a kid and be able to pay it forward later in…
In Game of Thrones, the character Lord Eddard Stark said in the first season that “Winter is coming.” For Hamilton County schools, it’s the winter break that approaches quickly. And, with the break comes change: A new superintendent in Dr. Justin Robertson, and the realization that Hamilton County schools see an equity problem. During last week’s school board…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) – The State of Tennessee is teaming up with legendary fisherman Bill Dance for a foundation to improve lake quality across the state. They are creating the Bill Dance Signature Lakes. TWRA and the state will invest $15 Million in improvements at 18 lakes across the state, both above and below the water line. The lakes include…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Fourteen Chattanooga-area athletes signed to play college football on Early Signing Day Wednesday. Of East Tennessee and North Georgia’s seven schools with signees, 12 committed to Division I programs — four of which are in Power 5 conferences. MCCALLIE: Kenzy Paul – Duke Thomas Pilon – Furman BAYLOR: Trey McDonald – Virginia Bridger Knee – Army…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga women’s basketball team battled back to within one point twice before falling 63-52 to Cincinnati Wednesday night at The McKenzie Arena. The Mocs couldn’t buy a bucket to start the game and trailed 24-3 with 6:00 to play in the second quarter. Destiny McClendon connected on one of two free throws at the 5:21 mark…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team saw its 11-game road non-conference win streak snapped during a 76-68 loss to mid-major power Belmont on Wednesday night inside The Curb Event Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Following the loss, Chattanooga falls to 9-2 on the year and sees a four-game win streak come to an end. Belmont improved…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (UTC Athletics) — Tuesday, the Chattanooga Mocs announced the first crop of All-Americans from 2021. Wednesday is where future groups begin as Coach Rusty Wright and staff begins looking ahead with the first National Signing Day for the Class of 2022. The first new Mocs joined as #BirdGang22 is beginning to be unveiled. This is just the start…
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tennessee (WDEF) – Lodge Cast Iron is celebrating 125 years in business with a new museum. The company has been manufacturing cast iron cookery in South Pittsburg since 1986. They will end their year of celebration next summer by opening the Lodge Cast Iron Museum. The showiest display has already been made… an 18 foot cast iron skillet….
There are big plans for the Alstom plant site along the River downtown. A Canal… a “Cathedral” like music venue… the canal will go through the Cathedral. Here is the update.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Howard improved to 6-0 on the year after beating McMinn Co 79-70 on Tuesday at Howard. With 2:45 to go in the game, the Cherokees Monroe Tucker hit a three to cut Howard’s lead down to five. Moments later McMinn Co got a technical foul. Norman Freeman went to the line and sunk four straight free throws for the…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) In high school district basketball action on Tuesday, Notre Dame beat cross town rival Boyd Buchanan 51-38. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Boyd Buchanan, High School Basketball, Notre Dame High School
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga women’s basketball team has become a family affair. This summer, head coach Katie Burrows brought her older sister Kristen onto her coaching staff. News 12’s Angela Moryan tells us how the sisters work together. Angie: What is it like coaching under your little sister? Said assistant coach Kristen Clounch: “It’s… interesting.” Chattanooga women’s head basketball coach Katie…