CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – This evening, a frightening incident took place at Hamilton Place Mall, sending crowds of people running out of the building. Kristy Cranford says she was upstairs leaving Belk when chaos suddenly erupted. “I was leaving Belk upstairs and walking to Dicks, as a matter of fact, and suddenly, a huge herd of people started running towards…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Nooga Strong Construction and Courtney Christmas Trees came together this Saturday to host their inaugural Thanksgiving Turkey Drive. Their goal is to build hope and provide meals for as many local families as possible. During the event, community members dropped off turkeys and non-perishable food items. Justin Wolfe, the owner of Nooga Strong Construction, said his…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – There’s a gourmet shop on 1700th Broadway Street that’s bringing a taste of Europe right here to Chattanooga. The owner, Audrey Hart, describes it as an authentic old-world market, the kind you might find tucked away overseas, filled with premium extra-virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, fused oils, hand-selected pastas, sauces, and gifts. She says everything…
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Gordon Lee football team is advancing to the third round of the Georgia state playoffs after picking up a hard-fought 17-12 win over Elbert Co. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Red Bank could not stop the mighty Alcoa program in the state quarterfinals. The Tornadoes won 38-13 to continue their quest for their 11th consecutive state championship. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Tyner Rams are headed to the state semifinals. Tyner defeated Giles Co 34-20 to stay in the hunt for the gold ball. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) The best football season in Sale Creek history came to an end on Friday night, as the Panthers fell 40-7 to Coalfield in the state quarterfinals. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Battle Ground Academy built a 28-3 halftime lead over Boyd Buchanan on their way to a 49-3 victory. With the win, BGA advances to the state championship game. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor running back David Gabriel-Georges ran wild on Friday against rival McCallie. He had seven touchdowns and 430-yards rushing, as the Red Raiders beat the Blue Tornado 56-35 to advance to the state championship game. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Three months ago, the Hamilton County School voted to terminate their contract with Centerstone to provide mental health services. Now, those services have returned. The work will now begin to restore mental health services inside of Hamilton County Schools. It will be a multi step process as families look to ensure students receive services once again. After…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the Chattanooga Public Library expand one day? That is the hope for current executive director Will O’Hearn. He floated the idea as a future goal while giving the Chattanooga City Council an update on the state of the Chattanooga Public Library. Currently, the Library’s main branches are in downtown, Hixson, and Eastgate. However, he says there…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor and McCallie meet for the second time this year on Friday, as the two rivals will battle for a spot in the state championship game. Brian Armstrong has a preview. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Photo courtesy: The Incline Railway CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CARTA presented Phase One of a new Incline Master Development Plan during Thursday’s board meeting. The first phase is described in the board packet as an eight-month feasibility study, intended to provide guidance on the Incline Railway’s future and help the agency plan its next steps. The board reviewed financial data…
For over half a century, humanoid robots have been a staple of science fiction. From C3PO to Data from Star Trek, or going even further back, the Robots series of books by Isaac Asimov. That’s cool for science fiction, but what about science fact? On this week’s Tech Byte we do a deeper dive. Aria is a humanoid robot that…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-Holiday shopping is starting early in Downtown Ringgold, where local businesses are gearing up for this year’s Pink Friday event. Instead of waiting for the Black Friday rush, the city is turning the spotlight on small businesses—giving shoppers a chance to support local while getting a head start on their holiday lists. One of the shops preparing for…
News 12 This Morning: Stan and Betsy McCright join News 12’s Amelia Greer as the Grateful Gobbler gets ready to hit Coolidge Park next Thursday, Nov. 27. The race has become a Chattanooga staple with families coming out each year to burn some calories and support the Maclellan Shelter for Families. Walk, run, or stroll at promptly 8:00 a.m. Thanksgiving…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Tyner opened their new gym against an old rival on Thursday, as the Rams entertained Howard. Tyner felt at home in their new place as they cruised to an 81-31 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The UTC women’s basketball team helped force 21 turnovers against Austin Peay on Thursday at McKenzie Arena. That many turnovers usually leads to defeat, but not for the Governors. They beat Chattanooga 68-54. Gianna Corbitt had a game high 18 points for UTC. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC Mocs
Baylor running back David Gabriel-Georges put on a show against McCallie last month. Dude rushed for 280-yards with three touchdown runs of 50-yards or longer. Red Raiders won 38-35. So what can McCallie do to slow him down in the rematch Friday in the state playoff semifinals? Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central forward Kimora Fields is ranked as the best high school basketball player in the state of Tennessee. But she’s not staying in the Volunteer State for college. Fields signed with Clemson on Thursday. In the Bearettes season opener Tuesday, Fields scored 40-points. So she’s off and running this season. Fields chose Clemson and head coach Shawn…
Shady’s Corner on Cemetery Avenue in Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga bar is finding itself at the center of an investigation following numerous complaints. Parishioners at Islamic Center on Cemetery Avenue along with neighbors in the Chattanooga Southside say they’ve had a myriad of disruptions caused by the presence of the bar Shady’s Corner. Nassem Mohammed, a parishioner, said,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Thanksgiving dinner is becoming more expensive across the Southeast. In Tennessee, the University of Tennessee Extension reports that the cost of a traditional holiday meal is up more than ten percent from last year, averaging $128.50. Families in Georgia and surrounding states are also facing higher costs for popular holiday items. National reports that suggest lower…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga’s Tennessee Aquarium celebrated the grand opening of its new S.T.R.E.A.M. Learning Center on November 20, 2025, marking a major expansion of its educational programming. The 4,500-square-foot center brings together the Aquarium’s classrooms, educator offices, and programming spaces under one roof for the first time. Students and teachers now have access to three flexible classrooms, a…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Hundreds of happy Tennessee fans lined up at the Food City on Highway 58 this afternoon for our final Solid Orange Drive through of the season. Warren and Griffin, Food City, and News 12 teamed up to give away 289 shirts today (11/20/25)! 3 lucky fans got a cash prize. The Vols will take on the…