CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- At Custom Werks Graphics, they’ve been open since 1988 and they print all kinds of things. From awards to t-shirts for the TVA and jackets for the Chattanooga Mocs. But, the other day. They got a very special phone call to print 25,000 t-shirts for the 2021 World Series Champions, the Atlanta Braves. Rod Hill, co-owner of…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Before buses took over the job of moving Chattanoogans around town, the city had a thriving streetcar system. Streetcars used electricity to power them instead of combustion engines. When electricity became plentiful in the 19th century, several cities harnessed the new power for mass transportation. The streetcar era in Tennessee ran from the 1880s until the 1930s….
Could be the best story of the day… it’s Happy Wish Day in Soddy Daisy. See what’s behind the “magic door” of little Eva’s house, thanks to the folks at Make-A-Wish.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – Are you looking to level up your career?? Well, the city of Chattanooga has teamed up with Merit America and Google to help get you IT certified. The 14-week virtual course has 50 spots available for the 2022 cohort. The best part?? You don’t pay anything until you secure at least a 40,000 salary. “There is a…
A broken utility pole in the Glenwood neighborhood is quite a concern for community members.
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC defeated Chicago House AC 2-0 on a chilly Wednesday evening at Fort Finley. Chattanooga got on the board in the 10th minute. Damian Rodriguez passed the ball in front of the net and Markus Naglestad knocked it home. Second goal didn’t come until the 88th minute when Brett Jones angled one high into the corner of the…
Trion, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Trion Bulldogs are one win away from the best record in nearly 20 years — but they already got a big win Wednesday. Running back Rob Brown was honored as the Georgia High School Player of the Week — after a monstrous 407 yards rushing against Mt. Zion Friday. Brown rushed for the 17th most yards in…
Not many people have had it this rough. After coming home from his first radiation treatment for cancer, his home burns down. Now neighbors and a local church are trying to help him piece his life back together again.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department participates in many training’s throughout the year. Today, they got a special experience. They had a training with Norfolk Southern on their Railway Hazmat Training. Jeff DeGraff, a Norfolk Southern Spokesman, says, “Here in Chattanooga, this is a railroad town and for Norfolk Southern a very important hub. So, you see a lot…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The U-S-L League One playoffs begin this weekend! Chattanooga will host North Texas at C-H-I Memorial Stadium, in the quarterfinal round. It’s been a really good season for the Red Wolves, in part, because of a head coach that has a close relationship with his players. One in particular. News 12’s Dave Staley gives us “the skinny!” With…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The CDC has given its final okay for the approximate 28 million grade school children to get Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine. This Pfizer injection is one-third the size of an adult dose, with different-colored packaging and a smaller needle. “We have had almost 1,000 kids die of covid over this summer surge. We know it’s affecting kids a…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police have new images of a suspect from a deadly shooting in Orchard Knob in September. Omar Escobar was shot outside his home in the 500 block of North Willow Street around midnight on September 27. Witnesses described the suspect as a skinny, African American male, between 5’8″-5’11.” Investigators believe the suspect is the man in…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – After more than a year of zoning, planning and construction, the city’s newest Publix supermarket will hold its grand opening on Wednesday, November 17th. The store is on property where Mount Vernon Restaurant stood for years on South Broad which is why the new store is labelled Publix at Mount Vernon Point. Grand opening ceremonies will begin at…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Georgia (WDEF) – Voters in Catoosa County on Tuesday approved alcohol sale measures in both Fort Oglethorpe and Ringgold. But they overwhelmingly rejected the Catoosa Redevelopment Powers Referendum. Here are the results from Catoosa County. Categories: Catoosa County, Elections, Featured, Local News Tags: Alcohol sales
An elderly woman in Cleveland says she has to pay over eight hundred dollars for a suppository she got during a medical procedure.
November is the month to celebrate Thanksgiving and family traditions. Here’s a way to show what you’re thankful for that the whole family can take part in.
Harrison TN-(WDEF-TV) After winning only one game on the field in each of the last two seasons. Central went 6-2 this year, earning a share of the region title and a playoff berth. To build a winner, Central coach Curt Jones knew he needed to beef up his offensive line. Said Jones:”This year we took some kids that had been…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs defense has been staying stingy in recent weeks. They’ve allowed only one touchdown in their last two games. Furman had only 151 yards of total offense last week. Mocs have been on a mission since giving up 37 points in a SoCon loss to VMI. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”They were upset how they finished that performance…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Mocs running back Alym Ford has been a monster for UTC this year. Throw in veteran Tyrell Price, and now the Mocs have a two-headed monster in the backfield. Price has become a dynamic play-maker, who can also get those gritty, gridiron yards. Said head coach Rusty Wright:”He’s a testament to what’s good about college football.” Hard to find…
HAMILTON COUNTY (WDEF) – “In the words of Mick Jagger, you can’t always get what you want,” says Hamilton County Commissioner Greg Martin who is one of six Republican commissioners who voted for – and won – the resolution to send the new district map to Nashville for official approval. The three Democrat commissioners voted against it. “You know, I’m…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – EPB and partners invite local artists to submit bids for the second side of our EPB community mural project along 10th Street. The central theme for this year’s mural is “Voices of MLK” to highlight the history, heritage, and significance of Downtown Chattanooga’s Martin Luther King Boulevard area. The open call ends at 5 p.m. on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) – The pandemic has taught us a lot about health and safety but it’s also taught us a lot about how quickly life can change. Since life has slowly begun to return to normal, experts say more people are trying something new. So that’s exactly what News 12 did- by taking a ride with a Lookout Mountain Hang…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- This weekend a Chattanooga motorcyclist had a completely unavoidable accident on 24 East near the Rossville Boulevard exit. He was following all of the traffic laws and still had a bad wreck. “Things happen in a split second”, says Gilland. Beau Gilland was riding his motorcycle merging on 24 East when he noticed a tractor trailer leaking…
Ooltewah, TN (WDEF) – Molly Epperson has made a career out of inspiring young musicians to follow their passion.She’s taught High School Marching Band and several other musical subjects for more than a decade at East Hamilton High. Mrs. E teaches her students to hold each other accountable, and you can hear the results. Matt Thurman is the Assistant Principal…