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…
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) Sale Creek is off to a 7-0 start for the first time in school history, as they head into their district showdown with South Pittsburg. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
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…
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Signal Mountain soccer team took care of business against rival Soddy Daisy in their district finals match-up on Thursday. The Eagles rolled to a 7-0 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Signal Mountain volleyball team is headed back to the state tournament again. The Eagles advance to Murfreesboro after beating Central Magnet 3-1. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CSAS volleyball team is headed to the state tournament in Murfreesboro. The Patriots defeated West Greene 3-0 in sub-state play. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland volleyball team lost a heartb reaker to Siegel in sub-state action on Thursday. The Stars won 3-2 to advance to the state tournament in Murfreesboro. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- There is increasing outrage in Murray County due to a proposed biowaste facility. The facility would be on Barry-Bennett Road about 15 minutes south of Chatsworth. One such resident, Cody Spence, lives a mile away from the purposed plant with his family. He says despite his proximity, he was only made aware in recent days even…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Heritage opened the state softball playoffs against Gilmer on Wednesday. The Generals won game one 11-1. After falling behind 2-0 in game two, Heritage rallied for an 8-2 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Gordon Lee opened the softball state playoffs with a strong showing against Fannin Co. The Trojans won game one 12-0 and game two 8-0. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
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…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The CFC earned a home playoff game against Huntsville on Sunday night. It’s quite an achievement for the Chattanooga soccer club, and the playoff selection process was quite an achievement as well. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
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…
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…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The fallout is continuing from a tax assessment mistake in Red Bank. Hamilton County Property Assessor Marty Haynes says that a human error led to a previous, lower tax rate being applied to the city’s taxpayers. This led to Red Bank being shorted a million dollars of revenue, and the misapplied tax rate cannot be changed….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- You will soon be able to watch airplanes take off near the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. Officials announced a park is being built on the north end of the runway on a hill. The park is being funded from Bluecross Blueshield’s Healthy Places program. It will feature a playground, a model airplane, and a World War II…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7, giving beneficiaries a chance to review and adjust their health coverage for 2026. This is the only time each year when people can make changes to their Medicare plans. Premiums, deductibles, and prescription drug coverage can change annually, which may affect out-of-pocket costs. Those with…
Marlene Geren with BWell4Ever shares how you can manage your glucose levels and prevent diabetes. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – BWell4Ever brings new services and products to their clinic to ensure their patients are well forever. The clinic expanded from doing lab testing to now provide IV therapy, acute care, and glucose monitoring. Their services in glucose monitoring will provide the…