WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – While the Chattanooga community gathered at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, a similar mission was taking place just across the state line at the Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park. Two years ago, a local woman named Donata Walker founded Donata’s Wreaths Across Walker County after being inspired by Wreaths Across America and Wreaths Across Chattanooga. She wanted…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In Chattanooga today, volunteers gathered to honor fallen service members during Wreaths Across Chattanooga. Hundreds of volunteers placed wreaths on veterans’ graves at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, pausing to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to the nation. Captain Mickey McCamish says the mission behind the event is simple. He explained…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today, the City of Chattanooga partnered with the Trust for Public Land for a ceremonial groundbreaking marking the start of the Alton Park Connector Phase One. City leaders and officials say the project is designed to expand access for nearby neighborhoods while strengthening the city’s overall infrastructure. The connector is funded through a community investment project…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a man in a motorized wheelchair on Rossville Boulevard. Police say officers responded around 6:30 p.m. on December 13, 2025, to a report of a pedestrian struck near 3710 Rossville Boulevard. The crash resulted in a fatality. According to the Chattanooga Police Department, a 61-year-old man, later identified…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central opened with a 17-3 lead over rival Cleveland. But the Blue Raiders kept battling, and they edged their cross-town rival by a final of 49-46. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Rossville, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Ridgeland girls basketball team won only 5 games last season. Must feel like a distant memory now. On Friday they defeated Heritage 53-43 for their 8th win of the season. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Cleveland girls basketball team hung with district giant Bradley Central all night, but the Bearettes still managed another victory in the rivalry by a final of 59-50. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) We’ve got a local high school all star football game Saturday afternoon at Boyd Buchanan. Kickoff is at 2pm. The Chattanooga area all star game gives several area kids one last time to wear that high school uniform. Rhea county assistant Brandon Ashby is one of the head coaches, and he’s digging the talent pool this year. Categories: Sports…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central defensive lineman AJ Westfield signed with Tulane on Friday afternoon. Westfield is listed as a three-star recruit. The Green Wave of course made the college football playoffs, and Westfield is glad they’ve settled on their new head coach. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or police officer, this award honors their unwavering dedication to keeping our community safe. When danger strikes, these men and women are the first to respond. Now, it is our turn…
Video games have changed a lot since we were kids. It used to be you had either a Sega or a Nintendo, you bought a good old fashioned game cartridge and you were good to go. Things are a bit more complicated these days, so let’s break things down. It’s all here on this week’s TechByte… before the Christmas deadline….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga 2.0 marked ten years of community collaboration with a breakfast Thursday at The Westin Hotel, bringing together local leaders, partners, and supporters to reflect on past achievements and share bold plans for the future. Since its start in 2015, Chattanooga 2.0 has worked to improve outcomes for Hamilton County children from early learning through career…
December 10th was International Human Rights Day. The Unitarian Universalist Church hosted an event organized by Be Magazine and other non-profits to commemorate the occasion. One of the main focuses of the event was the crisis in Palestine. Speakers included Missy Crutchfield, UTC Professor Dr. Fouad Moughrabi, and many others. Missy Crutchfield told us, “So many of the stories today,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Jingle all the way to help out a great cause by participating in 2025’s Battle of the Bells! Local media stations all come together for a friendly competition to support The Salvation Army’s mission of caring for our community members in need. All media stations are competing to see who can get the most donations. Show…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) After trailing by two at halftime, Red Bank rallied to beat district rival East Ridge 58-49. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
South Pittsburg, TN-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg just won their 8th state title last week, and it feels like head coach Wes Stone has been around for just about all of them. Brian Armstrong profiles the Pirates leader. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – During the execution of Harold Wayne Nichols, News 12 visited the protest held outside the Riverbend Max security prison. Demonstrators gathered to vocalize their opposition to the death penalty as it was being carried out. News 12’s Lillian Yi reported that several protesters said they do not know what justice looks like for the victim, Karen…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Thursday morning, Harold Wayne Nichols death was carried out by lethal injection, for the rape and murder of Karen Pulley, who was a 20 year old Chattanooga State student in 1988. The execution of Halloween Nichols was carried out here at Riverbend Max security prison shortly after 10 a.m central time in Nashville I was one of…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Community members came together this morning at North Georgia Toyota to celebrate five decades of history, service, and memories in Dalton. The dealership marked its 50th anniversary with a special gathering that highlighted its impact on generations of families and customers. Guests spent the morning looking through old photographs, sharing stories, and reflecting on how the dealership…
Mike Rice of PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry shares their upcoming donation drive “Miracle on 11th Street” that will help ensure 250 unhoused individuals be prepared and warm during winter. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry is helping our unhoused population be prepared for winter and get the help they need with their upcoming donation drive. “Miracle on 11th Street” is…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Walker Valley won 30 games last year and made the state tournament. And with most all of the team back for this season, you can imagine how high the expectations are. Brian Armstrong has the story. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Tennessee acute care internist is gaining notice after releasing his third self-published medical thriller. Dr. Ryan McNamara, who works at a local Hospital, recently published Under Your Skin, a novel informed by more than a quarter-century of medical experience. The book follows a physician who becomes entangled in a series of unexplained medical events, forcing…
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) – A 27-year-old man was taken by Life Force to a local hospital Wednesday morning after his car went over the side of Sand Mountain along Highway 301 across from District Line Road, according to the Dade County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the call came in around 8:37 a.m. reporting a vehicle that had left the…
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) Walker Valley improved to 5-0 on the season with a 67-48 road win over rival Cleveland on Tuesday evening at Raider Arena. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News