Gabriel Vilchez and David Gardiner at their preliminary hearing Monday in Dunlap. UPDATE: Back in October a 50 year old woman was found dead outside of her home in the Lewis Chapel community of Sequatchie County. Her son and husband were arrested and charged with her murder. A Sequatchie County judge on Monday had to decide whether or not the…
Local artist Cuatro Cinco brings some of his tour mates as they get ready to end the year with a celebration like none other. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Cuatro Cinco is bringing community support and cool celebrations to the Scenic City this month! On December 12, Cuatro Cinco is hosting “Cuatro Cares Christmas” which is a food drive benefiting the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Salvation Army of Chattanooga partnered with Chattanooga Football Club on December 7, 2025, for a special day of volunteering. From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., 66 youth athletes, ages 11 to 13, assisted with tasks around the Social Services building on McCallie Avenue. The young volunteers sorted donations, stocked the client-choice food pantry, tidied the…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Mistletoe Market filled Bradley Square Mall in Cleveland this past weekend with holiday shopping, festive activities, and opportunities to support local businesses. More than two hundred vendors set up throughout the mall offering handmade gifts, seasonal décor, boutique items, and other unique crafts, giving shoppers plenty of options for holiday shopping. Families and children lined…
CHICKAMAUGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In Chickamauga, families gathered for another beloved tradition, the annual Christmas tree lighting celebration. For many, this marks the unofficial start of the holiday season. Parents, children, and neighbors filled the streets bundled up and watching as the 30-foot Christmas tree lit up the town square. Mayor Trey Deck says this night is about more than…
FLINTSTONE, GA. (WDEF) – In Flintstone, Georgia, the Chattanooga Valley Lions Club is celebrating 22 years of its annual holiday donation drive. In the spirit of giving, community members gathered to support children in need throughout the area. Four wheelers, golf carts, and dirt bikes lined the road as riders revved their engines, dropped off toys, and tossed out candy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise helped kick off the season with a family friendly holiday celebration. The organization is marking 40 years of service in Chattanooga and continues its mission to ensure families in the community have access to safe and affordable single-family homes. This year, they added a festive twist by inviting families to build their…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Huntingdon jumped out to a 20-0 lead early in the third quarter. Marion County added a fourth-quarter touchdown to cut into the lead, but it wasn’t enough to repeat as state champs. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
ATLANTA (AP) — Gunner Stockton and Georgia finally put an end to Alabama’s mastery of the rivalry between Southeastern Conference powers. Stockton threw three touchdown passes as the third-ranked Bulldogs solidified their position for a first-round bye in the College Football Playoff and beat Alabama in the SEC championship game for the first time, pounding the 10th-ranked Crimson Tide 28-7 on Saturday….
Fort Oglethorpe, GA-(WDEF-TV) In a battle of unbeatens on Friday, LFO defeated rival Ringgold 66-64. The Warriors enjoyed a 15-point lead in the first half before the Tigers fought back to make it close down the stretch. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
(gomocs.com) The Chattanooga Mocs campus and community is saddened to share the passing of former equipment manager Mike Royster. Mike was a dedicated member of the Mocs family whose steady presence and unwavering commitment shaped generations of student-athletes, student managers and coaches. Mike served UTC for nearly 50 years with pride and heartfelt resolve leaving a lasting legacy. The Mocs extend…
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Heritage girls basketball team remained undefeated on the season after beating rival NW Whitfield 45-26. The Generals were up only seven points at halftime before pulling away for the win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) South Pittsburg has added another gold ball to their collection. The Pirates beat McKenzie 42-14 on Friday afternoon at Finley Stadium to claim the 1A state crown. South Pitt was up 35-0 at halftime. Jamychal Buckner was named the game’s MVP after running for over 200-yards in the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
From mechanized warfare to mechanized mealtime, can robots really do it all? A robotic “chef” delivered an unconventional Thanksgiving feast to U.S. troops stationed overseas in South Korea. Soldiers tapped their orders into a digital kiosk, ordering hot-and-ready holiday meals featuring turkey, ham, and even vegetarian options. Army officials explain that the robot prepares meals for servicemembers so human cooks…
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in front of hundreds of Murray County residents opposing a biowaste facility. CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF)- It was an explosive scene inside of a Murray County gym Thursday evening at a public hearing over a biowaste facility. 76 people signed up to speak against the anaerobic digestor that Vanguard Renewables, a subsidiary of Blackrock, would like to…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor used a long fourth quarter drive to score the go ahead touchdown to beat Brentwood Academy 28-24 to claim the Division II-AAA state title on a rainy night at Finley Stadium. Red Raiders went 80-yards in 12 plays to get the go ahead touchdown with 3:30 left in the game. Baylor quarterback Briggs Cherry hit tight end Braxton…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, GA (WDEF) – A large pine tree that fell overnight on Lookout Mountain caused a power outage that affected several locations early this morning. EPB traced the outage to the fallen tree near Fairyland School, where the pine came down across multiple powerlines. The loss of power temporarily closed Lula Lake Road, Fairyland Elementary, and Rock City while…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Hamilton County veteran and mother of two, Michelle Meek, is marking a major achievement as the first graduate of the county’s Veterans Treatment Court. Meek served two tours in Afghanistan and says she joined the military to escape the trauma of a difficult childhood. She shared that her arrest became a wake-up call, not just…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Federal leaders and major philanthropists are outlining a nationwide effort to create a government-backed account for children at birth. The announcement included confirmation from Michael and Susan Dell of a $6.25 billion donation to support the initiative. According to federal representatives, the Treasury Department will administer the program. They say approximately 60 million accounts are expected…
Ashley Bottoms with Clumpies joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the ice cream company cranks out their holiday flavors. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Get a perfect scoop of holiday cheer with Clumpies latest flavors hitting stores Friday, December 5! Clumpies latest holiday flavors all have the feeling of coziness packed tightly in a cup, cone, or pint! The latest flavors…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor had three players sign with SEC teams on Wednesday, and two others signed with Louisville, including quarterback Briggs Cherry. Kind of makes it easy to see how the Red Raiders are playing for another state title on Thursday night at Finley Stadium. Baylor will face Brentwood Academy at 7pm, which will mark t heir fourth consecutive year in…
Athens, TN-(WDEF-TV) McMinn County offensive lineman Camden Goforth has officially signed to play college football at West Virginia. Goforth put pen to paper on the first day of the early signing period. His blocking talent is described as road-grading. He chose the Mountaineers after flirting earlier with East Carolina. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie had a pair of kids sign D-One scholarships. Receiver Keeyshawn Tabuteau is taking his play-making skills to Wisconsin. Offensive lineman Daniel Cepicky is headed to Kennesaw State. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-Chattanooga’s Southside is gearing up for one of its biggest days of the year as the MAINx24 Festival returns this weekend, bringing parades, live music, food, and more than a hundred events packed into 24 hours. MAINx24 Volunteer Kelly Allen says the excitement is already building. “We’re super excited to be celebrating our 18th year,” Allen said. “This…