The construction progress of Erlanger Park on November 14, 2025. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The brand new home of the Chattanooga Lookouts made some announcements Friday. Five companies; Unum, Rock City, Kubota, FirstBank, and Coca-Cola, are sponsoring various aspects of Erlanger Park. Unum is sponsoring 16 luxury suite boxes. FirstBank is sponsoring the home run club behind home plate. Kubota of…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — Parkridge Medical Center announced plans to build a freestanding Emergency Room in Bradley County. The ER would have 11 rooms, including one for trauma care. It would also feature a nurses station, imaging, and in-house labs. Parkridge said in a press release that Bradley County is rapidly growing and is underserved when it comes to 24-7…
Potential future choice lanes in Chattanooga. (From: TDOT) NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A project to introduce choice lanes in Tennessee is continuing to move forward. The Transportation Modernization Board approved several portions of a project to introduce these lanes between Nashville and Murfreesboro on I-24. These are toll lanes that would be used to try to alleviate traffic. The board approved…
NOW FOR A HIGH-TECH TWIST ON TEACHING PEOPLE TO DRIVE. A SCHOOL IN THE UK IS TRAINING DRIVING INSTRUCTORS USING VIRTUAL REALITY BEFORE THEY HIT THE REAL ROAD. WITH VR HEADSETS, TRAINEES PRACTICE NAVIGATING TRICKY TRAFFIC AND MAKING SPLIT-SECOND DECISIONS. THE SYSTEM EVEN GIVES TEACHERS DOUBLE MIRRORS SO THEY CAN WATCH BOTH THEIR STUDENT AND TRAFFIC AROUND THEM. So the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing reaction to UTC’s plan to replace Engel Stadium with a women’s soccer stadium. The stadium, built in 1930, has fallen into disrepair over the past several years. The site is planned to be converted into that soccer stadium and the new Hamilton County Health Department building. As the Lookouts prepare to move into their…
Jarrod Dunn and Kate Parsons join News 12’s Amelia Greer to remind viewers of the importance of recovery resources. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Coalition is responding to several counties in the viewing area to encourage those facing addiction and mental illness. Lifeline Coordinator Jarrod Dunn and Faith-Based Coordinator Kate Parsons remind everyone that the Hamilton County Coalition offers…
Dawn Hjelseth from River City Company joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to remind viewers ‘Gratefull’ is right around the corner. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Lots of free food and good community with Gratefull taking over MLK Blvd. Celebrating over a decade of serving the community, everyone is invited to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal together and to meet your neighbors. All…
Jasper, TN-(WDEF-TV) What if I told you one of the best sack artists in high school football was listed at 5’7, 150-pounds. Meet Marion County’s Ashton Martin, who has 15.5 sacks this season. He’s a sacking machine, who draws inspiration from his late father. Brian Armstrong has more. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
DUNLAP, 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 to…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) — Foundation House Ministries’ Festival of Trees event was Thursday. The event runs from 6 to 8pm and gives families an opportunity to celebrate the holidays stress free. Foundation House Ministries is a nonprofit that provides housing and a recovery program for mothers. It’s the only maternity home of its kind within a one-hundred-and-fifty-mile radius. Guests were…
The interior of the Novonix facility on the Chattanooga Westside (Courtesy: Novonix) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 95 percent of the world’s synthetic graphite is currently produced in China. One company, whose presence is expanding in Chattanooga, is looking to change that. In order to achieve this, Novonix is looking to soon reach full production at their Chattanooga Westside facility. The product…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-The Chattanooga Area Food Bank remains in emergency response mode as delayed SNAP benefits push more families across Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia to local food pantries. At Red Bank Community Food Pantry, the surge has been striking. Volunteers report a 52% increase in families visiting, many for the first time. Heather Hammond, a worker with the pantry,…
LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) – Pilgrim’s is making a major investment in Walker County’s future with the groundbreaking of a $400 million prepared foods facility at the Walker County Business Park in LaFayette. The new multi-phase facility is expected to create more than 630 jobs when it reaches full capacity, producing fully cooked chicken products for retail and foodservice customers across…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – President Donald Trump has proposed giving most Americans a $2,000 payment funded by money collected from tariffs on imported goods. The administration says the plan could take several forms, including direct checks or tax reductions, but officials stress that the details are still being worked out, including who would qualify and how the payments would be…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — McKee Foods joined us on Prime News at 7 to debut their annual Christmas Tree Cakes. They are celebrating 40 years of the iconic treat. Recent years have brought the Christmas Tree Brownies, Christmas Tree Donuts and Snowflake Brownies. The iconic tinsel drizzle and sprinkles on the Christmas Tree Cake are an annual signal the holidays…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County law enforcement has officially finished upgrades to the Law Enforcement Operations Center (LEOC) and the newly renovated Property and Evidence Facility that formerly was the Chattanooga Gas Company building. The $600,000 project began in January 2023 and took two years to complete. Together, the spaces now cover 9,100 square feet, more than double the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The potential deed land swap between McDonald Farm and Enterprise South Nature Park continued to stir debate at Hamilton County Commission. The proposal would preserve 1,300 acres at the Sale Creek property in exchange for opening up over 500 acres at Enterprise South for potential development. The plan has stirred controversy from citizens who would like…
Nick Shanks joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to remind viewers of a special fundraiser technicians are doing with Lee Company. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Lee Company’s annual Vans4Cans food drive is helping out our community during a time of need. Now through November 21, canned goods and non-perishables can be donated to Lee Company by stopping by at their in-person…
(chattanoogaredwolves-sc.com) The Chattanooga Red Wolves are proud to announce that Head Coach and Technical Director Scott Mackenzie has been named the 2025 USL League One Coach of the Year, following a historic season that saw the Red Wolves reach new heights on and off the pitch. At 35 years, 9 months and 25 days old, Mackenzie becomes the youngest coach ever to win the award, surpassing…
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) Layne Vaughn is the epitome of a workhorse for the Gordon Lee football team. Not only does he lead the team in rushing. He also leads the team in tackles per game. Brian Armstrong has the story. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Huge signing party at Baylor Wednesday. Among those inking college scholarships were an incredible six players from the girls soccer state championship team. Lilly Catalanatto to Carson Newman. Hadley Griffith to Tennessee Tech. Zoe Misenhimer to UTC. Ryleigh Ramey to Carson Newman Paige Thompson to King University. Emily Betterton to UTC. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could there be a tax freeze for Hamilton County seniors? This is in the wake of record property values across the county. A Hamilton County Commission resolution would prevent the tax bills of those over the age of 65 with incomes under $48, 250 from rising in the case of future tax or property value increases. That…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The United States Mint has officially ended production of the penny. The final one-cent coins for circulation were struck on November 12, 2025, concluding over 230 years of continuous production. Production ended after the Treasury Department placed its final order of penny blanks in May 2025. The cost to produce a single penny is now about…
A group of Soddy-Daisy citizens opposed to a proposed asphalt plant at Wednesday’s Planning Commission meeting. SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- You may remember a proposed asphalt plant in Soddy-Daisy near the Highway 27 and Thrasher Pike interchange. That had been voted down in August. However, that proposal is back on a nearby piece of property. There were frustrations from residents after…