CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local Chattanooga firearm company is taking firearm safety seriously, and they’ve added a technological twist. The Lodestar LNK 9 is a 9mm handgun based on the Glock platform. What makes it different is the biometric safety developed by Lodestar Technology. It uses a brass actuator to block the trigger from being pulled. They chose brass…
Television technology has come a long way in the last 30 years. You probably remember sitting in front of the TV watching Saturday morning cartoons, or maybe you watched News 12 back in the day. Well, analog TV is made up of little individual lines, which combined add up to a picture. Nowadays, we use digital signals displayed as pixels…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The bill that would require Tennessee school districts to count the amount of undocumented students enrolled has been pushed back again. The Tennessee Senate was supposed to debate and vote on Senator Bo Watson’s proposal. However, he elected to push back that bill to a committee for unstated reasons. This followed protests earlier this week by local…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Spring is here which means its time to get out and do some shopping at Shop the Market At! April is packed with fun markets each weekend with unique themes. ‘Twilight Jewelry Market’ will be on April 4 from 5-10 PM which will feature lots of jewelry vendors and artists. The late night market is meant…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs football team opened spring practice this week. Mocs looking to bounce back after a bit of a down year last season, finishing with a 5-7 record. Normally, UTC would be finished with spring drills by now. They used to start the first of February. But head coach Rusty Wright felt he needed to push the start of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Heights Wellness Retreat, formerly Massage Heights, officially opened its doors in Chattanooga on March 26th with a grand opening event for the community. The ceremony included a ribbon cutting hosted by the local Chamber of Commerce, welcoming residents to tour the facility and learn about its expanded wellness offerings. The retreat has added several advanced wellness…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Heritage Landing Road is officially open to traffic following a restoration project that addressed a subsurface collapse at the entrance to the Heritage Landing neighborhood. The closure was caused by a degraded drainage pipe that allowed soil to wash into the river, creating an underground void that eventually collapsed. City crews used a different, more efficient…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital awarded nearly $220,000 this morning to six local nonprofit organizations as part of its community health improvement program. The funding will support programs aimed at improving access to health care, strengthening mental and behavioral health resources, increasing transportation options, and promoting health education for residents in need. Among the recipients, the AIM Center…
The Walnut Street Bridge during its restoration on March 26, 2026. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A little over a year ago, the Walnut Street Bridge was closed for a major renovation project. Thursday , we got a look at the progress of that work. The Walnut Street Bridge project is roughly 60 percent completed after beginning roughly a year ago. The…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Controversial partnerships between local sheriffs and ICE agents may soon be a requirement across the state of Tennessee. A bill is looking to require every single sheriff’s department to enter into ICE’s 287 g immigration enforcement program. Over 50 counties, including Hamilton, are already involved in the program. These agreements require the local agencies who detain undocumented…
Dr. Liz Culler joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to encourage viewers to donate blood during an ongoing blood shortage. Donate today to save three lives! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Earn a little extra money this spring break while also saving up to three lives by donating blood at Blood Assurance. Dr. Liz Culler talks about the ongoing blood shortage happening…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) GPS picked up their sixth win in-a-row on Wednesday with a 5-2 victory over Meigs Co. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
(press release) After two seasons, Head Boys Basketball Coach Matt Matoh and Notre Dame High School have mutually agreed to part ways following the conclusion of the 2025–2026 school year. During his tenure, Coach Matoh led the boys basketball program to consecutive second-place finishes in the District 2 Basketball Tournament and compiled an overall record of 23–38. “I want to thank…
MEIGS AND MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee made two stops in East Tennessee on Wednesday as part of his statewide farewell tour, drawing crowds of supporters in one community and protesters in another. Lee first visited the Meigs County Courthouse in Decatur, where residents gathered for a chance to greet the governor as he continues traveling…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Artificial intelligence and automation are changing how many jobs are done. A new survey from the University of Phoenix highlights how hiring leaders view online credentials in today’s workplace. The survey found 78% of hiring leaders say workers with online educational credentials stand out because they bring new and emerging skill sets. 98% of hiring leaders…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Erlanger Hospital announced plans to makeover their Children’s Emergency Room at a press conference Wednesday. They made the announcement at the Kennedy Outpatient Center across the street. Erlanger leadership says the goal is to make the emergency room environment calmer and more welcoming in what can be a traumatic moment for the young patients. Debbie Spielman,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Lookout Mountain Conservancy signed a contract that will allow them to preserve a massive parcel of land. The land on Hawkins Ridge sits just behind Forest Hills Cemetery in Saint Elmo and consists of over twenty acres of wooded land. They plan to add trails and maintain the land, granting access to a patch of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed bill by a Hamilton County lawmaker that would affect property tax increases in Tennessee has been pulled for the year. Senator Bo Watson had proposed that any local government who wanted to pass a property tax increase would have to gain approval from voters in a referendum. He said this was in response to the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – John O’Leary, bestselling author, international keynote speaker, and burn survivor, inspired attendees at the 23rd annual Possibilities Luncheon hosted by Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation. The event, held at the Chattanooga Convention Center, raises funds for the Siskin Hospital Patient Scholarship Fund, which provides essential rehabilitation care to patients who are uninsured or underinsured following serious…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Spring has just sprung, but it isn’t too late to start planning for your child to hit the green with First Tee – Tennessee’s summer camp. First Tee is a youth organization that fosters growth in physical and mental strength through golf. The summer camp teaches the fundamentals of golf such as honesty, integrity, teamwork, and…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame remained unbeaten on the young soccer season, as they knocked off East Hamilton 4-2. Irish scored three goals in the first half to lead it 3-0 at the break before sailing to the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennesseans are being hit hard by robocalls, with new data showing the state ranks among the worst in the country. Robocalls are something most people have had to deal with, and experts say the problem is only getting worse. Ammy Archer, research lead and media specialist with the data company WhistleOut, says the best way to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In May, Blood Assurance will launch a new partnership with GoodLabs. The partnership will allow eligible donors to receive free clinical-grade bloodwork when they book and complete a blood donation through the GoodLabs platform. Officials say the goal is to encourage more people in the community to donate while also providing a meaningful incentive. Caitlin Stanley,…
A group of teachers, students, and activists speaking out against Senate Bill 836 in Red Bank. RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of teachers, students, and activists came together to protest a bill moving through the Tennessee Legislature. The bill in question is Senate Bill 836, sponsored by Senator Bo Watson of Hamilton County. It was approved by the Tennessee…