CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Those who have fallen in the line of duty were honored Friday in downtown Chattanooga. The annual ceremony held a special significance after the recent death of Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Landon Faulkner in an April crash in Sequatchie County. A declaration made by the Hamilton County delegation in the Tennessee General Assembly was given to the…
OOLTEWAH,TN (WDEF) – An East Hamilton High School student is receiving national recognition for a short film she created. Rayna Wright took third prize in C-Span’s Student Cam Documentary Competition. Her film “A Long way from Prosperity” looked at ways to solve the homeless crisis in America. Wright earned a $750. Today, the student body got to watch her film….
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Iron Man 70.3 Kilometer triathlon starts on Sunday, bright and early. Friday was check-in day for the competitors at Ironman Village on Riverfront Parkway. Hundreds of competitors from Chattanooga and beyond came in droves to attend an orientation and purchase gear. Talking to the competitors, one thing was clear: Everyone loves Chattanooga. Competitor Julie…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) — News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether they serve as EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, or police officers, the award honors the unwavering dedication these first responders show every day to keep the community safe. When danger strikes, they are the first to answer the…
Long before Eastgate was the focal point of Brainerd Road, this area of Tennessee and much of Northwest Georgia was a part of the Cherokee Nation. A group of missionaries commissioned by a board in Massachusetts was sent to the area now called Brainerd to minister to the local Cherokee population. The Brainerd Mission was located where Eastgate currently sits….
Calhoun, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Calhoun baseball team saw their season come to an end on Thursday, as Pickens swept a double-header against the Yellow Jackets in the state Final Four. The Dragons won game one 4-2, and they took the second contest 11-5. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Gordon Lee baseball team is headed back to the state championship game to defend their state crown. The Trojans took care of Worth Co in the Final Four winning 8-0 and 5-0. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Webb School defeated Boyd Buchanan 6-1 in a decisive game three of their playoff series to advance to spring fling. Owen Fogle with the big blow in the game hitting a grand slam. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Sale Creek baseball team made school history on Thursday. The Panthers beat Trousdale Co 14-4 to advance to their first ever spring fling. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Police Department says violent crime continued to decline in 2025, according to the department’s newly released annual report. The report shows homicides dropped nearly fifty percent compared to the previous year, while non-fatal shootings and crimes against persons also decreased across the city. During an interview with News 12, Chattanooga Police Chief John Chambers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Virginia nonprofit is working to bring a bit of relief to a local family as their young son continues his fight against leukemia. The Roc Solid Foundation is raising money to build a backyard playset for Sebastian, a 3-year-old who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in August 2025 and is currently receiving treatment at…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A major expansion is coming soon to Erlanger East on Gunbarrel Road. The multimillion-dollar project will add new facilities and beds. Tyler Winks Executive VP, CEO Erlanger Health tells us, “This is the most significant investment that Erlanger has made in East Hamilton County since the hospital was built and it’s a response to the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — As Memorial Day approaches, local groups are preparing to honor our nation’s fallen. Retired Navy Captain Mickey McCamish put out a call this week requesting volunteers. They will be placing American flags at gravesites in the National Cemetery in Chattanooga. They will begin bright and early on Saturday, May 23rd. Captain McCamish tells us, “We…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing reaction to the recent expulsion of some Tennessee House Democrats from committees. That decision was made by Republican Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton in response to various disruptions during last week’s special session in Nashville regarding redistricting. We caught up with Representative Greg Martin at Thursday’s Chattanooga Republican Women’s meeting, who said that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) At the Blood Assurance Warehouse in Chattanooga, community leaders and emergency officials unveiled a new program they say could change the future of trauma care in Hamilton County. The initiative places whole blood directly into the hands of Hamilton County EMS crews, allowing paramedics to begin transfusions in the field for critically injured patients before they ever…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Boyd Buchanan softball team got a 5-4 walk-off win over Goodpasture in the state quarterfinals on Wednesday. Mercedes Smith had the game winning hit for the Bucs, which will send them back to Murfreesboro for the Spring Fling for the first time since 2005. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor baseball team punched their ticket to spring fling on Wednesday after beating Briarcrest Christian 11-0 and 5-3 in the state quarterfinals. Blake Lundy had a monster 3-run homer for the Red Raiders in their game one victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan split the first two games of their state quarterfinal match-up against The Webb School. Bucs lost game one 4-3 and won game two 12-0. The two teams will play a decisive game three on Thursday to see who punches their ticket to spring fling. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The spring fling tennis championships returned to Chattanooga this year, and two Chattanooga schools battled for a state title. Baylor took on rival McCallie at the Champions Club, and the Red Raiders prevailed 4-1 to win their second straight state title. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After falling behind 7-2, the Chattanooga Lookouts rallied to beat the Pensacola Blue Wahoos 8-7 on Wednesday afternoon at Erlanger Park. Chattanooga scored four runs in the bottom of the 8th with Carlos Jorge slugging a three run homer to provide the winning margin. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga TN (WDEF)-Chattanooga is serving up slices and specials all week long as Chattanooga Pizza Week returns for another year. Restaurants across the Scenic City are joining in on the celebration, offering creative specialty pizzas and unique menu items for hungry customers to try. News 12 stopped by Chattanooga Pizza Company where crews are preparing for what they expect to be…
Chattanooga TN (WDEF)Championship sports are taking over Chattanooga this May as The Sports & Events Corporation, also known as TSEC, brings five major state and national events to the area. From middle school athletes to college competitors, teams from across Tennessee and beyond are traveling to Chattanooga to compete for championship titles at venues across the city. At Warner Park, families…
Track 29 Photography UPDATE: The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) says at 11:55 a.m. officials were dispatched to E 3rd Street for a patient that was suffering from injuries related to an industrial accident that occurred in Bradley County. The patient was transported from Bradley County to Erlanger via ambulance, according to CFD. They say it was initially believed that the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Community leaders gathered Tuesday morning at East Side Elementary School for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the East Side Community Schoolyard. The project marks the completion of an over year and a half effort led by Trust for Public Land in partnership with Hamilton County Schools, Hamilton Parks and Recreation, Impact Parks, and the…