Lookouts Rally to Beat Pensacola 8-7

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 Pizza Week Returns with Specialty Slices

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…

TSEC Brings State and National Championships to Chattanooga

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…

Two injured in lithium battery explosion at Cleveland plant

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…

East Side Schoolyard Project Completed

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…

Swimming portion of Ironman set to return to Chattanooga this weekend

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Athletes are set to return to the Tennessee River this weekend. The Ironman 70.3 triathlon is set to be held this Sunday in Chattanooga. The first leg of the race is a one point four mile swim in the Tennessee River from the north shore to Ross’s Landing. Unfortunately, previous editions of the race have had their…

New restaurant Torikaya brings modern Japanese-inspired dining to Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new restaurant has opened in downtown Chattanooga this week. Torikaya has officially opened its doors, bringing a modern Japanese-inspired dining experience to a nearly century-old building. Inside the newly renovated space, the building’s original brick walls and flooring remain intact, while nearly everything else has been completely rebuilt. Executive Chef Erik Cielo explained that the…

DA Reflects on Guilty Resolution

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – District Attorney General Stephen Hatchett indicated the conclusion of the Craig Liner case brings a difficult but meaningful sense of closure after a guilty plea brought the courtroom proceedings to an abrupt end. Speaking on Mix 104.1, Hatchett reflected on how the case reached its resolution just as jury selection was about to begin.  He said…

New details released on planned amphitheater on the Chattanooga Westside

Image of the planned amphitheater along with the rest of The Bend. (Courtesy: Urban Story Ventures) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week, we learned that plans were in the works for a large amphitheater on the Chattanooga Westside at The Bend. Tuesday, we are learning more about what that entails. Urban Story Ventures has revealed that the proposed 12,500 seat venue…

TVA says that lake levels are below normal due to drought

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- TVA says that those planning to enjoy our lakes this summer should prepare for them to be lower than normal. This is because of the drought the Tennessee Valley finds itself in, as the National Weather Service says that we are in a severe to extreme drought. Chickamauga Lake as an example is running roughly 2-3 feet…

Dalton Draws Big Home Crowds For Their Soccer Team

Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) When you’ve won seven state championships like the Dalton soccer program has, you can expect great support. That’s why big crowds have become the norm for the Catamounts home matches at Harmon Field. Dalton just wrapped up another successful season on their home turf. They qualified for the state championship game this Friday in Atlanta. Nothing new for…

New Tennessee law expands emergency care for K-9 Officers

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – New legislation aimed at helping injured police and canine officers in the field has officially passed through the Tennessee General Assembly. The Tennessee Canine Emergency Medical Care and Transport Act now allows trained EMS personnel to provide emergency care and transportation to injured canines serving in the line of duty. “For me, this was a really…

Gas prices surge nationwide

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – President Trump announced Monday morning, following a phone interview with CBS News, that he plans to suspend the federal gas tax for a period of time. According to AAA, studies show gas prices have skyrocketed more than 50 percent since the start of the Iran war. On Sunday, prices reached more than $4.52 per gallon. Experts…

Cleveland Man Pleads Guilty in Murder Case

CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – Charlton Craig Liner has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to killing his ex-wife, Karen Liner, according to the 10th Judicial District Attorney General’s Office. Liner entered guilty pleas to first-degree murder, felony murder, and aggravated burglary, bringing the case to a close without going to trial.   Authorities say the charges stem from…

What’s Right With Our Schools, Chattanooga Library Story Time

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – The foundation for life-long learning is often laid in pre-school, but for people that young, learning has to be fun. That’s exactly where Preschool story time comes in. Let’s head to Chattanooga’s Downtown Public library for a page turning example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.” “Preschool story time focuses on early literacy skills, pre-literacy skills,…

CFC Brings Soccer to Erlanger Park

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Football Club is preparing to take the field at Erlanger Park for a milestone event in the club’s history. CFC will host Inter Miami CF II in the first soccer match ever played at the stadium. The game is part of the club’s “Summer of Soccer” celebration taking place across Chattanooga. The match comes as…

Craig Liner pleads guilty to 2025 murder of ex-wife

UPDATE: Craig Liner has pleaded guilty of the 2025 killing of his ex-wife Karen Liner and has been sentenced to life in prison. Liner entered pleas of guilty to First Degree Murder, Felony Murder, and Aggravated Burglary for killing Karen Liner at her home, according to the District Attorney General, Tenth Judicial District. CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Back on January 27th, Karen…

Mother’s Day Paddle Through Downtown

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Families spent part of Mother’s Day on the water Sunday morning during a special kayaking adventure hosted by Outdoor Chattanooga. The guided paddle took participants through downtown Chattanooga along the Tennessee River, passing landmarks including Maclellan Island, Ross’s Landing, the Bluff View Art District, and several historic bridges. The event welcomed both beginners and experienced kayakers…

Sunscreen Confusion Raises Melanoma Concerns

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – May is Melanoma Awareness Month, and a new national survey is highlighting growing confusion surrounding sunscreen safety and daily sun protection. The survey, released by the Melanoma Research Alliance, found many Americans remain skeptical about sunscreen despite medical recommendations encouraging regular use to help prevent skin cancer. According to the findings, 53% of Americans say they…