Soddy Daisy Defeats Rival Sale Creek 52-30
Sale Creek, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Soddy Daisy girls basketball team improved to 2-0 on the young season with a 52-30 road win against rival Sale Creek on Wednesday night. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Baylor Prepared For Yet Another Playoff Rematch Against Rival McCallie
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Baylor-McCallie game is like the Marvel movie franchise. We get plenty of sequels. The Chattanooga rivals meet in the playoff semi-finals Friday, marking the third year in-a-row they’ve met twice during the same calendar year. Red Raiders won the last meeting in October by a final of 38-35. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Boyd Buchanan Enjoying More Size on Defensive Line
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan has played solid defense ever since Gary Rankin’s arrival as head coach. But the Bucs ‘D’ might pack a little more punch this season. And they’ll need it on Friday night, as they host BGA for the right to advance to the state championship game. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
New affordable housing community opens in Chattanooga
The ribbon cutting at Shallowford Pointe (Courtesy: DGA Residential) CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new affordable housing development in Chattanooga held its ribbon cutting Wednesday. Shallowford Pointe is a 96 unit apartment complex across from the VA Hospital on Shallowford Road. These are split up into two and three bedroom apartments. Developed by DGA Residential, residents will be able to use…
Lung Cancer Awareness Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say patient involvement may play a key role in helping people feel more confident in their care decisions. Debra, a 65-year-old lifelong non-smoker from Chandler, Arizona, is living with stage four non-small cell lung cancer. An avid outdoor enthusiast who has hiked the Grand Canyon rim and long…
Suspended East Ridge police officer makes initial court appearance in domestic assault case
Joseph Hawks making his initial court appearance on a domestic assault charge. He has been suspended without pay from the East Ridge Police Department. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An East Ridge police officer charged with domestic violence made his initial court appearance Wednesday. Joseph Hawks is charged with aggravated domestic assault. A Hamilton County affidavit states that he broke a woman’s…
Help restock the CHATTFoundation Community Kitchen’s shelves this week!
Tabi Upton with Moody Radio joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to remind viewers to come out and support the CHATT Foundation this season. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Support your community with Moody Radio’s Thanksgiving Food Drive which kicks off on November 20 at 7 AM – 5 PM. The food drive is to help stock the shelves of the CHATTFoundation’s…
Enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal with the Union Gospel Mission
Rev. John Rector with Union Gospel Mission joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to remind the community there will be a meal the Wednesday before Thanksgiving free of charge. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Union Gospel Mission is ensuring everyone has a seat at the table and a hot meal with their Thanksgiving Dinner coming up on November 26. The traditional Thanksgiving…
Elf Tradition Marks Two Decades
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) – This year, The Elf on the Shelf is celebrating 20 years as a holiday tradition in homes across the country, and around the world. What started as a family custom grew into a global phenomenon thanks to twin sisters Chanda A. Bell and Christa Pitts, along with their mother, Carole Aebersold. The idea began with a…
Silverdale Edges Signal Mountain 54-53 Despite Nine Treys From Eagles Max Rackel
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain and Silverdale tipped off their basketball season on Tuesday with the visiting Seahawks rallying for a 54-53 victory. Eagles guard Max Rackel was cookin’ in the opener with nine treys on the night, including a sizzling five in the first quarter. He finished with 28 points, while Judah Richardson led the winning Seahawks with 23….
Mocs Regular Season Finale a Homecoming For RB Ryan Ingram
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Mocs football team will put a bow on their season Saturday against Wofford. No particular stakes are on the line against the Terriers, but the game will be a huge homecoming for UTC running back Ryan Ingram, who played four years with the Terriers. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC Mocs
Full Northgate Mall economic impact proposal unveiled
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The final plan to fix infrastructure issues at Northgate Mall was unveiled Tuesday. This plan however, raised some questions. The proposal presented on Tuesday was a two part plan. The first part was the tax increment financing portion. It would use a portion of sales tax revenue generated by new projects on the mall’s campus to replace…
Local Food Drive hosted by WDEF News 12 and Lee Company
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A special community event is taking place this Friday at Lee Company on Shallowford Road in Chattanooga. News 12 and Lee Company are partnering to host a holiday food drive, working to ensure no family goes without a meal this Thanksgiving. News 12 spoke with company leaders about the history of the drive and why it…
Bradley County firefighters push for more pay
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Bradley County firefighters are asking their county commission to increase their pay. Currently, the starting salary of a Bradley County Fire Rescue member is only $38,000. For comparison, Chattanooga firefighters have a starting salary of $56,000 , and Cleveland firefighters start at $50,000. They also state their equipment is outdated compared to other departments, and that they…
Baylor Soccer Reflects on State Title Three-Peat
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Baylor girls’ soccer has been the gold standard in Tennessee for the past three years. Now, 12 seniors are graduating, and half of them are taking their talents to the college level. Brian Armstrong has the story. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CFC Re-Sign Captain Alex McGrath
(press release) — Chattanooga Football Club (CFC) announced today it has re-signed midfielder and captain Alex McGrath to a two-year contract with a club option for a further year. The 28-year-old has committed his future to CFC after being sidelined for the majority of the 2025 season with a knee injury sustained in Chattanooga’s match against Atlanta United 2 on…
Mark Mariakis Stepping Down at Signal Mountain
Signal Mountain, TN-(WDEF-TV) Signal Mountain coach Mark Mariakis is stepping down after two seasons as Signal Mountain’s head coach. Mariakis announced he’s retiring from coaching after 40-years in the business. Before going to the Eagles, Mariakis also served as the head coach at Ridgeland and Chattanooga Christian. He took Signal Mountain to the playoffs in each of his two seasons…
Ronald McDonald House Chattanooga Marks 35
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Chattanooga celebrated its 35th birthday today, marking more than three decades of supporting families in the region. The Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce also declared November 18th “RMH of Greater Chattanooga Day” in honor of the organization’s milestone. Since opening in 1990, the House has provided a home-like environment, meals, and…
Golden Apple Award: OLPH, Diana Lee
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – Learning a new language is easier the earlier you start. Senora Diana Lee makes the Spanish language come to life for students in Pre-K through 5th grade at OLPH. See why this vibrant and enthusiastic teacher earned this week’s Golden Apple Award. “There’s so many good things that we can share about Senora Lee. One of…
Rock City celebrates over 30 years of the Enchanted Garden of Lights
News 12 This Morning: Pepper Raper joins News 12’s Amelia Greer and brings the magic of the holiday season with her! The ‘Enchanted Garden of Lights’ is back and bigger than ever at Rock City. Learn how you can enjoy one of Chattanooga’s favorite holiday traditions! LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) — Chattanooga’s favorite holiday tradition has returned to Lookout Mountain….
Operation Christmas Child kicks off collection week in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today marks the start of the celebration season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, as nearly five thousand drop-off locations open across the country. This year, the local kickoff is taking place at Covenant Presbyterian Church in Chattanooga. News 12 spoke with local organizers to learn more about what this mission means not…
Airport breaks ground on new aviation park
Ground being broken on Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport’s new aviation park. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport broke ground on their new aviation park Monday. The skies fascinate many, and in the decades past, there was a spot to watch planes take off and land here in Chattanooga. The airport’s CEO and President, April Cameron, said, “As many people know,…
New initiative to allow faith organizations to tackle affordable housing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new initiative is looking to tackle the issue of affordable housing in a new way. The city of Chattanooga, along with the McClellan Foundation and the Enterprise Center, launched their Faith-Based Development Initiative. This initiative will provide assistance and grant funding to 8 faith based organizations who pledge to turn underutilized land into new affordable housing…
What’s Right With Our Schools: ACG Go Build Construction Career Expo
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) – As our area grows, construction workers remain in high demand. Associated General Contractors of East Tennessee are working to meet that need. At their recent “Go Build Construction Career Expo” they gave 10th graders a hands-on look at the industry. That’s a brick-and-mortar example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.” Steven Lewis is the Principal at…