DALTON Ga. (WDEF) For more than a year, families in northwest Georgia have been living with unanswered questions about PFAS, often called forever chemicals. News 12 attended a community update where the attorneys leading the PFAS Georgia investigation outlined what eighteen months of testing has uncovered and what the community should expect next. One of the lead attorneys, Ben Finley,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The 2025 Chattanooga Buddy Walk brought thousands of families, advocates, and supporters to First Horizon Pavilion this weekend, celebrating individuals with Down syndrome and the power of community. The event featured music, food vendors, games, face painting, and the popular “Buddy Strut,” where individuals with Down syndrome are highlighted and cheered on by friends and family. …
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WDEF) – Saturday morning a memorial service was held in honor of Allan Williams, the crew member who lost his life in the recent LifeFlight crash in Wilson County. The service took place at the Rolling Hills Community Church at 1810 Columbia Ave., Franklin, Tennessee. The photos above are from the Vanderbilt LifeFlight media platform, where they wrote,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga has a rising star in youth track: Robert Todd IV. At just 9 years old, Robert is already making a name for himself with his speed, dedication, and competitive spirit. Training with the Chatt Town Speed Track Club, Robert competes in sprints and middle-distance events, posting times that put him among the top runners nationally…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga welcomed the holiday season by celebrating a new home dedication for Stephanie Tarvin and her family on Friday, November 14th. The ceremony took place in a local neighborhood, where friends, volunteers, and community partners gathered to mark the completion of months of hard work. Tarvin, a medical assistant and mother…
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Since taking over for an injured teammate, running back Jacolbi Salley has been making big strides for Red Bank. Brian Armstrong has the story. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
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…