Shrek and Fiona as rubber ducks in the Collegedale “Waddle It Be?” contest. COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- 24 contestants are trying to waddle to victory in Collegedale this week. The city is hosting their first ever “Waddle It Be?” Contest. The public can come to the Collegedale City Hall to judge the best dress rubber duck displays. Some of the displays…
DALTON, GA (WDEF) – Families at Valley Point Middle School recently came together to solve a mystery. Students used the skills they learn each day to track down their missing mascot. It’s a wonderful example of “What’s Right With Our Schools.” “Well, we have a very special event planned for our students this evening. We have a CSI themed family…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today in Red Bank, local organizations and community members gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Godsey Ridge Trail System. The community joined city leaders for a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the new trail network, which officials say will provide more opportunities for recreation, wellness, and outdoor connection. Eddie Kessler with Ptarmigan…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The 4 Bridges Arts Festival returned this weekend as one of the region’s premier visual arts events, drawing large crowds and artists from across the country. More than 140 artists took part, showcasing a wide range of work including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. The festival has earned recognition as one of the top fine…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new pollinator garden is now officially open in Soddy-Daisy, the result of a community-wide effort focused on conservation, native plants, and supporting local wildlife. Keep Soddy-Daisy Beautiful dedicated the garden at the corner of Dayton Boulevard and Thrasher Pike during a ceremony that brought together local officials, Ivy Academy, and the Tennessee Aquarium. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Spring cleaning season means cleaning out those medicine cabinets and finding plenty of unused or expired medications, which is why the Hamilton County Coalition is hosting their annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this weekend. On April 25, people will be able to properly dispose any unwanted medication at these designated sites: HAMILTON COUNTY LOCATIONS…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) – The Georgia House District 2 race is coming up in May, with Marine Corps veteran Christian Hurd challenging longtime Northwest Georgia Representative Steve Tarvin for the seat. News 12 spoke with both candidates about why they believe voters should choose them. Incumbent Steve Tarvin spoke with News 12 by phone about the upcoming race and his…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – East Ridge High School hosted its annual Health Fair, featuring a variety of free resources including health screenings, informational booths, and interactive demonstrations. The event was organized by students along with a variety of community partners, giving residents access to health resources and information. School leaders say the fair also highlighted opportunities available through the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)A neighborhood street in Chattanooga turned into a vibrant celebration of music, food, and community this weekend. Glass Roots, a local nonprofit, hosted its third annual block party—closing down the intersection of Glass Street and North Chamberlain Avenue and transforming it into a lively outdoor gathering space. A stage was set up right in the middle of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Chattanooga turned up the volume this weekend as a spring celebration of music, community, and creativity took over Redbud Venue alongside Record Store Day 2026. The “RSD Open House” was free and open to the public, drawing families, music lovers, and visitors for a day centered around local culture and connection. Organizers said the event was designed…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) – The City of Chickamauga hosted its first-ever Chickamauga Crawfish Festival as students also shared their thoughts on splitting access to the historic Gordon-Lee Mansion grounds for prom photos. The festival was hosted at Crawfish Springs, drawing large crowds for a day of food, drinks, live music, and plenty of crawfish. Community members gathered throughout the day…
(GoMocs)- The Chattanooga Mocs football team’s 2026 Spring Showcase signaled the end of spring drills. It’s been a positive start to the new year for the squad beginning with an 8-week strength and conditioning program that led into the past few weeks of on field drills. A large crowd stretched from end zone to end zone in lawn chairs, bleachers…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Notre Dame’s Luke Rosellini got the three goal hat trick on Friday as the Irish defeated Silverdale 6-0 in a district matchup. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Calhoun baseball team closed out the regular season on Friday with an impressive 13-1 region victory over Heritage. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) After falling behind 5-0 in the first inning, the Chattanooga Lookouts rallied to beat the Montgomery Biscuits 8-6 in 10 innings on Friday night at Erlanger Park. Over 7,6 00 hundred fans were in attendance to witness Chattanooga’s come-from-behind victory. Zavier Warren hit a two-run homer in the 10th provide the walk-off win. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It has been quite the homecoming this week for Biscuits infielder Cooper Kinney. The Baylor grad hit a dramatic home run in the first ever game at the Lookouts new Erlanger Park. Brian Armstrong reports. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is defending the move of the Small Business Incubator Center on the northshore to a new Future Ready Center downtown. The Business Incubator helps new businesses get off the ground by giving them a space and resources to work. It is in the old American Lava building on Cherokee Boulevard on the…
The procession carrying Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Landon Faulkner to be laid to rest at the Sequatchie County Memorial Gardens proceeding underneath an American flag held up by Dunlap and Signal Mountain firefighters on Rankin Avenue in downtown Dunlap. DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Sheriff’s Deputy Landon Faulkner has been laid to rest Friday following a celebration of life and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Local labor unions say they are concerned about recent investments in AI data centers. The unions, organizing as Jobs with Justice East Tennessee, say they are against tax incentives for large technology companies such as Oracle. Recently according to a report from Forbes, Oracle laid off 30,000 workers globally at the beginning of this month. Jobs with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County Family Justice Center hosted an event Thursday afternoon inside its auditorium and atrium as part of Crime Victims’ Rights Week. The event provided information about victims’ legal rights, local resources, and ways to get help or support someone else. Topics included domestic violence and sexual assault awareness. During the event, News 12’s Chip…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the workplace, changing how employees complete tasks and how companies define roles across nearly every industry. While the technology can generate content, analyze data, and even assist with coding, it is also driving a broader shift in the skills workers need to stay competitive. New workforce insights show that the pace…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chambliss Center for Children is celebrating their 25th annual, family-friendly, Bunny Hop fundraiser! Parents will get to enjoy an evening with friends while the kids are entertained with arts & crafts, a petting zoo with baby bunnies, inflatables, face painting and more! A ticket includes dinner and sweet treats, with Friday, April 17 being the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s Sexual Assault Awareness Month and the Hamilton County Health Department is bringing awareness to help break down the stigma. Sexual Assault is extremely common no matter the age or gender, though it happens to women the most. While physical injuries are the number one signs for sexual assault, there is also the emotional signs which…
(gomocs.com) – Chattanooga Women’s Basketball added another important piece to its roster for next season, signing forward TaTianna Stovall from Kennesaw State. An incoming sophomore, Stovall is a local product, having played at nearby Bradley Central High School in Cleveland. At Kennesaw State, Stovall played in all 30 games during the 2025-26 season, making seven starts for the Owls. In…