RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Around 200 service members from across the country have descended on Rhea and Bledsoe Counties. This, to address a major community need while preparing for future duty. As we have reported in the past, health care access in rural areas can be challenging. That is why the National Guard is stepping up here at Rhea County…
GRUNDY COUNTY, TN (WDEF) – News 12 continues to recognize some of the bravest members of our community through the “First Responder Hero Award”. This month’s nominee’s love for the EMT field was sparked when he saved his friend’s grandmother. Since then, he’s never looked back. Luke Meeks is an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician at Grundy County EMS. He explains,…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – This weeks Tech Byte is featuring the tech that brings summer blockbuster movies to the IMAX screen at the Tennessee Aquarium. Alison Pryor and Corey Cobb were nice enough to give us a look at the tech that makes the magic happen, and seeing that Superman hits theaters this weekend I had to invite my friend Henry…
Walker Valley lasted only one game in the state playoffs last year. The Mustangs felt they should have had more in the tank, and they’re hoping they’ll find that extra gear this season. Brian Armstrong has our 30-in-30 preview of Walker Valley. Categories: Sports – 30 In 30 2025, Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts hammered Rocket City 12-0 on Thursday at AT&T Field. The Lookouts basically put the game away in the third inning when they scored 7 runs. Ruben Ibarra and Jay Allen II each had 3 RBI’s for Chattanooga. The Lookouts collected 17 hits in the victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Lookouts
Rock Creek as seen from the Highway 27 bridge in Sale Creek. SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- There are now over 120 dead from the devastating Central Texas floods. They are leading some residents in our area to raise concerns about their risk of a devastating flash flood. One of those communities is Sale Creek in northern Hamilton County. The main…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Schools say TCAP test results have gone up in every subject. They say this is the second straight year student test scores have gone up in math, science, english-language arts, and social studies. Data shows that scores went up by less than a percent for English and Science, and up to 3 percent in Social…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Chattanooga Zoo is planning for the future and they want your help. The Zoo is developing a new 10-year master plan and inviting the public to weigh in. Chattanoogans can take a short online survey to share what new animals, themed sections, and experiences they’d like to see. So far, nearly 600 people have already…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee drivers now have a new way to show their support for organ donation right on their license plate. Right now, more than 3,000 Tennesseans are waiting for a life-saving transplant, a number that grows every day. A new specialty plate featuring the Donate Life Tennessee logo is now available, thanks to recent action by the…
Comedian Killer Beaz joins News 12’s Chip Chapman as he gets ready to take over The Comedy Catch again this weekend. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Beaz has been making people laugh since he was born, and is excited to share his talents with more of his ‘clean’ humor shows. The Grand Ole Opry veteran will be performing his 26th show…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Before practice Wednesday on Fort Finley, the CFC women were presented with the WPSL Southeast Conference champions trophy, which they won last week. The team wouldn’t mind adding to their hardware collection this weekend, as they play in the South Region playoffs starting on Saturday. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Athens, TN-(WDEF-TV) The count down for the new high school football season is officially underway, as we kick-off our 30-in-30 preview series. 30 teams in 30 days, starting with McMinn County. The Cherokees will enjoy a coveted luxury this season. Plenty of upper classmen. Brian Armstrong starts the count down. Categories: Sports – 30 In 30 2025, Sports – Local…
Stacy Prater donating a pair of pet oxygen resuscitation kits to the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department. HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF)- The worst fear of any pet owner is their best friend being stuck inside of a house fire. This worst case scenario happened to a Harrison family. Highway 58 volunteer firefighter Christian Lenz recalled, “I took the dog at that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The goats are back on Maclellan Island, and they’re already making a big impact. Five goats and one guard dog were brought to the island three weeks ago to help clear out overgrown vegetation. A caretaker visits daily to feed them and check their health, and they have a secure enclosure in case of storms or…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Chattanooga icon is making its long-awaited return. The Lookout Mountain Incline Railway reopened this morning for a special preview ride, months after a fire brought operations to a halt. This morning, CARTA held a special pre-opening ride on the newly restored Incline Railway, months after the lookout mountain fire shut it down in December of…
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) – A young girl’s strength is inspiring hearts across our region after surviving a devastating car crash that changed her life forever. On January 12, 2024, Khloie was severely injured in a weather-related crash in Whitfield County. Slick roads covered in snow and ice caused her vehicle to slide off the road, ending in a near-fatal wreck….
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has appointed a new leader for the Hamilton County Health Department. Beka Bohannon was appointed by Mayor Wamp to be the next administrator of the Hamilton County Health and Social Services Division. Bohannon was already involved in the Hamilton County Government. She is currently the Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, and…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hixson residents escape an overnight house fire when their working smoke alarms alerted them. At 3:42 A.M., Chattanooga Fire Department responded to a reported house fire on 6200 block of Wilder Road. Flames were found coming from the exterior of the home and near close proximity to where electricity was flowing into the home. Firefighters established…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts knocked off Rocket City 8-6 on Tuesday evening for their 9th straight win this season over the Trash Pandas. Lookouts grabbed the early lead with 5 runs in the second inning. Hector Rodriguez had a two-run homer in the inning. After Rocket City cut the lead to 5-4, the Lookouts responded with three runs in the…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Boyd Buchanan coach Gary Rankin enters this season with 499 career wins. Imagine the change and innovation he has witnessed in high school football over his forty plus years as a head coach. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- You may soon get some credit to save some money parking in downtown Chattanooga. If you’re a resident of the city of Chattanooga and pay for the city’s Parking Stickers, you may be able to get parking credits. The City Parking Stickers, which have been a requirement for all vehicles outside of motorcycles owned inside of the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new local website is making it easier for students to land internships and build careers in Chattanooga. InternshipCha.com just launched as a one-stop hub connecting Hamilton County students with real, local opportunities. It’s free for organizations to post, and listings are shared through schools and community partners. Wade Hinton, CEO of Hinton & Company, told…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo is getting a much-needed facelift. Don Boutz, a longtime business owner, has operated Sweetly Southern with his wife inside the historic Choo Choo Garden for 53 years. From blooming rose gardens to the relocation of the model train exhibit to the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum, he’s seen all the changes. He…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A Walker County couple accused of multiple counts of animal cruelty has now been arrested. Ronald Jackson and his wife Melissa Jackson were taken into custody on July 1 by the Morven Police Department. Walker County said the couple was located about 18 miles from the Florida state line. They were transported back to Walker…