UPDATE 2 (5/23/2025): In the Lookouts’ statement, they pointed to nine other ballparks across the country sponsored by hospitals. This includes the new Knoxville stadium, Covenant Health Park. They insist that quote, “These health systems wouldn’t be doing and renewing these if they didn’t provide significant benefits to the health systems, which helps them serve the local communities.” The Lookouts also…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Georgia Power customers can expect to save some money over the next three years. The Georgia Public Service Commission has announced they are freezing rate increases over the next three years. This will affect Georgia Power’s customers across most of our northwest Georgia counties. We spoke with the Commission’s Vice Chairman Tim Echols, who is…
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Meigs County school bus was involved in a traffic accident Friday morning. Meigs County Emergency Services (MCES) responded to the 6800 block of Highway 68 on May 23, 2025. The driver of the bus, and children inside were unharmed. According to MCES, the driver of the silver vehicle was airlifted to UT Knoxville for…
Emma Collins with Scenic City Shakespeare joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the troupe puts on ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ for four more weekends in Chattanooga! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Enjoy Shakespeare the way it was intended, outside in the fresh air, with Scenic City Shakespeare’s performance of “Much Ado About Nothing.” “Much Ado About Nothing” is one of Shakespeare’s…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Christian softball team beat St. Benedict 3-0 to claim their first ever state championship. Kylie Black threw a complete game one-hitter with 12 strikeouts, and Hannah Smith had a key 2 RBI base hit in the 5th inning to help lead the Chargers to the historic victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) MBA beat McCallie 3-2 on penalty kicks to win the Division II AA state championship on Thursday evening. Brooks Hilger scored both goals for McCallie, including one late in overtime to tie the match at two and force the penalty kicks. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Rocket City snapped Chattanooga’s four game winning streak on Thursday with a 7-5 win over the Lookouts. The Trash Pandas exploded for five runs in the sixth inning, including a 3-run homer from Denzer Guzman. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Chattanooga Lookouts
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Silverdale softball team nearly pulled off the impossible on Friday before falling short in their bid for three consecutive state titles. The Seahawks had to win two games against DCA. In game one, the Seahawks trailed 3-2, and they were down to their final out, when they got a clutch base hit from Gabbie Hensley to drive…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future South Broad Stadium has its new name. As the Lookouts celebrate this new milestone, there are rising questions if the district around the stadium will generate its promised revenue. Erlanger, the longest serving hospital in Chattanooga, will be the namesake of Erlanger Park. A new website was unveiled on Thursday showing off new renderings of…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- Red Bank property owners may soon see a property tax increase. This is in response to the soon to be certified tax rate across Hamilton County. Red Bank city manager Martin Granum says the average property in Red Bank saw its value rise by nearly 60 percent. However, both the city and the county are not…
For Our Thursday Throwback today, we want to take you back to an unusual contest in Rising Fawn. A couple wanted to move into town so they put their home up for sale. But they decided to make a game of it. So you could buy their home..the land…and even the donkeys on it for just a hundred dollars. Categories:…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A welfare check turned into an arrest after a man was found unconscious with drug paraphernalia nearby. On May 21, 2025, deputies with the Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO), responded to a welfare check at a business on Spring Place Road. Upon arrival, deputies found a male, later identified as Rex Woody Morgan, slumped over…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga firefighters rescued an injured worker from the roof of an apartment building Thursday. On May 22, 2025, at 8:58 a.m., crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to 1005 Mountain Creek Road. Upon arrival, crews used a rope system to get the patient down from the rooftop. According to CFD, the patient was working…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Riceville woman has been convicted of TennCare fraud following an investigation by the Office of Inspector General (OIG). Angel Elrod, 47, pleaded guilty on May 5, 2025 to one count of TennCare fraud after investigators found that she failed to report her 2018 marriage and her husband’s income to the Division of TennCare….
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Chattanooga Lookouts won their fourth in-a-row on Wednesday with a 3-0 victory over Rocket City. The victory got Chattanooga’s record back to .500 at 20-20. Jose Acuna got the win. He didn’t allow a hit through 5.1 innings. Lookouts got on the board in the bottom of the sixth when Edwin Arroyo delivered a two-out single to score…
Murfreesboro, TN-(WDEF-TV) The Walker Valley softball team remained in the winner’s bracket of Spring Fling after defeating Rossview 6-3 in their second contest of the day. The Mustangs carried a 3-2 lead to the bottom of the sixth when they tallied three runs. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Murfreesboro, TN (WDEF-TV) CCS rallied to beat Baylor 8-6 in their winner’s bracket matchup at Spring Fling. With the score tied at six in the bottom of the sixth, the Chargers Ella Chaffin got a ball to drop between two defenders. A pair of runs scored to provide the final margin of victory. Baylor then lost afterwards to St. Benedict,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s been a Chattanooga staple for 75 years. If you haven’t been to Bea’s to eat, you’re missing out. From the fried chicken to the peach cobbler, the restaurant pride’s itself on its southern cooking, served family style. It’s a fifth generation family owned business that has been serving up great food and kindness for decades. …
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The potential raises for Chattanooga police and firefighters was at the center of Chattanooga City Council budget discussions. This year’s budget is projected to be $345 million dollars. Mayor Tim Kelly’s Chief of Staff Kevin Roig says that Chattanooga police officers are paid over 20 percent less than comparable departments, while firefighters are paid over 30 percent…
Ximena Arias-Cristobal / GoFundMe UPDATE: We spoke with Arias-Cristobal’s lawyer, Dustin Baxter, who says that the judge instantly saw that Arias-Cristobal was deserving of this bond following the circumstances of her arrest in Dalton. Baxter said, “It wasn’t hard for her to see that Xiamena was in fact not a danger because she is of value to her community and is…
Sara Black from the Game Shack Cafe joins News 12’s Amelia Greer with homemade treats from Dunlap, TN. The local coffee shop has taken over the small town since they first opened in 2020. DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – One cafe has swept up the city of Dunlap for its themed coffee, treats, breakfast, and gaming consoles for customers to enjoy….
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- An infant who was critically injured in a crash on I-75 in East Ridge on Mother’s day has passed away from his injuries., East Ridge police confirmed. 22 month old Sawyer Smith was in his family’s Jeep when police say it was struck by a semi truck driven by Joseph Antoinier. Sawyer Smith, the infant critically…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Thrive Regional Partnership and the Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance are encouraging drivers to ditch the gridlock and explore five alternate routes to avoid some of Chattanooga’s most congested interstates. “We know areas like the I-75/I-24 split, the Ridge Cut, and the Highway 27 and I-24 interchange are heavily trafficked, especially by trucks,” said Rhett Bentley, Chief Communications…
ROSSVILE, GA-(WDEF) — Boynton Elementary has made history as the first school in Georgia to receive the new “Student Signature Award” from the Georgia Department of Education. State School Superintendent Richard Woods visited the school today to recognize students for their outstanding cursive handwriting. “Our mission is preparing kids for life,” said Woods. “This shows schools are focusing on academics…