Cleveland Opens Region Tournament With 14-6 Win Over Ooltewah
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF-TV) After falling behind 5-1, the Cleveland baseball team rallied for a 14-6 win over Ooltewah to open their region tournament. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Hamilton County school budget passes amid controversy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Weeks of controversy have surrounded the Hamilton County school board as they have been dealing with a large budget shortfall. Thursday night was the night that school board members said they needed to pass a budget. This whole situation began with a $16 million dollar shortfall due to lower than expected revenues. After a series of adjustments,…
East Hamilton Coach Norma Nelson Reflects on Milestone Win and District Title
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) IT HAS BEEN A FANTASTIC WEEK FOR EAST HAMILTON SOFTBALL COACH NORMA NELSON. ON MONDAY, SHE WON HER 900TH CAREER GAME. ON WEDNESDAY, EAST HAMILTON WON THEIR DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP. BRIAN ARMSTRONG CAUGHT UP WITH THE VETERAN COACH, WHO HAS BEEN APART OF THE LOCAL SOFTBALL SCENE FOR NEARLY 40 YEARS. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
First Responder Hero Award: Lexie Mcnabb
South Pittsburg, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responder Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or police officer, this award honors their unwavering dedication to keeping us safe. When danger strikes, these heroes are the first to respond. Now, it’s our turn to put them…
Thursday Throwback: 1985 New Coke
Forty years ago, the Coca-Cola company took a major gamble. The first bottles of New Coke started rolling off local assembly lines. For our Thursday Throwback, we show you how the company had high hopes for their new flavor. Categories: From The Archives Tags: From The Archives, Thursday Throwback
Chattooga County commissioner charged with simple battery
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — The sole commissioner of Chattooga County, Georgia faces a criminal charge over dispute on the road. A man driving a cattle hauler says Andy Allen grabbed him by the shirt and threatened to pull him out of his truck. The driver had backed up traffic on Little Sand Mountain Road trying to back the…
New UTC chancellor recommended to UT Board of Trustees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Dr. Lori Mann Bruce has been recommended by UT System President Randy Boyd to become the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). The UT Board of Trustees will consider the appointment at a special meeting in the coming weeks. If approved, Bruce will begin her role on June 30, 2025. At Tennessee…
Historic Frye House destroyed in massive fire in Wildwood
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A fire late last night claimed the Frye House, a historic landmark on Pope Creek Road. The blaze fully engulfed the structure, drawing firefighting units from Dade County, as well as West Brow, Davis, New Home, and South Dade. Mutual aid was provided by a Chattanooga ladder truck and GDC Station 9. Officials confirmed that…
Pet of The Week: George Ford
Meet News 12’s Pet of the Week, George Ford. George Ford is a mostly mature, distinguished dog. The Humane Educational Society says he has nice manners, and even knows a couple of cues and commands. He’s great on a leash, and when he feels like being less mature, he loves to chase toys and sometimes romps in the play yard…
5th annual Big Pig BBQ Festival takes over First Horizon Pavilion
News 12 This Morning: Haley Rennick joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the two get ready for the Big Pig BBQ Festival this weekend, where Greer will be a guest judge. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The 5th annual Big Pig BBQ Festival will be taking over the First Horizon Pavilion this Saturday, May 10 starting at 11:30 a.m. Since the…
East Hamilton Beats Ooltewah 11-1 For District Championship
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton used an 8-run second inning to beat Ooltewah for their district tournament championship on Wednesday at Frost Stadium. The Hurricanes won by a final of 11-1. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Gordon Lee Sweeps Washington Co to Advance to State Final Four
Chickamauga, GA-(WDEF-TV) The Gordon Lee baseball team swept Washington Co to advance to the state Final Four. The Trojans won game one 3-0 and game two 8-2. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Real ID Rules Take Flight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Starting today, if you plan to fly, your regular driver’s license may not be enough. A long-delayed federal requirement is now in effect. The Real ID Act, passed in 2005 in response to 9/11, is finally being enforced. As of today, travelers must have a Real ID to board domestic flights or enter certain federal buildings. …
From Exhaustion to Restful Nights
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga resident Nathan Uglow has battled sleep issues since his teenage years. Friends and family told him he snored loudly, and he often felt exhausted, falling asleep at stoplights or whenever he sat down. In his 20s, Uglow was diagnosed with severe obstructive sleep apnea. He tried several treatments, including a CPAP machine, oral appliances, and…
Meeting over Hamilton County attorney transition turns tense
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Earlier this year, Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp named attorney Janie Parks Varnell as his pick to replace long term attorney Rheubin Taylor. After taking office in 2022, Mayor Wamp announced he wanted to replace Taylor, which led to a legal dispute. A judge ruled in that case Taylor had to be allowed to serve out his…
Volunteers Needed for Flag Placement at Chattanooga National Cemetery Ahead of Memorial Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — As Memorial Day approaches, a powerful and solemn tradition returns to the Chattanooga National Cemetery—one that honors the lives of those who served. The Chattanooga Area Veterans Council (CAVC) will once again lead the effort to place nearly 50,000 American flags on the graves of fallen service members. This year’s flag placement will take place on…
Commissioner clarifies stance on sales tax referendum proposal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week in response to criticism over the Hamilton County School budget’s $16 million dollar shortfall, two commissioners floated the idea of a referendum to raise the county’s sales tax. Wednesday, Commissioner David Sharpe commented on the feedback he’s received in the past week on that proposal. That, if county voters passed it, would raise taxes by…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Southern Champion Tray
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — They bring your brand alive with packaging. We look at how Southern Champion Tray has been Driving Our Economy Forward with printing and production. “Southern Champion was founded in 1927 right here in Chattanooga, Tennessee. We’re third generation, privately held, grown to about a thousand employees around the Chattanooga area. We’ve also got plants in Ohio…
“Elephants: Giants of the Desert 3D” stomping into the Tennessee Aquarium IMAX
Alison Pryor with the Tennessee Aquarium joins News 12’s Amelia Greer ahead of the premiere of a new feature film at IMAX called “Elephants: Giants of the Desert 3D.” CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Tennessee Aquarium is bringing an immersive and educational documentary that will take you on a journey with one of the world’s largest animals, elephants. On May…
Come and enjoy a Day of Play at the Creative Discovery Museum
Mackenzie Steele with CDM joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the local attraction gets ready to host a special anniversary event this weekend. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Creative Discovery Museum is celebrating their 30th anniversary and they’re inviting everyone for their birthday block party called the Day of Play! On May 10, Chestnut Street between W 3rd St. and…
East Hamilton Shuts Out Ooltewah 7-0
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) East Hamilton defeated Ooltewah 7-0 on Tuesday evening at Frost Stadium in their district softball tournament. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Luke Rosellini Scores 5 Goals in Notre Dame’s 7-0 Victory Over Lakeway Christian
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Luke Rosellini scored 5 goals for Notre Dame on Wednesday, as the Irish defeated Lakeway Christian 7-0 in the semifinals of their region tournament. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
YMCA Launches Teaching Kitchen Series
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The JA Henry Community YMCA is serving up something new, and it’s not just about fitness. Starting today, their brand-new Teaching Kitchen is launching a series of cooking classes designed to help families eat healthier and cook with confidence. Open to all skill levels, each hands-on session covers simple, nutritious meals that are easy to make…
Students Earn Award for Full Voting Registration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – One local high school is being recognized for going above and beyond in preparing students for civic responsibility. Lookout Valley High School is now among a select group of Tennessee schools to receive the Anne Dallas Dudley Gold Award, a statewide honor recognizing schools that register 100 percent of eligible students to vote. The Tennessee Secretary…