CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Trach Families brought the community together this weekend with a family-friendly Easter egg hunt. The organization hosted the event at Riverview Park, welcoming families for a morning focused on celebration, connection, and inclusion. Chattanooga Trach Families supports children who have had a tracheotomy, providing resources, guidance, and a strong sense of community for both the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon took place this weekend, bringing runners from across the region together for a test of endurance, determination, and personal achievement. Participants laced up their shoes with goals in mind, whether it was breaking personal records, reaching new milestones, or simply creating lasting memories. Community members gathered once again for the annual event, which…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Members of the Chattanooga community gathered at Ross’s Landing to take part in another “No Kings Day” protest. Demonstrators lined the area, voicing their concerns and chanting, “Donald Trump has got to go,” as part of the organized event. Braxton Stratton, Tennessee Chairman for United Against the Elites, says while protests can raise awareness, he believes…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) – The City of Fort Oglethorpe hosted its annual Easter Egg Scramble Saturday morning at Gilbert-Stephenson Park. Organizers say the event is completely free to the public and is designed to bring the community together, encouraging connection among friends, families, and neighbors. Families also had the opportunity to take photos with the Easter Bunny, adding to…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It’s rare in today’s college football for players to spend four or more years at the same school. But the Mocs have a pair of long-time defensive veterans in Zion Rutledge and Montrell Henderson. Brian Armstrong reports. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – UTC Mocs
The ribbon cutting for the VA Clinic’s new oncology and infusion clinic in Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new resource for veterans has opened up. The Veteran’s Affairs Outpatient Clinic in Chattanooga has opened up its new oncology services and infusion center. This is at their Pointe Centre clinic off of East Brainerd Road. Previously, veterans diagnosed with cancer had…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A local Chattanooga firearm company is taking firearm safety seriously, and they’ve added a technological twist. The Lodestar LNK 9 is a 9mm handgun based on the Glock platform. What makes it different is the biometric safety developed by Lodestar Technology. It uses a brass actuator to block the trigger from being pulled. They chose brass…
Television technology has come a long way in the last 30 years. You probably remember sitting in front of the TV watching Saturday morning cartoons, or maybe you watched News 12 back in the day. Well, analog TV is made up of little individual lines, which combined add up to a picture. Nowadays, we use digital signals displayed as pixels…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The bill that would require Tennessee school districts to count the amount of undocumented students enrolled has been pushed back again. The Tennessee Senate was supposed to debate and vote on Senator Bo Watson’s proposal. However, he elected to push back that bill to a committee for unstated reasons. This followed protests earlier this week by local…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Spring is here which means its time to get out and do some shopping at Shop the Market At! April is packed with fun markets each weekend with unique themes. ‘Twilight Jewelry Market’ will be on April 4 from 5-10 PM which will feature lots of jewelry vendors and artists. The late night market is meant…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) The Mocs football team opened spring practice this week. Mocs looking to bounce back after a bit of a down year last season, finishing with a 5-7 record. Normally, UTC would be finished with spring drills by now. They used to start the first of February. But head coach Rusty Wright felt he needed to push the start of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Heights Wellness Retreat, formerly Massage Heights, officially opened its doors in Chattanooga on March 26th with a grand opening event for the community. The ceremony included a ribbon cutting hosted by the local Chamber of Commerce, welcoming residents to tour the facility and learn about its expanded wellness offerings. The retreat has added several advanced wellness…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Heritage Landing Road is officially open to traffic following a restoration project that addressed a subsurface collapse at the entrance to the Heritage Landing neighborhood. The closure was caused by a degraded drainage pipe that allowed soil to wash into the river, creating an underground void that eventually collapsed. City crews used a different, more efficient…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital awarded nearly $220,000 this morning to six local nonprofit organizations as part of its community health improvement program. The funding will support programs aimed at improving access to health care, strengthening mental and behavioral health resources, increasing transportation options, and promoting health education for residents in need. Among the recipients, the AIM Center…
The Walnut Street Bridge during its restoration on March 26, 2026. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A little over a year ago, the Walnut Street Bridge was closed for a major renovation project. Thursday , we got a look at the progress of that work. The Walnut Street Bridge project is roughly 60 percent completed after beginning roughly a year ago. The…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Controversial partnerships between local sheriffs and ICE agents may soon be a requirement across the state of Tennessee. A bill is looking to require every single sheriff’s department to enter into ICE’s 287 g immigration enforcement program. Over 50 counties, including Hamilton, are already involved in the program. These agreements require the local agencies who detain undocumented…
Dr. Liz Culler joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to encourage viewers to donate blood during an ongoing blood shortage. Donate today to save three lives! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Earn a little extra money this spring break while also saving up to three lives by donating blood at Blood Assurance. Dr. Liz Culler talks about the ongoing blood shortage happening…
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) GPS picked up their sixth win in-a-row on Wednesday with a 5-2 victory over Meigs Co. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
(press release) After two seasons, Head Boys Basketball Coach Matt Matoh and Notre Dame High School have mutually agreed to part ways following the conclusion of the 2025–2026 school year. During his tenure, Coach Matoh led the boys basketball program to consecutive second-place finishes in the District 2 Basketball Tournament and compiled an overall record of 23–38. “I want to thank…
MEIGS AND MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee made two stops in East Tennessee on Wednesday as part of his statewide farewell tour, drawing crowds of supporters in one community and protesters in another. Lee first visited the Meigs County Courthouse in Decatur, where residents gathered for a chance to greet the governor as he continues traveling…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Artificial intelligence and automation are changing how many jobs are done. A new survey from the University of Phoenix highlights how hiring leaders view online credentials in today’s workplace. The survey found 78% of hiring leaders say workers with online educational credentials stand out because they bring new and emerging skill sets. 98% of hiring leaders…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Erlanger Hospital announced plans to makeover their Children’s Emergency Room at a press conference Wednesday. They made the announcement at the Kennedy Outpatient Center across the street. Erlanger leadership says the goal is to make the emergency room environment calmer and more welcoming in what can be a traumatic moment for the young patients. Debbie Spielman,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Lookout Mountain Conservancy signed a contract that will allow them to preserve a massive parcel of land. The land on Hawkins Ridge sits just behind Forest Hills Cemetery in Saint Elmo and consists of over twenty acres of wooded land. They plan to add trails and maintain the land, granting access to a patch of…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed bill by a Hamilton County lawmaker that would affect property tax increases in Tennessee has been pulled for the year. Senator Bo Watson had proposed that any local government who wanted to pass a property tax increase would have to gain approval from voters in a referendum. He said this was in response to the…