McMinn Central Wins Regular Season Home Finale
Englewood, TN-(WDEF-TV) The McMinn Central girls were victorious in their regular season home finale on Friday. They defeated Polk Co 83-26. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Macie Collins an All-Around Athlete For Heritage
Ringgold, GA-(WDEF-TV) Macie Collins helped the Heritage softball team win another state title last fall. Now the all-around athlete is trying to deliver a championship for the Generals on the hardwood. Brian Armstrong picks up the story. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Illnesses are on the rise – Tips to stay healthy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s that time of the year for sickness in the air. Ashley Deverell is the Infectious Disease Director for the North Georgia Health District. She says, “It means that virus are definitely circling in our area. You see that a lot of time when kids are in school or they are doing activities or gatherings. For…
Juror to recount Jason Chen trial in podcast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two weeks ago, Jason Chen was convicted of premeditated first degree murder and sentenced to life without parole in the 2022 killing of Jasmine Pace. Evidence at trial showed Chen stabbed Pace 60 times, then left her body inside of a suitcase on the side of Suck Creek Road. One of the 16 jurors who was…
NWS Morristown confirms two tornadoes in last nights storms
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WDEF) — The National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown, Tennessee has confirmed tornadoes were produced from last nights storms. NWS posted on Facebook their preliminary storm survey results found two tornadoes from the February 6, 2025 storms. One EF-2 tornado was confirmed in Deer, Lodge, Tennessee, located in Morgan County, with maximum winds of 135 miles per hour….
Women’s Policy Conference honors Dr. Carol Berz
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The 7th annual Statewide Women’s Policy Conference was held on Thursday and Friday. The conference is designed for women to come together to discuss issues most important to them. A full ballroom at the 7th annual statewide Women’s Policy Conference. This year, the conference is being dedicated to the late Dr. Carol Berz, who passed away in…
Young Entrepreneur Brings Tech to help Ladies on Their Path to Greatness
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Today is National Wear Red for Woman Day so we invited a young female entrepreneur in to show off the latest tech she’s developed to help women become the best versions of themselves. Melissa Ingrid Lawrence is full of heart and passion. She’s also the inventor of My Vision Planner, and while she’s not a tech person…
The Chocolate Box has sweet options for your sweetheart
The Chocolate Box’s Nichelle Patel joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview Valentine’s Day treat options that are simply beary-cute! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Valentine’s Day is just a week away and The Chocolate Box has plenty of sweet options for your sweetheart! Nichelle Patel brings artistry and deliciousness together again to showcase a variety of treats on her special…
Possible tornado in Tennessee kills mother, daughter, leaves “severe property damage”
A possible tornado that swept through a swath of north-central Tennessee on Thursday night killed a mother and daughter and injured at least three other people as it caused “severe property damage,” officials said. The Morgan County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency said on Facebook that the two were from the “same household.” The agency said the possible twister hit the…
Kasaun Wilson kicks off his “Hello My Name Is” tour at the Comedy Catch
Comedian Kasaun Wilson joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to invite everyone to his first stop of his “Hello My Name Is” comedy tour at the Comedy Catch! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Comedian Kasaun Wilson kicks off his first stop of his “Hello My Name Is” comedy tour at Chattanooga’s Comedy Catch. Kasaun Wilson is known for his work as a…
Firefighters respond to Westside Community Center Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Firefighters responded to a fire at the Westside Community Center Thursday afternoon at 3:41 p.m. The call came in from the Sheila Jennings Recreational Center on 1201 Poplar Street on an automatic fire alarm. (Courtesy: CFD) When they got to the scene, firefighters noticed smoke coming from the building. Personnel met with the property manager who…
Mocs Can’t Overcome Tough First Half Shooting in Falling 58-50 to UNCG
(gomocs.com) It was a defensive fight to the very end of Thursday’s matchup between Chattanooga women’s basketball and UNC Greensboro, but a slow offensive start for the Mocs proved fatal as the Spartans ended up pulling away to a 58-50 victory in McKenzie Arena. The Mocs (10-11, 5-3 SoCon) stifled UNCG (16-6, 7-1 SoCon) to one of its worst shooting…
Baylor’s Jax Bishop and McCallie’s Chandler Jones Ready to Suit Up For Vols Baseball
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) On National Signing Day, two local athletes signed to play college baseball at Tennessee. Pitcher Jax Bishop of Baylor and outfielder/catcher Chandler Jones of McCallie. They get join perhaps the hottest program in the country with a rather famous coach in Tony Vitello. Brian Armstrong has the details. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
‘The Dream’ nightclub faces alcohol license suspension after shooting
Dozens of patrons attempting to flee ‘The Dream’ nightclub after a shooting on December 1, 2024. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Glass Street nightclub has found itself in hot water with the Chattanooga Beer Board. This is after Chattanooga Police say a shooting took place inside The Dream nightclub on December 1, 2024 injuring one person. No one has been arrested…
TVA to keep downtown office open for foreseeable future
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- TVA’s CEO Jeff Lyash says thousands of employees who had been working remotely will be returning to the office. This is due to President Donald Trump’s executive order that orders all federal workers to cease remote work. That includes the TVA offices in downtown Chattanooga. They had been considering getting rid of the complex built in 19-85,…
UTC Hosts Economic of Sports Panel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – UTC hosted its Economics of Sports event this afternoon where professionals broke down how sports drive local economies, shape college athletics, and adapt to new financial challenges. This afternoon, Economic experts gathered at UTC for an enterprise event for the Economics of Sports, a deep dive into the financial forces driving modern athletics. Speakers at this…
Celebrating February as American Heart Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – February is American Heart Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the nation’s number one killer- heart disease. However, experts say the good news is that many cases are preventable. One of the nation’s top experts on cardiovascular health, Dr. Clyde Yancy from Northwestern Medicine, has been at the forefront of research and prevention efforts. …
Thursday Throwback: 1990 Super Bowl
We’re getting ready for the Super Bowl in tonight’s Thursday Throwback. 35 years ago, the showdown was between San Francisco and Denver. And our reporter got some wide-ranging fans on the big game. From foreign workers here in Chattanooga to a very American Super Bowl party. Categories: Featured, From The Archives Tags: 1990 Super Bowl, From The Archives, Super Bowl,…
Jason Chen requests new trial after conviction in murder of Jasmine Pace
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man recently convicted of a November 2022 murder has requested a new trial. Jason Chen was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the murder of Jasmine Pace in Chattanooga. During his trial, evidence was presented that he stabbed Pace 60 times, and left her body inside of a suitcase on the side of Suck…
Local economic expert shares insight on potential tariff impacts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — With the possibility of tariffs floating around, many are wondering how might that impact our local economy. As of now, tariffs on Mexico and Canada have been delayed. News 12 spoke with Thomas Fellows, a local economic expert, on the potential impact the tariffs could have in the near future. Fellows expects the Tariffs to negatively…
Man arrested for assaulting first responders
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – One man is arrested after assaulting a first responder on Wednesday. At around 4 P.M., a HCSO patrol lieutenant saw a Hamilton County EMS ambulance stop suddenly on Highway 27 South. The lieutenant stopped to help with the potential emergency. Christopher Liles He witnesses EMS personnel struggling with a patient that has been identified as…
McCallie Swimmer Marvin Johnson Signs With Florida Gators
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) University of Florida is adding McCallie swimmer Marvin Johnson. He’s the most decorated swimmer in McCallie history, as well as a two-time Tennessee state swimmer of the year. Said Johnson:”I’m a sprint free-styler, and Florida is literally the sprint capital of swimming. One thing is. They’ll change my diet right away. The training will be rigorous, but I’m prepared…
Red Bank’s Josiah Featherstone and Markee Crutcher Sign With Tusculum
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF-TV) Red Bank had two football players sign on National Signing Day , and they’re both headed to Tusculum. Running back Josiah Featherstone and safety Markee Crutcher will still be teammates at the college level. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
McCallie Kicker Elliott Arnold Signs With Colorado
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) McCallie had 10 student athletes sign to play at the next level on National Signing Day. Kicker Elliot Arnold is going to Colorado. Arnold can’t wait to suit up for Buffalos coach Deion Sanders. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
