CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -This week marks the start of National Salvation Army Week, a time to honor one of the nation’s most recognized service organizations. Here in Chattanooga, the local Salvation Army is using the occasion to celebrate its impact and invite the community to get involved. It’s a week of gratitude and reflection for The Salvation Army of Chattanooga,…
UPDATE: We are learning more from witnesses who saw the immediate aftermath of the tragic Mother’s Day crash on I-75 in East Ridge. Dawn Schwartz says her family was traveling just behind when they noticed the initial explosions. She described, “I was looking ahead on the road, seeing how light traffic was, and all of a sudden noticed a puff…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) — Energy efficiency is the name of the game at Stone Creek Elementary in Rossville. Their commitment to saving electricity recently earned the school a $25,000 grant. Their bright ideas are a shining example of what’s right with our schools. Stone Creek Elementary is celebrating a major win, not just for their school, but for the…
Kate Parsons joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to spread the word about a special conference by the Hamilton County Coalition at the end of May. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The “Paths to Recovery” Conference invites people of various fields to learn about substance abuse and how to support those who are suffering from different hardships. Put on by the Hamilton…
FLINTSTONE, Ga. (WDEF)- High Point Farms in Flintstone hosted a special Mother’s Day event that included goats, garden strolls, and handmade bouquets. Many families began Mother’s Day with breakfast in bed or quiet time at home. But by the afternoon, they made their way out to High Point Farms in Flintstone for sunshine, fresh flowers, and baby goat snuggles. The…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – A celebration of all things spooky took over East Ridge this weekend. ShudderCon 2025 brought together horror lovers, haunted attraction pros, and pop culture fans under one roof, and it was anything but your average convention. From scare actors in full costume to vendors selling eerie artwork, props, and collectibles, Camp Jordan Arena was transformed…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The aroma of smoked meats and the rhythm of live music filled the air today at Miller Park in downtown Chattanooga, as the All Star Foundation hosted its inaugural BBQ Music Festival. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the park transformed into a vibrant hub where community members gathered to enjoy a day of culinary delights,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- McCallie was looking for revenge after a 3-1 loss earlier in the season to CCS. In doing so, McCallie’s boys’ soccer won 3-1 on Saturday and hoisted the DII-AA Region Championship plaque. This loss is also the first loss of the year for CCS. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A 4.1-magnitude earthquake shook East Tennessee this morning, with the epicenter located near Greenback in Blount County. The tremor struck at 9:04 a.m. Eastern, and residents across the region reported feeling the shaking, including in Knoxville, Chattanooga, and even parts of Georgia and the Carolinas. Initially, the quake was reported as a 3.5, but the U.S….
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) – It was all rhinestones and Southern charm in Ringgold this past Saturday as the city celebrated one of country music’s most beloved icons. Downtown Ringgold turned into a tribute to Dolly Parton this past Saturday, as fans gathered for the annual Dolly Days celebration. From wigs and western boots to sequins and southern sass, guests of…
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Coahulla Creek saw their fantastic soccer season come to an end on Friday, as they lost 3-0 to Shaw in the state playoff semifinals. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Tunnel Hill, GA-(WDEF-TV) Northwest Whitfield is headed to the state soccer finals for the first time in four years. The Bruins beat Jefferson 1-0 in the semifinals on Friday. Conno r Stiles got the goal for NW Whitfield. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Dalton, GA-(WDEF-TV) Dalton high school lost in the state final four on Friday to Westminster on penalty kicks. The match went to overtime tied at two before it was settled on PK’s. Joe Gonzalez scored both of the Catamounts goals in regulation. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) YOU DON’T SEE A LOT OF HARD-THROWING LEFT-HANDED PITCHERS IN GIRLS SOFTBALL. SO YOU CAN BET CCS HEAD COACH STEVE ROGERS WAS PUMPED TO LEARN HE HAD ONE COMING TO THE CHARGERS. KYLIE BLACK TRANSFERRED TO CC S THIS YEAR, AND SHE HAS BEEN AS GOOD AS ADVERTISED. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Thursday, white smoke came out of the papal enclave at the Sistine Chapel, signaling to the world a new pope had been elected. With over a billion Catholics worldwide learning who the new leader of their church is, those right here in Chattanooga say they are ready for the new era. On Friday, the Basilica of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga non-profit says federal cuts are going to put local artists in a bind. Artsbuild says they are losing $100,000 in federal arts grants. They invest in local artists through programs and grants. This is after the Trump administration ordered the National Endowment for the Arts to cancel all of their grants, and are ultimately calling…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In addition to passing this year’s school budget, the Hamilton County School Board approved a portion of Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarship Act. The School Board previously denied implementing the state’s school voucher program, which would give scholarships to public school students to allow them to attend a private school. While the board did not accept the…
CHATTANOOGA, TN – Tech shows have a tendency to get lost in the fun and exciting things and skip over some of the things that matter most to us. This week we brought in a resident expert on some tech for Mom that you may not even know she needs. Grace Barth is an avid cosplayer, mom of two and…
Melinda Mason joins News 12’s Amelia Greer and brings their classic Bundt cakes dressed for all occasions- Graduation, Teacher Appreciation, Mother’s Day, and more! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Mother’s Day is coming up on May 11 and it’s graduate season, so Nothing Bundt Cakes has you covered for all your celebration needs. Nothing Bundt Cakes is running a special promotion…
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
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,…
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
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…
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