Local family loses everything to duplex fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Early Friday evening, a local family lost everything when their duplex went up in flames, destroying all of their belongings. At 4:36 PM, firefighters responded to a duplex in the 3200 block of Rosemont Drive off S. Seminole Drive. The report stated that flames had been coming from the residential structure. When the residents of the…

Chattanooga FC rallies over ATL United to pull the upset

CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- In a thrilling match at Finley Stadium, Chattanooga Football Club secured a landmark 2-1 victory over Atlanta United, marking their first-ever win against a Major League Soccer team. The Saturday afternoon clash saw Chattanooga display remarkable resilience and skill, coming from behind to clinch a memorable triumph. Match Highlights 80th minute: Atlanta breaks the deadlock Ronan Wynne…

Mocs women survive after a strong 3rd quarter

GoMocs- It was a nail-biting, defensive classic between Chattanooga women’s basketball and East Tennessee State on Saturday in the Roundhouse, but it was ultimately a clutch basket by Caia Elisaldez with just 0:24 left in the game that proved the difference as the Mocs claimed a 48-46 victory over their in-state rival. The Mocs (9-9, 4-1 SoCon) leaned heavily upon…

UTC men go on the road and down ETSU

GoMocs-The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team made it five-straight victories inside Johnson City’s Freedom Hall after a strong second-half effort and gutsy performance led to a 71-63 win over Southern Conference rival ETSU on Saturday afternoon. In a back-and-forth, physical rivalry game, Chattanooga (13-8, 5-3 SoCon) responded from an early 12-point deficit (22-10, 8:23) by holding ETSU (12-9, 5-3 SoCon)…

Bradley Central Sweeps East Hamilton

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) Bradley Central picked up two victories against East Hamilton on Friday night. The top ranked Bearettes beat East Hamilton 90-19, while the Bradley Central boys team notched a 56-46 victory. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News Tags: Basketball, Bradley Central High School, East Hamilton High School

Whom AI Clones and Destroys

FBI Warns of Generative AI attacks

CHATTANOOGA, TN – In January of 1969, episode 14 of the original Star Trek series called “Whom Gods Destroy,” the crew of the enterprise faced a bad guy that used some unheard-of technology to appear as Captain Kirk.  The logic of Mr. Spock would eventually win the day, but Captain Kirk had the crew remember a safe question to know…

7th Annual Statewide Women’s Policy Conference in Chattanooga

News 12 This Morning: Jenni Berz and Kimberly Strong join News 12’s Amelia Greer to promote the 7th annual Women’s Policy Conference starting February 6th. Women will have the chance to learn from keynote speakers addressing a range of hot button issues. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A statewide conference is celebrating seven years in Chattanooga with special keynote speakers. The…

Cold Second Half Shooting Dooms Mocs in 73-69 Loss to Samford

(gomocs.com) – After racing out to an early double-digit lead, the Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball went cold from the floor in the second half and saw its three-game winning streak snapped in a tough 73-69 loss to Samford in Southern Conference action on Thursday night in McKenzie Arena. Chattanooga (12-8, 4-3 SoCon) built a lead as large as 16, 42-26…

CFC Ready to Host Atlanta United in a ‘Friendly at Finley’

Chattanooga-(WDEF-TV) It’s a ‘Friendly at Finley’ Saturday, as the CFC welcomes one of the big boys to town in Atlanta United of the MLS. Luckily, the weather should be friendly as well for the 3 o’clock match on Saturday afternoon. Brian Armstrong has a preview. Categories: Sports – Local Sports News, Sports – Soccer Tags: Atlanta United, CFC, Chattanooga FC,…

Preventing Frozen Pipes in Freezing Weather

 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With freezing temperatures continuing to grip the region, one of the biggest concerns for homeowners is protecting their pipes from bursting. It only takes a few hours of sub-freezing temperatures for pipes to freeze and burst, causing thousands of dollars in damage. But the good news is, with a little preparation, you can avoid this winter…

New Development Project for Glass Street

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Change is in the air for Chattanooga as the historic Glass Street neighborhood gears up for a major transformation. A new development project is set to breathe fresh life into this area, promising to boost economic opportunities, improve infrastructure, and honor the neighborhood’s rich history. Glass Street, once a vibrant corridor in the city, has faced…

Doris Collier Energizes Scenic City Women’s Network at January Luncheon

The Scenic City Women’s Network kicked off the new year with a dose of inspiration at their meeting today. Today’s presentation featured actress and CEO Doris Collier as the keynote speaker at the January Marketplace Luncheon. The organization’s monthly event connects women during their lunch break to learn from inspiring leaders and fuel both personal and professional growth. Group members…

Thursday Throwback: 1980 Rodeo

When you talk about rodeos, you generally think of bull riding and bronc busting. But they include other talents too. For our Thursday Throwback, we take you back to the rodeo in Chattanooga in 1980. And our reporter shows us a husband and wife trick riding team. It’s amazing what they can do. Categories: Featured, From The Archives Tags: From…

Chattanooga Future Fund to give thousands of Hamilton County students college savings accounts

Courtesy: Chattanooga 2.0 CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the Educational Data Initiative, post-secondary tuition costs have skyrocketed over 180%  percent over the past 20 years. This as over 70 percent of jobs in the Chattanooga area are projected to require some sort of post-high school education in the years to come. The Chattanooga Future Fund is looking to address this…

Local reaction to Nashville school shooting

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-  We are hearing local reaction to Wednesday’s deadly school shooting in Nashville. Nashville police say 17 year old Solomon Henderson, a student at Antioch High School, opened fire inside of the school’s cafeteria, killing 16 year old Josselin Escalante and injuring another female student. It is the second deadly school shooting in Nashville within the past two…

Hamilton County Health Dept. announces closure of Soddy Daisy clinic

SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Health Department has announced that the Soddy-Daisy clinic will close permanently Monday, June 30th. This decision comes as part of a strategic effort to expand healthcare access across the county. In place of the Soddy-Daisy location, the Health Department will introduce a mobile health unit. This unit will bring essential health services…

Bridge and grading work construction begins on Apison Pike

APISON, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Crews in Apison are doing bridge and grading work in the Ooltewah-Ringgold area. Drivers can expect lane closures on Apison Pike to east of Layton Lane. This will happen today, January 23, 2025, tomorrow, January 24, and pick up again on Monday morning, January 27, at 7:00 a.m. Lane closures will last about two hours per…

Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office investigating suspicious death

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) —  The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is investigating what they call a suspicious death in Dalton this morning. WSCO responded to 3089 North Dug Gap Road in Dalton around 8:15 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies discovered an unresponsive male behind the business of Gerber. Investigators pronounced the male deceased at the scene. The male was later identified…

Phase 2 of I-24, I-75 interchange is underway, per TDOT

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Over the next several days, drivers can expect some changes to the I-75, I-24 split. According to TDOT, construction will be from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on I-75 North and South. This is located between East Ridge and East Brainerd Road. I-24 East and West from Germantown Road to Spring Creek Road will also be…

Partnership for Families, Children and Adults offers help for survivors of domestic violence

Carmen Hutson joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to discuss the different services Partnership for Families, Children and Adults offers for survivors of domestic violence. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In light of the Jason Chen Murder Trial, Partnership for Families, Children and Adults reminds everyone of the services they offer for those in crisis. Carmen Hutson is the director of Victim…

Driving Our Economy Forward: Primary Healthcare at CCA

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A walk-in clinic is now open at The College and Career Center in Catoosa County.  This week we take a look at how the facility serves area residents including students. It’s just another example of how the medical industry continues to drive our economy forward. Marissa Brower, CEO of Catoosa College and Career Academy says, “So…