Category Archives: Community
Creative Discovery Museum bringing a new exhibit and a free night for families
VP of Development Ginger Birnbaum joins News 12’s Amelia Greer with the Creative Discovery Museum to preview a new exhibit this month! ‘XOXO’ will be opening September 20, along with...
Khristine Arnold Sep 10, 2025
September Fest Debuts on Station Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Downtown Chattanooga welcomed a brand-new community tradition today as Station Street hosted the inaugural September Fest. The all-day festival brought together...
Robert Hanley Sep 07, 2025
The Chattanooga community shall overcome with an invitation for the “Community Sing”
Vincent Oakes and Sawyer Kennedy join News 12’s Amelia Greer as the Chattanooga Boys Choir gets ready to host a special community event next Tuesday, Sept. 9. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – S...
Khristine Arnold Sep 05, 2025
Fall favorite events return to the Chattanooga Zoo
Jake Cash and Cole Abbott are back from Warner Park to highlight some of their exciting fall attractions for kids and adults. ‘Reptar’ joins the crew and News 12’s Amelia Greer as on...
Khristine Arnold Sep 03, 2025
Collegedale Airport Expands Visitor Services
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Collegedale Municipal Airport is rolling out a series of improvements designed to make the travel experience smoother and more enjoyable for pilots, passengers, a...
Robert Hanley Aug 28, 2025
Union Gospel Mission brings back their Labor Day BBQ Fundraiser for the 11th year
Rev. Jon Rector joins News 12’s Chip Chapman to invite everyone to Union Gospel Mission’s Labor Day BBQ Fundraiser. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Union Gospel Mission is bringing t...
Khristine Arnold Aug 28, 2025
Community rallies together after historic flooding
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In the wake of historic flooding in Chattanooga, community members are stepping up to help their neighbors near and far. District 5 Councilman Dennis Clark and Braine...
Lillian Yi Aug 17, 2025
Fort Oglethorpe family left with nothing after flooding
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) – In Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, one family is left picking up the pieces after floodwaters destroyed everything they owned. Timothy and Lauren Gipson, along with their...
Lillian Yi Aug 17, 2025
Economic Boom Downtown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new report from River City Company shows downtown Chattanooga thriving across retail, office, hospitality, and residential sectors. Over the past year, 23 new busin...
Robert Hanley Aug 14, 2025
Shopping made cheaper with Statemint’s Fall/Winter Clothing Sale this week!
A special pop-up consignment sale on Broad Street this week will get you and your family ready to be fashionable during the colder months! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – In need of some affordable ...
Khristine Arnold Aug 04, 2025