Category Archives: Community
New Goodwill Store Opens Today
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) – Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area celebrated the opening of a new store and donation center in Fort Oglethorpe on Thursday morning. The event bega...
Robert Hanley Nov 06, 2025
Banner Built Homes launches new East Brainerd community
EAST BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) – A new housing community is coming to East Brainerd. Tennessee-based homebuilder Banner Built Homes has announced the launch of Davidson Meadows, its first Chattanoo...
Lillian Yi Nov 03, 2025
UTC Hosts “Audacious Asks” Chat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga brought inspiration to campus on Friday with a powerful event celebrating courage and leadership. UTC hosted “Audacio...
Robert Hanley Oct 31, 2025
White Oak’s 1,000-Bike Goal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The White Oak Bicycle Co-op is marking a record-breaking year in 2025 as it continues working toward its goal of giving away 1,000 bicycles by the end of the year. Th...
Robert Hanley Oct 29, 2025
Rhea County K9 Unit rallies behind deputy’s mother battling breast cancer
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Rhea County Sheriff’s Department K9 Unit is stepping up to support one of their own in a powerful way. When K9 Deputy Hunter Flory’s mother, Christi, ...
Lillian Yi Sep 29, 2025
Friends of Special Children and Signal Centers come together for their 20th annual ABC Event
Angeline Fairchild with Friends of Special Children and Donna McConnico with Signal Centers share their collaboration with a special community event and auction. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Frie...
Khristine Arnold Sep 19, 2025
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



