Category Archives: Community
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
Erlanger hosts career fair to fill key positions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – At Erlanger’s Career Fair, job seekers had the opportunity to walk in, no resume required and explore a variety of open positions across the health system. From...
Lillian Yi Jul 20, 2025
ArtsBuild training program now accepting applications
Brianna Jones and Harlan Lovestone join News 12’s Amelia Greer to remind local artists about the artist entrepreneur training program through Artsbuild. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Calling...
Khristine Arnold Jul 17, 2025
Catch the ’21 Geyser Salute’ at the Creative Discovery Museum!
Mackenzie Steele with the Creative Discovery Museum fills News 12’s Amelia Greer in on the latest July events, particularly for the 4th of July holiday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Kick of...
Khristine Arnold Jul 03, 2025



