CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- This summer, many families will be hitting the diamond for baseball and softball tournaments. As the competition rages on the field, some local leaders wonder if Hamilton County isn being competitive off of it. Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp said, “For this to be known as one of America’s better mid-sized cities,…… MORE
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Chattanooga Convention Center announces new executive director
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Convention Center has a new executive director. Sam Voisin is taking over for longtime director Mike Shuford, who retired after being the Convention Center’s Director for 40 years. Voisin previously managed convention centers in Branson, Missouri and Shreveport, Louisiana, along with a historic theater in New Orleans. He says that…… MORE
What’s Right With Our Schools, BASF Chattanooga and Chatt State host annual TECH Academy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — BASF Chattanooga and Chattanooga State Community College are teaming up once again for the annual TECH Academy program — a free, week-long summer camp that gives high school juniors and seniors real-world exposure to careers in trades like welding, electrician work, and manufacturing. Now in its sixth year in Chattanooga and tenth…… MORE
Weather Update: Monday June 9, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Monday: Mostly cloudy. Warm. Showers & thunderstorms. Some strong to severe. Highs: mid 80’s. Winds: WSW @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Showers & thunderstorms. Some strong to severe. Lows: low 70’s. Winds: L&V. Tuesday: Sunny, warm. Highs: mid/high 80’s. Winds: W @ 5 MPH. Overnight:…… MORE
Man convicted in 2020 murders of mother and daughter
Gabriel Boykins CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A second jury has convicted Gabriel Boykins of killing a mom and her eight-year-old daughter. The first jury, back in November, was unable to reach a verdict. The bodies of Tamara Church and her daughter were found off Greenwood Road in 2020. The two were reported missing three months…… MORE
Teen faces multiple charges, including assault on first responder, after pursuit
Amonchai Montgomery HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — A 19-year-old is facing multiple charges after leading deputies on a pursuit early Sunday morning. A Hamilton County Sheriff’s deputy was dispatched to a party on Gable King Drive around midnight. While in the area, the deputy was alerted about a blue Ford SUV that had nearly hit…… MORE
Dade County missing juvenile located in Arkansas, suspects arrested
MGN DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A missing juvenile out of Dade County was located in Arkansas. Monday morning, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) received a report from Sand Mountain regarding a missing juvenile. DCSO discovered a 15-year-old female was picked up during the night by a male suspect she’d been communicating with via…… MORE
Dade County missing juveniles located in Arkansas, suspects arrested
MGN DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — A missing juvenile out of Dade County was located in Arkansas. Monday morning, the Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) received a report from Sand Mountain regarding a missing juvenile. DCSO discovered a 15-year-old female was picked up during the night by a male suspect she’d been communicating with via…… MORE
Get the ultimate scoop with the Chattanooga Zoo!
Jake Cash and Cole Abbott return with the Chattanooga Zoo to preview the ‘Ice Cream Safari’ taking over Warner Park this weekend. Ambassador animal, ‘Giza’ the hedgehog joins the crew for the event. News 12’s Amelia Greer gets the ultimate scoop about the sweet event. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Guests are getting the ultimate scoop…… MORE
Shallowford Road closed because of storm damage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Due to the storm damage on June 7, Shallowford Road remains closed between Stein and Olan Mills Drive. According to Chattanooga Police Department, utility crews assessed the area on Sunday evening. They estimate 24 to 48 hours to remove the downed wires obstructing the roadway. Avoid the area or use alternate…… MORE
