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South Broad Stadium still on track a year for opening day

South Broad Stadium still on track a year for opening day

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We got another update on the construction progress of the South Broad Stadium. While Chattanooga Lookouts fans take in one last season on Hawk Hill at AT&T Field, developers say we are just a year away from the completion of the South Broad Stadium. The project broke ground last July, and is…MORE

Former Hamilton County teacher pleads guilty to statutory rape

Former Hamilton County teacher pleads guilty to statutory rape

Casey McGrath, from Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office   CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  A former Hamilton County teacher pleaded guilty today to statutory rape. Casey McGrath was arrested more than a year ago on charges of inappropriate behavior with a student at her high school. Under the terms of the plea agreement, she faces four years…MORE

Police investigating “hazardous package” on Market Street

Police investigating “hazardous package” on Market Street

Police investigating a “hazardous package” on Market Street CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Chattanooga Police are investigating what the HC911 website is calling a “hazardous package”. The call came in shortly after 1:00 p.m., April 10, 2025. Police told News 12 that everyone was safe and there was no threat. Crews began packing up around 3:00…MORE

Free trees available to Chattanooga residents through new ReLeaf Program

Free trees available to Chattanooga residents through new ReLeaf Program

  MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Residents of Chattanooga and EPB customers will have a chance to pick up two free native trees through the new Free Tree ReLeaf initiative. The program is a partnership between Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center, the City of Chattanooga, and EPB. This program aims to strengthen the local…MORE

Get your gardens ready for the Crabtree spring plant sale!

Cherita Rice with Crabtree Farms joins News 12’s Amelia Greer as the farm gets ready for their 25th annual spring plant sale this April. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Get your spring gardens ready this season with the 25th annual spring plant sale at Crabtree Farms! Crabtree Farms sits in the heart of Chattanooga and focuses…MORE

Weather Update: Thursday April 10, 2025

Weather Update: Thursday April 10, 2025

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Clear and cold. Patchy frost. Lows: low 30’s. Winds: N @ 5 MPH. Wednesday: Sunny. Mild. Dry. Highs: high 60’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Overnight: A few clouds. Dry. Lows: mid/high 40’s. Winds: S @ 5 MPH. Thursday: Cloud/Sun Mix. Scattered showers/thunderstorms. Highs: low 70’s.…MORE

Drug Recovery Court looking to move to Hickory Valley Road location

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A resource for those recovering from drug addiction here in Hamilton County is likely to soon be on the move. Hamilton County Recovery Court is a voluntary program is designed to help offenders deal with substance abuse issues. This is offered to those with non-violent offenses. Wednesday, a proposed move to where…MORE

City Council sticks with debt collector after breach

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The data breach that has affected both Hamilton County Government and the city of Chattanooga was briefly discussed during Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. Mayor Tim Kelly’s office said they first learned of a breach late Friday afternoon, as a letter sent to the city two months prior was not communicated to…MORE

NO FAKES Act Reintroduced in Congress

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Today, Senators Chris Coons and Marsha Blackburn reintroduced the NO FAKES Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at combating unauthorized AI-generated replicas of individuals’ faces, names, and voices.  The legislation is designed to protect people’s likenesses in the digital world and ensure that creators’ rights are respected as technology rapidly evolves. The…MORE