CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Erlanger is thinking about what its future looks like beyond the acquisition of the Hamilton County Health Department. Announced Tuesday, Erlanger will acquire the 60 year old building on third street to expand their downtown campus. The hospital’s CEO, Jim Coleman, says they are currently in the exploratory phase of what to…… MORE
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Driving Our Economy Forward: Peak Symposium
The 10th annual Peak Performance Symposium took place recently at the Pie Innovation Center in Cleveland, Tennessee. The symposium gives manufacturing professionals a chance to share ideas through technology and workforce development. Tonight we take a look at how the event continues to Drive Our Economy Forward. “Is just the tip of the iceberg you…… MORE
Former Sylvania High School teacher being sued for sex crimes
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) — A lawsuit has been filed against a former Sylvania High School (SHS) teacher who was convicted of sex crimes. The lawsuit was filed by one of the victims father’s, seeking compensation against Dustin Dalton. Dalton was a sixth-grade teacher SHS who was charged on two dozen counts of inappropriate behavior…… MORE
New parental leave policy proposed for Hamilton County employees
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp has proposed a new parental leave policy for Hamilton County government employees. This new policy includes eight weeks of paid maternity leave and two weeks of paid paternity leave. “As a father of five, I know firsthand how crucial those first several weeks are for…… MORE
Ringgold searching for volunteers to help with Veterans Day flags
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — The city of Ringgold is searching for volunteers to help assist with Veterans Day flags. The city is asking for assistance in raising and lowering Veterans Day flags to honor the deceased veterans of Catoosa County. There will be 2,105 flags flying throughout the city this year. Flags go up November…… MORE
Demystifying Death Conference offers lessons of death and grief
News 12’s Amelia Greer previews the Demystifying Death Conference with Sherry Campbell. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The upcoming Demystifying Death Conference is an opportunity for people to learn about death and how to handle grief. The event was brought together by Welcome Home of Chattanooga and will be at the First Baptist Church of Chattanooga…… MORE
Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair returns with even bigger treats
President of the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair, Karen Shostak, joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview the fall favorite event. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – Be prepared for great music, food, rides, and the world’s largest Little Debbie Christmas Tree cake at the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair. The fair returns for its second…… MORE
New plans for the Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Various members of the community came together Tuesday for Chattanooga’s weekly City Council Meeting. As many important topics were discussed, one topic of interest was the passing of the new expansion plan for the Chattanooga Zoo and Friends of the Zoo Incorporated. The Chattanooga Zoo is planning to add the 19,296 square…… MORE
Hamilton County sells health department building to Erlanger; to relocate to Engel Stadium site
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-The future of the Hamilton County Health Department was announced this morning. However, that future will impact a historic Chattanooga site. Built in 1930, Engel Stadium served as the home for the Chattanooga Lookouts for nearly seven decades. However, as the team has moved on to new ballparks, this site has sat nearly…… MORE
Chattanooga’s 4th Street to receive beautification
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- It took 8 years and three different government entities… “This is a gateway groundbreaking for the first of what will probably be many TDOT projects across the state to beautify the interchange,” said Chattanooga Mayor, Tim Kelly. Now, the 4th street beautification project kicked off with the help of Chattanooga, Hamilton County,…… MORE
