Category Archives: Local News

Signal Mountain’s ‘The Pizza Place’ closing for good

Signal Mountain’s ‘The Pizza Place’ closing for good

The Pizza Place / GoFundMe SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Signal Mountain’s own ‘The Pizza Place’ is set to close for good at the end of this month. The restaurant has been a local favorite for more than 35 years. The owner, Paul Roberts, has dedicated half his life to this restaurant. Roberts made the…MORE

One arrested after attempted robbery of Smoking Joe Tobacco Shop

One arrested after attempted robbery of Smoking Joe Tobacco Shop

John Todd Sem HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) made an arrest after an attempted robbery of the Smoking Joe Tobacco Shop on Hixson Pike. HCSO arrested John Todd Sem in connection to the attempted robbery Friday October 25, 2024. HCSO reported that deputies responded to the shop after a…MORE

Chattanooga Zoo announces themes for Asian Lantern Festival

Chattanooga Zoo announces themes for Asian Lantern Festival

Interactive Dinosaur Lantern / Chattanooga Zoo CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Chattanooga Zoo has announced the themes for their annual Asian Lantern Festival this winter. Hundreds of hand-crafted lanterns will be displayed throughout the festival. Patrons will be able to view different types of wildlife from the Amazon Rainforest and dinosaurs. Guests can also enjoy…MORE

Winter of Curves Fashion Show heads to The Colonnade Sunday

News 12 This Morning: Event curator Latasha Addison joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview a special fashion show on its way to Ringgold this Sunday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The fashion event of the season is on its way to Catoosa County this weekend– with a mission to support curvy women and the Ronald…MORE

The History of Jewish Hate Symposium was held in Chattanooga this week

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The History of Jewish Hate Symposium is brought to the community by the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga. Today we visited the the Jewish Cultural Center, where they were holding The History of Jewish Hate Symposium, where many well educated, speakers spoke on the past historical events of the Jewish culture, present times,…MORE

Brandon and Whitney Cawood share their documentary “To Dye For”

Brandon and Whitney Cawood share their documentary “To Dye For”

DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Today we met with Brandon Cawood and his wife, Whitney, and their two beautiful children to discuss their new documentary, “To Dye For.” This Documentary is not only about Brandon and Whitney’s fight to save their child’s quality of life, but it’s also about them being able to spread the crucial knowledge…MORE

The Howard School Trunk or Treat

 CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – The Howard School located just off Market Street hosted their Trunk or Treat event this weekend next to their football field.  The afternoon was full of fun for all ages including themed stations, costumes,candy, decorated trunks, games, and even the opportunity to compete in a chili cookoff.  Dean of Students Hugh Crawford…MORE

Chattanooga Commercial House Fire

 CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – A Chattanooga man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a house fire Sunday morning at the 1700 block of North Orchard Knob Avenue.  The Chattanooga Fire Department was alerted to the scene after a series of calls were made to report heavy smoke coming from the edges of the…MORE

Petition For Shuttle on Lookout Mountain

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – With the beautiful views that Lookout Mountain has to offer, sometimes transportation to and from the mountain may pose difficulties for some individuals. As the railway from the bottom of Lookout Mountain transports you up to the top, that still does not account for the 3 mile walk to the Rock City…MORE

The DEA is sponsoring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The DEA is sponsoring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, where officials were urging community members to safely dispose of any outdated and unusable medication. Calandra Smith, Assistant Director of Hamilton County Coalition, says, “We do this in April and in October. This is the 24th Annuel DEA National Drug Take…MORE