CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are learning more about a lawsuit filed in a deadly Northshore crash last November.Octavio Devia Paz was severely injured when a car driven by Randy Vega crashed into him, his wife Ana, and son Jonathan. Ana and Jonathan were both killed in the crash. Now, he is suing the city of…… MORE
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S Moore Rd and McBrien Rd bridges set to open ahead of schedule
Smartway camera screenshot taken from I-24 at McBrien Road. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) announced the new S Moore Road and McBrien Road bridges are set to open ahead of schedule. The reopening will start at 6:00 AM ET on Monday, November 25, 2024. The completion comes more than…… MORE
I-24 being reduced to one lane for pothole patching, TDOT says
MGN HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Drivers traveling on I-24 West this evening should be aware of traffic, as TDOT crews will be doing repairs. From 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., November 21, 2024, I-24 West, from mile marker 182 and 183, will be reduced down to one lane as TDOT crews patch potholes. TDOT…… MORE
Life Care CEO voices support for emergency conservatorship
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing from the CEO of Life Care Centers of America following a major decision Wednesday. A Bradley County Circuit Court judge granted Aubrey Preston, the son of Life Care founder and owner Forrest Preston, emergency conservatorship over his father’s affairs. Aubrey Preston filed this petition because he says he has…… MORE
Company at center of three 2023 Chattanooga chemical spills fined
Courtesy: Chattanooga Fire Department CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A chemical transport company has been fined for their role in a series of chemicals last year in Chattanooga.The Pipeline Hazardous and Materials Safety Administration has fined Zee Company, Inc. of Cleveland, GA $10,561 for three chemical spills last year. These occurred on August 3. August 4, and…… MORE
New mayor appointed in Athens amid dissent from council member
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Athens in McMinn County has a new mayor. The city council has appointed Larry Eaton to be the town’s new mayor. He will be replacing Steve Sherlin, who will remain on the city council. However, he did face opposition from council member Dick Pelly, who is currently facing a…… MORE
Gov. Bill Lee announces Home Study Reimbursement Grant Program
MGN NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Governor Bill Lee has announced a new program aimed at reducing the cost of the private adoption process for Tennessee families. The Home Study Reimbursement Grant Program will begin January 1, 2025. Adoptive families could see reimbursements up to $1,000 for the cost of a home study completed by a…… MORE
Registration is still open for the Grateful Gobbler 5K
Stan and Betsy McCright join News 12’s Amelia Greer to encourage people to join the Thanksgiving Grateful Gobbler. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It’s not too late to start a new Thanksgiving family tradition by signing up for the Grateful Gobbler 5K. Celebrating 25 years of the Chattanooga tradition, the Grateful Gobbler 5K marathon returns this…… MORE
Celebrate the gift of giving with Holiday at Hamill
Charlotte Grace Events organizer Tiffany Miller joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview the upcoming Holiday on Hamill vendor market. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Holiday on Hamill celebrates the gift of giving with holiday themed vendors while accepting donations to provide a good Christmas to people in need. The Holiday on Hamill returns for its…… MORE
Driving Our Economy Forward: Baroness Erlanger
It’s a hospital that’s been in the Chattanooga area for more than 120 years. Tonight, we look at the history and how Erlanger Medical Center has continued to Drive Our Economy Forward with the latest treatments for injury and disease. Jill Steelman, Sr Dir Organizational and Workforce Development, Erlanger Hospital says, “Erlanger was founded in…… MORE
