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Ferrari catches on fire at fuel pump on Signal Mountain

Ferrari catches on fire at fuel pump on Signal Mountain

Sports car catches fire at fuel pump Thursday night. Image courtesy of Signal Mountain Fire. SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Ferrari caught on fire at the fuel pump on Signal Mountain Thursday night. Signal Mountain Fire responded to find the sports car in flames around 5:40 p.m. The car, canopy, and pump sustained major…MORE

Sweetwater man arrested for making bomb threat at hospital

Sweetwater man arrested for making bomb threat at hospital

Vernon Knode arrested for making threats of mass violence over phone October 10, 2024. Image courtesy of the Sweetwater Police Department. SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) — A man was arrested after making threats of mass violence at Sweetwater Hospital Thursday. Sweetwater Police say Vernon Knode made a phone call threatening to bomb the facility and shoot…MORE

The Great Awakening serves Summerville and Lafayette

News 12 This Morning: Dane Maddux joins News 12’s Amelia Greer from The Great Awakening Coffee Co. in North Georgia. The local business offers everything from freshly roasted coffee to delicious sweet treats. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — If you’re in need of a pick-me-up anytime throughout the day, get ready for a great awakening in…MORE

New food truck brings a taste of the Philippines to the Scenic City

The owner of the Hangry Pinoy joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the classic Filipino dishes they offer at their food truck. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Neenuel Pattawi brings a taste of the Philippines to Chattanooga with his food truck, the Hangry Pinoy, which debuted in July. Pattawi offers classic Filipino dishes like…MORE

A Walker County firefighter receives hero’s escort

A Walker County firefighter receives hero’s escort

Courtesy: Walker County Fire Rescue WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) –  Walker County Fire Rescue brought home one of their own firefighters on Thursday. Firefighter Christopher Lewis passed away from critical injuries suffered from a motorcycle crash. On Monday, Lewis was on the way to a clinical for an AEMT class in Alabama when the crash…MORE

National Walk to a Park Day with Mayor Tim Kelly

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of students from Clifton Hills Elementary School accompanied Mayor Tim Kelly on a walk to Caruthers Park today. Together with Trust for Public Land, Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors, the goal is to have a park that is a ten-minute walk away in every community. Caruthers Park is located on Rossville Boulevard…MORE

Remote Area Medical is giving free medical services

Remote Area Medical is giving free medical services

JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF)-  The Remote Area Medical will be hosting a pop-up clinic in Jasper Tennessee this coming Saturday and Sunday. The clinic will be hosted at 495 Warrior Drive in Jasper Tennessee, at Jasper Elementary School. The free medical services include general medical exams, dental cleanings, extractions, eye exams, and even prescription glasses made…MORE

Residents react to proposed study of Ooltewah roads

OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- It’s been nearly a month since a 16 year old boy died while driving on Snow Hill Road. Now, Hamilton County has announced they are looking into how to fix that and other roads in Ooltewah. Jean Rogers has lived and gone to Fairview Baptist Church on Snow Hill Road for over…MORE