Jay Heavilon joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the dazzling, bright lantern displays coming to Sculpture Fields in Montague Park. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – For the first time in Chattanooga, The SeaLight Festival is filling Montague Park full of colorful, handmade silk Chinese lantern displays. After several years of declaring New York home,…… MORE
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Weather Update: Monday – February 17, 2025
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear. Cold. Lows: mid/high 20’s. Winds: N @ 5 MPH. Tuesday: Increasing Clouds. Chilly. Dry. Highs: high 40’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. Overnight: Cloudy, cold. Rain mixed with snow. Lows: near 30. Winds: NE @ 5-10 MPH. Wednesday: Early rain mixed with snow, then…… MORE
Protesters Show Out to Miller Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Democracy in Action took center stage in Chattanooga today, as community members gathered at Miller Park to protest various issues and the future of democracy in the United States. With local elections on the horizon, voter participation and civic responsibility were at the heart of tonight’s discussions. At the center of…… MORE
Walnut Street Bridge renovation set to begin
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga’s iconic Walnut Street Bridge is set to undergo a major reconstruction, with work officially beginning in just one month. While pre-construction preparations start today, pedestrians will still be able to use the bridge during this phase. The plan to reconstruct the Walnut Street Bridge was first introduced in 2024, and now,…… MORE
$38 million bond sought by Californian developer for 200 unit low-income housing complex
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new low-income apartment complex could soon be built right off of Signal Mountain Boulevard. The proposed complex would provide two hundred new units to seniors over the age of 62, also for older adults with disabilities on a 38 million dollar bond from the city. It would be located at 819…… MORE
New development planned for former East Ridge Food City shopping center
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- An old shopping center could soon become a hub in East Ridge. Urban Story Ventures, who is behind several other projects in Chattanooga including The Bend on the Westside, is planning to rebuild the former Food City shopping center along Ringgold Road known as the Osborne Shopping Center. It’s nicknamed “The…… MORE
What’s Right With Our Schools, Loftis Middle School Outdoor Learning Space
LAKESITE, TN (WDEF) – Students at Loftis Middle School know that the great outdoors are a great place to learn. They are committed to developing a multi-purpose outdoor learning space. That’s a great example of what’s right with our schools. Neal Hanley is an 8th Grade Teacher at Loftis Middle School He explains, “We’ve had…… MORE
Stay weather aware for all types of storms
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Flooding, Severe Thunderstorms, Winter Storms, and Tornados all impact our area. But how can you stay weather aware? Staying ready and informed of the upcoming weather is the best way to stay safe. How do you stay prepared in flooding? Eric Ashburn is the Deputy director of Emergency Management with…… MORE
Chattanooga Police investigating shooting on McCallie Avenue
MGN CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga Police are investigating a shooting that occurred over the weekend on McCallie Avenue. At 9:45 p.m., February 15, 2025, officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 2000 block of McCallie Avenue for a person shot call. According to CPD, officers initially responded to a local hospital,…… MORE
One man dead after gas station shooting on Brainerd Road
Gas station shooting located at the Hop-In off of Brainerd Road CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Chattanooga police have confirmed one person died in a shooting incident last week on Brainerd Road. Officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 4700 block of Brainerd Road. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old male with life-threatening…… MORE
