CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Airport has announced it’s addition of a new non-stop flight to Punta Gorda, Florida. The flight will begin February 13, 2025 by Allegiant Air. This flight will operation on Thursdays and Sundays. Punta Gorda is in near proximity to Sarasota and Fort Myers. “The growth of the Chattanooga Airport…… MORE
Alison Pryor with the Tennessee Aquarium joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview the upcoming films at the IMAX theater. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The IMAX theater at the Tennessee Aquarium is busy this season with many highly anticipated films hitting their massive silver screen. The holiday movie season kicks off at the Tennessee Aquarium’s…… MORE
Robert Davis, Shop the Market At founder, joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to preview the upcoming Christkindlmarkt. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Shop the Market At offers a German inspired Christmas market called the Christkindlmarkt throughout November and anticipates that the last market will be the biggest one. The next Christkindlmarkt will be in Coolidge Park…… MORE
HAMILTON COUNTY,Tenn. (WDEF)- Samaritan’s Purse is spreading holiday cheer and good tidings as they kick off Operation Christmas Child. “Worldwide Last year, we collected 11 million shoe boxes they are giving the children overseas. Most of these children have never received a gift before, so we pack school supplies, hygiene items, toys, that sort of…… MORE
Senior Pastor Dr. Sam Greer joins News 12’s Amelia Greer to talk about the upcoming turkey giveaway at Red Bank and The Point Church. RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Red Bank and The Point Church will be giving a helping hand with the Thanksgiving holiday and is giving away turkeys to the public. The…… MORE
Planet Fitness regional manager, Chad Ortego, joins News 12’s Amelia Greer for a “Wicked” morning workout. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Planet Fitness is helping everyone feel their “wicked” best with a workout that will make you feel like “Defying Gravity.” Chad Ortego, the Planet Fitness regional manager, came to the News 12 studio to show…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – With inflation on the rise, we have all seen food costs go up, which is why Bayer’s Crop Science is now warning communities that the targeting of crop protection tools could lead to much higher food costs than we’re already experiencing. A new study shows that if tools such as pesticides…… MORE
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) – Headstones are supposed to serve as lasting reminders of those who came before us, but the elements and vandals can make them hard to read. Students at Sequoyah have come up with a solution. It’s a long-lasting example of what’s right with our schools. David Massengale is a senior…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Newly launched real estate development Mapleleaf Realco announced a new investment deal for Chattanooga’s Southside that’s starting to get underway. With Chattanooga continuing to grow in population at an expected 2.2% in the next 5 years and almost 5% in 10 years, places of residency and retail spaces are growing right along…… MORE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – History is coming alive during a week-long, once in a lifetime opportunity at the Walker Farm Pioneer Days Festival. Over 3000 individuals are expected to come together at Audubon Acres to fully immerse in the ways of life dating all the way back to the 1800s. Participants were able to experience…… MORE
