CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – On their 215-mile journey down to Athens, Georgia, the University of Tennessee Pride of the Southland Marching Band made a quick stop in Chattanooga to perform their famous halftime show for all to hear. With almost 350 members of the band, the Pride is said to be the soundtrack for the University…… MORE
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Grundy County breaks ground on new Health Department building
The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Grundy County Health Department in Coalmont. COALMONT, Tenn. (WDEF)- Access to medical care is critical to any community’s success. However, for some of our more rural areas, citizens could be miles away from the nearest medical care. Grundy County is an example of rural area that has no hospital.…… MORE
Tracy City receives Downtown Improvement Grant
A mural on Depot Street alongside one of Tracy City’s historic buildings. TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Grundy County town will soon see major improvements to their historic downtown. Tracy City has received $214,000 from the state of Tennessee’s Downtown Improvement Grant. This money will go towards building a new courtyard and modernizing the facades…… MORE
Weather Update: Saturday – November 16, 2024
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear. Chilly. Patchy fog. Lows: mid 40’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. Saturday: Mild, warmer. Sunshine. Highs: mid 60’s. Winds: Near Calm. Overnight: Mostly clear. Chilly. Lows: low/mid 40’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. Sunday: Mostly sunny. Dry. Warmer. Highs: low 70’s. Winds: S @…… MORE
Weather Update: Friday – November 15, 2024
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly clear. Chilly. Lows: mid 40’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. Saturday: Mild, warmer. Sunshine. Highs: mid 60’s. Winds: Near Calm. Overnight: Mostly clear. Chilly. Lows: low/mid 40’s. Winds: NE @ 5 MPH. Sunday: Mostly sunny. Dry. Warmer. Highs: low 70’s. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH.…… MORE
Parkridge Hospital raises awareness on premature birth in November
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Throughout the month of November, Parkridge Medical Center is raising awareness on Premature birth. “The month is just designed to raise awareness about prematurity, as far as risk factors for prematurity and mothers, ways for them to avoid those or mitigate those. To some extent,” said Dr. Danie Kahn, Parkridge…… MORE
UTC Criminial Justice course hosts Pouring with Purpose
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)-UTC’s Ethics in Criminal Justice hosted its annual Pouring with a Purpose event on Thursday. The project for students used to create abstract paintings that explore ethical dilemmas. The Paintings also help students understand potential solutions within the justice system. All proceeds from the paintings that are purchased will go toward the Children’s…… MORE
HCSO’s reentry program hosts inmate job fair
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) reentry program hosted a job fair for inmates at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. Local organizations and businesses came to provide inmates with resources and opportunities for employment for inmates who will be transitioning back into society soon. Prior to the event,…… MORE
Several TVA campsites & visitor centers closing for winter
RACCOON MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) — Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) will be closing six campgrounds and several visitor centers for the upcoming winter. The following six campgrounds will close Friday, November 15, and reopen March 15, 2025: Cherokee Dam — Cherokee Dam Reservation in Jefferson City, Tenn. Douglas Dam Headwater — Douglas Dam Reservation near Sevierville,…… MORE
Collegedale officers under investigation after Knoxville incident
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) — Some Collegedale police officers are under investigation after an unnamed incident that occurred in Knoxville. Burlon Hayworth The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) stated they were made aware on November 5, 2024, of an incident that Andrew Carter occurred at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee. The incident occurred several days prior to…… MORE
