Chattanooga Jewish community reacts to Hanukkah attack
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the wake of a deadly terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event in Sydney, Australia, News 12 spoke with a local Jewish leader about the…
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Memorial Hospital hosts job fair at New Ringgold location
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Memorial Hospital hosted a job fair in the lobby of its new hospital in Ringgold, giving community members a chance to explore career…
Pawpaw’s Homeless Ministry hosts annual Miracle on 11th Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Pawpaw’s Homeless Ministry hosted its annual Miracle on 11th Street event, bringing food, fellowship, and holiday cheer to Chattanooga’s unhoused community. The holiday season…
Funding and Partnerships drive Alton Park Connector
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - City leaders and community partners gathered over the weekend for the ceremonial groundbreaking of Phase One of the Alton Park Connector, a project aimed at improving…
Red Wolves Foundation hosts Christmas Gift Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Red Wolves Foundation hosted its annual Christmas gift program at CHI Memorial Stadium, bringing holiday cheer to children and families from across Hamilton County.…
Driver rescued after vehicle goes off Signal Mountain
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN. (WDEF) – On Sunday, the Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to a single-vehicle accident on North Palisades Drive around 3:33 p.m. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, several agencies worked together for an hours-long response after a…
Suspect arrested in shooting involving teen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Saturday, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) investigated a shooting that happened on December 13, 2025, around 3:33 p.m. in the 2200 block of E. 25th Street Ct. According to CPD, when police arrived, they learned…
Fiery single vehicle crash results in fatality
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Sunday, around 3:35 a.m., the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a single-vehicle crash that resulted in a fatality. According to CPD, police responded to 181 Interstate 24 E for…
Pedestrian struck in hit-and-run on Brainerd Rd
UPDATE 12/16/2025: Chattanooga Police Department has announced the victim of the pedestrian struck accident on 5321 Brainerd Road has died from his injuries. He died on December 15, 2025. They have identified the victim as Robbie Wimpy. The crash remains…
Donata’s Wreaths Across Walker County
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - While the Chattanooga community gathered at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, a similar mission was taking place just across the state line at the Tennessee Georgia Memorial…
Wreaths Across Chattanooga honors fallen Veterans
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In Chattanooga today, volunteers gathered to honor fallen service members during Wreaths Across Chattanooga. Hundreds of volunteers placed wreaths on veterans’ graves at the Chattanooga National…
Groundbreaking held for Alton Park Connector
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the City of Chattanooga partnered with the Trust for Public Land for a ceremonial groundbreaking marking the start of the Alton Park Connector Phase One.…
Man killed in Rossville Boulevard hit-and-run
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run involving a man in a motorized wheelchair on Rossville Boulevard. Police say officers responded around 6:30 p.m. on December…
Man charged with aggravated burglary, arson, and vandalism over $10,000.
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) conducted an investigation with the special agent fire investigators that has resulted in the indictment of a Sumner County man in connection to a…
Former Deputy charged with assault and official oppression
UNION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) conducted an investigation that has resulted in the indictment of a former Union County Deputy. According to the TBI, they began investigating the circumstances…
First Responder Hero Award: Hailey Beaty
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or…
Protesters speak out against death penalty during Nichols’s execution
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - During the execution of Harold Wayne Nichols, News 12 visited the protest held outside the Riverbend Max security prison. Demonstrators gathered to vocalize…
CDC panel changes national guidance on Hepatitis B birth vaccine
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices has voted to end its recommendation that all newborns in the United States receive a…
Union Gospel Mission launches campaign for shelter expansion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Union Gospel Mission is asking for community support as it continues its shelter expansion project. Earlier this year, the organization broke ground on…
Toys for Tots and Scenic Community Credit Union host toy drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last week, Scenic Community Credit Union hosted its Toys for Tots holiday toy drive at the East Brainerd branch. Organizers say…
Victim shot during sale meetup with non-life-threatening injuries
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that took place around 9:50 pm on Saturday, in the 1900 block of E 33rd Street. According to the CPD, police responded and located an adult male suffering…
Fort Payne man arrested on abuse of corpse
FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) — On Thursday, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Powell Police Department and DeKalb Ambulance Service, responded to the 200 block of County Road 158 in Fyffe regarding two deceased females found inside a…
Juvenile run over by parade float after Christmas parade
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that occurred in the parking lot of Bradley Central High School following the Annual Christmas Parade. According to the Bradley County Sheriff's Office, a juvenile who was…
Two-alarm apartment fire sent two people to the hospital overnight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday night at 12:11 a.m., the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to 500 W. Martin Luther King Boulevard after 911 received multiple alerts from the high-rise tower’s fire alarm system. According to CFD, they found…
Traffic stop results in two arrests and firearm recovery
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday, around 8:30 pm, deputies assigned to the Downtown Safety Initiative conducted a traffic stop near the 200 block of Market Street after observing a vehicle speeding southbound. According to the Hamilton…
Chickamauga Community gathers for annual Christmas Tree Lighting
CHICKAMAUGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In Chickamauga, families gathered for another beloved tradition, the annual Christmas tree lighting celebration. For many, this marks the unofficial start of the holiday…
Chattanooga Valley Lions Club marks 22 years of holiday toy drive
FLINTSTONE, GA. (WDEF) - In Flintstone, Georgia, the Chattanooga Valley Lions Club is celebrating 22 years of its annual holiday donation drive. In the spirit…
CNE celebrates 40 years with community event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise helped kick off the season with a family friendly holiday celebration. The organization is marking 40 years of service in Chattanooga…
Toys for Tots and Scenic Community Credit Union host toy drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the season of giving continues, Toys for Tots is collecting gift donations for children who may not have something to…
LWFF releases new trailer and opens 2026 tickets
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you are looking for something fun to do after the holiday season, the Lookout Wild Film Festival has released its 2026 trailer and…
Salvation Army invites community to help at Angel Tree Warehouse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It is that wonderful time of year again. The Salvation Army is asking for the community’s help at the Angel Tree Warehouse…
Little Sprouts awarded the Bright Spot Award
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department recognized several community partners at its monthly meeting today for making a positive impact on public health. Among the honorees…
Christkindlmarkt sets the stage for Chickamauga’s Christmas Ball
CHICKAMAUGA Ga. (WDEF) - Tonight, Chickamauga stepped back in time and glided onto the dance floor as the historic Gordon Lee Mansion hosted its annual Christmas Ball. The…
Holiday fun at Marsh Cattle Farm
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - The Marsh Cattle Farm hosted their annual special holiday event, where children had the chance to meet Santa Claus and the Grinch. Beautiful photo settings were…
Gordon Lee Mansion hosts Christkindlmarkt
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - Over the weekend in Chickamauga, the Christkindlmarkt was hosted at the Gordon Lee Mansion from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event was filled with Christmas spirit…
Chattanooga Zoo unveils Magnolia’s Beer Garden to honor Beth Lapina
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo has opened a new gathering space called Magnolia’s Beer Garden. The garden was created in memory of Beth Lapina,…
Workers say kindness is the secret ingredient to enjoying the holiday rush
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thanksgiving is just two days away, and while many families will gather around the table, some seats will be empty.…
Lee Company delivers donations to Chattanooga Area Food Bank
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last Friday, News 12 and Lee Company came together to fight hunger through a community food drive. This morning, News 12 visited the…
Town Hall brings out concerns over Northgate redevelopment
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Councilman Jeff Davis of District 3 hosted a town hall meeting Sunday at the North River Civic Center, giving Hixson neighbors a chance to…
Last Chattanooga Holiday Market of the season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The First Horizon Pavilion hosted the final Chattanooga Holiday Market of the season this weekend. Local vendors offered handmade crafts, gifts, jellies, jams and many…