SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two brothers from Rome, Georgia, were convicted and sentenced on major drug charges in separate cases. Trevion Williams was arrested in March of 2020 after a routine traffic stop in Chattooga County. A Chattooga County…
Katie Glaze with the Green Gardinia joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the store recently relocated and is striking up some great deals at a larger building. Find anything from antiques…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County school bus struck a tree Tuesday morning while enroute to school. The call came in at 7:13 a.m., according to Sheriff Steve Wilson. The bus reportedly left the roadway and struck a tree,…
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: A few clouds, cool, dry. Lows: high 50's. Winds: N @ 5 MPH then calm. Tuesday: Sunny, dry, warm. Highs: low/mid 80's. Winds: L&V. Overnight: Mostly clear, dry. Lows: high 50's.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spooky season is right around the corner, and the Chattanooga Zoo is inviting families to celebrate with Boo at the Zoo. Boo…
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The City of Pikeville is facing serious trouble with state environmental officials after new water quality tests revealed contamination in the Sequatchie River. News 12…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday was the climax for a controversial growth plan in Hamilton County. (more…)
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A second juvenile has been charged in the incident at a high school football game, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says. On September 5, 2025, multiple fights broke out at…
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - In today's rapidly evolving workforce, careers in the trades are looking more attractive than ever. The American Welding Society Foundation recently awarded…
A retired professor at Auburn University was stabbed to death over the weekend in a park near the Alabama college campus, according to Auburn Police and the university. A…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An ex-Chattanooga cop charged with the murder of a woman in November 2023 was back in court Monday morning. (more…)
Chagas disease, a potentially deadly condition caused by an infected triatomine insect or "kissing bug," may be becoming endemic in the United States, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. In the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) has announced a record set for fall enrollment. UTC reported an official enrollment of 12,060 students.…
A body is seen on the ground as reinforcements arrive to the area and roads are closed as a security precaution following an armed attack at the Ramot Junction, at the entrance to East Jerusalem, Sept.…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – This past month, you may have noticed us spending a lot of time with our friends at the McMinn Regional Humane…
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – A few weeks ago, it was announced that nine volunteer fire departments in Tennessee were awarded a $10,000 grant. One of the recipients is in…
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Lookouts wrapped up their final regular season game at AT&T Field this weekend, giving fans a chance to reflect on decades of memories and celebrate the historic ballpark before moving to a new stadium next…
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On September 5, 2025, Elizabeth Rainwater, a former nurse charged with impersonating a licensed professional and fraudulently obtaining a controlled substance, was arrested and booked into the Williamson County Jail on a $40,000 bond. On…
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday night, September 5, 2025, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies were working security at the Red Bank High vs. Tyner High…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With school now back in full swing and families settling into new routines, the Family Justice Center in Chattanooga is reminding the community…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today marked the first day the Small Business Administration set up a local disaster assistance center inside the East Ridge Library.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Americans are showing resilience in their financial outlook, according to a new study from Edward Jones and Cerulli Associates. The research reveals that most feel they are…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Downtown Chattanooga welcomed a brand-new community tradition today as Station Street hosted the inaugural September Fest. The all-day festival brought together food, music, local businesses, and…
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) – During the early morning hours of September 6, 2025, around 1:45 am, deputies attempted a traffic stop on a white Chevy Impala near the 5400 block of Highway 58. According to the Hamilton County…