NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Traveling from the heart of downtown Nashville to the Nashville International Airport might become a lot easier. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced that The Boring Company is planning…
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) -- TDOT has awarded $22,000 to Cleveland High School's Aviation Program. The money will go be used to prepare future pilots, engineers and aerospace…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- New artificial turf was approved for the fields at Camp Jordan in East Ridge, but not without controversy.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local organizations are pitching the idea to add a multi-use greenway system to the side of I-24. The Chattanooga Department of Transportation (CDOT), Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors (CPO), Outdoor Chattanooga, and Lookout Valley Greenway…
RELIANCE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County personnel taking part in Swiftwater Rescue Training in Reliance got a chance to put their skills to the test…
Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper announced he's running for Senate Monday, in a bid to succeed retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis, who was up for reelection in 2026 and recently said he'd retire at…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Just when you thought it couldn’t get any hotter, think again. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown has issued a heat advisory from 12:00 p.m. Monday, July 28, 2025…
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested in Scottsboro over the weekend after he allegedly shot an officer and evaded authorities for almost an entire day. On…
Kate Skonberg with HCS joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview their 8th annual Back to School Bash for students and families. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The first day of school is…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As families gear up for a new school year, many are turning to technology to help keep things running smoothly at home and in the classroom. This week,…
ROSSVILLE, GA. (WDEF) - Lake Winnepesaukah just earned a national honor. On Sunday, July 27th, the National Amusement Park Historical Association presented the Chattanooga-area amusement park with a commemorative plaque recognizing…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The initiative brings schools, families, and volunteers together to create safe and welcoming spaces just in time for the new school year. At Calvin Donaldson…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Pack the Bus was in full swing this weekend, where volunteers came together to collect school supplies for local students in…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - A splash of fun and a chance to find a forever friend brought smiles to the Signal Mountain Town Pool this weekend. Some…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early this morning, 911 received reports of a burning residence, on the 4100 block of forest acres. According to the CPD, when arriving on scene, they found it was a vacant Chattanooga home. Crews found…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - A special celebration took place in Walker County today as community members gathered to honor the past and inspire the future. A…
WDEF- As summer sets in, eye care experts are raising red flags about a growing issue that's affecting children more than ever—myopia, or nearsightedness. With kids spending more time on screens and less time outside, pediatric optometrists across the country…
Clevland,TN (WDEF)- Inside Redemption to the Nations Church on Saturday, people from across Bradley County gathered for one purpose — to stand against domestic violence and support survivors. The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office hosted a first-of-its-kind Domestic Violence and Abuse…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 35 years ago this weekend, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Those who frequent the Glenwood Community Center will have a new resource to check their health. (more…)
Hixson, TN (WDEF)- Back-to-school shopping is in full swing — and this weekend, families across Tennessee are getting a much-needed break at the register. The state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday is underway, and shoppers aren’t wasting any time grabbing deals…
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - A dump truck went on a wild ride into the woods of north Georgia this morning. The wreck happened off East Nickajack Road south of Ringgold in Catoosa County…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A company is expanding their nuclear manufacturing operation in Chattanooga. The Governor's Office announced this morning the Master Machine Inc. will expand their operations on Workman Road. The expansion promises 44 new high paying jobs in our area.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - July 27 is National Chicken Finger Day and Raising Cane's has a special deal to celebrate. Anyone who comes to Raising Cane's on Sunday, July 27, and…