Fatal motorcycle crash left one person dead
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, an early morning motorcycle crash in the Soddy Daisy community has left one person dead. First responders were called to the scene…
Tennessee Aquarium hosts Laurel Dace Day
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) - They’re small, bright, and fighting to survive. The Laurel Dace, a striking freshwater fish found only in a few streams atop the Cumberland Plateau, is…
Suspect dead following police chase outside Hamilton Place Mall
Chattanooga Police and other agencies working the active crime scene Friday evening outside of Hamilton Place Mall following a police chase that…
Water issues in Bledsoe County leaving residents frustrated
A line of residents standing to fill up jugs and container full of water from a tanker while their water is out on Wheeler…
IRONMAN cancelling swim portion, but will race over Walnut Street Bridge
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Weather has once again intervened in another IRONMAN competition. IRONMAN 70.3 officials they are cancelling the swimming part of the triathlon for safety reasons. The flow rate of the Tennessee River could hit 50,000 cubic feet per…
Cleveland will build two new schools in the city
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Cleveland City School system has decided to build two new facilities to keep up with their growing population. Cleveland has added 5,500 new homes in the city since 2021, and that means student enrollment has…
Rep. Rose describes what he saw in the Covenant School Shooting documents
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Tennessee Congressman has finally reviewed documents on the Covenant School shooting in Nashville more than two years ago. Three students and three adults were killed in the attack. But…
Board approves Dr. Lori Mann Bruce as UTC Chancellor
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - UTC officially has a new chancellor. The University of Tennessee Board of Trustees officially approved the appointment of Dr. Lori Mann Bruce Friday morning. She takes over on June 30th. Dr. Bruce is currently the provost and…
The Incline Railway to reopen soon after December wildfire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga landmark damaged in a December wildfire will soon be reopening. (more…)
Clumpies hosts Ice Cream Social for a "berry" good cause!
Clumpies announces their summer flavors on News 12 while inviting everyone to their Ice Cream Social to determine the final summer flavor! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The average temperatures are…
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, Chattanooga Police Honor Fallen Officers in Annual Memorial Ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(WDEF) — The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and Chattanooga Police Department co-hosted the annual Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony, honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. During the ceremony, a rose was laid for each…
Education Freedom Scholarship launches in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After a controversial path to being passed, Tennessee’s new school choice program has gone live. (more…)
Memphis man sentenced to over 15 years in prison after shooting out of motel window
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Memphis man has been sentenced to over 15 years in prison because of a 2022 incident on Williams Street. (more…)
Former addict turns life around through IRONMAN racing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As athletes gear up for this year’s IRONMAN Chattanooga, one name on the roster carries more than just racing credentials; it carries a story…
DOGE like taskforce in Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The federal government has been operating a department of government efficiency or doge. That has trickled down into other governments including our own county government. Hamilton…
Rick Davis Faces Mounting Charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A familiar face in Chattanooga’s jewelry scene is at the center of a legal firestorm. Rick Davis, longtime owner of Rick Davis Gold & Diamonds on Brainerd…
Ford recalls nearly 275,000 Navigator and Expedition SUVs over possible brake damage
Ford Motor is recalling 273,789 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles because of a poorly installed front brake line that may lead to reduced brake function increasing the risk of crash, the National Highway Traffic…
Walmart says it plans to raise prices despite lower U.S. tariffs
Walmart on Thursday warned that even softer tariffs on China could soon force the company to raise prices on certain items. The world's largest retailer said President Trump's wide-ranging levies on U.S. trade partners are…
Chattanooga police investigate fatal shooting on North Hickory Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Sunday evening outside an apartment complex on Hickory Street. Officers responded around 3:45 p.m.…
Bradley County authorities investigating report of missing mother and two daughters
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is investigating the disappearance of a mother and her two daughters. The three were last seen on Friday, May 9, 2025. According to BCSO, 35-year-old Jhovana Short,…
Let loose with the "Spirits in the Wild" event at the Chattanooga Zoo
"Spirits in the Wild" is returning to the Chattanooga Zoo Saturday, May 17 for a special after-hours event for adults 21+. Jake Cash, Will Ternes, and 'Thor' the tortoise join News 12's…
Authorities Investigating Illegal Dumping of Human Waste in Rhea County
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)— Authorities are investigating an illegal dumping incident involving human waste discovered in the Soak Creek River section of the Piney River Resource Management Area. Officials say the incident was reported earlier this week, prompting an immediate…
Scottsboro woman arrested on drug trafficking charges following traffic stop
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WDEF) — A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a Scottsboro woman on multiple drug-related charges. On May 13, 2025, officers with the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) stopped a…
Boat catches fire on Tennessee River near Chickamauga Marina Boat Ramp
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A boat went up in flames on the Tennessee River Wednesday evening, prompting a multi-unit response from Chattanooga Fire. Around 5:08…