Man accused of murdering father in East Ridge appears in criminal court
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man accused of killing his father made his first appearance in criminal court Friday morning. (more…)
A Georgia woman is convicted of murdering her husband. Why did she try to incriminate her son?
When the charred remains of prominent commercial real estate attorney Gary Farris were discovered on a burn pile…
Lily Soto couldn't "Say No To This" role in Hamilton
Tennessee native Lily Soto returns to the Volunteer State to star in the touring hit musical "Hamilton" at the Memorial Auditorium as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lily…
'Hamilton' arrives to give Chattanoogans their shot to see hit musicial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanoogans no longer have to wait for it. (more…)
PORCH Chattanooga looking to tackle increasing food insecurity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new organization in the Chattanooga area is looking to tackle food insecurity. (more…)
Upcycled Art Event Sparks Creativity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today at the Warehouse Row Pavilion, Chattanooga celebrated Arts Week and Earth Week with a hands-on, upcycled art experience. Community members joined Artist J Baker to complete…
Dalton Baby Shower Supports Families
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - The Women’s Enrichment Center in Dalton held its Annual Community Baby Shower today. Donors dropped off diapers, formula, baby clothes, and more to support families across Northwest…
Howard High’s Hustlin’ Tigers roar into national mascot tournament
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- School spirit is going national, and Chattanooga’s Howard School is stepping into the spotlight. The Hustlin’ Tigers are one of just four schools from Tennessee selected to compete in The64 National High School Mascot Tournament, an…
Chattanooga notifies 836 individuals affected by NRS data breach
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Chattanooga has notified 836 individuals whose personal information was compromised in a data breach involving Nationwide Recovery Services (NRS). Letters have been sent to all affected, outlining…
Jelly Roll hopes correcting past mistakes after serving jail time will urge Tennessee governor to pardon him
Country superstar Jelly Roll wants to share his message of redemption with others looking for a second chance, but says there's a roadblock in his way. The 40-year-old told the Tennessee Board of Parole that…
Georgia man arrested in Scottsboro for drug trafficking
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- A routine traffic stop in Scottsboro led to the arrest of a Georgia man on multiple drug-related charges. At 10:11 p.m., April 23, 2025,…
Cherokee County authorities locate escaped inmate
UPDATE: Robert Revis has been located and taken back into custody. CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Cherokee County are asking the public…
Walmart, Target CEOs privately warned Trump tariffs could lead to empty shelves soon
The chief executives of Walmart and Target privately warned President Trump this week that his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks, sources familiar with the…
Walker County authorities investigate Ridgeland hoax threat
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A hoax threat to Ridgeland High School (RHS) caused the Walker County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) to launch an investigation. RHS said a threat was circulating on social media, and was allegedly made by students. WSCO…
Protect yourself from pests and the environment with Mosquito Joe
Co-owner of 'Mosquito Joe of Chattanooga' Dr. Dawn Ford joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the weather starts to warm up and insects make their fateful return. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Warm…
South Pittsburg Cornbread Celebration
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) - Get ready to fire up those skillets because South Pittsburg is once again the cornbread capital of the world! The 28th Annual National Cornbread Festival is back,…
Robot Calf Protests Leather Industry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Downtown Chattanooga recently saw a futuristic protest take to the streets, as a robotic calf made an unexpected appearance to raise awareness about animal cruelty and environmental impact. Charli XC…
Federal lawsuit filed in response to debt collection agency's data breach
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few weeks ago, a data breach began being uncovered across multiple agencies in our area. (more…)
Chattanooga jury being selected to hear Memphis case in Tyre Nichols' death
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County jury is being selected today for a high profile case in Memphis. Tyre Nichols died three days after a viral incident in 2023 where video showed…
Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater Hosts Sensory-Friendly Screenings This Spring
Chattanooga, TN - (WDEF)The Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater is making movie magic more inclusive this spring with special sensory-friendly screenings designed for guests with sensory processing needs. The first film, Call of the Dolphins, will be shown on Saturday, April…
These are the 6 food dyes the FDA wants to phase out and some of products that use them
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is calling on companies to phase out all petroleum-based dyes by the end of next year, Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. announced Tuesday. The goal is to replace them…
Chattanooga man arrested after shooting neighbor and dog on Sylvan Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A 41-year-old Chattanooga man has been arrested after a shooting that left a neighbor and the neighbor’s dog injured. On April…
FBI says online scams raked in record $16.6 billion last year, up 33% from 2023
Scammers stole a record $16.6 billion in 2024, the FBI said on Wednesday. That marked a 33% increase from 2023, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center's annual report. More than a quarter million complaints…
City of Chattanooga announces new update to 311 website & app
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Chattanooga announced a new update to the 311 app and online portal. New features to take note…