Tammera Hicks with Native American Services of Tennessee gets ready for a special Powwow this April and dedicates the celebration to her husband who passed away in 2019. COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Plumes of thick smoke blanketed the skies above Daus Mountain and Smith Mountain as fire crews rushed to the scene. Firefighters worked tirelessly to put…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spring has officially sprung in Collegedale today as families gathered for the annual Spring Fling at The Commons. The annual Spring Fling at The Commons brought the community together for a day full of family-friendly activities. …
CHICKAMAUGA, GA. (WDEF) - Saturday afternoon, firefighters were called to a fire on Caribou Lane in Chickamauga. News 12 was at the scene, watching as thick plumes…
St. Elmo, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today Marks 10 Years of Sweet Success for Clumpies Ice Cream The local parlor celebrated a decade of serving the Chattanooga community…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Three suspects who committed an armed robbery in East Ridge didn’t get far, thanks to the quick actions of CPD K9 Sully and Neighborhood Policing Officers. On March 20, around…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - At 2:09pm Saturday, Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a fire at Dixie BBQ on Boy Scout Rd. Callers reported a fire under the wood storage shed. Firefighters arrived on scene confirming a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A two-vehicle crash on the 5600 block of Highway 58 left one person dead Friday evening. Chattanooga Police responded to the scene at 6:52 p.m. on March 21, 2025, where they…
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) In honor of World Water Day, community leaders gathered today to launch a floating litter boom on Citico Creek, aimed at trapping trash before it harms the environment. Mary Beth Sutton, founder of WaterWays, highlighted the project’s unifying…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- It’s been two weeks since anyone has seen Tim McSears. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man soon to face trial in the murder of a Chattanooga businessman was back in court Friday afternoon. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The return to sober living will become easier for some recovering addicts. The Council for Drug and Alcohol Abuse Services (CADAS) held a groundbreaking for…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A wreck in Dunlap Thursday claimed the life of one and injured another. On March 20, 2025 at 3:38 p.m., the Dunlap Fire Department…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two TVA workers had to be rescued from Raccoon Mountain's pump storage facility. On Friday, March 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) were dispatched to the pump storage facility. According…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has charged a man in relation to a child sexual exploitation case. TBI special agents arrested Michael Williford back in October of 2024.…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. — The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) recently welcomed a survivor back for a reunion with the first responder who helped save her…
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- An investigation into a northwest Georgia official has taken another twist. The case involves the head of…
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A Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway, rather than a runway, at Orlando International Airport in Florida on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the plane, officials said. Southwest Flight 3278 had been cleared for takeoff…
Joshua Hyde with Miss Griffin's Footlong Hotdogs shows off some of their featured items at the Chattanooga Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Food Truck and…
Looking for a fun, family-friendly activity? The Chattanooga Audubon Society invites you to take a walk with goats, sheep, or even a pig along the scenic trails at Audubon Acres. This unique experience lets families stroll along the Sarah Key…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The CHATT Foundation hosted a job fair today aimed at empowering the homeless and offering them a fresh start. The event featured representatives from…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This week, medical students across the country are finding out where they’ll begin their residency training as part of Match Week, a major milestone in their…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Downtown Chattanooga is facing a hidden threat, dangerous levels of lead in the soil. Recent studies have uncovered alarming concentrations, raising health concerns for those who live,…