Mayor Kelly wins reelection in landslide, celebrates passage of amendment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has won reelection to a second term as Chattanooga mayor. (more…)
Spirit Airlines' announces 3 new non-stop flights to CHA
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Spirit Airlines has announced its first service at the Chattanooga Airport (CHA) with the addition of three new non-stop flights. The non-stop flights…
Salvation Army Hosts Annual Mardi Bras Event
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)- The Salvation Army hosted their annual Mardi Bras event earlier today. Hosted by the Salvation Army's Women's Auxiliary, the event was all about providing essential undergarments…
A Fun-Filled Pancake Day at St. Nicholas: A Tradition Celebrated by All
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -- Students, parents, and staff came together to celebrate Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, at St. Nicholas School, marking a fun-filled…
Suspect dead after officer involved shooting in Fairfield Glade
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A fatal officer-involved shooting that took place in Fairfield Glade Tuesday afternoon is under investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The incident occurred around 4:30 p.m. CT while…
Hamilton County Coalition offers free resource fair for Day of Hope
Hannah Dalton from the Hamilton County Coalition joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about their upcoming Day of Hope. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Coalition gets ready to…
Shop the Market At springs into a busy year
Shop the Market At's Robert Davis returns to the News 12 studio to preview this season's upcoming markets. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Shop the Market At is ready to spring…
Dalton Opens New Soccer Mini Pitch
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Dalton is living up to its nickname, "Soccer Town USA", with the grand opening of its newest soccer facility. Today, young athletes and professional players from…
Golden Apple Award: Macey Neal, Battlefield Primary School
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - Some people are just born to teach. Macey Neal is one of those people. She makes sure every student in her Battlefield Primary…
Juvenile arrested after making threats against Tyner Middle School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A juvenile has been arrested after making a threat against Tyner Middle School. At 3:50 p.m., March 4, 2025, Tyner Middle School's School Resource Deputy (SRD) was made aware of a…
Several areas near Tellico Plains forced to evacuate due to 50 acre wildfire
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several areas have been asked to evacuate after a wildfire has spread across 50 acres in Tellico Plains. The areas being asked to evacuate…
Chattanooga man pleads guilty to 2023 manslaughter case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has pleaded guilty to killing a woman more than two years ago. Around noon…
Tennessee sets new execution date for Harold Wayne Nichols
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee has set a new execution date for Chattanoogan Harold Wayne Nichols. The state set dates for four death row inmates on…
Rising stars shine on Jessica Baio's Unsaid Tour
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rising star Jessica Baio, a 23-year-old singer and social media influencer, is making waves with her Unsaid Tour, bringing songs from her newest album…
Concerns raised about new Chattanooga PILOT policy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A meeting to discuss tax incentives for Chattanooga businesses faced some criticism Monday. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Six Triple Eight Star Speaks at Tyner Academy
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -- In the movie, The Six Triple 8, Tyler Perry shares the story of an all-black, all-female Battalion in World…
Health Council Addresses Measles Outbreak Concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Health experts in Tennessee are taking proactive steps to address growing concerns over the recent measles outbreak, even though no cases have been reported in the…
TVA Employees Return to Office
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A change is on the horizon for TVA employees in Chattanooga. After nearly four years of remote and hybrid work, TVA called workers back to the office…
Additional charges filed in connection to Sale Creek SWAT standoff
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities have filed additional charges in connection to the February SWAT standoff in Sale Creek. Kenneth Lee Kizzar and Julia Ann Kizzar have both been charged with 11 felonies related to the investigation and…
Multiple agencies respond to Collegedale brush fire
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several agencies responded to a large brush fire in Collegedale Monday afternoon. At 12:45 p.m., March 3, 2025, a homeowner reported a large brush near a residence at 4618 Howardsville Road. The Tri-Community Volunteer…
One person dead, one injured after car crash on Hixson Pike
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One person died at a local hospital after being involved in a crash on Hixson Pike Saturday afternoon. At 2:00…
Whitfield County house fire claims life of 88-year-old
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A house fire in Whitfield County claimed the life of an 88-year-old Monday morning. At 8:45 a.m., March 3, 2025, the Whitfield County…
Chickamauga man arrested for cock fighting, animal cruelty
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Chickamauga man has been arrested and charged with 27 counts of animal cruelty. On March 1, 2025 a deputy with the Walker County…
UTC breaks ground on business school expansion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC will soon be expanding their offerings for business students. (more…)