Chattanooga Boat Show docks for the weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The boat show is setting up shop at the Chattanooga Convention Center and will be here till Sunday. The Chattanooga boat show is bringing the…
Truck stop developer suing city of Monteagle over building permits
MONTEAGLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- For years, the town of Monteagle has been fighting over whether or not a truck stop would be built. (more…)
YouTube TV, Paramount reach short-term extension
In an eleventh-hour agreement late Thursday night, YouTube TV reached what it called a "short-term extension" with Paramount to keep channels such as CBS, Comedy Central and MTV on its subscription streaming service after access…
City of Red Bank officials searching for restroom vandals
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Red Bank say they are dealing with vandalism in the public restrooms at the Kids' Corner playground. An unknown individual entered the restroom facilities and after breaking open the toilet paper holder,…
Why do we celebrate Valentine's Day and who was Saint Valentine?
Each Valentine's Day, millions of Americans gift their partners or loved ones with flowers, cards or candy as a token of their affections on Feb. 14. But while some see it as a commercialized "Hallmark holiday," the…
Hixson man convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a child
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hixson man has been convicted of continuous sexual abuse of a child. 43 year old…
Fire crews respond to overnight chicken house fire in Rhea Co.
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two chicken houses caught fire overnight in Rhea County. Crews were dispatched shortly after midnight to 4688 Old Washington Highway…
Bill to shield Georgia carpet industry from forever chemical lawsuits
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF)- A proposed bill regarding who can be sued in the ongoing battle over forever chemicals in Northwest Georgia is garnering some backlash. (more…)
Shocking Road Collapse Leaves Key Stretch of Highway 30 Impassable in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A shocking road collapse has left a key stretch of Highway 30 impassable in Polk County The collapse…
Tennessee man convicted of killing his bride on Fiji honeymoon gets life in prison
A Tennessee man has been sentenced to life in prison in Fiji after being convicted of murdering his wife on their honeymoon in 2022, according to local media. Bradley Dawson, 40, was convicted of killing wife Christe…
Great American Cookies offering last minute Valentine's Day gifts
Ashton Kowalewski with Great American Cookies join News 12's Amelia Greer and Chip Chapman for an interactive cookie interview on Valentine's Day! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's Valentine's Day and Great…
Flu Cases Rising Across East Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Flu cases are rising rapidly, affecting daily life and prompting health officials to urge extra precautions. Many are feeling the impact as communities work to slow…
Chattanooga Airport Launches Nonstop Punta Gorda Flight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport is celebrating the launch of its inaugural nonstop flight to Punta Gorda, Florida. This new route is expected to boost travel convenience…
Proposals amid Plan Hamilton debate inspire different reactions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The ongoing controversy over a plan to redefine the future of unincorporated Hamilton County was brought to the forefront due to two proposals designed to…
South Broad Stadium still on schedule, developers say
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An update was provided Thursday morning on the construction at the South Broad Stadium. (more…)
Thursday Throwback: 1990 Matchingmaking
These days, couples find each other in dating apps or maybe on reality TV shows. But for our Thursday Throwback, we share a more low tech version 35 years ago. WDOD radio…
Two shot at Brainerd Road gas station
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two people were shot at a gas station on Brainerd Road this afternoon. The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) said shortly after noon, they received a…
Megan Boswell found guilty for the murder of her 1-year-old daughter
SULLIVAN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Megan Boswell has been found guilty for the murder of her 1-year-old daughter back in 2019. Megan's trial began on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, and on February 8, a jury…
Chattanooga Fire Department assisting in water rescue
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) along with other organizations assisted in a water rescue. CFD posted on X that a creek near the intersection of…
Senate confirms RFK Jr. as HHS secretary in 52-48 vote
Washington — The Senate voted Thursday to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, following weeks of questions surrounding whether the controversial nominee would win the Senate's approval. Senators…
Catoosa County deputy arrested following GBI investigation
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A former Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office lieutenant has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) inquiry into allegations of financial misconduct involving…
Chatt Prep teacher faces a dozen child sexual exploitation charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga Preparatory School teacher is facing a laundry list of charges related to child exploitation.…
Extend the season of love with Rock City
Rock City's Pepper Raper joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the nearly month long events and offers happening for couples in need of a getaway at Rock City. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
Roadway collapses in Polk County leading to emergency closure
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Polk County 911 Emergency Communication District is warning drivers to…