Large boulder blocks portion of Cummings Highway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A large boulder is blocking a portion of the roadway on Cummings Highway. TDOT's Rae Anne Bradley released this information…
Chattanooga Launches Community Input Platform
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is taking a major step toward community-driven change with the launch of the Engage Chattanooga platform – a new way for residents to have a direct…
Man dies in fatal crash on Hickory Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A fatal traffic accident claimed the life of a 49-year-old man Monday evening. On February 10, 202, at 6:55 p.m., officers with the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to the 2900…
West Star Aviation, LLC. manufacturing expanding in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tennessee government and West Star Aviation, LLC (WSA) officials announced an expansion to its manufacturing operations in Hamilton County. WSA will invest nearly $32 million in Hamilton…
Two suspects indicted by grand jury for child sex crimes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County Grand Jury indicted two men with rape and child sex crimes. Chattanooga…
Canned tuna sold by major U.S. grocers recalled due to botulism concerns
Certain canned tuna products sold by grocers including Costco, Trader Joe's and Walmart are being recalled due to botulism concerns, according to a notice posted Monday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall…
Coca-Cola says it may use more plastic bottles if Trump tariffs on aluminum take effect
President Trump's tariffs on aluminum could make Coca-Cola more expensive. Coca-Cola CEO James Quincey said the company imports aluminum for its cans from Canada, and is looking for ways to mitigate any price increases that…
Authorities investigating skeletal remains found in Cumberland Co.
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) and the TBI are investigating skeletal remains found in Crossville over the weekend. On February 8, 2025, at…
Ex-jailer sentenced for smuggling, lying about military service
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A former jailer has been sentenced after being caught bringing in contraband and lying about his military service. Nicholas Grindle was caught smuggling drugs…
U.S. records most whooping cough deaths since 2017
The U.S. confirmed at least a dozen deaths from whooping cough last year, according to preliminary figures released this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That marks the most fatalities from the…
Local authorities investigating daycare incident caught on video
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities are investigating an incident at Primrose School of East Brainerd that occurred at the beginning of the year. A video was shared showing the actions of a caregiver at the…
Special Galentine's Day performance with Cuatro Cinco
Cuatro Cinco joins News 12's Amelia Greer as he promotes a special 'Galentine's Day' event this Thursday, Feb. 13 where he will be headlining a show at Mint for couples, ladies, singles,…
Private jets collide at Scottsdale Airport in Arizona, killing 1 person, authorities say
BY SEJAL GOVINDARAO and HALLIE GOLDEN ASSOCIATED PRESS SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — One person was killed and others were injured when a private jet owned by Mötley Crüe singer Vince Neil collided with another jet Monday…
New developments in the Liner Murder Case
BRADELY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)-- After spending two weeks in jail without bond, Mr. Liner appeared in court once again, expecting a ruling on his bond request. We have been…
Cancer advocates push for Biomarker testing in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Tuesday, more than 50 cancer advocates including patients, survivors, and caregivers will gather at Tennessee's Capitol Hill to urge lawmakers to support a critical…
Fort Payne pursuit ends in crash and suspect's suicide
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- A pursuit throughout Fort Payne ended with a crash and the suspect committing suicide over the weekend. Around 7:35 p.m. February 9, 2025, a Fort Payne Police officer attempted to…
Mayor Kelly Addresses Pachyderm Club
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly met with The Hamilton County Pachyderm Club this afternoon to discuss key concerns regarding financial, safety, and infrastructure throughout the city. The Hamilton County…
Planning Commission Defers Market Street Building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Regional Planning Agency staff has officially recommended denying the request, citing concerns over the scale and impact of the development in that area. The proposal…
What's Right With Our Schools: Black History at Bessie Smith Cultural Center
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Black History is much more than a month at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. They have exhibits on African American history, culture, sports…
Fatal traffic accident claims two lives on Rossville Boulevard
UPDATE (2/11/2025): We're getting new updates on the condition of the Impala's passenger following the fatal crash on Rossville Boulevard over the weekend. The driver of…
CDOT announces emergency road closures around Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two locations in Chattanooga have prompted emergency road closures, according to CDOT. The first location is at the 500 block of McCallie Avenue. This area will be closed for emergency repairs and paving, effective immediately. CDOT…
Chattanooga Police respond to King Street shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities are investigating a shoot that occurred on King Street over the weekend. On February 9, 2025 at 2:43 a.m., officers responded to the…
2 million baked goods, including some sold at Dunkin', recalled in January over listeria concerns
About 2 million baked goods sold nationwide — including some doughnuts and coffee rolls purchased at Dunkin' — were recalled last month due to concerns the products might be contaminated with listeria, according to the…