Standing room only crowd of mostly first responders show up for property tax hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A standing room only crowd came to the Chattanooga City Council Tuesday afternoon to give their views on…
Questions still being raised about infrastructure a week following deadly Chattanooga floods
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Questions are still being raised a week to the day devastating flooding killed four people in Hamilton County. (more…)
Nine Tennessee fire departments receive $10,000 grants
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Nine volunteer fire departments across Tennessee are each receiving $10,000 grants through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, in partnership with the National…
Outdoor Writers Bring Spotlight to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is rolling out the welcome mat for more than 250 outdoor writers, photographers, and media professionals as the city hosts the 2025 Outdoor Writers Association…
New Vision for North River School
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools, in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga and the Hamilton County Mayor’s Office, has unveiled plans for North River Elementary School, a…
Blood Assurance Urges Community to Donate Amid Shortages
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Blood Assurance is calling on the community to help address an urgent need for blood donations. The nonprofit blood center says donations have dropped in…
Chattanooga Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team Earns State Accreditation
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team has officially received state accreditation. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick Sheehan presented the certificate Tuesday morning at the Chattanooga Police and Fire…
Two charged in overdose death of Walker County man
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two people have been charged in connection with an overdose death. On April 11, 2025, deputies with the Walker County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) responded to a residence in response to a death. It was…
Walmart's Great Value shrimp has risk of radioactive contamination, FDA says
Some frozen shrimp sold at Walmart under the Great Value label are at risk of radioactive contamination and shouldn't be consumed, according to a warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The frozen shrimp…
Thousands of tickets to Taylor Swift and other events illegally resold by broker, FTC alleges
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly sought Eras Tour. The Federal Trade Commission is suing Key Investment Group,…
UTC warns students after weekend drink-spiking and assault reports
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- UTC is warning students about a couple of incidents from the weekend. Both of the incidents involved parties. One was a case of drink…
Sadler to challenge Eversole for county commission seat
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There will be a political contest next year in the Collegedale and Ooltewah county elections. Collegedale vice Mayor Tonya Sadler says she is running for the Hamilton County Commission seat in District 10. That’s the…
Man sentenced for starving disabled son
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A father has been sentenced for starving his son to death. Three years ago, 69-year old John Hoover reported his son had stopped eating. He…
Bradley County EMS assists with overturned truck on North Lee Highway
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A driver caught a lucky break after an accident on North Lee Highway Tuesday morning. On August 19, 2025, Bradley…
Chattanooga firefighters assist mother and newborn after roadside birth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) helped a woman welcome her baby into the world last week. On August 14, 2025, around 1:00 a.m.,…
Alleged mastermind behind Young Dolph's killing is 2nd to stand trial in Memphis shooting
The trial of a man charged with organizing the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery in November 2021 began on Monday. Hernandez Govan, 45, faces charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit…
Boogie down for a great cause with Love's Arm Outreach
Chrissie Holland with Love's Arm Outreach joins News 12's Amelia Greer to raise awareness about the newest community fundraising event on September 12. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Go back in time…
The Chocolate Box delivers delicious packages right to your table
Nichelle Patel with The Chocolate Box joins News 12's Chip Chapman with more creative treats! She brings her popular macaroons and some specialty cakes for the morning team to enjoy. CHATTANOOGA,…
Local tenant calls out housing authority over overgrown lawn
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One Chattanooga woman says her government housing complex has let her down. Denise Morris, who is visually impaired, says she has been waiting…
Senator Watson breaks down new "Right to Try 2.0" law
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson (R–District 11) is drawing attention to a new state law he authored, the Right to Try for…
Roberts sentenced to 90 years in prison for 2023 murder of Christopher Wright
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Judge Presses Ahead in Liner Case
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Bradley County murder suspect Charlton “Craig” Liner was back in court Monday as questions continue over his legal representation. Liner is charged with first-degree murder…
Bradley County Commission Approves $75K Fire Hall
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Commission has officially weighed in on a debated project at the Minnis Road fire station. Earlier this month, the county’s Finance Committee…
What's Right With Our Schools: Tyner Academy Early Learning Center
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Tyner's new Early Learning Center officially opened with the new school year. It provides affordable childcare for faculty and staff and a…