Golden Apple Award: Deborah Baker, Dalton High School
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - Deborah Baker has dedicated her long teacher career making a difference in the lives of her students. She challenges them and equips them with…
Chattanooga police investigating self-defense claim in fatal Towerway Drive incident
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a possible self-defense claim in connection to a homicide that occurred Monday evening. Officers responded to a person shot call in the 3000…
Five suspects caught during overnight break-in at McMinn County airsoft store
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) — McMinn County deputies arrested five individuals early Monday morning after catching them in the act of burglarizing a local airsoft business. Deputies were dispatched to Sweetwater Airsoft on County Road 275 around 12:30 a.m. on…
Missing Chattanooga girl found safe after weekend disappearance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Alexas Pump has been found safe after being reported missing over the weekend. Pump left home around 12:40 p.m. Saturday. She was last seen wearing a red hoodie, blue/gray pants, and pink shoes. Authorities deemed her…
Instagram users under 16 will need parental consent for livestreams, some messages, Meta says
Instagram users under 16 won't be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they've received without parental approval, owner Meta Platforms said Tuesday as it widened its safety measures for teenagers. The social…
Sting operation leads to jail time for Georgia child predators
SUMMERVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- Three child predators have been sentenced to jail time after an online sting operation conducted by Georgia law enforcement. Law enforcement…
Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department seeks help replacing damaged fire truck
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local volunteer fire department is asking the public to help them fix a fire truck. Highway 58’s Engine 42 was involved…
Five Startup Founders Accelerate Clean Transportation Solutions in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.(WDEF) As systems around the globe stretch thin and urban centers search for smarter, cleaner ways to move people and goods, a powerful shift is quietly…
Spring arrives at Creekside Flower Farm
Morgan Sharpe with Creekside Flower Farm joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the farm gets ready to celebrate the 3rd annual Spring Plant Festival in Chickamauga, GA. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
TCAT Chattanooga prepares for SkillsUSA competition
Darrion Mason, Drake Boyd, and Derek Dunn join News 12's Amelia Greer as they get ready to represent TCAT Chattanooga at SkillsUSA next week! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - SkillsUSA state competition is…
Grundy County storm recovery efforts
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — A powerful line of severe weather tore through the Tennessee Valley early Sunday morning, leaving behind a path of destruction that impacted homes, infrastructure, parks, and the…
One month left until REAL ID is required to fly
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are one month away from a major…
Data-Driven Fight Against Overdoses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -Local officials are now using a new strategy, surveillance systems that track overdoses in real time. The Hamilton County Health Department is monitoring tools like O-D-MAP and ESSENCE, databases that show where and when overdoses happen. These…
The Chattanooga Zoo adds a young giraffe to the herd
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - There's a new giraffe in town. The Chattanooga Zoo has added a one year old male to the giraffe herd here. His name is Kuzco, named after a character in "The Emperor's New Groove." He…
Novonix PILOT passes IDB, says tariffs are a 'positive'
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Novonix has cleared the final step before construction can begin on a new facility at Enterprise South. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Regional Envirothon Competition
HIXSON, TN (WDEF) - Students from across the area recently came together at Chester Frost Park to compete in the Regional Envirothon competition. It was a way for…
Sequoyah High School Student Replace Markers at Windy Hill Cemetery
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - Headstones are supposed to be lasting reminders of those who came before us, but time, the elements and vandals can make them hard to read. Thankfully, kids at Sequoyah High School created lasting grave makers…
Carve a memorable gift with Woodcraft
Nate Hiltibran with Woodcraft joins News 12's Amelia Greer to provide some gift inspiration this coming Mother's Day. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Homemade gifts are always the best present to give to a…
The City of Love comes to the Scenic City with Springtime in Chattanooga
Robert Davis with Shop the Market At joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview one of their big upcoming spring events! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Get ready to say "oui…
Marion County residents recount the terrifying aftermath of the storms
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Sunday morning, severe weather tore through the Tennessee Valley, prompting multiple tornado warnings and leaving behind a path of destruction.…
Collegedale Hosts Thrilling Pigskin & Pig-Out Event with UTC Mocs and Local Food Trucks
COLLEGEDALE,TN -(WDEF)The Collegedale Parks and Recreation Department recently hosted their highly anticipated event, Pigskin & Pig-Out, drawing crowds from all over the area for a day filled with football excitement and mouthwatering food. Fresh off their championship win, the UTC…
Storm Hits Grundy County Overnight
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Severe storms swept through Grundy County last night, leaving a trail of destruction. High winds and heavy rainfall caused significant damage across the area, affecting homes,…
Chattanooga garage completely destroyed by fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Sunday morning, Chattanooga firefighters prevented a house from going up in flames. At 3:38 a.m. on April 6, 2025, Red Shift crews were dispatched to the 6300 block of Bonny Oaks Drive after several…
Hands off protests against Trump Administration Policies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Protesters gathered along Riverfront Parkway as part of a nationwide Hands Off! demonstration, opposing President Donald Trump’s administration and its controversial policy stances. The “Hands Off”…