Coolidge Park Gets Tourism Boost
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - City and state leaders gathered at Coolidge Park on Monday as the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development presented a…
What's Right With Our Schools: Hunter Crochet Club
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- There is a certain satisfaction that comes from creating something with your hands. The Hunter Middle School Crochet Club makes everything from oven mitts to…
Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more
CHELSEA, Mich. (AP) — Old Brick Farm, where Larry Doll raises chickens, turkeys and ducks, was fortunate this Thanksgiving season. Doll’s small farm west of Detroit had no cases of bird flu, despite an ongoing outbreak…
Dalton Police Department investigating shoplifting from local Walmart
DALTON, Ga. -- The Dalton Police Department is seeking information about a man who shoplifted 2 gaming computers from Walmart on November 20, 2025. The theft happened at the Shugart Road Walmart on November 20th. Shortly before 7:00 a.m.,…
Woman found alive, moving in coffin after she was taken to Buddhist temple for cremation
A woman in Thailand who was found alive in her coffin at a Buddhist temple was saved from organ donation and cremation because her brother didn't have a death certificate. Wat Rat Prakhong Tham,…
Jimmy Cliff, reggae music and Jamaican cultural icon, dies at 81
Reggae music icon Jimmy Cliff, who's unique tone, lyricism and breakthrough role on the silver screen helped make the music of his native Jamaica part of popular culture across the globe,…
Friend of Wisconsin "Slender Man" stabber Morgan Geyser arrested for obstruction after pair captured in Illinois
The friend of a Wisconsin woman who stabbed a classmate to please the fictional horror character Slender Man has been charged with obstruction after the pair were captured in Illinois, following Morgan Geyser's escape from…
Holiday fun in the Smoky Mountains with Dollywood
Ellen Liston is back and joins News 12's Chip Chapman as Dollywood celebrates the holiday season! PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - There's always fun things to do at Dollywood, especially at the end…
US and Ukraine report making progress toward ending Russia-Ukraine war but provide scant details
By MARK CARLSON, KATIE MARIE DAVIES and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press GENEVA (AP) - Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials said Sunday they were making progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war but provided scant details…
Town Hall brings out concerns over Northgate redevelopment
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Councilman Jeff Davis of District 3 hosted a town hall meeting Sunday at the North River Civic Center, giving Hixson neighbors a chance to…
Last Chattanooga Holiday Market of the season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The First Horizon Pavilion hosted the final Chattanooga Holiday Market of the season this weekend. Local vendors offered handmade crafts, gifts, jellies, jams and many…
TBI investigates after officer strikes man threatening self harm
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that happened on Sunday morning in Hardin County. According to the TBI, the Savannah Police Department…
Man dead after barricading himself in home and shooting at officers
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading up to a deadly officer-involved shooting that took place on Saturday afternoon in Carter County. According to the TBI, the…
Man charged with reckless endangerment after fleeing from shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday around 2:57 a.m., officers from the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) were in the area of the 1400 block of Rossville Avenue when they heard multiple…
Teen arrives at hospital with non-life-threatening gunshot wound
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Sunday morning, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that happened around 12:33 a.m. in the 200 block of Water St. According to CPD, officers responded to a report…
One dead after fatal multi-vehicle crash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a two-vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality. Around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, CPD officers responded to the 5400 block of Hwy 153 for…
Faith Community Wesleyan Church Launches Advent Season With Community Movie Night
Faith Community Wesleyan Church is inviting families to gather for a free outdoor movie night on November 30th, transforming their parking lot into a cozy space for fellowship as the Advent season begins. November 30th marks the first day of…
Police respond to weapon incident inside Hamilton Place Mall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This evening, a frightening incident took place at Hamilton Place Mall, sending crowds of people running out of the building. Kristy Cranford says…
Thanksgiving Turkey Drive hosted by Nooga Strong Construction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Nooga Strong Construction and Courtney Christmas Trees came together this Saturday to host their inaugural Thanksgiving Turkey Drive. Their goal is to build hope…
Olive Rustica brings old-world flavors to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There’s a gourmet shop on 1700th Broadway Street that’s bringing a taste of Europe right here to Chattanooga. The owner, Audrey Hart, describes it as…
Two Hamilton County Deputies involved in early-morning shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, around midnight, two sheriff’s deputies were involved in a deputy-involved shooting at a gas station. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s office, two of their deputies were involved in…
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigning from congress
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, (WDEF) -- Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is steeping down from Congress. The congresswomen posted on X saying that she will be stepping down in January. In her post to X she cited many reasons for her departure…
Mental health services to be reintegrated into Hamilton County Schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Three months ago, the Hamilton County School voted to terminate their contract with Centerstone to provide mental health services. (more…)
Chattanooga Public Library expansion floated at City Council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the Chattanooga Public Library expand one day? (more…)
