Driving Our Economy Forward: Rock City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Each year more than 500 thousand people visit Rock City from around the world. They come to see the gardens and enjoy the attraction. Tonight, we…
Chattanooga police officer charged with simple assault/domestic violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has opened an internal investigation into an officer facing Simple Assault/Domestic Violence charges. CPD opened the investigation March 19,…
Ben & Jerry's says Unilever unlawfully fired its CEO over political issues
Ben & Jerry's says its parent company Unilever unlawfully fired its CEO David Stever over disputes involving the brand's social mission and taking a stance on polarizing political issues. In an amended complaint filed in…
FDA to increase testing for heavy metals in infant formula, RFK Jr. says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will step up its testing for heavy metals in infant formula and review nutrients required in the products used to feed millions of babies, the agency and the U.S.…
Hamilton County to restore Fireman's Fountain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A longtime Chattanooga landmark will soon get a rehabilitation. (more…)
Early voting for District 6 and District 8 runoffs begins today
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Early voting for the District 6 and 8 City Council runoffs starts today. Early voting will run from March 19,…
Several Walker County Schools experiencing water issues
UPDATE (3/19/2025): Ridgeland High School will be dismissing students at 12:00 p.m. March 19, 2025, due to water complications. WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Several Walker County Schools…
Scream Break at Dread Hollow
Todd Patton joins News 12's Amelia Greer as they get ready to kick off an exciting weekend at Dread Hollow. Scream Break is taking over the haunt and will…
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
By MARCIA DUNN ASSOCIATED PRESS CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stuck in space no more, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began…
CFD receives their first surrender at their Safe Haven Baby Box
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department received their first surrender of an infant at their Safe Haven Baby Box at the fire station…
Chester Frost Park’s new Dog Paddle Park is officially open
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - In Chester Frost Park, a brand-new dog park has opened, and everyone is howling to get in. News 12 bounded over to…
TN Legislators Consider Ending Grocery Tax
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A major tax debate is unfolding in Tennessee as state lawmakers consider eliminating the grocery tax, a move advocates say would provide much-needed relief for struggling…
Could an amphitheater be coming to Chattanooga?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With warmer weather here, many are thinking about the shows they’re going to catch over the next few months. (more…)
Office of Family Empowerment celebrates milestone
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A local resource for struggling families celebrated a milestone Tuesday. (more…)
Billy Massengale charged in connection to Big Rock Road death
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Billy Massengale has now been charged in connection to the death on Big Rock Road. Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) began investigating the death…
Springtime Allergy Season Approaching in Chattanooga: How to Prepare
CHATTANOOGA,TN(WDEF)- Spring is arriving in Chattanooga, and with it comes allergy season. As tree pollen starts to be released in large quantities, residents can expect an increase in symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion. Dr. Jessica Van Mason,…
Former Chatt Prep basketball coach sentenced for domestic assault
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- More bad news for the Chattanooga Preparatory community. On March 18, 2025, a former basketball coach, who led the team the state playoffs a few years ago, was ordered to go to jail. Police say he…
Amazon sues government safety agency over having to recall products from other sellers
Amazon is suing the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission over the government agency's order requiring the online retailer to recall hundreds of thousands of potentially hazardous products sold by other sellers on its platform. The…
Golden Apple Award: Amy Carter, Heritage Middle School
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - There is plenty of drama in Amy Carter's class at Heritage Middle School. There is also lots of singing. Her goal is to inspire…
Dunlap couple arrested in FL for stolen vehicle reported in Hamilton County
POLK COUNTY, FL. (WDEF) -- A Dunlap couple was arrested in Polk County, Florida on Friday for vehicle theft and drug possession. Around 1:00…
Frontier offers free checked bag promotion to entice angry Southwest customers
Frontier Airlines is introducing a free checked bag promotion in an effort to poach former Southwest passengers frustrated by the airline's decision to ditch its longstanding "bags fly free" policy. Called "Your New Love," the…
Google parent Alphabet to buy Wiz cybersecurity firm for $32 billion
Google owner Alphabet will buy cybersecurity firm Wiz for $32 billion — in a deal set to boost the tech giant's in-house cloud computing amid burgeoning artificial intelligence growth. If closed, the cash transaction, announced…
UAW alleges VW ignored them in NLRB complaint
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have learned more about the charges the UAW is levying against Volkswagen in a NLRB complaint. (more…)
Cherokee County authorities arrest man on child exploitation charges
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) -- Cherokee County authorities have arrested a man for child exploitation charges. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) received a tip from Snapchat, reporting that someone…