Chattanooga Named North America's first National Park City
Chattanooga (WDEF) - The Mayor announces that Chattanooga has officially been named the first National Park City in North America. City leaders have been courting the National Park…
Tee off with Love's Arm Outreach
Inza Haggins-Dyer and Chrissie Holland with Love's Arm Outreach return to the News 12 studio as the organization gets ready to host its second annual Golf Tournament! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
Early morning fire in Harrison, TN
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a residential fire this morning at almost 6 A.M. at 6931 Lakeshore Drive. When firefighters arrived at the scene,…
Subaru Teams Up with Arbor Day Foundation to Give Away 100,000 Trees
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) In a major effort to bring greenery and cleaner air to urban areas, Subaru has teamed up with the Arbor Day Foundation to give away 100,000 mature trees across the United States. This initiative, part of Subaru's "Love…
U-Haul employee dies after East Ridge propane accident
UPDATE (4/3/2025): We're learning more about the propane accident in East Ridge Wednesday. The U-Haul employee who was struck by a pick-up truck was identified as 42-year-old Jason…
Two workers electrocuted on Hixson worksite
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two workers were electrocuted at a Hixson job site Wednesday afternoon. Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 4800 block of Woodland Circle at 2:50 p.m. It was determined one worker…
Roberts trial delayed due to court error
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The murder trial of Darryl Roberts has been postponed by two weeks. (more…)
UTC Mocs Make Historic NIT Final
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team has made history by advancing to the National Invitation Tournament (NIT) finals for the first time. This marks their deepest…
Hamilton County Data Breach Debate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A reported data breach in Hamilton County is raising concerns, not only about the security of personal information but also about how the county handled the situation. Commissioners debated the…
Construction of New CHI Memorial Hospital in Ringgold, Georgia, More Than 50% Complete
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF)It’s been one year since CHI Memorial broke ground on its new hospital in Ringgold, Georgia, and the facility is now more than 50 percent complete. Today, News 12 was given an exclusive tour of the construction site,…
60-year-old man dies after being struck by vehicle on East 17th Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A 60-year-old man died Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle on East 17th Street. At 8:38 p.m., April 1, 2025, Chattanooga police responded to the 2200 block of East 17th Street on reports of a…
FBI personnel on scene at Chattanooga business and home of Rick Davis
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities are currently on scene at the business and residence of Chattanooga business owner, Rick Davis. News 12 sent personnel…
Chattanooga firefighters quickly contain kitchen fire in Hixson home
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters put out a kitchen fire in Hixson Tuesday night. On April 1, 2025 at 9:05 p.m., crews responded to the 2100…
Authorities investigating the cause of a two vehicle fire in Hixson
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities are investigating the reason two cars were lost during a fire Tuesday evening. At 11:04 p.m., April 1, 2025, personnel with Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue (DBFR) responded to 1943 Light Tower Circle on…
Longtime golfer aspires to golf 90 holes for his 90th birthday
UPDATE: Due to weather, Boyd Cobb will be golfing 90 holes to raise money for YoungLife Chattanooga on Monday, April 14. .CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
Val Kilmer, 'Top Gun' and Batman star with an intense approach, dies at 65
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Val Kilmer, the brooding, versatile actor who played fan favorite Iceman in “Top Gun,” donned a voluminous cape as Batman in “Batman Forever” and portrayed Jim Morrison in “The Doors,” has…
UTC hosts bloodanooga drive due to critical blood shortage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is partnering with Blood Assurance for a two-day blood drive, held Monday (April 1) and Tuesday (April 2) from 10 a.m. to…
Jury still being selected in Darryl Roberts murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In September 2023, a Baylor alum and Chattanooga businessman was murdered in front of Patten Towers. (more…)
Cracking Down on Distracted Driving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and today, law enforcement hit the streets for Operation Hands Free—a statewide effort to crack down on distracted drivers and…
Golden Apple Award: Warren Smith, CCS
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Biology is defined as the study of living organisms. It can be one of the more challenging subjects on a 9 grader's schedule, but Warren Smith…
Chattanooga family displaced after Lillian Lane house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A family is safe after a fire broke out at their home Tuesday afternoon. On April 1, 2025, at 1:15 p.m. crews with the…
DOJ to seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione in CEO murder case, AG Bondi says
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed federal prosecutors to pursue the death penalty against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of murdering United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson last year in New York City. Mangione faces state murder and terrorism…
Arrest made in connection to Grundy County fatal hit and run
UPDATE (4/2/2025): An arrest has been made in connection to the fatal hit-and-run that killed Bobby Dan Green. According to the Grundy County Sheriff's Office, multiple…
Cleveland Berry Street hit and run suspect arrested
UPDATE (4/2/2025): A suspect has been arrested in connection to the hit-and-run incident on Berry Street in Cleveland over the weekend. Cleveland police say they…