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…)
Incline Railway Future Study
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CARTA presented Phase One of a new Incline Master Development Plan during Thursday’s board meeting. The first phase is…
Eddie Murphy to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute
Eddie Murphy is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI’s board of trustees said Friday. The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los…
Centerstone Professionals to return to Hamilton County Schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Hamilton County Schools has approved Centerstone professionals to continue providing their mental health services. Centerstone says that more than 30 professionals will be supporting families and students across Hamilton County. "We appreciate the trust placed in us…
Holiday Shopping Kicks Off Early in Downtown Ringgold with Pink Friday
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-Holiday shopping is starting early in Downtown Ringgold, where local businesses are gearing up for this year’s Pink Friday event. Instead of waiting for the Black Friday rush, the city is turning the spotlight on small businesses—giving shoppers…
26th annual Grateful Gobbler 5K aims for big turnout
News 12 This Morning: Stan and Betsy McCright join News 12's Amelia Greer as the Grateful Gobbler gets ready to hit Coolidge Park next Thursday, Nov. 27. The race has become a…
Shutdown on I-24E due to vehicle fire
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - I-24 Eastbound in Marion County is shut down due to a vehicle fire at mile marker 134.4. The fire was reported at 5:45 AM EST and has caused a signficant back up. Avoid this area…
Woman says eagle dropped a cat through her windshield
BRYSON CITY, North Carolina (WDEF) - A driver in North Carolina has an unusual story on how her window got smashed. The woman was driving on US74 in Swain County around 8:15 Wednesday morning when it happened. She told state…
Tennessee Air Guard lands massive refueling plane
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Congressman Scott DesJarlais reports that the Tennessee Air National Guard 134th Air Refueling Wing has won a major new craft. The KC-46 Pegasus is a massive refueling and military transport aircraft that is based on the…
Trump says Democrats’ message to military is ‘seditious behavior’ punishable by death
ASSOCIATED PRESS By MEG KINNARD President Donald Trump on Thursday accused half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” after the lawmakers — all veterans of the armed services and intelligence community — called on U.S.…
Bradley County Sheriff's Office arrests man for assault on local judge
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - On November 19, Bradley County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an assault involving a local judge in Cleveland, Tenn. The local judge reported, while walking their dog…
HCSO responds to fight after a Tyner HS - Howard HS game
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office responded to a large fight at Tyner High School on November 20. The incident occurred in the school parking lot after the end of the Tyner High School - Howard High School…
Beer Board authorizes investigation into Shady's Corner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga bar is finding itself at the center of an investigation following numerous complaints.…
Southeast Thanksgiving Meal Costs Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thanksgiving dinner is becoming more expensive across the Southeast. In Tennessee, the University of Tennessee Extension reports that the cost of a traditional holiday meal is up…
Tennessee Aquarium Opens S.T.R.E.A.M. Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s Tennessee Aquarium celebrated the grand opening of its new S.T.R.E.A.M. Learning Center on November 20, 2025, marking a major expansion of its educational programming.…
Solid Orange Drive Thru, Highway 58 Food City
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Hundreds of happy Tennessee fans lined up at the Food City on Highway 58 this afternoon for our final Solid Orange Drive through of…
Incline Railway offers affordable seasonal promotions
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Incline Railway is offering seasonal promotions to make the railway experience more affordable. From November 10, 2025 to March 1, 2026, children 12 years old and under…
Gratefull event brings Chattanoogans together
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The tenth annual Gratefull event kicked off at 11:30, Thursday on East Martin Luther King Boulevard. People from all walks of life gathered together to celebrate the…
Amazon Prime refunds are going out after $2.5 billion settlement. Here's when your refund could arrive.
Amazon has started issuing payments to eligible Prime members as part of a $2.5 billion settlement over federal allegations that it misled customers. The online retailer agreed to the payouts in September to…
Kia recalling quarter-million cars with fuel tanks that could melt, feds say
Kia is recalling roughly a quarter-million K5 sedans with a defect that could lead their fuel tanks to melt, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. The cars, from the 2021-2024 model years, could have…
