CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is asking for the public's help in locating a missing endangered runaway juvenile. La'Darius Idlette is a 16-year-old male with black hair, brown eyes, and…
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dade County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) announced the passing of one of its newest K-9 units, Georgia. On July 13,…
News 12 This Morning: Retired U.S. Navy Captain Mickey McCamish joins News 12's Chip Chapman to invite the public to pay their respects to the Fallen Five on the…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- The pace of growth in Ooltewah has been a topic of concern among residents there for some time. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ten years after a domestic terrorist attack shook the heart of Chattanooga, the community is coming together to remember the five servicemen who lost…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed hotel to…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers has responded to concerns over potential flooding…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After months of waiting, the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway is officially back open. The Incline is one of Chattanooga’s most visited attractions, offering a scenic climb to the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee’s roads are under pressure. As more drivers switch to hybrid and electric vehicles, gas tax revenue, the state’s main source for road funding, is slowly drying up.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Just because school is out, learning doesn't have to take a vacation. Students from the Chattanooga area are getting lessons in leadership at Book T.…
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- Fire crews responded Monday to a working fire at the Dollar General located at 4525 Cleveland Highway. Crews were able to bring the fire under control after confirming the primary search of the building…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved a new blue color additive derived from the fruit of the gardenia, a flowering evergreen. The color is approved for use in sports drinks, flavored or enhanced non-carbonated…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Seven people were displaced due to a house fire Monday. On July 14, 2025, at 9:36 a.m. crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD)…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy Greg Buck observed a vehicle leave the roadway at 3298 Wilcox Boulevard and crash…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is hosting some of the nation’s most promising young boxing talent this weekend. The 2025 National Junior & Youth Golden Gloves Championship kicked off…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s summer just got a lot more thrilling. The 2025 Thrillville carnival has rolled into Camp Jordan, bringing high-flying rides, classic fair treats, and non-stop family…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s sweet, it’s sunny, and it’s all about the peaches. The annual Peach Festival brought out both locals and visitors this weekend, filling the air with…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Arizona Cardinals Offensive Tackle McClendon Curtis is back in his hometown—bringing more than just his NFL talent. He’s bringing heart, purpose, and a powerful message of perseverance. Back where it all began—on the field at Central High…
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) - A community came together today to support a young girl who’s been through the unimaginable—but continues to show the heart of a true fighter. Earlier this…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - In Dalton, protesters gathered once again in front of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s office, this time to voice opposition to the Big Beautiful…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This afternoon, Chattanooga Police responded to reports of multiple people shot in the 6800 block of Ty Hi Drive. Four individuals were taken to the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Three new flavors are on the self at Chattanooga's oldest legal distillery. News 12 spoke with Grant McCracken who is the lead distiller…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) It was a close call on Lookout Mountain Friday morning as firefighters rushed to put out a brush fire near the historic Incline Railway. Fire crews were called to the scene around 10:30 a.m. after a tree…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Around 200 service members from across the country have descended on Rhea and Bledsoe…