Chattanooga Attack Softball Team cleans up Red Bank
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Red Bank partnered with Green Steps to help clean up the community, bringing together volunteers for a rescheduled MLK Cleanup Day.…
Hickman County man charged with one count of Criminal Homicide
CENTERVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) special agents have arrested and charged a Hickman County man in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation from Friday night. TBI agents, in collaboration with the Hickman County Sheriff’s Office,…
Illnesses are on the rise - Tips to stay healthy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It’s that time of the year for sickness in the air. Ashley Deverell is the Infectious Disease Director for the North Georgia…
Juror to recount Jason Chen trial in podcast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two weeks ago, Jason Chen was convicted of premeditated first degree murder and sentenced to life without parole in the 2022 killing of Jasmine…
Blue Cross Blue Shield lawsuit settlement checks are going out soon. Who gets one?
Blue Cross Blue Shield payments to about 6 million people are set to go out more than two years after the health insurer reached a $2.67 billion settlement with subscribers. Notices of payments to claimants are being emailed on a…
DeKalb County man arrested on charges of trespassing, arson
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A DeKalb County man was arrested and has been charged with trespassing and arson charges. On February 4, 2025, at 10:38 p.m., deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) were dispatched to 1535 County…
Flu levels now highest since 2009 pandemic, CDC reports
Levels of influenza nationwide are now at the highest they have been since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, amid this winter's second…
NWS Morristown confirms two tornadoes in last nights storms
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The National Weather Service (NWS) in Morristown, Tennessee has confirmed tornadoes were produced from last nights storms. NWS posted on Facebook their preliminary…
Women's Policy Conference honors Dr. Carol Berz
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The 7th annual Statewide Women’s Policy Conference was held on Thursday and Friday. (more…)
New Jack's location set to open in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Jack's Family Restaurants (Jack's) is opening its newest location in Cleveland next week. Doors are set to open at 5:00 a.m., Monday, February 10, 2025.…
Crews in Alaska search for missing plane with 10 passengers on board
Crews in Alaska are searching for a plane that went missing…
The Chocolate Box has sweet options for your sweetheart
The Chocolate Box's Nichelle Patel joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview Valentine's Day treat options that are simply beary-cute! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Valentine's Day is just a week away…
Possible tornado in Tennessee kills mother, daughter, leaves "severe property damage"
A possible tornado that swept through a swath of north-central Tennessee on Thursday night killed a mother and daughter and injured at least three other people as…
Kasaun Wilson kicks off his "Hello My Name Is" tour at the Comedy Catch
Comedian Kasaun Wilson joins News 12's Amelia Greer to invite everyone to his first stop of his "Hello My Name Is" comedy tour at the Comedy Catch! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
Firefighters respond to Westside Community Center Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Firefighters responded to a fire at the Westside Community Center Thursday afternoon at 3:41 p.m. The call came in from the Sheila Jennings Recreational Center…
'The Dream' nightclub faces alcohol license suspension after shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Glass Street nightclub…
TVA to keep downtown office open for foreseeable future
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- TVA’s CEO Jeff Lyash says thousands of employees who had been working remotely will be returning to the office. This is due to President…
UTC Hosts Economic of Sports Panel
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - UTC hosted its Economics of Sports event this afternoon where professionals broke down how sports drive local economies, shape college athletics, and adapt to new financial challenges. This afternoon,…
Celebrating February as American Heart Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - February is American Heart Month, a time to shine a spotlight on the nation’s number one killer- heart disease. However, experts say the good news is…
Jason Chen requests new trial after conviction in murder of Jasmine Pace
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man recently convicted of a November 2022 murder has requested a new trial. (more…)
HCSO, CPD, & THP participate in Tip-A-Cop at Chuy's
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local law enforcement agencies participated in a Tip-A-Cop fundraiser held at a local restaurant. Authorities with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), and Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), took part in…
Chattanooga to potentially see In-N-Out Burger locations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A popular fast food chain based in California may be targeting locations in Chattanooga. “In-N-Out” restaurants are expanding into Tennessee. The chain’s owner says they are considering two or three stores…
Fatal Meigs County crash leaves one dead Thursday morning
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An early morning crash in Meigs County left one dead Thursday. TDOT spokesperson Rae Anne Bradley reported the crash. The report said the crash was located on SR-60 North at Horner Hollow Road. According to…
Flu is hitting a second peak in the U.S. this season. A doctor shares what to know.
For a second time this season, the flu is surging, with at least 41 states reporting high or very high levels of the virus. Emergency room visits for the virus have shot up nearly 30% this…
