CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A juvenile has been arrested after making a threat against Tyner Middle School. At 3:50 p.m., March 4, 2025, Tyner Middle School's School Resource Deputy (SRD) was made aware of a…
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several areas have been asked to evacuate after a wildfire has spread across 50 acres in Tellico Plains. The areas being asked to evacuate…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has pleaded guilty to killing a woman more than two years ago. Around noon…
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee has set a new execution date for Chattanoogan Harold Wayne Nichols. The state set dates for four death row inmates on…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rising star Jessica Baio, a 23-year-old singer and social media influencer, is making waves with her Unsaid Tour, bringing songs from her newest album…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A meeting to discuss tax incentives for Chattanooga businesses faced some criticism Monday. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -- In the movie, The Six Triple 8, Tyler Perry shares the story of an all-black, all-female Battalion in World…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Health experts in Tennessee are taking proactive steps to address growing concerns over the recent measles outbreak, even though no cases have been reported in the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A change is on the horizon for TVA employees in Chattanooga. After nearly four years of remote and hybrid work, TVA called workers back to the office…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities have filed additional charges in connection to the February SWAT standoff in Sale Creek. Kenneth Lee Kizzar and Julia Ann Kizzar have both been charged with 11 felonies related to the investigation and…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several agencies responded to a large brush fire in Collegedale Monday afternoon. At 12:45 p.m., March 3, 2025, a homeowner reported a large brush near a residence at 4618 Howardsville Road. The Tri-Community Volunteer…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One person died at a local hospital after being involved in a crash on Hixson Pike Saturday afternoon. At 2:00…
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A house fire in Whitfield County claimed the life of an 88-year-old Monday morning. At 8:45 a.m., March 3, 2025, the Whitfield County…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Chickamauga man has been arrested and charged with 27 counts of animal cruelty. On March 1, 2025 a deputy with the Walker County…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- UTC will soon be expanding their offerings for business students. (more…)
Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen is resigning following a probe into his personal conduct, the grocery chain said Monday. McMullen, who was both the chairman and CEO, is out after…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters were on the scene of a house fire this morning in a neighborhood between Amnicola Highway and Riverside Drive. Crews responded to…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested and charged after leading authorities on a pursuit in a stolen vehicle. At 8:20 p.m.,…
Final days of Mardi Gras and Tasty Donuts has the best dessert to celebrate, King Cake! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tasty Donuts owner Tony McInnis and operation manager A.J. McInnis are all…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 and The Chattanoogan teamed up to host the Tennessee Valley Bridal Fair, bringing future brides and wedding enthusiasts together for a…
CHATTANOOGA , Tenn. (WDEF) Janaria McIntosh, also known as Jay, is the passionate founder of For the Culture, an organization dedicated to giving back to the community in…
Chattanooga celebrated its 36th Annual Arbor Day at the Washington Hills Community Center, where volunteers planted 36 trees along Oakwood Drive and the community center grounds. Mayor Tim Kelly spoke proudly of the city's environmental efforts, saying, “This event highlights…
Chattanooga , Tenn. (WDEF)Harrison Elementary School recently hosted its highly anticipated annual Black History Month Living Wax Museum, where students took on the roles of legendary Black figures, from civil rights leaders to sports icons, bringing their stories to life.…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - TVA is cutting down trees near the Sequoyah Nuclear Plant, citing federal safety requirements. But residents are raising concerns about the environmental impact and large sawdust…