ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Athens Fire Department (AFD) worked a structure fire Monday afternoon. At 3:24 p.m., August 25, 2025, AFD responded to the fire on Brentwood Drive. Upon arrival, crews found the back…
Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the seventh biggest in the game's history, after no winning tickets were sold for Monday night's $750 million grand prize, Powerball's 10th largest ever when it…
Local artist, Harlan Lovestone joins News 12's Amelia Greer as registration opens for his Fall 2025 'Remote Art and STEM/STEAM' classes. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Developed through ArtsBuild's Periscope Program, Color Wheel…
NOTE: We previously reported that Jimenez had a federal warrant. We have updated this to the wording of the jail report. RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- An arrest in Ringgold of an undocumented immigrant and…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Rhea County Schools say there is an active investigation into a series of racially charged social media posts. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County now has a new public records request system. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Best Buy is famous for its Geek Squad. Those same big brains recently visited Bethlehem Center to teach students how to solve tech problems,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A mother is facing aggravated child abuse charges after hitting her child with a vehicle at Chattanooga Girls Leadership…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One person is dead and another person is injured after a shooting on Roper Street Monday afternoon. On August 25, 2025, at 3:20 p.m., officers with the East Ridge Police…
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A woman pleaded guilty today to shoving another woman off a cliff into Little River Canyon. Jessie Eden Kelly pleaded to one count of murder. The judge gave her a…
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Polk County woman is behind bars after allegedly shooting and killing her boyfriend. On Friday, August 22, 2025, deputies with the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp is planning to run for re-election. Mayor Wamp sent out an email stating: "In just over a week, on Labor Day, I'll be announcing plans to run for re-election as…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into reports of engine failure involving more than 1.4 million Honda and Acura vehicles, according to documents recently posted on the regulator's website. The engine failures were initially investigated under a previous NHTSA recall…
Blue Bell ice cream, sold at Walmart, Kroger and other retailers, is voluntarily recalling…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Madisonville woman is dead after being struck by a freight train over the weekend in Dayton. On Saturday, August 23,…
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Five Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) corrections deputies have been…
Chattanooga, TN- (WDEF)- Celebrity Chef Marcel Cocit is sharing creative ways to enjoy the savory holiday, including bacon bouquets, edible straws, and even bacon-wrapped watermelon rinds. Chef Marcel says the goal is to…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The East Ridge Police Department (ERPD) seized a sizeable amount of drugs and firearms following a traffic stop. ERPD…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Owning a home is becoming harder for many working families, but Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise (CNE) is working to change that. CNE Homes, a subsidiary of the nonprofit, is developing affordable, move-in-ready modular houses designed for families earning…
Hixson TN (WDEF)-People in Hixson had the chance to speak up about Chattanooga’s budget this weekend. District 3 Councilman Jeff Davis hosted a town hall Sunday to gather feedback on the city’s proposed budget amendments. He and District 1 Councilman…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Engines, chrome, and community spirit came together in Chattanooga today as the King of Chatt Car Show II filled the First Horizon Pavilion with cars, bikes, and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Years after a devastating crash nearly claimed his life, Jeremy Ray Kell is turning his pain into purpose. In May of 1996, at age 20, Kell…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are learning new details about Thursday's false shooting call at UTC, as classes resumed Friday. (more…)
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Cumberland County High School (CCHS) student was charged after threatening mass violence. On Thursday, August 21, 2025, several students at CCHS reported to teacher that another student threatened mass…