Teen shooter kills student, then himself at Antioch High School in Nashville, police say
One student is dead and another is wounded after a third student opened fire with a pistol Wednesday at Antioch High School…
TVA meets record-breaking power demand amid winter freeze
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) met record-breaking electricity demand during the coldest temperatures of the season. On Wednesday morning, TVA’s system reached an all-time high demand of 35,319 megawatts at 8:00 a.m. CT, with temperatures across…
GDOT faces harsh road conditions amid statewide winter weather
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) – As a winter storm swept across Georgia on Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) continues to work around the clock to address hazardous road conditions. Crews have been treating and…
Gov. Lee outlines immigration changes he is proposing for Special Session
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has shared more details on the immigration bills he is proposing that lawmakers tackle next week in the Special Session. He is proposing creating a new branch of the Department of Safety…
Heat For The Holidays Winner Receives New HVAC
Ringgold, GA (WDEF-TV) - One lucky News 12 viewer received great news last week. Sharon Brodie was selected as the winner of December's Heat for the Holidays contest…
The Laken Riley Act is set to be approved and signed into law
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s been almost a year since Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was murdered by José Antonio Ibarra, an…
Big chunk of ice from JetBlue flight crashed through couple's bedroom ceiling, lawsuit claims
A California couple is suing JetBlue for $1 million, alleging that a large chunk of ice from one of the airline's planes crashed through the ceiling right over their bed. According to court documents reviewed by CBS…
Erlanger up and running after experiencing unexpected network outage
UPDATE (1/22/2025): Erlanger announced that their systems have been restored following the computer network outage this morning. Erlanger confirmed that the issue had no relation to any cyberattack. All hospital and emergency services have resumed regular operations. The elective surgeries…
House of Color styles Chattanooga in pink
Rebekah Latham with House of Colour helps News 12 and Chattanooga turn pink to bring awareness to breast cancer. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's Color Chattanooga Pink Week in honor of…
Local and state response to cracking down on illegal immigration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 2025 is off to a new political start, with Donald Trump as the 47th President. As he begins his work in office, one…
City council hears $29.9 million budget amendment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The city of Chattanooga could be getting ready to sign a 30 million dollar check. A 29.9 million dollar budget amendment came before city council Tuesday, January 21st. These funds would come from Chattanooga's reserve fund.…
Golden Apple Award: Lisa Crowley, Gordon Lee Middle School
Chickamauga, GA (WDEF) - The best teachers always seem to go the extra mile for their students. Lisa Crowley does that every day, without ever losing her…
UTC Secures $2 Million Grant for CURV Program to Combat Gun Violence
“It’s an all-encompassing experience, and I get to look at the impacts in our community, like the reduction of gun use—things that make real-world,…
Ensuring Your Car is Prepared for Winter Weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, it’s crucial for drivers to take steps to prepare their vehicles for the cold and potentially…
Chen gets life without parole as Pace's family confronts him
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday, a Nashville based jury convicted Jason Chen of first degree murder…
Nonprofit Launching Study for Potential Performing Arts Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A nonprofit organization has just announced the launch of a study to assess the need for a community Performing Arts Center in the city. …
TN Attorney General announces settlement with Family Dollar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Attorney General's Office (TAGO) has announced a settlement with Family Dollar Inc. According to TAGO, this settlement comes after an investigation that revealed Family Dollar stores in Tennessee were…
Nashville man charged with kidnapping two Soddy Daisy girls
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nashville Police have charged the man that kidnapped two girls from Soddy Daisy over the weekend. Isaac Schellsmidt faces charges of kidnapping, statutory rape, solicitation…
Educators hosts State of Youth event in February
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga and Midtown Community is hosting the annual State of the youth address next month. Organizers have put on this event for more than 8 years.…
Man arrested in Bradley County for attempted burglary and vandalism
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested in Bradley County for attempted burglary and vandalism of a local business. On January 10, 2025, deputies with the Bradley County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) responded to 2171 APD 40 for…
EPB & TVA issue power advisory for January 22
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB and Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) have issued a 'power advisory' for the morning hours of January 22, 2025. Both organizations say they are…
Utility commission rejects major Chattanooga water rate hike
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission (TPUC) delivered a win for Chattanooga residents today by rejecting Tennessee American Water Company’s proposed 19.7% rate increase for…
Georgia fire chief shot dead while helping driver who hit deer in Alabama
Authorities in rural Alabama say they will charge a man with murder for allegedly shooting and killing a Georgia fire chief, who approached his home Sunday night while trying to assist a driver stranded in the road. The driver had…
Local Trump Supporters' reactions to the Inauguration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With multitudes gathering in DC for Trump’s Inauguration, we interviewed local Trump supporters, asking their thoughts on this historic event. January 20, 2025, marks the…