Fire safety tips for families
After a fatal house fire in Ooltewah, firefighters in our area are taking this time to remind people about fire safety.
Erlanger, Walker County agree to settle debt
Erlanger Medical Center and Walker County have come to an agreement to settle the debt Walker County owes.
A preview of the Lookout Wild Film Festival
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) We're just three weeks away from Chattanooga's annual ode to outdoor adventures on film. The Lookout Wild Film Festival 2018, presented by Spectruss, is happening in Chattanooga Jan. 18-21. The annual event celebrates wild places and the people…
Throwback Thursday: New Year's Polar Plunge from 1993
This story originally aired on January 1st, 1993
Meet January "Do the Right Thing" Winner: Ruth Coté
You don't have to be Santa Claus to make a difference in children's lives over the holidays.
Community shows support for Ooltewah house fire victims
Community members are rallying around an Ooltewah family who lost their son in a house fire Wednesday morning.
World of Wheels preview includes a Charger unveiling today
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The 50th Anniversary of The O'Reilly Auto Parts World of Wheels Custom Auto Show kicks off this weekend in Chattanooga. It's happening in the Exhibition Hall of the Convention Center, and starts tomorrow for the three day…
Chattanooga breaks ground on a new family center in Avondale
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - It won't become a reality until this time next year, but residents of the Avondale community are getting a brand new youth and family development center. News 12's Ashley Henderson was there for the groundbreaking this afternoon.…
State: Almost all of Tennessee prison regains heat
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee officials say the heat is back on for almost the entire Tennessee prison that lost its main heating source on New Year's Day. Tennessee Department of Correction spokeswoman Alison Randgaard said Thursday morning all of…
Police charge 16 year old girl with shooting 74-year-old man
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Police say a teenage girl has been charged with fatally shooting a Tennessee man. Nashville police say in a statement that the 16-year-old girl was arrested Wednesday night and charged with criminal homicide in the Nov.…
Disposing of ashes leads to morning house fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters battled a house fire this morning in Dalewood. They got the call at 11:23 AM to the 1,000 block of Talley Road. A neighbor spotted the flames coming from a garage and called 911. The…
No bond for man charged in Grundy officer involved shooting
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) Jacky Wayne Bean was arraigned Thursday morning in a Grundy County court. He is charged with pulling a gun on a deputy during a pursuit before Christmas. It happened in the Flat Branch area of Tracy City…
Cleveland Mayor Tom Rowland not running again
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) The longest serving mayor in Tennessee is stepping down. Mayor Tom Rowland announced this morning that he will not seek re-election in Cleveland. Rowland is instead pledging his support to friend and political colleague, State Rep. Kevin…
Dalton Police need help finding missing man
Have you seen 69 year old Ronald Lee Yerty?
Windstone fire under investigation
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - A fire burned a home in Windstone Wednesday evening in spectacular fashion. It was big enough for Ringgold firefighters to call in a mutual aide response from the Tri-Community department in Tennessee. The fire broke out…
Water company repairing main break on Broad Street
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Crews from Tennessee American Water company have been working on a water main break near the 1200 block of Broad Street since midnight. A spokeswoman for the company says they anticipate the break will be repaired by…
Fincher to report $1.45M raised in Tennessee US Senate race
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Republican hopeful Stephen Fincher says he raised $1.45 million in about two months for his bid to succeed Republican U.S. Sen. Bob Corker. A campaign news release Thursday says the former congressman had more than $2.3…
Chef Andrew Cooks Coconut Lime Shrimp Ceviche
Check out the Video... You can Catch Chef Andrew on News 12 Now This Morning every Tuesday... _________________________________________________ Coconut Lime Shrimp Ceviche on Toast Points Ingredients 1 lb Shrimp (cooked half way) cut into 1/4" pieces 1 cup…
Chattanooga Zoo taking measures to keep it's animals warm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Animals at the Chattanooga Zoo are getting the warmth they need as the area is seeing it's share of impacts from freezing temperatures. "So right now we are at the red tail hawk and the vulture…
Chattanooga house fire leaves family of 4 homeless
A house fire in Chattanooga leaves a family of four homeless.
Tennessee still ranks among top smoking states
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Despite years of prevention and cessation programs, the state of Tennessee is still ranked number 7 in the country in the number of tobacco users. How are those programs working in Hamilton county? "In the general…
Check your speed on Highway 27 this month
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) Motorists on Highway 27 will need to be extra careful about obeying traffic laws this month. Several law enforcement agencies have joined forces to make the highway safer. Officers from Red Bank, Chattanooga, and Soddy-Daisy Police departments---along with…
Dunlap firefighters show support for Ella
The Dunlap Fire Department is rallying around a Pikeville firefighter and his family.
Dunlap Church offering warming station for the valley
"just see what we could help out with people when its cold and with the elements outside."
