ChattLab Makerspace hosts Community Repair Café
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The ChattLab Makerspace is helping residents save money and reduce waste through its community repair café, an event where volunteers work to fix everyday…
New findings push PFAS investigation toward major legal action
DALTON Ga. (WDEF) For more than a year, families in northwest Georgia have been living with unanswered questions about PFAS, often called forever chemicals. News 12 attended…
Chattanooga Buddy Walk Celebrates Inclusion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 2025 Chattanooga Buddy Walk brought thousands of families, advocates, and supporters to First Horizon Pavilion this weekend, celebrating individuals with Down syndrome and the power of…
Memorial service held in honor of crew member who lost his life in LifeFlight crash
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday morning a memorial service was held in honor of Allan Williams, the crew member who lost…
Chattanooga’s Rising Track Star
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga has a rising star in youth track: Robert Todd IV. At just 9 years old, Robert is already making a name for himself with his speed, dedication,…
Biker rescued at Walden's Ridge Bike Park
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday around 4:30 PM, the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) and Walden’s Ridge Fire responded to the park’s Bullwinkle Trail where a mountain biker hit a tree, leaving him with injuries. According to CFD,…
Holiday Home Dedication for Family
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga welcomed the holiday season by celebrating a new home dedication for Stephanie Tarvin and her family on Friday, November 14th. The…
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon announces his surprise retirement at age 59
NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart CEO Doug McMillon, who turned America’s largest retailer into a tech-powered giant and spearheaded a period of robust sales growth since becoming chief executive in 2014, plans…
Sponsors for various features of Erlanger Park announced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The brand new home of the Chattanooga Lookouts made some announcements…
Parkridge announces plans to open new emergency room in Bradley county
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Parkridge Medical Center announced plans to build a freestanding Emergency Room in Bradley County. The ER would have 11 rooms, including…
World's largest-known spider's web reveals different species "having a party" instead of preying on each other
What is thought to be the world's largest-known spider's web, housing tens of thousands of arachnids, has been discovered in a cave on the Albanian-Greek border. After researchers published their findings of two different…
Choice lanes move forward in Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A project to introduce choice lanes in Tennessee is continuing to move forward. (more…)
Lookouts to repurpose parts of Engel Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing reaction to UTC’s plan to replace Engel Stadium with a women’s soccer stadium. The stadium, built in 1930, has fallen into disrepair over…
1st death linked to alpha-gal syndrome, a meat allergy spread by ticks, reported in N.J., researchers say
A New Jersey man is the first person believed to have died from a so-called meat allergy triggered by a tick bite, researchers say. The man died in September 2024, but researchers…
Inside Jeffrey Epstein's inner circle, emails and texts show Trump was a regular topic
Jeffrey Epstein's private emails and text messages, among the more than 20,000 documents released Wednesday by the House Oversight Committee, provide a glimpse into his relationships with people who formed part of his inner circle during his final years.…
Hamilton County Coalition offers wrap around service to those struggling with addiction
Jarrod Dunn and Kate Parsons join News 12's Amelia Greer to remind viewers of the importance of recovery resources. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Coalition is responding to several counties…
Come one, come all to 2025 Gratefull!
Dawn Hjelseth from River City Company joins News 12's Amelia Greer to remind viewers 'Gratefull' is right around the corner. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lots of free food and good community with Gratefull…
Epstein emails reveal enduring ties with influential figures even after his sex crime conviction
ASSOCIATED PRESS By JESSE BEDAYN By the time Jeffery Epstein pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from an underage girl, he had established an enormous network of wealthy and influential friends. Emails…
UTC Releases renderings of what will replace Engel Stadium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - UTC is offering a look at what will replace historic Engel Stadium. Officials have released conceptual renderings of what will replace the minor league ballpark on 3rd Street. The old ballpark…
Chicago civil rights leader Jesse Jackson hospitalized for rare neurological disorder
ASSOCIATED PRESS By SOPHIA TAREEN CHICAGO (AP) — The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who has been receiving around-the-clock care at home, has been hospitalized with a rare neurological disorder, according to his Chicago-based organization. The civil…
First Responder Hero Award: Trey Birdwell
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or police…
Festival of Trees event raises funds for struggling mothers
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Foundation House Ministries’ Festival of Trees event was Thursday. The event runs from 6 to 8pm and gives families an opportunity to celebrate…
Red Bank Pantry Sees Surge in Families as SNAP Delays Continue
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)-The Chattanooga Area Food Bank remains in emergency response mode as delayed SNAP benefits push more families across Southeast Tennessee and Northwest Georgia…
Pilgrim’s Breaks Ground in LaFayette
LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) - Pilgrim’s is making a major investment in Walker County’s future with the groundbreaking of a $400 million prepared foods facility at the Walker County Business Park in…
