Company at center of three 2023 Chattanooga chemical spills fined
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A chemical transport company has been fined for their role in a series of chemicals…
New mayor appointed in Athens amid dissent from council member
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Athens in McMinn County has a new mayor. (more…)
Gov. Bill Lee announces Home Study Reimbursement Grant Program
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Governor Bill Lee has announced a new program aimed at reducing the cost of the private adoption process for Tennessee families. The Home Study Reimbursement Grant Program will begin January 1,…
Prisoner escapee in Franklin County found in Coffee County
UPDATE: (11/22/2024): The escapee from Franklin County has been captured. Tony Jameson Sweeton was caught in Coffee…
Registration is still open for the Grateful Gobbler 5K
Stan and Betsy McCright join News 12’s Amelia Greer to encourage people to join the Thanksgiving Grateful Gobbler. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It's not too late to start a new Thanksgiving family…
Celebrate the gift of giving with Holiday at Hamill
Charlotte Grace Events organizer Tiffany Miller joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the upcoming Holiday on Hamill vendor market. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Holiday on Hamill celebrates the gift of…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Baroness Erlanger
It's a hospital that's been in the Chattanooga area for more than 120 years. Tonight, we look at the history and how Erlanger Medical Center has continued to Drive Our…
Son granted emergency conservatorship in Life Care Centers case
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A hearing regarding who has control of essential documents and decisions at Life Care Centers…
Solar panels added to Development Resource Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Development Resource Center in downtown Chattanooga got some environmentally friendly upgrades. Solar panels were installed on the roof of the center recently as a way to save an…
AAA expects record high travel for Thanksgiving
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- AAA is expecting another record high as folks gear up to hit the road for Thanksgiving. "Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, and…
Lawsuit filed against the city of Chattanooga for Frazier Ave. deaths
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chattanooga following the fatal crash on Frazier Avenue that claimed the lives of his wife and young son. The…
Rescued Bunnies Available for Adoption at McKamey Animal Shelter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In August, over 100 rabbits were rescued from a home with unstable living conditions. Now, several months later, many of these bunnies have found new homes, but four are still waiting for their forever families. "These four…
Man convicted of murder in death of Laken Riley, Georgia nursing student killed on jogging trail
A judge has convicted the man on trial for the killing of Laken Riley, a nursing student in Georgia whose death…
Collegedale election ends in tie, runoff possible
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Election Commission confirms a local race two weeks ago ended in a tie. Collegedale voters were picking their city commission. Laura Howse and Tim Johnson won outright.…
Ridgeland High School incident leads to student arrest
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A classroom disagreement led to a physical altercation. The incident began when a female student offered a male student an oatmeal cream pie. The male student initially refused the offer. According to the Walker County Sheriff's…
Man convicted of murder in killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press Abstract: A Venezuelan man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Jose Ibarra was charged with murder and other crimes in Riley’s February death, and the guilty verdict…
The Creative Discovery Museum turns into a Winter Playland
Mackenzie Steele joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview upcoming winter events at the Creative Discovery Museum. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Creative Discovery Museum keeps the fun in learning going…
Small plane crashes on Shallowford Road near CHA
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're learning more about the plane crash that occurred this evening on Shallowford Road near the Chattanooga Airport. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) reported…
Conservatorship battle over Life Care owner set for Wednesday
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A significant legal battle is looming on Wednesday in Cleveland involving America’s largest private nursing home company. (more…)
Attorney of East Ridge student arrested in 2022 viral video asks for DA to be removed from case
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The case of a viral arrest inside of East Ridge High School over two years ago still has not been resolved. (more…)
Golden Apple Award: Demetrius Leonard, Ridgeland High School
ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) - Encouragement is always part of the lesson plan in Demetrius Leonard's classroom. He makes sure his students at Ridgeland High stay on the path…
Health Experts urge kitchen safety on Thanksgiving
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Thanksgiving is next week, and Doctors are making sure folks are cooking wisely in the Kitchen. "If I was going to give some advice to patients…
Wellpoint hosts free 500 turkey giveaway for those in need
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the season of giving is approaching quickly around the area, individuals all over are doing their part to help those in…
Chattanooga hosts the Future of Freight Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With Chattanooga being the heart of Freight Alley, the Chattanooga Convention Center was the perfect place to hold the Future of Freight Festival (F3). Business…