Plan Hamilton Sparks Growth Debate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community leaders gathered today at the Chattanooga Area Chamber to discuss the future of Hamilton County’s growth, and the challenges that come with it. The growth strategy…
K9 Faith Sniffs Out Retirement Bliss
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A special four-legged investigator is hanging up her harness after nearly eight years of service. Accelerant Detection Canine Faith is retiring, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and success in…
Chattanooga police arrest suspect on attempted murder charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have arrested a man less than 24 hours after an alleged shooting incident. On March 23, 2025, at 4:12 a.m., officers responded to a person shot call at Chattanooga Fire Station 4510 Bonny Oaks…
What's Right With Our Schools: Whitwell Middle Level 5 Status
WHITWELL, TN (WDEF) - One Marion County school has reached the pinnacle of success. We traveled to Whitwell Middle School to learn how their accomplishment is…
People's choice voting opens soon for TVFCU's Idea Leap Grant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- People's choice voting for Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union's (TVFCU) Idea Leap Grant will soon be open. Starting March 31, 2025 at 8:00 a.m., people's choice vote opens for the community. Voting will close on April…
Hyundai says it will build $5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana
South Korean auto giant Hyundai on Monday announced a multibillion-dollar investment in the U.S., including a new $5.8 billion steel plant. The plant, which will be based in Louisiana, will create 1,300 jobs in the…
Man arrested, charged for drive by shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities have arrested a man facing multiple Attempted First Degree Murder charges. On January 13, 2025, at 3:36 p.m., officers responded to 1819 Foust…
Whitfield County educator named finalist for Georgia Teacher of the Year
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- One of the ten finalists for teacher of the year in Georgia is from Whitfield County Beth Taylor teaches K-thru-5 at Varnell Elementary. The state school superintendent flew in to the school by helicopter to…
Two arrested after leading Murray County deputies on a pursuit
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two suspects were arrested in Varnell, Georgia after leading Murray County deputies on a pursuit a couple weeks ago. On March 11, 2025, deputies with the Murray County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) attempted to…
Two Murray County suspects arrested on child exploitation charges
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two individuals have been arrested and charged in connection to a recent investigation involving child exploitation. On March 12, 2025, personnel with the Murray County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) received intel from the Floyd…
Chattanooga police officer arrested for domestic assault, placed on leave
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga police officer has been arrested and charged with domestic assault. Deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to a…
23andMe files for bankruptcy and will try to find a buyer
23andMe, a formerly high-flying genetic testing company, announced Sunday that it was declaring bankruptcy and that it would seek a buyer. The company also said CEO and co-founder Anne Wojcicki is resigning immediately and will…
Yellowhorse Powwow Celebration honors a member of the local Native American community
Tammera Hicks with Native American Services of Tennessee gets ready for a special Powwow this April and dedicates the celebration to her husband who passed away in 2019. COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)…
Huge fires on Daus and Smith Mountain
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Plumes of thick smoke blanketed the skies above Daus Mountain and Smith Mountain as fire crews rushed to the scene. Firefighters worked tirelessly to put…
Collegedale Springs Into Community Fun
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spring has officially sprung in Collegedale today as families gathered for the annual Spring Fling at The Commons. The annual Spring Fling at The Commons brought the community together for a day full of family-friendly activities. …
Firefighters were called to a fire on Caribou Lane
CHICKAMAUGA, GA. (WDEF) - Saturday afternoon, firefighters were called to a fire on Caribou Lane in Chickamauga. News 12 was at the scene, watching as thick plumes…
10 Years of Sweet Success for Clumpies Ice Cream
St. Elmo, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today Marks 10 Years of Sweet Success for Clumpies Ice Cream The local parlor celebrated a decade of serving the Chattanooga community…
Three suspects who committed an armed robbery in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Three suspects who committed an armed robbery in East Ridge didn’t get far, thanks to the quick actions of CPD K9 Sully and Neighborhood Policing Officers. On March 20, around…
Callers report a fire under a wood storage shed
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - At 2:09pm Saturday, Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a fire at Dixie BBQ on Boy Scout Rd. Callers reported a fire under the wood storage shed. Firefighters arrived on scene confirming a…
Two-vehicle crash on highway 58 left one person dead
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A two-vehicle crash on the 5600 block of Highway 58 left one person dead Friday evening. Chattanooga Police responded to the scene at 6:52 p.m. on March 21, 2025, where they…
Floating Litter Boom Launched on Citico Creek for World Water Day
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) In honor of World Water Day, community leaders gathered today to launch a floating litter boom on Citico Creek, aimed at trapping trash before it harms the environment. Mary Beth Sutton, founder of WaterWays, highlighted the project’s unifying…
Family, Sheriff pleading with public to help with search of missing man
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)- It’s been two weeks since anyone has seen Tim McSears. (more…)
Expert witness at center of debate in upcoming Roberts trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man soon to face trial in the murder of a Chattanooga businessman was back in court Friday afternoon. (more…)
Groundbreaking held for 16 sober living apartments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The return to sober living will become easier for some recovering addicts. The Council for Drug and Alcohol Abuse Services (CADAS) held a groundbreaking for…