Clumpies celebrating their 10th anniversary of their St. Elmo location
Welcoming the first day of spring, Clumpie's Ashley Bottoms brings in the new season with a new special spring pint pack and a weekend party celebrating one of their massive…
Baby on board! Mother delivers a baby girl while stuck in traffic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A family stuck in standstill traffic on I-24 resulted in a childbirth on the side of the road. The family…
Tulip Picking Begins at Lorenzen Farm and Smith-Perry Berries
CHATTANOOGA,TN (WDEF) Spring is in full bloom at Lorenzen Farm and Smith-Perry Berries, as both farms open their doors to the public for a season of tulip picking and family fun. Visitors are invited to explore the vibrant fields,…
Spring into a Fresh Start
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spring has sprung, and it’s time to shake off those winter blues and get your outdoor space ready for sunny days ahead! Start by washing away winter grime—give your…
Two people in Walker County charged with aggravated animal cruelty
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two people are facing animal cruelty charges in Walker County. Authorities responded to The Animal Medical Center of Fort Oglethorpe (AMCFO) after receiving an alert from staff about a potential cruelty case. Anthony…
Celebrating Union Gospel Mission
CHATTANOOGA, TN- Meeting Needs, Making Change, and Magnifying Christ! This has been the core value of the Union Gospel Mission for 75 amazing years. They are a faith-based, non-profit organization providing…
Senate committee rejects bill to lower bus driver age
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Senate Committee rejected a bill today to lower the age of school bus drivers in Tennessee. State lawmakers raised the age of drivers to 25 after the Woo dmore bus crash in Chattanooga that killed…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Rock City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Each year more than 500 thousand people visit Rock City from around the world. They come to see the gardens and enjoy the attraction. Tonight, we…
Chattanooga police officer charged with simple assault/domestic violence
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has opened an internal investigation into an officer facing Simple Assault/Domestic Violence charges. CPD opened the investigation March 19,…
Ben & Jerry's says Unilever unlawfully fired its CEO over political issues
Ben & Jerry's says its parent company Unilever unlawfully fired its CEO David Stever over disputes involving the brand's social mission and taking a stance on polarizing political issues. In an amended complaint filed in…
FDA to increase testing for heavy metals in infant formula, RFK Jr. says
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration will step up its testing for heavy metals in infant formula and review nutrients required in the products used to feed millions of babies, the agency and the U.S.…
Hamilton County to restore Fireman's Fountain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A longtime Chattanooga landmark will soon get a rehabilitation. (more…)
Early voting for District 6 and District 8 runoffs begins today
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Early voting for the District 6 and 8 City Council runoffs starts today. Early voting will run from March 19,…
Several Walker County Schools experiencing water issues
UPDATE (3/19/2025): Ridgeland High School will be dismissing students at 12:00 p.m. March 19, 2025, due to water complications. WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Several Walker County Schools…
Scream Break at Dread Hollow
Todd Patton joins News 12's Amelia Greer as they get ready to kick off an exciting weekend at Dread Hollow. Scream Break is taking over the haunt and will…
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams return to Earth after 9 months stuck in space
By MARCIA DUNN ASSOCIATED PRESS CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Stuck in space no more, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams returned to Earth on Tuesday, hitching a different ride home to close out a saga that began…
CFD receives their first surrender at their Safe Haven Baby Box
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department received their first surrender of an infant at their Safe Haven Baby Box at the fire station…
Chester Frost Park’s new Dog Paddle Park is officially open
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - In Chester Frost Park, a brand-new dog park has opened, and everyone is howling to get in. News 12 bounded over to…
TN Legislators Consider Ending Grocery Tax
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A major tax debate is unfolding in Tennessee as state lawmakers consider eliminating the grocery tax, a move advocates say would provide much-needed relief for struggling…
Could an amphitheater be coming to Chattanooga?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- With warmer weather here, many are thinking about the shows they’re going to catch over the next few months. (more…)
Office of Family Empowerment celebrates milestone
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A local resource for struggling families celebrated a milestone Tuesday. (more…)
Billy Massengale charged in connection to Big Rock Road death
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Billy Massengale has now been charged in connection to the death on Big Rock Road. Special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) began investigating the death…
Springtime Allergy Season Approaching in Chattanooga: How to Prepare
CHATTANOOGA,TN(WDEF)- Spring is arriving in Chattanooga, and with it comes allergy season. As tree pollen starts to be released in large quantities, residents can expect an increase in symptoms like sneezing, itchy eyes, and nasal congestion. Dr. Jessica Van Mason,…
Former Chatt Prep basketball coach sentenced for domestic assault
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- More bad news for the Chattanooga Preparatory community. On March 18, 2025, a former basketball coach, who led the team the state playoffs a few years ago, was ordered to go to jail. Police say he…