Dalton Police investigating truck theft
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is asking the public to help them identify a man who stole a pickup truck. The suspect stole the vehicle in the…
Cleveland High School student earns world champion saddlebred exhibitor
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A junior at Cleveland High School earned world champion status at a horse show in Louisville, Kentucky. Pearson Waller won the Junior Exhibitor Five-Gaited class…
Two hospitalized after vehicle crash on Standifer Gap Road
The Tri-Community Volunteer Fire Department responded to an accident on Standifer Gap Road last night. Standifer Gap Vehicle Crash / Tri-Community Volunteer Fire…
The Barn Nursery delivers trailer of donations for Hurricane Helene relief
Cole Webster from The Barn Nursery joins News 12's Chip Chapman as he talks about donating supplies and aiding in relief efforts to Hurricane Helene victims. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Now…
Twiggy, the water skiing squirrel, splashes her way to the Fried Pickle Festival
Shannon Wright joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the Fried Pickle Festival and brought some friends, "Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel." DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Fried Pickle Festival promises…
ODDtober at the Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF)- Things are getting spooky around the Tennessee Aquarium during ODDtober. This is a month-long celebration of strange creatures from around the world and in our own backyard. Some events you can plan to…
Tennessee halts new psychiatric hospital at Moccasin Bend
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Moccasin Bend’s plans for a new facility to replace the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute (MBMHI) have been halted as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has…
CARTA proposes increase in parking ticket fines
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Will the penalty for not paying for parking in downtown Chattanooga become more expensive? (more…)
More relief for Helene victims across Tennessee Valley
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing about how the Tennessee Valley is continuing to show support for victims of Hurricane Helene. (more…)
CHI Memorial kicks off invest campaign towards patient care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- CHI Memorial has kicked off its "Invest in the Best" capital campaign. This multi-million dollar campaign is designed to enhance patient care and technology. …
Parkridge East Hospital celebrates 50 years in service
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Parkridge East Hospital is celebrating 50 years serving the Chattanooga area. “I like to believe that the folks who originally planned this hospital 50…
UTC fraternity under investigation after two members were burned
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We still don’t have details yet on how two UTC fraternity members got burned last week. The national Kappa Sigma Fraternity has suspended the local chapter pending an investigation. The…
Fishing tournament moves from GA to Spring City due to Helene
SPRING CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new fishing tournament is moving to Watts Bar lake due to impacts from Hurricane Helene. The Major League Fishing event was scheduled to be held at Clarks Hill Lake. The Lake is on the…
Madisonville man indicted and arrested for sexual assault
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Monroe County man has been indicted and arrested on sexual assault charges after a TBI investigation. On September 5, 2024, TBI special agents were asked to investigate a sexual assault complaint that happened August…
Brainerd Hills house fire claims the lives of six cats
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga firefighters (CFD) were called to a two alarm house fire that claimed the lives of at least six cats. CFD responded to the…
Video of Kentucky judge being shot to death shown at hearing for ex-sheriff charged in his murder
Video showing a Kentucky judge being gunned down in his chambers was played Tuesday during a court hearing for the ex-sheriff…
Three arrested in DeKalb County in relation to shots fired call
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Three men in DeKalb County were arrested after deputies responded to a shots fired call. DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) deputies were dispatched to…
Governor Brian Kemp suspending GA gas tax in wake of Helene
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- As Georgians are recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Helene, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced he's suspending the gas tax. Governor Kemp posted the executive order on Facebook, saying the State of Emergency has been extended…
Collinsville man arrested on drug and child abduction charges
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- A Collinsville man was arrested on drug charges and attempted child abduction. Collinsville Police Department (CPD) was dispatched to a local Piggly…
I-75S shutdown after vehicle crash near Ringgold
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Interstate 75 Southbound at SR151 is shutdown due to a crash this morning. This is just south of Ringgold and near Rocky Face. The incident is before SR…
Dance for a cause for this year's Denim & Diamonds fundraiser
Kevin Lusk of Chattanooga-Hamilton County Medical Society joins News 12's Chip Chapman to talk about the upcoming Denim & Diamonds fundraiser. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Put on your cowboy boots and…
18-wheeler hit by incoming train near downtown Dalton
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- A train hit an 18-wheeler Wednesday morning when it got stuck on railroad tracks in Dalton. The tractor trailer was at the Hawthorne Street…
Something spooky comes this way at the Tennessee Aquarium
Tennessee Aquarium's Alison Pryor joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about all the spook-tacular events coming to the aquarium this ODD-tober. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium kicks off the…
Supplies for Helene victims being collected and flown to disaster area
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The…