Planning Commission Defers Market Street Building
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Regional Planning Agency staff has officially recommended denying the request, citing concerns over the scale and impact of the development in that area. The proposal…
What's Right With Our Schools: Black History at Bessie Smith Cultural Center
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Black History is much more than a month at the Bessie Smith Cultural Center. They have exhibits on African American history, culture, sports…
Fatal traffic accident claims two lives on Rossville Boulevard
UPDATE (2/11/2025): We're getting new updates on the condition of the Impala's passenger following the fatal crash on Rossville Boulevard over the weekend. The driver of…
CDOT announces emergency road closures around Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two locations in Chattanooga have prompted emergency road closures, according to CDOT. The first location is at the 500 block of McCallie Avenue. This area will be closed for emergency repairs and paving, effective immediately. CDOT…
Chattanooga Police respond to King Street shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities are investigating a shoot that occurred on King Street over the weekend. On February 9, 2025 at 2:43 a.m., officers responded to the…
2 million baked goods, including some sold at Dunkin', recalled in January over listeria concerns
About 2 million baked goods sold nationwide — including some doughnuts and coffee rolls purchased at Dunkin' — were recalled last month due to concerns the products might be contaminated with listeria, according to the…
Man arrested after double shooting in south Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man has been arrested after shooting two people over the weekend, leaving them both in the hospital. At approximately 1:03 a.m., February…
Fire crews respond to structure fire in Meigs County
DECATUR, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fire crews in Decatur fought a large structure fire over the weekend. On Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 3:15 a.m. the Decatur Fire…
Expect some "Hearts and Hisses" at the Chattanooga Zoo this weekend!
The Chattanooga Zoo's Jake Cash, Sam Sanders, and Indigo Montoya the snake joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the upcoming Valentine's Day themed event "Hearts and Hisses." CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
W Road closed Monday until 4 p.m. due to general maintenance
WALDEN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers planning to take the W Road will have to look for another route Monday. The road closed at 9…
Local Puppy Bowl brings wagging tails and forever homes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)– It was game day at McKamey Animal Center, where the competition was fierce, but instead of trophies, these four-legged athletes were after something much more…
Late-Night Shooting Outside AMC Chattanooga 18
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)–Late Saturday night, East Ridge Police responded to a shooting outside the AMC Chattanooga 18. Late last night, East Ridge Police responded to a shooting outside the…
Soddy Daisy Police engaged in a foot pursuit with a burglary suspect
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)– On Saturday, at approximately 6:15 p.m., Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputies were alerted that Soddy Daisy Police Department personnel…
Press Conference Held for McMinn County Incident
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - A safety scare at McMinn County High School has parents and students on edge as officials are speaking out on how they’re working to keep…
TBI investigates fatal shooting in Fayette County
STANTON, Tenn. (WDEF)– The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is looking into the death of a man early Sunday morning following an encounter with Fayette County Sheriff’s deputies. According to initial reports, the incident occurred around 12:50 a.m. at a…
Erlanger’s Believe Bash Brings Bollywood Glamour
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — It’s time to embrace vibrant colors, dazzling glamour, and rich cultural traditions—Erlanger's Believe Bash is just around the corner! This highly anticipated annual event serves as…
Blessing Creek Farms celebrates "Hug a Cow Day"
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) -- Blessing Creek Farms is celebrating “Hug a Cow Day”, offering people a unique opportunity to connect with these gentle animals. If you've ever…
Chattanooga Attack Softball Team cleans up Red Bank
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Red Bank partnered with Green Steps to help clean up the community, bringing together volunteers for a rescheduled MLK Cleanup Day.…
Hickman County man charged with one count of Criminal Homicide
CENTERVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) special agents have arrested and charged a Hickman County man in connection with an ongoing homicide investigation from Friday night. TBI agents, in collaboration with the Hickman County Sheriff’s Office,…
Illnesses are on the rise - Tips to stay healthy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It’s that time of the year for sickness in the air. Ashley Deverell is the Infectious Disease Director for the North Georgia…
Juror to recount Jason Chen trial in podcast
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two weeks ago, Jason Chen was convicted of premeditated first degree murder and sentenced to life without parole in the 2022 killing of Jasmine…
Blue Cross Blue Shield lawsuit settlement checks are going out soon. Who gets one?
Blue Cross Blue Shield payments to about 6 million people are set to go out more than two years after the health insurer reached a $2.67 billion settlement with subscribers. Notices of payments to claimants are being emailed on a…
DeKalb County man arrested on charges of trespassing, arson
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A DeKalb County man was arrested and has been charged with trespassing and arson charges. On February 4, 2025, at 10:38 p.m., deputies with the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) were dispatched to 1535 County…
Flu levels now highest since 2009 pandemic, CDC reports
Levels of influenza nationwide are now at the highest they have been since the peak of the 2009 swine flu pandemic, according to figures published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, amid this winter's second…