New Bricks and Minifigs store in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Bricks and Minifigs, an aftermarket LEGO toy shop, had its grand opening of its newest location today in Chattanooga in the Waterside Lifestyle Center. The Chattanooga…
Fire Prevention Week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department hosted its Fire Prevention Week kick-off event today at the East Lake Community Center. This event was a free event for the community to bring awareness to fire safety and fire prevention. Activities…
Lake Winnie’s history tour
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- Many residents of the Thrive at Brow Wood senior living community spent their afternoon on a field trip visiting Lake Winnepesaukah. This tour included a nice train ride and…
Chattanooga Fire Department Lowers Hiring Age to 18 to Boost Recruitment Efforts
The Chattanooga Fire Department has received approval to lower their hiring age to 18. This new policy aims to broaden the department's recruitment efforts…
Fort Oglethorpe Unveils First-Ever Haunted Attraction
At Fort O Fright, the atmosphere is charged with excitement and fear! For the very first time, this haunted attraction is opening its doors in Fort Oglethorpe, and it promises to be an unforgettable night of terror and thrills. "We've…
East Ridge, Collegedale come together for Helene relief
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The death toll from Hurricane…
Sport Spot returns to downtown Ross Landing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- River City Company’s Sport Spot has returned downtown. Sport Spot has taken a break for several weeks due to preparations for the Ironman race. However, the event space for everyone is back for the remainder of the…
Hamilton County lauches new out-of-school program locator
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga 2.0 has now released its new out-of-school time locator. The free online tool is designed to help Hamilton County Schools educators and families. The locator connect students with more than 4-hundred local afterschool programs. Parents…
Dolly Parton and Walmart donate to aid flood relief efforts
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dolly Parton and her East Tennessee Businesses along with Walmart announced their significant contributions to flood relief. This was announced at a special event held at Walmart #678 in Newport, Tennessee. Dolly announced a $1…
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office investigating jail death
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating an in-custody death at the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center. At 6:55 a.m. October 2, 2024, corrections deputies were conducting a security check in the George…
Local Businessman Rick Davis indicted on Theft charges
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A longtime fixture on local TV commercials has been indicted by a grand jury. Rick Davis operates "Rick's Gold and Diamonds" on Brainerd Road. The 70…
Wreaths across Chattanooga kicks off 2024 campaign
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An annual tradition to honor those who served our country who are laid to rest this Christmas…
Port strike reaction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)– A port strike along the east and gulf coast is worrying citizens as it could become one of America's most disruptive work stoppages in recent times. We spoke with individuals…
Dread Hollow promises even more scares than the year before
Todd Patton and Josh Philpott join News 12's Chip Chapman to preview this scary season's Dead Hollow. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dread Hollow returns with a promise of a bigger and more…
Overturned semi-truck causes I-24 E shutdown
UPDATE AS OF 7:53 A.M.- The two lanes are blocked with one lane of traffic open. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An overturned semi-truck causes I-24 Eastbound to shut down on Friday morning. A semi-truck overturned near Moccasin Bend causing traffic…
Dave Staley honored with state proclamation
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Officials discuss government response to Helene
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There are now over two hundred deaths from Hurricane Helene across the Southeast. (more…)
TVA holds meeting to discuss future plans
The T-V-A has begun their open comment process on a draft plan for the future. The draft of the 20-25 Integrated Resources Plan is the topic of discussion for…
Chattanooga welcomes new fire station to Eastdale
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Community members came together this evening to celebrate the opening of Fire Station 15 in Eastdale . Chattanooga’s new Fire stations will provide service to community…
White Oak Bicycle Co-Op needs more bike donations
HAMILTON COUNTY,Tenn. (WDEF)- White Oak Bicycle Co-Op is well on its way to distributing more than 700 bikes in 2024. “We have given away 516 bikes this year…
Chattanooga Skydiving Company brings supplies to flood victims
Chattanooga Skydiving flew relief supplies to northeast Tennessee. They loaded up the plane with water and cleaning supplies for flood victims in Elizabethton. From there, helicopters will deliver the aide to remote locations that can’t be reached by…
Chattanooga Police recover 10,000 fentanyl pills during search warrant
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) uncovered a significant amount of drug paraphernalia and firearms after conducting a search warrant. On October 2, 2024, the CPD Gun Team, SWAT, Narcotics…
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…