Residents, commissioners voice concerns over proposed Birchwood development
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few months ago, a version of Plan Hamilton was approved to guide the future of growth across rural Hamilton County. (more…)
James Watson, co-discoverer of the shape of DNA and Nobel Prize winner, dies at 97
James D. Watson, whose co-discovery of the twisted-ladder structure of DNA in 1953 helped light the long fuse on a revolution in medicine, crimefighting, genealogy and ethics, has died, according to his former research…
New U.S. strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean kills 3 people, bringing campaign's death toll to at least 70
U.S. forces on Thursday struck another alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing three people, Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said, bringing the death toll from Washington's controversial anti-narcotics campaign to at least 70.…
First responders say small fire started possibly by homeless camp
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Early Friday morning, first responders were seen in the woods near Church Street and Old Wauhatchie Pike. The Chattanooga Fire Department says…
Sequatchie County murder suspects back in court as Lewis Chapel residents await bond decision
David Gardiner at a hearing Friday in Sequatchie County. He is charged with criminal homicide and abuse of…
ICE's detainee population reaches 66,000, a new record high, statistics show
The number of detainees in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody increased to 66,000 this week, setting a new record high as President Trump intensifies his crackdown on illegal immigration, according to internal Department…
Judge orders Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits for November by Friday
Washington — A Rhode Island judge on Thursday ordered the Trump administration to provide full federal food benefits to states by Friday and admonished the government for what he said is its defiance of an earlier order. U.S.…
Slime, Battleship and Trivial Pursuit join the Toy Hall of Fame
By CAROLYN THOMPSON Associated Press Abstract: The gooey, sticky and often-homemade plaything slime was enshrined into the National Toy Hall of Fame on Thursday along with perennial bestselling games Battleship and Trivial Pursuit. The Hall of Fame in Rochester, New…
Rockslide repairs force lane closures on I 24 at Monteagle on Friday
MONTEAGLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Repairs after a rockslide on Monteagle Mountain are going to force TDO crews to close lanes on I 24 on Friday. The slide happened on Tuesday. But after…
Murray County residents voice opposition to biowaste facility at town hall
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF)- Opposition continues…
Catoosa Chamber of Commerce hosts Showcase Catoosa Business Expo
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Chamber of Commerce hosted a business event today. The called it the Showcase Catoosa Business Expo. Local businesses from around…
Chattanooga Zoo teaming up with Chattanooga Area Food Bank
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The pause in SNAP benefits due to the government shutdown left many in the Chattanooga area struggling to make ends meet and keep…
New Goodwill Store Opens Today
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) - Goodwill Industries of the Greater Chattanooga Area celebrated the opening of a new store and donation center in Fort Oglethorpe on Thursday morning. The event began…
Carly Pearce Highlights Heart Condition
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Grammy Award–winning country artist Carly Pearce is helping raise national awareness about recurrent pericarditis, a rare heart condition that is frequently misdiagnosed. Recurrent pericarditis is a chronic…
Hamilton County Commission held first evening meeting Wednesday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Wednesday was the first evening Hamilton County Commission meeting in recent memory. (more…)
Starbucks' holiday menu includes $30 "bearista" mug already reselling on eBay for $300
Starbucks announced its 2025 holiday menu with several existing and new flavored drinks going on sale this week, but what's generating the most buzz is a new item: a $30 "bearista" mug, a glass cup for…
Chattanooga Zoo hosting food drive, offering $1 off admission
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo is hosting a food drive that will donate to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and participants can get $1 off their general admission Zoo ticket throughout…
Hamilton County Directs $195,000 to Help Local Food Banks Feed Families Impacted SNAP
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Commission has unanimously approved the County Mayor’s resolution allocating $195,000 in unrestricted opioid settlement funds to local food banks. These one-time funds will support more than…
UPS plane engine fell off during crash in Louisville, NTSB official says
A UPS cargo plane's left wing caught fire and an engine fell off just before it crashed and exploded after takeoff from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, a federal investigator said Wednesday, offering the first official…
Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair returns Veterans Day weekend
News 12 This Morning: Hamilton County Parks Director Matt Folz joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview some of the exciting festivities taking place this weekend in Sale Creek.…
ArtsBuild announces this year's Holmberg Award winners
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - ArtsBuild will honor two people with their Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Awards this year. The awards honor people who have made significant contributions to the arts in Chattanooga. One goes to artist Frances McDonald. [caption id="attachment_2246203"…
Section of Middle Valley Road closed today
MIDDLE VALLEY (WDEF) - Middle Valley Road will be closed between Gann Road and Thrasher Pike on Thursday, November 6, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and again from 7:00 PM to 2:00 AM to accommodate utility installation work. A…
Hamilton County allocates unused opioid funds for local food banks during government shutdown
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the federal government shutdown extends past day 35, over 34,000 people in Hamilton County are no longer receiving SNAP…
ChattTown Skatepark to Close for $4.4 Million Renovation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — For years, the sound of wheels on concrete and dogs playing nearby has filled this Southside space. But soon, that sound will quiet —…
