Hamilton County Schools hosts annual 'Back to School Bash'
News 12 This Morning: Kate Skonberg, Family & Community Engagement Director with Hamilton County Schools joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview on of the school's biggest events of…
C-H-I Memorial Hospital Debuts Advanced Cardiac CT Scanner, Pioneering Heart Care in the Region
C-H-I memorial has just unveiled a new state of the art cardiac C-T Scanner. They are the first hospital in the area to offer this new technology. The new C-T scanner delivers faster and more accurate results. It also features…
The Health Department host Back-to-School event on Thursday
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (WDEF)- The Health Department will host a Back-to-School open house event on Thursday. The event is catered to all families as they prepare for the upcoming school year This event…
Man pleads guilty to death threats against Marjorie Taylor Greene
ATLANTA, Georgia (WDEF) - An Atlanta man has pleaded guilty in federal court to making threats against Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. She represents northwest Georgia in Congress. The Justice Department accuses Sean Patrick Cirillo of making three public threats in…
Police investigate Chattanooga connection to stolen airline luggage in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - A woman says her luggage was stolen at the Nashville airport and then found, looted in Chattanooga. She tells WSMV TV that when she couldn't find her luggage on the carousel, she tracked the American Airlines…
Senator introduces shark attack warning bill in honor of Lulu Gribbin from Alabama
MOUNTAIN BROOK, Alabama (WDEF) - U.S. Senator Katie Britt from Alabama is introducing a shark warning bill in honor of Lulu Gribbin. Gribbin is the 15 year old girl who lost a hand…
Broken Heart Cheesecakes celebrate 'National Cheesecake Day'
News 12 This Morning: Joseph Gonzalez and Sydney Tremblay with Broken Heart Cheesecakes join News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight their special deals for 'National Cheesecake Day.' They bring some of…
What's Right With Our Schools: Catoosa Kids Day
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - The back-to-school countdown continues. Parents are racing to get their kids everything they need for the first day. They recently got a helping…
Chattanooga is the new home for the World of Bluegrass
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Raleigh's loss is Chattanooga's gain. Officials on Monday announced that the annual IBMA World of Bluegrass is moving to Chattanooga. It has been in the city of Raleigh for the last decade, but organizers announced they were…
Man dies in Catoosa County house fire
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Officials in Catoosa County say a man has died after an early morning house fire. It happened around 7 AM on Joe Tike Drive, just off Boynton Drive, half way between Ringgold and Fort Oglethorpe. Off…
EPA hands out grant to Chattanooga for Southside trail
WASHINGTON D.C. (WDEF) - The EPA is delivering grant money to the city of Chattanooga for trail systems. They will give almost $20 million to the Trust for Public Land and the city. They money goes to develop a trail…
Justice Dept. files complaint against Erlanger
UPDATE: Erlanger statement on the Justice Dept. complaint: “Erlanger paid physicians based on amounts that outside experts advised was fair market value. Erlanger did not pay for referrals. A complete picture of the facts will demonstrate that the allegations lack…
Photos from Watts Bar Trump Boat Parade
SPRING CITY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Supporters say hundreds of boaters turned out for the Trump Boat Parade on Watts Bar Lake over the weekend. They held the political rally on Sand Island, a small island in the middle of…
Settlement reached in Wilkey baptism case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A settlement has been reached in a controversial case involving the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office. (more…)
Female inmate smuggles fentanyl into Hamilton County Jail
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An inmate was charged for smuggling fentanyl into the Hamilton County Jail. Three female inmates had overdosed within 36 hours. All three of the women were taken to the hospital, treated and released. Hamilton County Detectives…
Shelby Lynn previews latest country music single
News 12 This Morning: Shelby Lynn joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about what inspires her as an artist and previews her newest single, "Dear Texas." CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --…
Community Gathers at Coolidge Park to Mark 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Friday, July 26th marked the 34th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the community came together for a celebration at Coolidge Park. The event featured a variety of vendors and service agencies dedicated to supporting…
‘Stuff the Bus’ Drive Aims to Stock Local Teachers’ Classrooms with Essential Supplies
Teachers are also joining in back-to-school shopping this weekend. To help make this task easier, the Hamilton County Foundation is hosting its annual Stuff the Bus Drive this weekend. The program aims to provide necessary resources to local educators as…
Hamilton County FD assisted in Hiwassee Packaging fire
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County and Dayton City Fire Departments assisted in putting out a fire at a Hiwassee Packaging's building Saturday afternoon. On the morning…
18 year old woman shot, taken to East Ridge Police Department
UPDATE: Chattanooga Police have confirmed that an 18 year old woman was shot on the 41-hundred block of Brainerd Road shortly after 4 p.m. Sunday afternoon. She was then taken to the East Ridge Police Department, where we witnessed a…
Drowning at Haig Mill Lake Park in Dalton
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) -- The body of a kayaker has been recovered at Haig Mill Lake Park after reports of a drowning. The call came in at 7:02 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024. A 26-year-old male and his brother in…
U.S. wins first gold medal of Paris Olympics at men's 4x100 meter freestyle relay
The United States won its first gold medal at the Paris Olympics after a strong showing in the 4x100 meter freestyle relay on Saturday. The team — made up of Jack Alexy, Chris Guiliano, Hunter Armstrong, and Caeleb…
Chattanooga announces grand opening of new Lynnbrook Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The city of Chattanooga celebrated the grand opening of the new Lynnbrook Park Saturday, July 27, 2024. This new area contains new features such…
Soddy Daisy duo wins 2024 Bassmaster Junior National Championship
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Soddy Daisy's own William Collins and Kyler Jenkins have taken home first place at the 2024 Bassmaster Junior National Championship, Saturday, July 27.…
