Commissioner proposes exemptions for vacation rentals ban
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The ongoing debate over vacation rentals may not be over after all in Hamilton County. (more…)
Vehicular homicide suspect found
BREAKING: NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The man hunt suspect has been captured. Metro Nashville Police Department posted on social media that Ulises Martinez was apprehended at the Somatel Motel…
Dalton hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the long-anticipated Mill Line Trail
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The City of Dalton hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the long-anticipated Mill Line Trail. The Mill Line Trail is a 10-foot-wide paved connection between Haig Mill Lake Park and the old Eagle Walk trailhead on…
Paris mayor dips into the Seine River to showcase its improved cleanliness before Olympic events
PARIS (AP) — Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo took a dip Wednesday in the Seine River, fulfilling a promise to show that the long-polluted waterway was clean enough to host swimming competitions during the 2024…
Two hunters plead guilty to shooting deer on military park land
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - Two local men have pleaded guilty to hunting deer on federal park land. William Lough from Trenton and Jonathan Plaster from Rossville both pleaded guilty in federal court in April. Both face fines. They were…
New wildfire equipment for local Georgia counties
RINGGOLD Ga., (WDEF) -- The Georgia Forestry Commission presented new wildfire equipment to local fire departments this morning. (more…)
Vegan Chef Challenge taking over Chattanooga throughout July
News 12 This Morning: Chef and Co-owner Daniel Starkey joins News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight some of their special dishes crafted for the Vegan Chef Challenge this month. The…
East Ridge Police Department caution online shoppers about package theft
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Amazon Prime Day is here and online shoppers are ready to fill up their cart promising huge discounts and deals there is…
Central Crossing Condos Groundbreaking
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga officials gathered this morning for the groundbreaking of Central Crossing Condos. (more…)
East Brainerd two alarm house fire
UPDATE: A fire destroyed on home and badly damaged another in East Brainerd yesterday Firefighters were called to the 1800 block of Oakvale Drive, just after 6. In all, eight…
Memorial held for Fallen Five in hopes it inspires unity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tuesday marks nine years since a terrorist attack claimed the lives of five service members in Chattanooga. (more…)
Vance pick getting local reaction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We are hearing some reaction to the selection of Ohio Senator J.D. Vance as former President Donald Trump's running mate. (more…)
Grundy County woman indicted in drug overdose case
ALTAMONT, Tennessee (WDEF) - Drug investigators have charged a suspect in connection to a fatal drug overdose in Grundy County before Christmas. On December 14th, Devon Drake Rhymer died from an overdose. Investigators say Whitney Northcutt from Palmer provided the…
Chattanooga lands $50 million grant for One Westside affordable housing
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly celebrates a big haul for the One Westside program. HUD has chosen the Chattanooga Housing Authority for a $50 million Choice Neighborhood grant. The city will use the grant to double their money…
Chattanooga Fire Dept. gets top fire rating
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department announces they have once again retained the top fire protection rating. They were upgraded from Class 2 to Class 1 in 2018. The Insurance Services Office reviews fire departments every five years. Class…
Memorial ceremony to honor Fallen Five on ninth anniversary
News 12 This Morning: Retired U.S. Navy Senior Chief, Tommy Mitchell joins News 12's Chip Chapman to preview the annual memorial ceremony held to honor Chattanooga's Fallen Five. Mitchell…
Free "Baby in the Back" Car Hangtags from Secretary of State Combat Heat-Related Child Deaths
As temperatures continue to rise this summer, parents here in the Volunteer State are reminded of a way they can keep their kids safe in cars. Secretary of State Tre Hargett reminds Tennessee parents and caregivers about the Baby in…
South Broad Stadium breaks ground as public tours site
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- After years…
More local leaders react to attempted Trump assassination
We have heard from more local leaders who are reacting to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump: Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly: "My message is the same…
Grand Jury indicts man in drug overdose investigation
CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - A Bradley County man has been indicted in connection with a drug overdose. Connaught Eugene Murphy was arrested on Friday. He faces charges of 2nd degree murder, and drug sales charges. Investigators are saying it comes…
What's Right With Our Schools: Chattanooga Charter School for Excellence
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - From academics to athletics the Chattanooga Charter School of Excellence is growing strong! This year they've added the eleventh grade. We'll stroll the…
ME report: Hamilton Place office shooter used a bb gun that jammed
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - We have new information tonight on just what happened last month in the active shooting incident next to Hamilton Place Mall. A worker from the Air Pollution Control Bureau fired shots at his supervisor and then shot himself…
Leaders break ground on new South Broad Lookout stadium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - After months of debate, officials broke ground on Monday for the new home of the Chattanooga Lookouts in the South Broad District. This is the first step in the redevelopment of…
New study finds Chattanooga has bad drivers who like to speed
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new analysis by Consumer Affairs has bad news for Chattanooga drivers. We rank fourth in Tennessee for bad driving and the state does not compare well with the national averages. Consumer Affairs compared fatal crash data. And…
