Food City Sponsors Creative Discovery Museum Summer Camps
July 23, Chattanooga, TN — The following is a press release from the Creative Discovery Museum. Creative Discovery Museum (CDM) is excited to announce a new partnership with…
Two suspects arrested in Catoosa County cemetery thefts
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - Catoosa County investigators have charged two people in the cemetery thefts during the July 4th week. The Sheriff's Office posted photos of a suspect at the Lakewood Memory Gardens South. They say he was stealing solar…
Tennessee Tourism breaks $30B in visitor spending in 2023, creating a record tax benefit for Tennesseans
Nashville, Tenn. (July 23, 2024) – The following is a press release from the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development. Tennessee tourism generated a record $30.6 billion in…
What's Right With Our Schools: Team Mentoring Incorporated
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Summer Camps can be fun, but they are also good places to learn. Team Mentoring Incorporated aims teach kids the skills they need…
Greenway Dog Park Nears Completion: Construction Update
Chattanooga's beloved Greenway Dog Park is getting a makeover. Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors says the park is undergoing renovations and construction to enhance accessibility for all visitors. Those include installing a pathway that meets A-D-A standards and ensuring that all…
UTC Police Gift Electronics to Those Affected by Abuse
At the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, the Police Department is once again stepping up to support victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault. For the third consecutive year, they've partnered with the 911 Cell Phone Bank to collect old…
Chattanooga area reacts to President Biden dropping out of election
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Americans are wondering what is next after President Joe Biden announced Sunday he is dropping out of the 2024 election. (more…)
Juvenile shot in East Lake on Saturday
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say a juvenile was grazed by a bullet Saturday in East Lake. They describe the wound as non-life threatening. It happened in the 3300 Block of 4th Avenue, just a few blocks from Rossville Boulevard,…
Higgins charged in four year old death
SODDY DAISY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Investigators have charged a man in connection with the discovery of human remains four years ago. The skeleton was found in woods off of CC Road in Sequatchie County in August of 2020. Two years…
Chattanooga gas prices rise by 2.8c/g in past week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you're looking to fill up the tank, check for the cheapest option. Average gas prices have risen nearly three cents per gallon in the last week. This averages to just over $3.00 in Chattanooga. Prices…
Overturned truck causes interstate shutdown during peak traffic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An overturned truck has caused I-24 Westbound to shutdown during peak morning traffic. Drivers should expect delays near South Moore Road and McBrien Road. The crash is near the I-75/I-24 split. If you are traveling in…
Hamilton Co. Democratic Party reacts to Biden election withdrawal
News 12 This Morning: Chair of the Hamilton County Democratic Party, Rachel Campbell joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss the state of the election the day after President Biden…
ArtsBuild collaborates with Crabtree Farms to work on climate Project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The subject of climate change continues to be a topic of discussion. Some believe in it. Some don't. Here in Chattanooga, Crabtree Farms is taking action to teach people more about the climate change issues. Not…
The sunflowers are back at the Smith Perry Berries Farm
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The sunflowers are peeking through in Ooltewah at the Smith Perry Berries Farm. With each bucket of sunflowers you buy, it goes towards a good cause. Each bucket is $20 but you get to pick as…
Both suspects involved in shooting a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper now in custody
UPDATE: Both suspects wanted in connection to the shooting of a Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper have been arrested. On July 23, police arrested the driver of the white Kia Forte, Timothy L. Davis Jr., in Nashville, Tennessee. [caption id="attachment_1775284"…
HCSO Deputies involved in early morning pursuit on Shallowford Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Sheriffs Office (HCSO) deputies were involved in a pursuit that ended off of Shallowford Road. At 12:10 a.m. Sunday morning, HCSO deputies made an attempt to stop a vehicle near the 3700 block…
Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race, endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for nomination
President Biden announced Sunday that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race, a seismic event that will leave Democrats scrambling to select his replacement just weeks before their convention. "While it has been my intention to seek reelection,…
How did the tech outage impact Chattanooga Airport?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After looking at how the global computer outage is impacting companies around the world. Airlines are still having issues as many flights are still being cancelled or having lengthy delays. But how did it impact us…
Vision unveiled for Hawk Hill's Future
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Earlier this week, the South…
Dollywood contractor arrested on suspicion of underage sexual abuse
PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee (WDEF) - U.S. Marshals arrested a man from the Bahamas who was working at Dollywood and is suspected of sexually abusing minors. Angelo McQueen entered the country through Florida. INTERPOL says he was suspected of committing sexual…
River City announces vision for current Lookouts stadium on Hawk Hill
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Now that construction is underway on a new stadium for the Chattanooga Lookouts, the question is what will happen to the old one. The River City Company is sharing their ideas for Hawk Hill. They've been working…
Here are some of the local impacts from the worldwide computer outages
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Air traffic, banks and companies all over the world have been impacted by computer issues involving Microsoft. Here are three local agencies affected: Volunteer Energy Cooperative: "The nationwide IT outage has affected some of VEC's payment systems.…
Collegedale Police Release Second Quarter Report for 2024
Collegedale, TN - The following is a press release from the Collegedale Police Department. The Collegedale Police Department has released their second quarter report for 2024. The Collegedale Police Department continues to promise transparency across the board. These reports…
Roads closed due to emergency water main break
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We are following reports this morning of road closures in the area due to a water main break. UPDATE PROVIDED MY CDOT: Overnight, Tennessee American Water crews attempted an emergency repair of a water main within…