United Way teams up with Food City
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - United Way teamed up with Food City to host the 18th annual Celebrity Bagging Event this afternoon. At locations across the county, Food City hosted…
Health experts see upsurge in depression during Thanksgiving
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Thanksgiving is Thursday, and health experts are stressing the importance of Thanksgiving depression. "This forced sense of happiness, and you feel that you are being left…
Officials warn against racial profiling in relation to TDA
TBI Director David Rausch (left), Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett (middle), and Chattanooga Police Chief John Chambers (right) discussing concerns regarding Venezuelan gang…
Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah expected to halt war in Lebanon within hours
Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah appear set to halt the war that has killed almost 3,800 people in Lebanon over the last year and left about 16,000 others wounded. President Biden is expected to…
Thanksgiving meals donated to 200 Bradley County families
The Bradley County Sheriff's Office and Cleveland Police Department teaming up with the Lynn Jones Foundation to give 200 Thanksgiving meals to families in…
S Germantown Road water main break closes portions of roadway
UPDATE (11/26/2024): CDOT has stated that two way traffic has been restored to this portion of S Germantown Road. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A portion of South Germantown…
Election Results for Collegedale Commissioner
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The public were invited to the Collegedale City Hall at 5:00 pm this afternoon where the Board of Commissioners met to decide the winner of the historic split decision…
Meigs County's press conference on Deputy Leonard and Tabitha Smith
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Today, General Russell Johnson conducted a press conference detailing the Deputy RJ Leonard and Tabatha Smith incident from February 14, 2024.…
What's Right With Our Schools: Students Visit Sequoyah
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - Great things are happening at Sequoyah High School. Students are learning the skills that employers want. Now, kids from across Hamilton County are…
TBI describes process of arresting TDA gang members
TBI Director David Rausch (left), Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett (middle), and Chattanooga Police Chief John Chambers (right) discussing concerns regarding Venezuelan gang Tren…
Who are the Tren De Aragua?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tren De Aragua, or T.D.A has been making headlines all across the state. T.D.A has a long history. David Rausch the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation…
Chattanooga hosts Medal of Honor Convention next year
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Local city and state officials came together Monday to celebrate the kick off for events for next year's Medal of Honor Convention. "Overall, I would say…
Local law enforcement offers Black Friday safety tips
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Black Friday is approaching quickly, and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is offering safety tips to the community. HCSO compiled a list of tips that involve different scenarios that…
Benton man indicted on sexual exploitation of a minor charges
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – A Benton man has been arrested following an investigation by the TBI’s Internet Crimes Against Children task force and the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. This arrest was prompted by a…
Multiple arrests made in human trafficking operation
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A collaborative effort between the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO), Chattanooga Police Department (CPD), and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has resulted in four arrests. According to the TBI, the joint…
Chattanooga Police make arrest in Hixson shooting
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) made an arrest in connection to a shooting that occurred in Hixson Friday. At 7:33 a.m., November 22, 2024, CPD responded to a person shot…
Community Comes Together for a Day of Fun at the Annual Soddy-Daisy Fall Festival
The annual Soddy-Daisy Fall Festival returned this year with its biggest celebration yet, bringing the community together for a day of fun and entertainment. Soddy Lake Park was transformed into a vibrant gathering space, featuring over 150 local vendors offering…
Clayton Gifts 18th Home to Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga
This holiday season, a local family is unwrapping the gift of hope, thanks to Clayton's generous donation of its 18th home to Family Promise of Greater Chattanooga. This home will provide a safe, transitional space for families in need, offering…
Bells are ringing for the Salvation Army Angel Tree
Major Douglas McClure joins News 12's Amelia Greer to encourage everyone to give back and help provide a memorable Christmas to families in need. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Once again,…
Whataburger announces new locations for Tennessee and Alabama
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Whataburger has announced several new locations opening next year. The fast food chain is known for their large burgers. They were founded in 1950 by Harmon Dobson who had to bold…
R & R Farms in Lafayette Georgia
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF)-Today, we spoke with Bill and Lisa Rector, owners of R & R Farms, about what it takes to maintain healthy livestock and produce the freshest…
Christkindlmarkt in Coolidge Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the holiday festivities continuing, people across the area gathered in Coolidge Park for a winter wonderland experience. Many gathered in Coolidge Park throughout the weekend to step…
Stores preparing for Black Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the holiday shopping is beginning, shoppers and stores everywhere are preparing for upcoming black Friday deals With an influx of shoppers now finding black Friday deals online rather than…
Grateful Sports provides children in need with sports equipment
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- With the Holidays just around the corner, Grateful Sports wants to make sure no child goes into the New Year without a ball,…