NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Governor Bill Lee has announced a new program aimed at reducing the cost of the private adoption process for Tennessee families. The Home Study Reimbursement Grant Program will begin January 1,…
UPDATE: (11/22/2024): The escapee from Franklin County has been captured. Tony Jameson Sweeton was caught in Coffee…
Stan and Betsy McCright join News 12’s Amelia Greer to encourage people to join the Thanksgiving Grateful Gobbler. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It's not too late to start a new Thanksgiving family…
Charlotte Grace Events organizer Tiffany Miller joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the upcoming Holiday on Hamill vendor market. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Holiday on Hamill celebrates the gift of…
It's a hospital that's been in the Chattanooga area for more than 120 years. Tonight, we look at the history and how Erlanger Medical Center has continued to Drive Our…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A hearing regarding who has control of essential documents and decisions at Life Care Centers…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Development Resource Center in downtown Chattanooga got some environmentally friendly upgrades. Solar panels were installed on the roof of the center recently as a way to save an…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- AAA is expecting another record high as folks gear up to hit the road for Thanksgiving. "Thanksgiving will be here before you know it, and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Florida man has filed a lawsuit against the City of Chattanooga following the fatal crash on Frazier Avenue that claimed the lives of his wife and young son. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In August, over 100 rabbits were rescued from a home with unstable living conditions. Now, several months later, many of these bunnies have found new homes, but four are still waiting for their forever families. "These four…
A judge has convicted the man on trial for the killing of Laken Riley, a nursing student in Georgia whose death…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Election Commission confirms a local race two weeks ago ended in a tie. Collegedale voters were picking their city commission. Laura Howse and Tim Johnson won outright.…
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) -- A classroom disagreement led to a physical altercation. The incident began when a female student offered a male student an oatmeal cream pie. The male student initially refused the offer. According to the Walker County Sheriff's…
By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press Abstract: A Venezuelan man has been convicted of murder in the killing of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley. Jose Ibarra was charged with murder and other crimes in Riley’s February death, and the guilty verdict…
Mackenzie Steele joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview upcoming winter events at the Creative Discovery Museum. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Creative Discovery Museum keeps the fun in learning going…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're learning more about the plane crash that occurred this evening on Shallowford Road near the Chattanooga Airport. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) reported…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A significant legal battle is looming on Wednesday in Cleveland involving America’s largest private nursing home company. (more…)
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The case of a viral arrest inside of East Ridge High School over two years ago still has not been resolved. (more…)
ROSSVILLE, GA (WDEF) - Encouragement is always part of the lesson plan in Demetrius Leonard's classroom. He makes sure his students at Ridgeland High stay on the path…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Thanksgiving is next week, and Doctors are making sure folks are cooking wisely in the Kitchen. "If I was going to give some advice to patients…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the season of giving is approaching quickly around the area, individuals all over are doing their part to help those in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With Chattanooga being the heart of Freight Alley, the Chattanooga Convention Center was the perfect place to hold the Future of Freight Festival (F3). Business…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A wanted fugitive from Arizona has been arrested in Chattanooga for a murder that occurred a year and a half ago. According to an affidavit, Sencere Hayes was arrested Monday,…
Georgia nursing student Laken Riley texted and called her mom as she headed out for a run to see whether she had time…