Chattanooga Tourism Summit Discusses future industry growth
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Businesses heavily invested in the state of Chattanooga tourism came together for a discussion Tuesday. (more…)
Walker County firefighter dies from motorcycle accident
UPDATE (10/102024): Christopher Lewis has passed away after being involved in a severe motorcycle accident. Catoosa County Fire Department posted on Facebook this evening, copied from the…
Tivoli Theatre Foundation celebrates a centennial milestone with annual gala
Tivoli CEO, Nick Wilkinson, joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the annual gala with the centennial celebration of The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium and the kick off to the…
Jewish Community Memorial Vigil At Miller Park
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Various community partners came together to join the Jewish community at Miller Park for the one-year remembrance and community-wide commemoration of the deadliest day in the history of modern Israel to date. At the service, over 1200…
Teacher, attorneys maintain innocence after arrest on child cruelty
FORT OGLETHORPE. Ga. (WDEF)- A Catoosa County teacher is facing charges after an alleged incident last…
What's Right With Our Schools: Ivy Academy helping Ukrainian Students
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - The war in Ukraine continues to drag on with devastating consequences. Many Americans are doing what they can to help. That…
Frazier Avenue restriping project to begin next Monday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Work is slated to start on restriping Frazier Avenue to one lane each way next Monday. (more…)
Soddy Daisy helps flood victims in Northwest Tennessee
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Community Members in Soddy-Daisy are coming together to provide aid to folks in Northeast Tennessee. “We now have two tractor trailer loads, big flatbed…
Man arrested for theft at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested in connection to theft at Chattanooga High School Center for Creative Arts. The…
Sweetwater Police investigating Powell Avenue homicide
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sweetwater Police (SWPD) are investigating a homicide that occurred on Powell Avenue. Officers were dispatched to the 100 block of Powell Avenue for…
Georgia Supreme Court reinstates 6-week abortion ban while appeal is underway
The Georgia Supreme Court on Monday restored the state's six-week abortion ban, halting a judge's ruling a week ago that the six-week ban is unconstitutional and abortions could continue past six weeks. The six-week ban will remain…
Chattanooga Police make second arrest in Eastgate Loop homicide
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) have made a second arrest in the Eastgate Loop homicide. Evidence presented to a Hamilton County Grand Jury led to a return indictment for Jadarius Conyers, and now Dominique Jones. [caption id="attachment_1856926" align="alignright"…
CHA re-launches direct Delta LaGuardia flight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After being lost in the pandemic, the direct flight from Chattanooga (CHA) to LaGuardia (LGA) is re-launching. The Chattanooga Airport is holding an event tomorrow morning, October 8, 2024, to celebrate the flight's return. Officials such…
Chattanooga State builds new expansion in Rhea County
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga State Community College (CSCC) is expanding their facilities to Dayton, Tennessee. CSCC broke ground on…
Decrease gun and gang violence through the Pursuit of Happiness' 4th Annual Golf Benefit
CHATTANOOGA , Tennessee (WDEF)-While shanking your tee shot, you can know you are saving lives as the Pursuit of Happiness is having its 4th annual golf benefit on October 14th at Bear Trace.…
Nonprofit spreads word about new childhood cancer license plate
News 12 This Morning: Gloria Moser with The Grayson Foundation joins News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight the importance of pediatric cancer awareness and spread the word about a new Tennessee…
The Hamilton County Home Show in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Camp Jordan Arena hosted The Hamilton County Home Show in East Ridge to help vendors showcase their products or services and get them out…
Elder's Ace Hardware Joins Forces with the Salvation Army
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Elder's Ace Hardware Store has decided to join forces with the Salvation Army and support Hurricane Helene Victims. In support of Hurricane Helene victims, Elder's Ace…
Chattanooga 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and 3.43 Mile Walk
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Today marked the 10-year anniversary of the Chattanooga 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb and 3.43 Mile Walk at AT&T Stadium. This is a heartfelt event…
Oktoberfest on Signal Mountain
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today a celebration of German heritage was hosted at the Mountain Arts Community Center on signal mountain for Oktoberfest. The venue was filled with diverse groups of food…
Signal Mountain cornhole tournament
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Signal Mountain Fire and Police Department came together and hosted a cornhole tournament where all proceeds are poured back into the community. While the Mountain Arts Community Center…
New Bricks and Minifigs store in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Bricks and Minifigs, an aftermarket LEGO toy shop, had its grand opening of its newest location today in Chattanooga in the Waterside Lifestyle Center. The Chattanooga…
Fire Prevention Week
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department hosted its Fire Prevention Week kick-off event today at the East Lake Community Center. This event was a free event for the community to bring awareness to fire safety and fire prevention. Activities…
Lake Winnie’s history tour
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF)- Many residents of the Thrive at Brow Wood senior living community spent their afternoon on a field trip visiting Lake Winnepesaukah. This tour included a nice train ride and…