Hamilton County debuts state’s first Overdose Prevention Team
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, Hamilton County EMS, and Hamilton County Health & Social Services today announced the official rollout of the Overdose…
Pet of the Week: Letti Spaghetti
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Meet News 12's Pet of the Week: Letti Spaghetti! Letti Spaghetti is 7 months old with a big heart. She is cuddly and friendly. She…
Catoosa County Sheriff's Office announces Stocking Full of Love program
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office has announced the continuation of the Stocking Full of Love program for the 2025 holiday season. Now entering its 30+ year tradition, the program is dedicated to bringing Christmas joy to…
China denies Trump's claim to 60 Minutes about nuclear weapons tests, calls on U.S. to ensure global stability
China's Foreign Ministry responded on Monday to President Trump's assertion that Beijing has conducted clandestine nuclear weapons testing with a flat denial. "China's testing 'em too," Mr. Trump told CBS News correspondent Norah O'Donnell in an interview…
Chattanooga Public Library Launches Fine Free Campaign
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Public Library (CPL) is thrilled to announce they are no longer charging late fines for the majority of library materials. Plus, previously charged late fines have been removed…
Grateful Gobbler 5K returns for its 26th year
Stan and Betsy McCright join News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the 26th annual Grateful Gobbler 5K. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Grateful Gobbler Walk celebrates 26 years of Thanksgiving…
Final Disc Throws at AT&T Field
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Lookouts gave fans one last chance to take a shot at AT&T Field, but not with a bat and ball. Instead, players teed off…
Helping Adults Finish College Faster
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new 2025 National Student Clearinghouse report shows more than 43 million Americans have attended college but left before earning a degree or credential. Many cite financial…
Banner Built Homes launches new East Brainerd community
EAST BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new housing community is coming to East Brainerd. Tennessee-based homebuilder Banner Built Homes has announced the launch of Davidson Meadows, its first…
Small apartment fire at Borough 33 Apartments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Firefighters responded to the Borough 33 Apartments Saturday morning after reports of a fire inside one of the units. Chattanooga Fire Captain Daniel Atkins says…
Individual rescued after falling 1,000 feet down creek
SPENCER, Tenn, (WDEF) - On Saturday a little after 2:00 pm Piney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Fall Creek Falls State Park for an individual that had a medical emergency down the creek below the Cable Trail. The Fire…
Domestic incident leads to multiple felony counts
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, deputies responded to a domestic incident near the 9000 block of Dallas Hollow Road that involved multiple gunshots and property damage. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office,…
CPD heard gunshots and found two teens wounded
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that happened Sunday around 1:30 a.m. in the 2300 block of Milne Street. According to police, officers were nearby on an unrelated call for service when they…
Police investigate Halloween party due to firearm being shot
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - On Saturday around 10:43 p.m., Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to 1904 East Morris Street regarding a firearm being shot at a Halloween party. According to police, their detectives were called to the scene…
Refindery on McCallie celebrates 10 years in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - This weekend, the Refindery on McCallie is celebrating 10 years in Chattanooga. The popular marketplace marked the milestone with a special event featuring food…
Merry Grinchmas takes over the Colonnade in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Merry Christmas! It’s that time of year again when Santa, the Grinch, and a little holiday magic take over the Colonnade in Ringgold. Shannon…
One victim with life threatening injuries found after shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred on November 1, 2025, around 3:08a.m. in the 5000 block of Rossville Boulevard. According to police, when officers arrived on the scene, they found a…
Residents pack meeting on Whitfield County property tax rate proposal
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Could Whitfield County property taxes soon go…
UTC Hosts “Audacious Asks” Chat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga brought inspiration to campus on Friday with a powerful event celebrating courage and leadership. UTC hosted “Audacious Asks,” a conversation and…
Time Capsule buried at Mary Walker Tower
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Mary Walker Tower buried a Time Capsule today. The last time capsule they had wasn’t preserved well. When they opened it in 2020 the…
Erlanger staff provide reverse trick or treat for Children's Hospital patients
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The staff at Erlanger Children’s Hospital did something special for kids who are in the hospital this Halloween. They showed up and showed out for the little ones who don’t…
Judges say Trump administration must continue paying SNAP food stamp benefits during shutdown
Washington — Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make payments for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the government shutdown, ruling against the government in a pair…
CFD adds Ladder 21 to station
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) has added Ladder 21 to its station, allowing for more coverage and services to be provided for the community. Ladder 21…
Orange Grove announces month-long book drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Orange Grove is inviting the community to participate in a month-long book drive starting in November. Adding to the school library…
