Become a "mad scientist" at the Creative Discovery Museum
Mackenzie Steele with the Creative Discovery Museum joins News 12's Chip Chapman to talk about how the museum is fit for everyone of all ages, including adults with their upcoming…
Many odd things happening at the Tennessee Aquarium
Alison Pryor joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss all things odd happening in 'ODDtober' at the Tennessee Aquarium. From underwater pumpkin carving to a jump 'Back to the Future,'…
Shutdown’s Impact on Medicare Coverage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the federal government shutdown continues, questions are rising over how it might affect healthcare coverage, especially Medicare and the Affordable Care Act. For now, Medicare’s…
Residents form group that wants Enterprise South Nature Park preserved
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group of citizens have formed an organization in response to a proposed land swap in Hamilton County. (more…)
Fallout continues from Red Bank tax mishap
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The fallout is continuing from a tax assessment mistake in Red Bank. (more…)
Park planned to overlook the runway of Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- You will soon be able to watch airplanes take off near the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. (more…)
Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Today
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period runs from October 15 through December 7, giving beneficiaries a chance to review and adjust their health coverage for 2026. This is the…
Feds seize $15 billion in bitcoin after busting alleged global crypto scam
The U.S. government has seized $15 billion in bitcoin from a Cambodian business conglomerate charged with running a global cryptocurrency scam. Federal prosecutors claim Chen Zhi, the founder and…
Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair announces schedule for 2025 event
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair has revealed their daily schedule for their fun-filled event at McDonald Farm in Sale Creek. The fair will take…
Tennessee Department of Correction transitioning to digitized inmate mail
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC) will be shifting away from physical mail beginning on November 3, 2025. Physical mail will instead be scanned…
BWell4Ever expands with new services and products
Marlene Geren with BWell4Ever shares how you can manage your glucose levels and prevent diabetes. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - BWell4Ever brings new services and products to their clinic to ensure their patients are well forever.…
Red Bank Faces $914,000 Budget Shortfall After Property Tax Error
Red Bank(WDEF)- A costly property tax mistake is hitting the City of Red Bank’s budget hard. City officials say the error stems from this year’s countywide property reappraisal. The city’s certified tax rate was miscalculated — set at 89 cents…
Chattanooga working to clear brush piles as 311 system gets an upgrade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Many Chattanooga neighborhoods are still waiting for their brush piles to be picked up, but city leaders say help is…
Switching to Passkeys for Safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - October is Cybersecurity Month, a reminder for everyone to take small but meaningful steps to stay safe online. Experts say one of the most effective ways to…
Record Gun Deaths Reported
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee recorded its highest number of firearm deaths in 2023, according to the most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The total includes deaths…
City Council members voice concerns, but move ahead on Northgate TIF proposal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposal to turn Northgate Mall into a special tax district continues to stir debate. (more…)
Tennessee Riverpark to close for six months
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A popular walking bridge along the Tennessee Riverpark is set to close next week in order for it to be replaced. Hamilton County Parks Director…
Bail bondsman shootout in Cleveland
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Cleveland Police report an arrest after a dramatic confrontation between a bail bondsman and suspects this morning. They say the bondsman from Cumberland County tried to apprehend Jacob…
Chattanooga man pleads guilty for shooting death three years ago
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local man has pleaded guilty to shooting another man who was trying to break up a fight. The incident happened three years ago…
Drugs, firearms, and explosives seized in Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has executed a narcotics search warrant in the 9000 block of Pleasant Lane in Ooltewah, leading to multiple…
Brush fire spreads to storage building in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to multiple calls about a brush fire at the 5700 block of Brainerd Rd. The reports came in at…
Radiant selects Tennessee to build world’s first mass-produced nuclear generator factory
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Radiant, a nuclear generator company, is investing $280 million to expand their research and development into Oak Ridge, Tenn. This was announced on Monday by Tennessee Governor Bill Lee,…
Social media star hits dance floor in support of The Kidney Foundation
News 12 This Morning: Shayna Webb (@webbchatts) and Genna Henshaw (Chattanooga Kidney Foundation) join News 12's Amelia Greer to spread awareness about the annual fundraising campaign, 'Dare to Dance' on October…
Faith based film under production in Murray County
MURRAY COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — If you happened to see a SWAT team in Murray County this week, don’t be alarmed, it was all part of a movie…
