SK Foods celebrates grand opening of Cleveland plant
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Bradley County’s newest…
Governor Lee speaks on explosion, government shutdown during Cleveland visit
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- While attending the grand opening of the new SK Food Plant in Cleveland, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee spoke on the tragic explosion that killed 16…
What's Right With Our Schools: CGLA Activity Building
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -Great things are happening at Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy. They recently cut the ribbon on their new Student Activity Center. Let's take a look inside…
Former East Ridge city judge arrested following a death threat
Former East Ridge City Judge Cris Helton has been arrested in Florida after making a death threat. Helton faces charges of threatening to kill his wife and her friend in…
Tracy City landmark building erupts in flames
TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The town of Tracy City lost its landmark building, the Tracy City Fairgrounds Barn, due to a blaze early Monday morning.…
Missing boater found deceased in Monroe County
VONORE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Authorities have recovered the body of a missing east Tennessee boater this morning. James McTyre was reported missing Sunday on the Tellico Reservoir in Monroe County. Searches centered on the boat…
Chattanooga Market set to host local STEM organizations for national "Smart is Cool" day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Market will be celebrating national "Smart is Cool" day with many local organizations attending! The national day is on October 22nd,…
Overnight house fire leaves three people displaced
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An overnight house fire…
First seven hostages released as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal
By WAFAA SHURAFA, SAMY MAGDY and MELANIE LIDMAN Associated Press DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Hamas released seven hostages on Monday, the first to be freed as part of a ceasefire pausing two years…
Wall of the Fallen Ceremony honors lives lost
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds gathered in Chattanooga to honor those who lost their lives serving in the towing and recovery industry. The annual Wall of the Fallen ceremony,…
Car accident on Highway 27 just before I-24 West
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This afternoon, News 12 witnessed the aftermath of a car accident on Highway 27, just before the I-24 West, Nashville and Birmingham exit.…
Injured hiker rescued on Signal Mountain
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - At 10:51am this morning, the Signal Mountain Fire Department was dispatched to an injured hiker on the Cumberland Trail at Signal Point. According to…
Structure in Catoosa is a complete loss fire
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Just after 5:30p.m., the Catoosa County Fire Department responded to a fire reported at 63 Sunset Drive. According to the Catoosa County PIO, the command staff and multiple volunteers arrived to heavy fire conditions.…
Halloween Fun Returns to Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is bringing the Halloween spirit back with two festive events this October, one for families and one just for adults. Families can enjoy…
The CPD worked a two-alarm high rise fire at Mary Walker Towers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Around 12:15 on Saturday morning, first responders responded to 2501 Market Street due to an automatic fire alarm. According to The Chattanooga Fire Department, their crew worked a two-alarm high rise fire overnight at Mary…
Happy National Walk in a Park Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Happy National Walk in the Park Day. Community leaders, including members of the Parks and Outdoors Advisory Committee and the Trust for Public Land, came…
Parkridge highlights mental health support
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - October 10th marks World Mental Health Day, a time to pause, reflect, and remind us that mental well-being is just as vital as physical health. Parkridge Health…
Centerstone is denied again at Hamilton County School Board
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County School Board voted to remove Centerstone mental health services from their schools months ago. Nothing has replaced it since they took it away. Tensions…
McDonald Farm preservation tied to Enterprise South Nature Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp revealed his plan to preserve McDonald Farm last week. Matt Folz is the Director of Hamilton County Parks. He said, “I would love to…
Two arrested after narcotics search warrant leads to drugs located in Pikeville Townhouses
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Timothy Brett Hendon and Erica Newman have been arrested in Bledsoe County on multiple drug-related charges. On October 9, the Bledsoe…
Chatsworth man found guilty of multiple counts of child molestation
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) -- 61-year-old Norman Baity has been found guilty of aggravated sodomy, aggravated child molestation, and ten counts of child…
Blast rips through military explosives facility in Tennessee, leaving multiple people dead and missing, sheriff says
A powerful explosion ripped through a military explosives facility in Tennessee on Friday morning, leaving multiple people dead and missing, officials said. Video from the scene showed damaged vehicles and…
McKamey Animal Center hosting adoption event at Crown Subaru Dealership
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Crown Subaru has teamed up with the McKamey Animal Center as part of their Subaru Loves Pets initiative to host an adoption event on October 11, 2025. The event is taking place at 7700 Lee Highway,…
Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado: "Committed champion of peace"
The 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was awarded on Friday to Venezuelan political opposition leader Maria Corina Machado "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for…
