National Burn Awareness Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This week is National Burn Awareness Week. This year the Chattanooga Fire Department (CPD) is shining a light on Workplace Safety, "Preventing Burns Where You Work." This morning CPD…
Crowd concerns prompt Chickamauga Mayor removal meeting postponement
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - The Chickamauga City Council held a special meeting on Friday at 4 p.m. to consider removing Mayor James “Trey” Deck III from office. Council…
TDOT reports improving conditions after snowfall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As conditions developed, crews with the Tennessee Department of Transportation moved into position and began monitoring travel routes across eastern Tennessee. Officials say teams were deployed…
Bradley Central High School mourns loss of student
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tonight, Bradley Central High School released a statement saying they are mourning one of their own. According to the high school, one of their students, Andrew Carroll, has passed away. The football team says,…
Chocolate Lovers Turn Out for World of Chocolate Expo in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, GA. (WDEF) –Chocolate lovers packed into Catoosa County this weekend for one of the sweetest events of the year. The World of Chocolate Expo took over the Catoosa Colonnade in Ringgold on Saturday, bringing together dozens of vendors offering…
CFD responds to structure fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday morning, the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 2000 block of East 13th Street for a residential structure fire. According to the CFD, they were called to the scene around 11 AM.…
Debate, protests continue over ICE enforcement in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- More protests continued Friday across Chattanooga, opposing the actions of ICE. This in the wake of violent…
Chattanooga Area Food Bank Calls for Volunteers
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is asking for more volunteers to help meet growing community needs. Extra hands are needed at several locations, including Foxwood, the Amnicola warehouse, and Dalton. Volunteer shifts typically last three to…
Chattanooga Goes Global as Spain’s National Soccer Team Chooses City as Base Camp
Chattanooga is stepping onto the world stage. The city has been selected as the official base camp for Spain’s national soccer team, putting Chattanooga in the international spotlight as one of the world’s top teams prepares for one of the…
Shark kills 13-year-old boy at popular beach in Brazil: "Ate almost his entire leg"
A 13-year-old boy died on Thursday after he was mauled by a shark at a popular beach on Brazil's eastern coast, the state government said in a statement. The attack happened off the coast of Chifre beach in Brazil's tourist…
A new $45 fee for travelers without Real ID starts Feb. 1. Here's what to know.
Travelers who don't yet have a Real ID could face a new $45 fee starting Feb. 1, when the Transportation Security Administration will begin imposing the additional charge on passengers without the enhanced…
Local Author Encourages Children to Reach for the Stars
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local author held a special book signing on Wednesday. Rita Lorainne Hubbard wrote “It’s Possible, The Story of Ronald McNair”. Ronald McNair…
Harrison Fire Leaves House in Ruins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A house in Harrison was left in ruins and deemed a total loss following a fire on January 30, 2026. The Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) responded to the 6400 block of Spadewood Lane around…
Benton Elementary receives poor inspection report
BENTON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Concerns are rising in Polk County following a negative health inspection report of Benton Elementary School. According to a report from the Tennessee Department of Health, Benton…
June Scobee Rodgers Keeps Challenger Memory Alive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --The 28th of January marks 40 years since the Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster that claimed the lives of seven astronaut crew members. It was supposed to be a routine…
Overturned tractor trailer on HWY 27 slows down traffic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An overturned tractor trailer has blocked lanes on the exit ramp to Signal Mountain on US-27. The incident was reported by Tennessee Highway Patrol at around 6 a.m. News 12 is at the scene learning more…
Olympic organizers invoke an ancient pledge to call for the suspension of all wars
By DEREK GATOPOULOS and THEODORA TONGAS Associated Press ATHENS, Greece (AP) — If the rules of ancient Greece were observed today, drone and missile fire over Ukraine would stop on Friday as…
Suspect arrested for Jackson Ave. homicide
UPDATE: The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has made a second arrest in the homicide of Wallace Milam that occurred on December 19, 2025 in the 1100 block of Jackson Avenue. Milik Woodley (DOB: 08/14/2003) was located and arrested. He is charged…
Trump names former Federal Reserve governor Warsh as the next Fed chair, to replace Powell
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that he will nominate former Federal Reserve official Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the Fed, a pick likely…
Tommy Tuberville and Marsha Blackburn started this trend
WASHINGTON D.C. (AP) - There’s increasingly one place that U.S. senators want to be — anywhere but Washington. Democrat Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota became the fourth sitting senator to seek leadership of a home state in 2026 when she announced her…
Health Risks During Extreme Cold
Hixson, TN (WDEF)-An excessive cold warning remains in effect across Middle Tennessee through Tuesday, and health experts are urging residents to take extra precautions, especially if they take certain medications. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says drugs such…
Tennessee Tech University Launches Master’s in Child Life
Cookeville, TN (WDEF)- The university’s Board of Trustees recently approved the program, which is designed to meet a growing demand from hospitals for specialists trained to support children’s emotional and developmental needs. University leaders say the degree will strengthen pediatric care…
Group of residents oppose Hamilton County Sheriff partnership with ICE
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Since last…
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening Preview
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - BJ’s Wholesale Club is preparing to open a new location at 401 Northgate Mall Drive, marking the company’s sixth store in Tennessee. The warehouse club will officially…