Rick Davis Faces Mounting Charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A familiar face in Chattanooga’s jewelry scene is at the center of a legal firestorm. Rick Davis, longtime owner of Rick Davis Gold & Diamonds on Brainerd…
Ford recalls nearly 275,000 Navigator and Expedition SUVs over possible brake damage
Ford Motor is recalling 273,789 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles because of a poorly installed front brake line that may lead to reduced brake function increasing the risk of crash, the National Highway Traffic…
Walmart says it plans to raise prices despite lower U.S. tariffs
Walmart on Thursday warned that even softer tariffs on China could soon force the company to raise prices on certain items. The world's largest retailer said President Trump's wide-ranging levies on U.S. trade partners are…
Chattanooga police investigate fatal shooting on North Hickory Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred Sunday evening outside an apartment complex on Hickory Street. Officers responded around 3:45 p.m.…
Bradley County authorities investigating report of missing mother and two daughters
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is investigating the disappearance of a mother and her two daughters. The three were last seen on Friday, May 9, 2025. According to BCSO, 35-year-old Jhovana Short,…
Let loose with the "Spirits in the Wild" event at the Chattanooga Zoo
"Spirits in the Wild" is returning to the Chattanooga Zoo Saturday, May 17 for a special after-hours event for adults 21+. Jake Cash, Will Ternes, and 'Thor' the tortoise join News 12's…
Authorities Investigating Illegal Dumping of Human Waste in Rhea County
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)— Authorities are investigating an illegal dumping incident involving human waste discovered in the Soak Creek River section of the Piney River Resource Management Area. Officials say the incident was reported earlier this week, prompting an immediate…
Scottsboro woman arrested on drug trafficking charges following traffic stop
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WDEF) — A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a Scottsboro woman on multiple drug-related charges. On May 13, 2025, officers with the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) stopped a…
Boat catches fire on Tennessee River near Chickamauga Marina Boat Ramp
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A boat went up in flames on the Tennessee River Wednesday evening, prompting a multi-unit response from Chattanooga Fire. Around 5:08…
Cleveland man accused of wife’s murder now charged in murder-for-hire plot
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There is a new charge tonight against Craig Liner, the Cleveland man accused of killing his wife, Karen. News 12 obtained…
Students Design for Public Works
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - Public Works Appreciation Week kicks off soon, and one local elementary student is helping celebrate in style. The City of Red Bank Public Works Department partnered with Alpine…
Four arrested after gunfire incident in DeKalb County
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Dekalb County are investigating an incident that led to multiple suspects firing shots into homes and a vehicle on Monday evening. Around 6:20 p.m. on May 12, 2025, deputies with the…
Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarships Open for Applications Tomorrow
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Starting tomorrow, families across Tennessee can apply for the state’s first-ever universal school choice program — the Education Freedom Scholarships. For the 2025–26 school…
Ivy Academy Students Win Charter Champion Award for Solar-Powered Backpack Project
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Students at Ivy Academy have earned national recognition by receiving the Charter Champion Award for Community Impact Project of the…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Shappi
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's a business that provides freight and logistics services to other businesses, ensuring transportation. Taken from the words "shipping" and "happy", Shappi brings American products to Latin…
Janie Varnell confirmed as new Hamilton County Attorney
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County attorney saga appears to have reached a conclusion. (more…)
Hamilton County Commission approves significant roads project
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A mass roads improvement project announced Tuesday was approved on Wednesday by the Hamilton County Commission. (more…)
Nissan lays off 15% of its global work force amid slipping sales worldwide
Nissan is slashing about 15% of its global work force, or about 20,000 employees, as the Japanese automaker reported a loss Tuesday for the fiscal year that just ended amid slipping vehicle sales in China…
Skyuka Hall senior makes school history with athletic scholarship
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A senior at Skyuka Hall has made school history by becoming the first to receive a university athletic scholarship. Logan Smith has committed to Carson-Newman University, where he will join the track and field…
Scottsboro police seek public’s help finding missing man
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Scottsboro are searching for a missing man. 73-year-old James Anthony Jenkins went missing around 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 13, 2025, near Poplar Street. Jenkins was last seen…
Crossville woman charged with attempted murder after mistaken shooting
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Crossville woman has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after trying to shoot her ex-boyfriend. In the morning hours of Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Becca Sparks fired into a…
BE FAST in recognizing someone is having a stroke
Dr. Tom Devlin with CHI Memorial joins News 12's Chip Chapman to spread awareness and prevention during National Stroke Awareness Month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - May is National Stroke Awareness…
Siskin Children’s Institute Launches Pediatric PT Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Siskin Children’s Institute is expanding its continuum of care with the launch of a new Pediatric Physical Therapy Program, now available at its Chattanooga location. The…
Rezoning request withdrawn
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A controversial plan to bring a micro-home community to the area near Garner Road is now on hold — at least for the time being. Developer Michael Kenner withdrew his…