Could your cruise control someday ease traffic jams?
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - If you are driving on I-24 in Nashville this week, you could be a part of the largest traffic experiment in the world. Vanderbilt, the University of…
Tennessee court: Juvenile life sentencing unconstitutional
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee’s Supreme Court has ruled that a state law mandating life sentences for juvenile homicide offenders is unconstitutional. In its decision Friday, the court held that the law is “cruel and…
Rossville man sentenced to 25 years on sexual assault charges
A Rossville man has been sentenced on charges of sexual abuse of a child. 65-year-old Dennis Dockery pleaded guilty to charges of Rape, Aggravated Child Molestation, Aggravated Sexual Battery, Incest and Child Molestation on November 7th. In exchange for his…
Titans offensive coordinator arrested for speeding, DUI
Tennessee Titans offensive coordinator Todd Downing is free on bond after he was arrested on charges of speeding and driving under the influence early Friday morning.
TECH BYTE: How to Dodge Holiday Texting Scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Many of us might be taking some time off over the holidays, but scammers aren't. 28 percent of Americans were victims to texting scams over the holidays…
Chip Chapman takes us along for a lung screening
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A new report from the American Lung Association shows many Americans who are eligible are not getting life saving screening for lung cancer. News 12's Chip Chapman got his own lung…
Changes coming to 6th Cavalry Museum in Fort Oglethorpe
FORT OGLETHORPE, Georgia (WDEF) - Fort Oglethorpe officials announce a new role for the 6th Cavalry Museum, but the plan is still TBD. The Museum was created in 1981 to preserve the story of the Cavalry unit stationed at the…
Pedestrian hit on Cummings Highway Thursday afternoon
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF)- Chattanooga police are investigating an incident where a pedestrian was hit by a car. It happened just before 4 P.M. today in the 3700 block of Cummings Highway. Authorities say they arrived on scene to find a 43-year-old…
DA Wamp Defends Injunction at Budgetel; Resident Claims They're Forgotten
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- In the aftermath of the eviction of hundreds of occupants at the Budgetel Inn and Suites Motel in East Ridge which wrapped up by late Wednesday evening,…
Whataburger breaks ground on Scottsboro restuarant
SCOTTSBORO, Alabama (WDEF) - A new fast food chain is debuting in the Tennessee Valley. Whataburger broke ground on Thursday for a new location in Scottsboro, Alabama, the closest one yet to Chattanooga. The…
UTC receives unexpected science grant
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- UTC assistant chemistry professor Dr. Ben Stein had never applied for a grant proposal before until this past February So he was in disbelief when his $322,000 grant was approved…
Scuba Claus to return to Tennessee Aquarium
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- For the first time since the pandemic began, Scuba Claus is returning for public shows at the Tennessee Aquarium. Santa will be swimming alongside native Tennessee species of fish to wave to families and guests in attendance.…
From The Archives: 1982 Thanksgiving meals
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - If you've been shopping for Thanksgiving meal ingredients, you know how inflation is impacting the traditional holiday meal. We're seeing double-digit price increases in turkey, potatoes, stuffing,…
Food City breaks ground on downtown grocery store
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Food City broke ground on a different kind of grocery store for downtown Chattanooga on Thursday. It will be located at 1375 Broad Street, next to the Chattanoogan and…
Firefighters spot house fire from their station in East Lake
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Firefighters didn't need to get the call about a neighborhood blaze this morning in East Lake. They could see the smoke from their station. Chattanooga firefighters noticed the…
Food City officials break-ground on new downtown location
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) - Food City broke ground this morning on a new downtown location. The new facility is set to open this summer. (more…)
Driving Our Economy Forward: EPB Services
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- EPB isn't your average electric power utility. They've given Chattanooga the nickname the Gig City, providing the first community-wide gig speed Internet in the U.S. EPB talked…
Hamilton County unveils Unmanned Aerial Systems vehicle
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office unveiled their new Unmanned Aerial Systems Team on Wednesday. Their UAS Command Vehicle will allow team members to operate their drone in the field.…
Search still on for missing Whitwell woman Stacy Crawford
JASPER, Tennessee (WDEF) - Marion County officials are renewing calls for public assistance in solving the disappearance of Stacy Annette Crawford. The 44 year old woman disappeared from her hometown of Whitwell in July. Investigators believe she is the victim…
Man charged with attempted murder and rape in second attack of ex-girlfriend
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Collegedale Police have arrested a man in the second attack on his ex-girlfriend. Back in September, Kenneth Iverson McKenzie, Jr. was charged with aggravated burglary, aggravated assault, felony theft, interference with emergency calls, and vandalism after…
UTC discusses school safety following UVA shooting
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) -- The tragic deaths of three University of Virginia football players is still being felt nationwide, including on campus at UTC. The players' deaths have Charlottesville's UVA community, as well as many…
Driver seriously injured in Ooltewah wreck
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF) - A driver was seriously injured in a crash last night in the Ooltewah area. Officials say the vehicle ran off 6401 Mountain View Road and hit both a tree and a power pole. It brought down…
House Speaker David Ralston from Blue Ridge dies
BLUE RIDGE, Georgia (WDEF) - A powerful lawmaker from the northwest Georgia mountains has died. House Speaker David Ralston was 68. The state representative from Blue Ridge just announced a few weeks ago that he was stepping down as the…
Historical preservation grants go to two local churches
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - The Preservation Office of the Tennessee Historical Commission will help save two local churches. The Commission announced almost a million dollars in preservation grants across the state on Wednesday. Two projects in Hamilton and Bradley…