MTSU professor charged for theft, forgery, and misconduct
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A professor at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) has been indicted on multiple charges following an investigation by the Tennessee Comptroller’s…
New UTC chancellor recommended to UT Board of Trustees
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dr. Lori Mann Bruce has been recommended by UT System President Randy Boyd to become the next chancellor of the University of Tennessee…
Authorities seek help locating missing endangered person
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police are asking for help in locating missing endangered person Natalia Clarke. Clarke left home Thursday morning around 8:40 a.m. wearing a black long-sleeved pullover with diamond skulls on…
Who is the new pope? American Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
After just one day of seclusion in the Vatican, cardinals ended the 2025 papal conclave with the election of a new pontiff. The man chosen, Cardinal Robert Prevost, will be known as Pope Leo XIV — the…
Hamilton County man sentenced to 50 years for domestic violence, child abuse
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County man has been sentenced to 50 years on domestic violence and child abuse charges. On May 11, 2023, the Catoosa County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) launched an…
Man dies after fall from Broad Street parking garage, police investigating
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating the death of someone who fell from a downtown parking garage. The incident occurred at 3:43 p.m., Wednesday May 7, 2025. CPD officers responded…
Historic Frye House destroyed in massive fire in Wildwood
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A fire late last night claimed the Frye House, a historic landmark on Pope Creek Road. The blaze fully engulfed the structure,…
5th annual Big Pig BBQ Festival takes over First Horizon Pavilion
News 12 This Morning: Haley Rennick joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the two get ready for the Big Pig BBQ Festival this weekend, where Greer will be a guest…
Apartment resident suffers severe burns from kitchen fire
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man is suffering severe burns to his face from a kitchen fire that…
Real ID Rules Take Flight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Starting today, if you plan to fly, your regular driver’s license may not be enough. A long-delayed federal requirement is now in effect. The Real ID Act, passed in 2005…
From Exhaustion to Restful Nights
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga resident Nathan Uglow has battled sleep issues since his teenage years. Friends and family told him he snored loudly, and he often felt exhausted, falling asleep at…
McDonald’s Shamrock Shake Fundraiser Delivers Big Help to Local Families
A sweet fundraiser brought in big support for local families through Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chattanooga. Local McDonald’s Owner/Operators presented a check for $5,526.25 to RMHC Chattanooga, celebrating the success of this year’s Shamrock Shake fundraiser. From February to…
Meeting over Hamilton County attorney transition turns tense
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Earlier this year, Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp named attorney Janie Parks Varnell as his pick to replace long term attorney Rheubin Taylor. (more…)
Volunteers Needed for Flag Placement at Chattanooga National Cemetery Ahead of Memorial Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As Memorial Day approaches, a powerful and solemn tradition returns to the Chattanooga National Cemetery—one that honors the lives…
Commissioner clarifies stance on sales tax referendum proposal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week in response to criticism over the Hamilton County School budget’s $16 million dollar shortfall, two commissioners floated the idea of a referendum to raise the county’s sales tax.…
Driving Our Economy Forward: Southern Champion Tray
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- They bring your brand alive with packaging. We look at how Southern Champion Tray has been Driving Our Economy Forward with printing and production. “Southern…
Authorities investigating officer involved shooting in Ider, AL
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities in DeKalb County are investigating an officer involved shooting. On Sunday, May 4, 2025, DeKalb County deputies were dispatched to Highway 75 in Ider to assist in an officer…
3 former Memphis police officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
Three former Memphis police officers were acquitted Wednesday of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran away from a traffic stop in 2023. A jury took about…
Former Monroe County corrections officer indicted on official misconduct
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former Monroe County corrections officer has been indicted on official misconduct. On December 20, 2022, TBI agents were asked to investigate various allegations of official misconduct against several Monroe…
Disney announces plans for new theme park in Abu Dhabi
Disney has announced it plans to build a new theme park and resort in Abu Dhabi, the company's first location in the Middle East and its seventh park around the world. The Walt Disney Company reached an agreement…
Walker County woman arrested on 22 counts of animal cruelty
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A code enforcement check in Walker County led to the arrest of a 58-year-old woman on animal cruelty charges. The case began when a Walker County code enforcement…
Catoosa County jury convicts gang member in 2021 road rage shooting
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Catoosa County jury has convicted a known gang member in connection with a 2021 road rage shooting. The incident occurred on October 10, 2021, when the victim and…
WeightWatchers files for bankruptcy as Americans embrace weight loss drugs
WeightWatchers has filed for bankruptcy as more Americans turn to weight loss drugs to slim down. The 62-year-old weight loss program's parent company, WW International, announced Tuesday that it aims to eliminate $1.1 billion in debt as…
Real IDs are now required at airports across the U.S. for domestic travel
As of Wednesday, U.S. travelers flying domestically are required to show a Real ID at airport checkpoints. The May 7 deadline for Americans to switch to the federally compliant identification comes after being delayed for more than…