A former Nashville police officer has been sentenced to probation on a charge of felony official misconduct after law enforcement officials say he allegedly participated in…
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Grundy County authorities are asking for the public’s help after putting out two suspicious fires. The first incident occurred on August…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a homicide that occurred on Brainerd Road over the weekend. At 4:02 a.m., August 17, 2025, CPD responded to…
Pepper Raper with Rock City joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the historic attraction enters a new era at the Gardens. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The tourist destination Rock City has been…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Just in tonight, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office reports a serious crash in the 9500 block of Highway 58. According to officials, the road is currently closed as authorities remain on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the wake of historic flooding in Chattanooga, community members are stepping up to help their neighbors near and far. District 5 Councilman Dennis Clark and…
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - In Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, one family is left picking up the pieces after floodwaters destroyed everything they owned. Timothy and Lauren Gipson, along…
Roseville,GA (WDEF)Brainerd Baptist Church’s North Georgia campus is stepping in to support families hit hard by recent flooding. Church members spent the day unloading trucks and sorting donations for residents who lost homes and belongings. The campus has quickly become…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - One student has been charged after a fight at The Howard School on Friday. Hamilton County Sheriff's officials say six students began fighting this morning. They say one of them pulled a knife. That student has been…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly has released an updated property tax rate proposal to raise money for first responder pay. (more…)
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - The discrepancy between pay rates for the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office and Chattanooga Police is about to get worse. Chattanooga is debating a tax hike to give fire and police a pay raise. The city's…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A man has been arrested after authorities say he burned his dead father's body. (more…)
VARNELL, Ga. (WDEF) - News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Historic flash flooding on Tuesday evening left four dead…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new report from River City Company shows downtown Chattanooga thriving across retail, office, hospitality, and residential sectors. Over the past year, 23 new businesses have opened, from shops…
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) - Two days after heavy flooding in Catoosa County, local organizations and volunteers are still helping families recover. More than 100 residents from The Crossings and Fountain Brooks…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Developers say that Erlanger Park is still on schedule to open next April. (more…)
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga firefighters were busy this morning dealing with a hazardous materials call. It happened in the 1800 block of Southern Street at around 8:45. Firefighters say there was a small hazmat spill involving nitric acid at…
BENTON, Tennessee (WDEF) - Several agencies helped capture a fugitive in Polk County, Tennessee. Harley Golden has affiliations with the Aryan Brotherhood gang. He was wanted for Assault, attempted murder, a gun charge and cruelty to animals out of Fannin…
(WDEF)- Early mornings, packed schedules, and endless to-do lists — sound familiar? For many parents and families, juggling daily responsibilities can feel overwhelming. And for those managing ADHD, the pressure…
Eric Tidmore with 1% Lists joins News 12's Amelia Greer to remind home buyers and sellers the incredible offers through their brokerage. The 1% listing fee sets them apart from…
Mackenzie Steele with the Creative Discovery Museum joins News 12's Amelia Greer to remind parents and families of the museum's back to school activities. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's back to…
