CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -- General Sessions Judge Victoria Smith spoke before members of the Scenic City Women’s Network today. Judge Smith shared her personal story about overcoming hardship with her husband. Andrew Smith was badly injured in an IED attack…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) will participate in a targeted traffic enforcement initiative this Labor Day weekend to address a growing number of deadly crashes on Highway 58. The…
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A DeKalb County corrections officer has been arrested following an internal investigation by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO). On August 27, 2025…
Ford is recalling 500,000 vehicles over an issue that can cause two different car models to leak brake fluid, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). A hose in the cars' rear brake…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police responded to a report of a person shot Thursday morning. The call was made on South Market Street near Alton Park just before…
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.c. (WDEF) -- The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) arrested multiple people in relation to drug trafficking. On August 17, 2025, the CCSO received a tip about two suspects who traveled to Georgia to obtain methamphetamine to…
An Alabama death row inmate's murder conviction has been called into question by recent forensic tests that show another man's DNA on the victim's body. Decades after he was originally found guilty and sentenced, a…
The Powerball jackpot is approaching the $1 billion mark for Saturday night's drawing. It's at an estimated $950 million after no tickets came up winners for Wednesday night's jackpot of roughly $850 million — the…
Rev. Jon Rector joins News 12's Chip Chapman to invite everyone to Union Gospel Mission's Labor Day BBQ Fundraiser. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Union Gospel Mission…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some Hamilton County commissioners took offense to a report that they had inappropriately used travel funds for routine travel. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could a new addition soon be coming to the Howard School's campus? (more…)
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF)- A development in Ooltewah that was rejected last week by the Hamilton County Commission was revived Wednesday. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga residents had the chance to leave their mark on the city’s future today during a topping off and community signing ceremony at Erlanger Park. The event…
CLEVELAND, Tenn (WDEF)-- The City of Cleveland announced a new initiative today. Cleveland city officials said they hope to establish a new Arts and Entertainment District right in the heart of downtown. The city says this will be an important…
YouTube TV subscribers could be set to lose access to content from media company Fox, including college football, unless the sides strike a new carriage deal. With the current agreement between the sides nearing a…
The Food and Drug Administration Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 vaccines, but limited their use for most age groups and rescinded the emergency use authorization that made shots available for healthy young children. Vaccines from Pfizer, Moderna and…
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF)-- The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union opened a new facility in Dalton on Friday, the 22nd of August. The TVFCU held a ribbon cutting at the new location on Vista Drive. This is the second credit union…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This year marks the 90th anniversary of Social Security, one of the most influential programs in American history. New AARP data shows just how much the program…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --The CHATT Foundation received a surprise donation today. Today, a vehicle from Renewal by Andersen arrived at the Chatt Foundation…
Mason, Tennessee — The small West Tennessee town of Mason, just 2 square miles in size, is home to about 1,000 people. But its residents are now divided by what a new immigration detention facility will…
Less than a week after unveiling a controversial new logo that prompted the company's stock value to take a dive and even President Trump to weigh in, Cracker Barrel announced Tuesday that it will return to its old logo.…
Caitlin Stanley, the Senior Director of Blood Assurance, reminds everyone that one donation of blood can save up to three lives. They're in need of donations and are offering gift cards…
WDEF- Cracker Barrel is stirring up conversation after unveiling a major brand refresh for the first time in decades. The chain has rolled out a redesigned logo, removing its…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Dalewood Middle School welcomed back one of its own this week as NBA rookie Ace Bailey returned to the halls where his basketball journey began. The school honored Bailey with a special jersey presentation, celebrating not only…