ASSOCIATED PRESS By MEG KINNARD President Donald Trump on Thursday accused half a dozen Democratic lawmakers of sedition “punishable by DEATH” after the lawmakers — all veterans of the armed services and intelligence community — called on U.S.…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - On November 19, Bradley County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an assault involving a local judge in Cleveland, Tenn. The local judge reported, while walking their dog…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office responded to a large fight at Tyner High School on November 20. The incident occurred in the school parking lot after the end of the Tyner High School - Howard High School…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga bar is finding itself at the center of an investigation following numerous complaints.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thanksgiving dinner is becoming more expensive across the Southeast. In Tennessee, the University of Tennessee Extension reports that the cost of a traditional holiday meal is up…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s Tennessee Aquarium celebrated the grand opening of its new S.T.R.E.A.M. Learning Center on November 20, 2025, marking a major expansion of its educational programming.…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Hundreds of happy Tennessee fans lined up at the Food City on Highway 58 this afternoon for our final Solid Orange Drive through of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Incline Railway is offering seasonal promotions to make the railway experience more affordable. From November 10, 2025 to March 1, 2026, children 12 years old and under…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The tenth annual Gratefull event kicked off at 11:30, Thursday on East Martin Luther King Boulevard. People from all walks of life gathered together to celebrate the…
Amazon has started issuing payments to eligible Prime members as part of a $2.5 billion settlement over federal allegations that it misled customers. The online retailer agreed to the payouts in September to…
Kia is recalling roughly a quarter-million K5 sedans with a defect that could lead their fuel tanks to melt, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. The cars, from the 2021-2024 model years, could have…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The McKamey Animal Center is teaming up with Dr. Miller from Cornerstone Veterinary Services and the Banfield Foundation to bring free pet care to Hamilton County locals.…
Employers across the U.S. added 119,000 jobs in September, marking a pickup after previous employment data had shown a slowdown in hiring. The report marks the first official job tally since the government shutdown ended last week, ending a six-week blackout on…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Friends of Hixson hosted representatives from CBL Properties on Wednesday as community members heard updates on the infrastructure required to redevelop Northgate Mall in Hixson. Northgate Mall…
Austin Martin takes a trip to the Scenic City to visit News 12's Amelia Greer and bring the spirit of Christmas! GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) - Anakeesta is decking the halls up in Gatlinburg…
CEO Toccora Petersen joins News 12's Amelia Greer to remind the public of their Family Resource Center. Girls Inc. of Chattanooga is celebrating 65 years of inspiring young women. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) - Now through January 4, 2026, Rock City is twinkling bright on Lookout Mountain for their 31st annual Enchanted Garden of Lights. With…
CHATTANOOGA/CLEVELAND, Tennessee (WDEF) - Both Chattanooga and Cleveland are gathering around the table on Thursday for community Thanksgiving meals. Chattanooga is celebrating the 10th year for their Gratefull meal (spelled with 2 "l's to guarantee you will be full). The…
PRATTVILLE, Alabama (WDEF) - An Alabama man has just been sentenced to 965 years in prison. And the judge says he must serve the term consecutively, which means all 965 years. 48 year old Jason Hudson was convicted of 84…
ASSOCIATED PRESS By SEUNG MIN KIM WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday that compels his administration to release files on convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, bowing to political pressure from his own party after initially…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new affordable housing development in Chattanooga held its ribbon cutting Wednesday. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and doctors say patient involvement may play a key role in helping people feel more confident in their care decisions. Debra, a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- United Way in Chattanooga is doing something special for Giving Tuesday. They’ve launched an online portal where you can find local non-profits and give to them directly. Charities of all sizes are there, from the Chattanooga…
Joseph Hawks making his initial court appearance on a domestic assault charge. He has been suspended without pay from…