Shutdown on I-24E due to vehicle fire
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - I-24 Eastbound in Marion County is shut down due to a vehicle fire at mile marker 134.4. The fire was reported at 5:45 AM EST and has caused a signficant back up. Avoid this area…
Woman says eagle dropped a cat through her windshield
BRYSON CITY, North Carolina (WDEF) - A driver in North Carolina has an unusual story on how her window got smashed. The woman was driving on US74 in Swain County around 8:15 Wednesday morning when it happened. She told state…
Tennessee Air Guard lands massive refueling plane
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Congressman Scott DesJarlais reports that the Tennessee Air National Guard 134th Air Refueling Wing has won a major new craft. The KC-46 Pegasus is a massive refueling and military transport aircraft that is based on the…
Trump says Democrats’ message to military is ‘seditious behavior’ punishable by death
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.…
Bradley County Sheriff's Office arrests man for assault on local judge
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…
HCSO responds to fight after a Tyner HS - Howard HS game
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…
Beer Board authorizes investigation into Shady's Corner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga bar is finding itself at the center of an investigation following numerous complaints.…
Southeast Thanksgiving Meal Costs Rise
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…
Tennessee Aquarium Opens S.T.R.E.A.M. Center
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.…
Solid Orange Drive Thru, Highway 58 Food City
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…
Incline Railway offers affordable seasonal promotions
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…
Gratefull event brings Chattanoogans together
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 Prime refunds are going out after $2.5 billion settlement. Here's when your refund could arrive.
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 recalling quarter-million cars with fuel tanks that could melt, feds say
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…
McKamey Animal Center teams up to bring free pet care clinic to Hamilton County
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 added 119,000 jobs in September, blowing past expectations
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…
Northgate Mall Infrastructure Plan Advances
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…
Christmas comes to Anakeesta
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…
Girls Inc. provides essentials through their Family Resource Center
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)…
Behind the Curtain: Rock City's Enchanted Garden of Lights
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…
Two free Thanksgiving meals today in Chattanooga and Cleveland
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…
Man sentenced to 965 years in prison
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…
Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files after fighting it for months
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…
New affordable housing community opens in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A new affordable housing development in Chattanooga held its ribbon cutting Wednesday. (more…)