CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo is hosting a food drive that will donate to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and participants can get $1 off their general admission Zoo ticket throughout…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Commission has unanimously approved the County Mayor’s resolution allocating $195,000 in unrestricted opioid settlement funds to local food banks. These one-time funds will support more than…
A UPS cargo plane's left wing caught fire and an engine fell off just before it crashed and exploded after takeoff from Louisville International Airport in Kentucky, a federal investigator said Wednesday, offering the first official…
News 12 This Morning: Hamilton County Parks Director Matt Folz joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview some of the exciting festivities taking place this weekend in Sale Creek.…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - ArtsBuild will honor two people with their Ruth Holmberg Arts Leadership Awards this year. The awards honor people who have made significant contributions to the arts in Chattanooga. One goes to artist Frances McDonald. [caption id="attachment_2246203"…
MIDDLE VALLEY (WDEF) - Middle Valley Road will be closed between Gann Road and Thrasher Pike on Thursday, November 6, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM and again from 7:00 PM to 2:00 AM to accommodate utility installation work. A…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As the federal government shutdown extends past day 35, over 34,000 people in Hamilton County are no longer receiving SNAP…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — For years, the sound of wheels on concrete and dogs playing nearby has filled this Southside space. But soon, that sound will quiet —…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For years, American flags have been displayed along Chattanooga’s Veterans Bridge as a tribute to the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. The…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Niña and Pinta replica ships are now open in Chattanooga. The two full-scale replicas of 15th-century Portuguese caravels are docked at Ross Landing City Park…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The 45th Annual Lighted Boat Parade is returning to Downtown Chattanooga on November 28. From 4-6:30 p.m., attendees will have the chance to see real reindeer and from…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The floodplain maps for the city of Chattanooga have been updated as it considers changing its floodway policies. This is due to a requirement from FEMA as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department responded to a camper and acreage fire on November 5. 911 dispatch received a call regarding a camper fire located at an RV Park located at 2525 Igou Ferry Road. Dallas…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Collegedale man has reached a plea deal in a federal sexual exploitation case. Prosecutors say Quentin Anthony Williams contacted more than 30 boys to send…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The towns of Signal Mountain and Walden are teaming up to help their neighbors who are coping with the SNAP shutdown. They've combined to donate seven thousand dollars to Signal…
Daniel Grzesik and George Choyce join News 12's Amelia Greer to remind the public of epilepsy awareness through an upcoming walk. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Epilepsy can affect anyone…
NEW YORK (WDEF) - If you were expecting fireworks on Tuesday when Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green appeared on "The View," you may have been disappointed. Both she and her interviewers kept it civil. In fact, host Sunny Hostin said "You're…
PIKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - There will be an open race next spring to lead Bledsoe County. Five term county mayor Gregg Ridley has announced he will not seek another term. He will remain on the job until his successor takes office…
FLINTSTONE, GA (WDEF) - Darren Hulgan is on a mission to make the world a little bit better every day. He came to teaching later in life…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF)- 50 year old Silvia Vilchez was found dead last week outside of her Sequatchie County home. Now, her son and father stand…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As temperatures go down outside, you likely will turn up your temperature inside. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A national anti-union organization is telling Volkswagen workers here they have options in case the U-A-W calls a strike. The organization is the National Right to Work Foundation.…
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - News 12 welcomed some very smart and capable visitors this (11/4/25) morning. Students from the Catoosa County Home School Co-Op came by just ahead the Noon show. We showed them around our newsroom and both…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)— Chattanooga’s tourism industry is gearing up for a big weekend as thousands of athletes, coaches, and families head to the Scenic City for the Scenic City Fall Softball Tournament. The event brings nearly 400 teams from 31…