NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) is asking drivers to stay off the road if at all possible. TDOT crews are going on their third day of clearing roads. Due to the prolonged winter blast, coupled…
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Approaching the harsh, winter weather temperatures sweeping across the nation, one small church in the Tennessee Valley has decided to make a big…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several companies will be closed in the area due to inclement weather. Bridge Health will be closed on Monday. Chattanooga Area Food Bank, Foxwood Food Center and Pierce Distribution Center will be closed on Monday due…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department has postponed their MLK Day of Service event due to approaching winter weather conditions. CFD posted to their socials the following statement about the event: "Due to the threat of inclement weather,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations will be cancelled in Chattanooga on Monday due to approaching winter weather. The Unity Group of Chattanooga issued the following statement regarding the event: "Due to the anticipation of inclement weather,…
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local church is anticipating the winter storm approaching on Monday by offering help to the public. Lee Station Baptist Church is opening their doors for those who need alleviation from the cold. [caption id="attachment_1566646" align="alignnone"…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The final night of the Asian Lantern Festival will be lighting up the Chattanooga Zoo on Sunday, Jan. 14. The zoo is hosting the final display from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. During closing weekend, a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- If you haven't gotten a paycheck yet this year, you may be in for a pleasant surprise. It may be slightly larger than your paychecks last…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga rapper was the victim of a homicide earlier this week. James McReynolds, better known as 'Biggie Moe,' was reported to be shot…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a reported stabbing near Cypress Street this evening. Hamilton County 911 logs show it happened a little after 5 p.m. The victim was taken to the hospital. Police are still looking for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Millions are affected by human trafficking across the world. National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is acknowledged each year on January 11. Both locally and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As state legislatures return to session this week, Georgia lawmakers are anticipating a reduced tax rate. Governor Brian Kemp recently proposed a tax reduction for the state.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee state legislature returns on Tuesday, January 9th at noon for the second half of the 113th general assembly. 1,500 bills or more will be…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An increased fee went into effect at the beginning of the year for electric vehicles in Tennessee. This includes All-Electric, Hybrid Electric and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local musical researcher developed a way for people with disabilities to learn how to play piano through the use of colored blocks. In her Notes2Blocks…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- CARTA is offering free bus rides to anyone for three days over the next three months. January 5th was their first 'Free Friday' day. It's a promotion to convince the public of the benefits of taking…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- District 10 Commissioner Jeff Eversole confirmed that the meeting regarding the South Broad Projects will be held on January 11th. It will be held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the downtown Chattanooga…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- PlayUSA conducted a survey of a little over a thousand Americans nationwide and found that over half of the participants are experiencing an overwhelming amount of tipping…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Commissioners met Wednesday night to discuss budgets and their minutes at the start of the year. District 10 Commissioner Jeff Eversole mentioned his…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The city of Chattanooga held a New Year's Eve celebration to countdown 2024 Sunday night. Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors partnered with multiple organizations in the community to make the event possible. The stage for the NYE…
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local Chattanooga treasure celebrated its 95th anniversary on Saturday with a special dedication. Ruby Falls lit 95 candles in honor of…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Keep Dalton-Whitfield Beautiful's annual Bring One for the Chipper event was held earlier on Saturday at Home Depot. Their efforts are to recycle live, natural,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Many people gathered to celebrate an African American tradition on December 30. Eastdale Village Community Church hosted a Kwanzaa celebration Saturday afternoon. Speakers explained…
UPDATE: DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Cookie Jar Cafe is making final additions to their building before reopening. The restaurant is making repairs after catching fire earlier in the year. The restaurant posted to social media on Thursday with a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- News 12's Amelia Greer wrapped up Christmas day with a holiday carol. She was joined by her sister and father to sing "We Wish You…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local holiday favorite took of Memorial Auditorium on Saturday. The NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet came to Chattanooga just in time to celebrate…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Some local first responders brought Christmas cheer to kids who were near in Dunlap this past weekend. Dunlap Police officers spread holiday…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to an incident in Hamilton Place Mall on Saturday afternoon after calls of a fight inside the mall. Officers were informed that one of those involved had a gun. They immediately ran toward…
ALTON PARK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There has been a massive police response to Alton Park this evening. According to Hamilton County 911 logs, CPD responded to a shooting after 5 p.m. Witnesses who did not want to be on camera…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With Christmas quite literally just around the corner, many are wrapping up their Christmas shopping. The holidays are a very busy time for many…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A local ballet company celebrated the holiday season with a unique twist on The Nutcracker as performances of the ballet are approaching on Saturday,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- UTC celebrated its 262nd overall commencement for the university on Saturday with two graduation ceremonies. Mayor of Chattanooga, Tim Kelly, gave the keynote address…
PAULDING COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Paulding County Sheriff's Office are asking for help in a 2022 homicide investigation. 37-year-old Joshua Mitchell was found dead in his driveway on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police responded to a potentially fatal shooting Friday morning in Williams Street. A person shot call came in around 11:00 a.m. in the 2400 block of Williams Street. When officers arrived, they found a 41-year-old…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga woman's death from last month is now being ruled as a homicide. On November 29 around 3:30 a.m., officers responded to a call for an unconscious person in the 2600 block of Carr Street.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tivoli Theatre Foundation is hosting a popular Christmas tradition next Saturday, December 23. The NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet is returning to Memorial Auditorium for two shows on Saturday. This ballet has visited Chattanooga for over…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A resource fair was held Thursday afternoon for veterans to learn more about their updated benefits with a recent act passed in Congress.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The State of Education in Tennessee held a networking reception and conference for school and community leaders Thursday morning at the Construction Career Center. In this…
MCMINN CO, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several suspects have been charged in recent thefts of cattle and tractors in McMinn County, along with other livestock thefts in surrounding counties. According to McMinn Co. Sheriff, Joe Guy, deputies with the McMinn County…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police have identified the suspect of a downtown shooting Friday night. Sunday, officers identified 64-year-old Betty Blake as the suspect in the shooting in the 900 block of Market Street. CPD's Homicide Unit charged Blake…