CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - On Saturday, just after 6 P.M. Chattanooga Police were advised by dispatch that a party had arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle with a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, Officers located and confirmed a male…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)- Several rowing teams rowed 42, 195 meters, which is the distance of a marathon, in order to raises thousands of dollars for the athletes in the special Olympics. Five…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fashion expo concluded its 3 day event with a fashion runway. “It comes from different situations. Fun times and bad times in my life. I put a lot…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Food truck alley is now playing host of several foster care agencies do the one person‘s connection to adoption so food truck alley you can get food and information on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Audubon Acres takes a journey back to the 1800s to show if times were simpler. Loading and firing a gun three or maybe 4 times a minute. Plus kids learn what’s…
COLLEGEDALE, Tennessee (WDEF)-Collegedale Academy students brought in, collected, and donated around 10,000 pounds of food for a Brainerd Food Pantry. This is the 38th annual CAD4HOPE for Collegedale academy. This year the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- The whole world turned upside down. Typically when you drive a car off the lot and the price depreciates. Today the price appreciates. Driving is something we rely on but,…
CHATTANOOGA , Tennessee (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department is celebrating its 150 years of putting out fires and helping keep Chattanooga safe. The CFD officially went into service on November 14, 1871…
CHATTANOOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Becky Sadler’s kids will soon be receiving the 5-11 kids version of the COVID-19 vaccine. She says after doing the research she says her kids in that age group will be getting the vaccine. As a nurse…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-Getting kids to do chores around the house can be tough. BusyKid is a financial app created by financial expert Gregg Murset. His app allows…
The grandson of a Medal of Honor recipient spoke at the Charles Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center about who his grandfather was.
A Hamilton County organization taught boys how to be men with a focus on entrepreneurship, health, and policing and law.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Thousands of people had to wait a little longer Saturday as The Head of the Hooch Regatta was delayed this morning due to a foggy…
Fort Oglethorpe had its inaugural Honoring Those Who Served Parade and Festival.
Could be the best story of the day... it's Happy Wish Day in Soddy Daisy. See what's behind the "magic door" of little Eva's house, thanks to the folks at Make-A-Wish.
In the finance world, there is typically a Halloween effect to the stock market. News 12's Brian Armstrong speaks with a local financial expert about how the spooky season can give your account a boost.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County School Board has narrowed its list of Superintendent candidates from nine applicants to a top five. The five candidates are Dr. Justin Robertson, Dr. Natalie McClarty, Dr. Jim McIntyre, Dr. John Tucker, and Dr.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - CEO of Vault Health Jason Feldman expects an increase in COVID testing. Not only will companies with more than 100 workers soon be required to have unvaccinated employees undergo regular…
Bat Week continues! Ocoee Whitewater Center in the Cherokee National Forest is using the occasion to help visitors learn about bats' importance. News 12's Brian Armstrong shows why we should consider these nocturnal creatures our winged allies.
There is a current proposal to redistrict Hamilton County from nine to 11 districts. There are also currently 9 school board members, which could stay nine but board lines changed or could be increased to 11.
Robots are giving people the ability to send a handwritten holiday card, personalized in your handwriting, without you actually needing to write it.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)-"Bitcoin itself just from the first of the year has risen by 100%, dropped by 50%, and risen by another 100%," said Chris Hopkins. Cryptocurrency particularly Bitcoin has steadily been making its way…
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Startup week is using this week to focus on small businesses and entrepreneurs in Chattanooga. "I think Co-lab especially has done a great job really reigniting Chattanooga through this. I mean it’s been incredible 40-50 people I haven’t…
Five small businesses made their pitch to receive grants during Startup Week.
For the first time in Hamilton County history, the state redistricting legislation is open to the public.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF) - "There was not any vote taken about mixing and matching," said N.C. State/public health scientist Dr. Julie Swann. The official guidance is to get the…
16 people including City officials got first hand experience at battle challenges firefighters often face. These included putting out fire, searching a smoke filled building looking for people needing to be saved.
Some local leaders are starting a caucus of black elected officials. They held a town hall meeting Thursday night to talk about their plans.
According to the booking app Hopper, if you’re planning on traveling this Thanksgiving, book before Halloween, or expect to pay 40% more for flights.
Chattanooga city council members are keeping more Airbnb's from coming to the area for the time being. This, after some residents spoke out against the vacation rentals.
A plastic surgeon globally recognized for helping children who were born with severe facial deformities has returned to Chattanooga.
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee (WDEF)- Ellen was a Starbucks barista and Omayya was a railroad employee. Both were part-time musicians. "We deliver personalized studio-quality songs so it sounds like…
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into a fatal deadly shooting that happened in Cleveland Thursday morning.
Back in 2011 parts of Dade County were destroyed by tornadoes and lives were lost. Now after much work, applying for grants, and working with FEMA, Dade County is building three additional tornado shelters.
Hamilton County District 5 Commissioner Katherlyn Geter met with the community to explain what redistricting means.
First District Bradley County Commissioner Mike Hughes made a motion for Bradley County to oppose President Biden’s vaccine mandate.
OOLTEWAH, Tennessee (WDEF)- Kids were able to meet princesses and superheroes today in Cambridge square. A special tea party at wine down kicked off the activities. To see so many members of the community grow close that’s my favorite part…
A Christian nonprofit is rebuilding a house in Cleveland that was destroyed during the Easter tornadoes in 2020.
A Chattanooga nonprofit is offering free counseling to those impacted by this week's shootings.
After the shooting, this weekend on grove street resulting in two deaths, some people from the community are trying to bring awareness to this violence.