Jeff Pennypacker joins News 12's Chip Chapman as the teaching kitchen celebrates a milestone birthday in Chattanooga! He reminds the public of several classes they can take for beginners…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hot Diggity Hunter Gonzales and Cook Em Camila Fowler are the Oscar Mayer Hot Doggers in town with the Weinermobile! They will be in town until January…
By MATTHEW LEE and FARNOUSH AMIRI ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.'s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations, as the U.S.…
Dr. Marc Cromie with the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic joins News 12's Chip Chapman at the start of the New Year with some health tips. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Flu season…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dallas Bay Fire and Rescue responded to a residential fire last night at 8 PM. Residents reported they heard popping noises coming from the breaker…
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blount County is mourning the death of Blount County Sheriff's Office Deputy Justin Mowery who was killed in the line of duty. He died from a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Late Sunday night , multiple law enforcement agencies were in Sequatchie County after a suspect shot a Chattanooga PD officer at the 5500 block of Highway 153 in Hixson…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rhea County Sheriffs Department announced on Christmas the passing of former Rhea County Sheriff, Ola Harris. Harris served as Sheriff for two terms in 1968 to…
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - A variety of animals saved from a house fire on Christmas Day. Just after 1:30 PM, Catoosa County Firefighters responded to a house fire on Pine…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Signal Mountain Fire Departmet responded to a Motor Vehicle Crash with injuries on Laurel at around 6 PM on Christmas. The vehicle was found to be wedged…
UPDATE: The 2-year-old who was found with a gunshot wound to the head on Christmas has survived surgery and is in critical condition, according to Sheriff Steve Wilson. The investigation reveals the father returned home late on Christmas Eve and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This Christmas Eve, News 12's Chip Chapman has an in-depth conversation with Santa Claus where he asks the real questions like how to get off…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - While the holiday season features lots of merry moments and holiday cheer, it doesn't hurt to change up the holiday routine with a great fright!…
CHATSWORTH, Ga. (WDEF) - A large brush fire has broken out in Murray County in the Chatsworth Area. According to the Murray County Sheriff's Office, the call came in at around 3:41 AM at Old Federal Road South. Georgia Forestry and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Influencer Rachel Leonard Kennedy shows us how to stay unplugged and in the moment during the holidays, while also relieving the stress of wrapping a…
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday morning just after 10:30 AM, Dunlap Fire Department responded to a residential…
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12's Amelia Greer took a trip to the great Smokey Mountains and got to look Behind the Curtain at Dollywood's Christmas shows! Dollywood…
Carmen Davis with Chattanooga Parks & Outdoors joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the city gets ready to put on a festive event ahead of Christmas. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
Mackenzie Steele joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the Creative Discovery Museum hopes to bring the gift of discovery to families this year. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Give the gift of…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Due to a water main break in the Soddy Daisy area, several schools are closed on Wednesday, December 17. The following schools are closed: -Soddy Daisy High School -Soddy Daisy…
UPDATE 12/17/2025 7 AM Chattanooga Fire Department says the fire was put out by 3 AM. CFD continues to monitor the scene. The fire was marked out at 3:09 AM. There are still areas…
Alison Pryor brings the holiday spirit and joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the aquarium heads into peak holiday activities. 'Holidays Under The Peaks' featured SCUBA Claus and festive attractions for the…
General Manager Josh Clinton joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the old country store decks the halls this season. Cracker Barrel is offering several festive menu items in addition to their classic…
UPDATE 12/16/2025: Chattanooga Police Department has announced the victim of the pedestrian struck accident on 5321 Brainerd Road has died from his injuries. He died on December 15, 2025. They have identified the victim as Robbie Wimpy. The crash remains…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Jingle all the way to help out a great cause by participating in 2025's Battle of the Bells! Local media stations all come together for a friendly competition…
Mike Rice of PawPaw's Homeless Ministry shares their upcoming donation drive "Miracle on 11th Street" that will help ensure 250 unhoused individuals be prepared and warm during winter. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
UPDATE: Around 4:30 a.m. on December 10, a trooper was dispatched to a wreck on I-24 East in Dade County. It was found a white Chevrolet Savana…
Jeff Roueché and Nora Monteith join News 12's Amelia Greer to encourage the community to join The Roueché Chorale and Orchestra's 23rd annual candlelight service. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - Chattooga County Sheriff's Office discover a decomposing body inside a residence. On Monday, December 8, Deputies and Investigators from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office were called to a residence south…
Local artist Cuatro Cinco brings some of his tour mates as they get ready to end the year with a celebration like none other. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cuatro Cinco is…
Ashley Bottoms with Clumpies joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the ice cream company cranks out their holiday flavors. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Get a perfect scoop of holiday cheer…
Director of Sustainability Madison Rollings joins News 12's Amelia Greer as families celebrate the holidays and more trash piles up around the city. She wants to recruit volunteers to sign up…
Dr. Marc Cromie from the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic (CAC) joins News 12's Chip Chapman as he shares some tips on how you can keep your family safe this season through CAC's…
By JOEY CAPPELLETTI and MIKE HOUSEHOLDER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a social media video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” say the FBI has contacted them to begin…
Ellen Liston is back and joins News 12's Chip Chapman as Dollywood celebrates the holiday season! PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - There's always fun things to do at Dollywood, especially at the end…
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…
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…
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)…