Water main break causes a downtown Chattanooga intersection to close
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A critical intersection in downtown Chattanooga is closed off due to a major water main break.…
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CFD rescue seven people in Frazier Avenue apartment fire
UPDATE: The Chattanooga Fire Department was called for a two-alarm apartment fire at 417 Frazier Avenue at around 1:30 A.M. Firefighters found smoke and flames coming from…
Registration is still open for the Grateful Gobbler 5K
Stan and Betsy McCright join News 12’s Amelia Greer to encourage people to join the Thanksgiving Grateful Gobbler. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – It's not too late to start a new Thanksgiving family…
Celebrate the gift of giving with Holiday at Hamill
Charlotte Grace Events organizer Tiffany Miller joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the upcoming Holiday on Hamill vendor market. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Holiday on Hamill celebrates the gift of…
The Creative Discovery Museum turns into a Winter Playland
Mackenzie Steele joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview upcoming winter events at the Creative Discovery Museum. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Creative Discovery Museum keeps the fun in learning going…
See the most anticipated films of the season at the Tennessee Aquarium’s IMAX
Alison Pryor with the Tennessee Aquarium joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the upcoming films at the IMAX theater. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The IMAX theater at the Tennessee Aquarium…
Shop the Market At brings Christkindlmarkt to Coolidge Park
Robert Davis, Shop the Market At founder, joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the upcoming Christkindlmarkt. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Shop the Market At offers a German inspired Christmas…
Free turkey giveaway at Red Bank and The Point Church
Senior Pastor Dr. Sam Greer joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the upcoming turkey giveaway at Red Bank and The Point Church. RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)…
Planet Fitness helps everyone defy gravity with a “Wicked” workout
Planet Fitness regional manager, Chad Ortego, joins News 12's Amelia Greer for a "Wicked" morning workout. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Planet Fitness is helping everyone feel their "wicked" best with a workout…
Puckett’s saves time in the kitchen with their Thanksgiving offers
Graci Burnett and Brody Laws join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview downtown Chattanooga's Puckett's Thanksgiving menu and service hours. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Spend more time gobbling up food than cooking…
Gratefall returns to provide a free Thanksgiving luncheon to everyone
Dawn Hjelseth joins News 12's Amelia Greer to invite people and volunteers to Gratefull, an annual Thanksgiving luncheon in Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The annual Thanksgiving tradition returns to East Martin Luther…
Fire breaks out overnight in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A fire broke out overnight at Childrers Creek Road in Polk County, Tenn. According to the West Polk Fire Rescue, Tennessee Division of Forestry, and US Forest Service, they were on the scene for several…
“The Power of a Paper Clip” shares a Holocaust study conducted in Whitwell
Retired educators Linda Hooper and Sharon Shadrick join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the launch of their book based on the Holocaust. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A…
“Breathe Easy” with a lung cancer screening from CHI Memorial
News 12's Chip Chapman, Dr. Rob Headrick, and Cathy Fiacco discuss Lung Cancer Awareness month and the importance of getting yearly lung screenings. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - November is Lung…
Discovering the voice of the Walnut Street Bridge, Matt Hicks
Musician Matt Hicks joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss his journey and his surprise encounter with CBS' David Begnaud. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Nearly every night, the Walnut Street Bridge is…
Blood Assurance gives back to our veterans through a blood drive
Blood Assurance Media Coordinator, Brooke Katz, joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss the Veteran's Day Blood Drive. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Help save lives in honor of Veteran's Day by donating…
Hamilton County Party Chairs give their last remarks before Election Day polls open
Hamilton County Democratic Party Chair, Rachel Campbell, joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss the change in voters' energy and to encourage voices to be heard…
I-75 Northbound at a standstill on Tuesday morning
UPDATE: The wreck has been cleared up as of 8 A.M. Traffic is moving again. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Tuesday morning, a multi-vehicle crash with an entrapment causes I-75 to come to a standstill. TDOT reports the crash happened…
Abigail Hawk previews behind the scenes of the last season of “Blue Bloods”
CBS star, Abigail Hawk, joins News 12's Chip Chapman to discuss her career on TV, working with Tom Selleck, and her latest upcoming film. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blue Bloods actress, Abigail…
The Chocolate Box offers scarily good treats this Halloween
Nichelle Patel of The Chocolate Box previews last minute tasty creations for Halloween with News 12's Chip Chapman. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Something tasty this way comes. Nichelle Patel, owner of…
Demystifying Death Conference offers lessons of death and grief
News 12's Amelia Greer previews the Demystifying Death Conference with Sherry Campbell. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The upcoming Demystifying Death Conference is an opportunity for people to learn about death and…
Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair returns with even bigger treats
President of the Little Debbie Hamilton County Fair, Karen Shostak, joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the fall favorite event. HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Be prepared for…
David Beg-Knows Chattanooga and gives his own story
CBS' David Begnaud shares his own story of becoming a well-known journalist with News 12's Chip Chapman. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - CBS' David Begnaud was sent to Chattanooga to find a story…
Elderly man struck by a truck in a Cleveland Walmart parking lot
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - An elderly man was struck by a vehicle on Thursday afternoon in a Cleveland Walmart parking lot. At around 4:30 P.M., units responded to a Walmart located at 2300 Treasury Drive for a crash with injuries.…
Meet the talented voice of Scooby-Doo at Chattanooga Comic Con
Scott Innes joins News 12's Amelia Greer to discuss his career and what to expect at the Chattanooga Comic Con. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ruh Roh! Scooby-Doo, where are you? Scott Innes,…
Grateful Gobbler celebrates 25 years of a Thanksgiving tradition
Stan and Betsy McCright join News 12's Amelia Greer to encourage people to join the Thanksgiving Grateful Gobbler. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If there's no plans to be behind a stove on…
Chattanooga Comic Con welcomes iconic celebrities this weekend
Liz Thornburgh joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview everything nerdy coming to the Chattanooga Comic Con. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Don't panic if you see the Mystery Machine in Chattanooga…
The Chocolate Box offers no tricks but all the treats this season
The Chocolate Box baker extraordinaire, Nichelle Patel, joins News 12's Chip Chapman to preview the baked goods she offers this season. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Who knew spooky could taste so…
CPD works to put out woods fire in Red Bank
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Fire Department fought a vegetation fire next to a power line cut out in Red Bank at the 400…
New food truck brings a taste of the Philippines to the Scenic City
The owner of the Hangry Pinoy joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the classic Filipino dishes they offer at their food truck. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Neenuel Pattawi brings a…
A Walker County firefighter receives hero’s escort
WALKER COUNTY, Ga (WDEF) - Walker County Fire Rescue brought home one of their own firefighters on Thursday. Firefighter Christopher Lewis passed away from critical injuries suffered from a motorcycle crash.…
Road closures impacting commutes in October
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Several road closures starting Thursday, October 10 through November could impact daily commutes and traffic, according to the Chattanooga Division of Transportation. Here is a list of road closures: Wilcox Blvd Tunnel The road will…
Chattanooga Zoo offers spooky and not-so-spooky events for all ages
Jake Cash, Sam Brumm, and Rosie the owl join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview all the spooky events coming this month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo returns (but…
TBI investigates officer-involved shooting in Chattanooga
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - At the request of District Attorney General Coty Wamp, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation special agents are looking into the circumstances leading up to a fatal…
Tivoli Theatre Foundation celebrates a centennial milestone with annual gala
Tivoli CEO, Nick Wilkinson, joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the annual gala with the centennial celebration of The Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium and the kick off to the…
Chattanooga Police investigate homicide on Fagan Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a homicide that happened on October 5 on Fagan Street. Police responded to a person shot call in the 4100 block of Fagan Street at 12:32 A.M. When officers arrived,…
Dread Hollow promises even more scares than the year before
Todd Patton and Josh Philpott join News 12's Chip Chapman to preview this scary season's Dead Hollow. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dread Hollow returns with a promise of a bigger and more…
Overturned semi-truck causes I-24 E shutdown
UPDATE AS OF 7:53 A.M.- The two lanes are blocked with one lane of traffic open. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An overturned semi-truck causes I-24 Eastbound to shut down on Friday morning. A semi-truck overturned near Moccasin Bend causing traffic…
The Barn Nursery delivers trailer of donations for Hurricane Helene relief
Cole Webster from The Barn Nursery joins News 12's Chip Chapman as he talks about donating supplies and aiding in relief efforts to Hurricane Helene victims. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Now…
Twiggy, the water skiing squirrel, splashes her way to the Fried Pickle Festival
Shannon Wright joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the Fried Pickle Festival and brought some friends, "Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel." DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - The Fried Pickle Festival promises…