FORT PAYNE, Ala. (WDEF) — On Thursday, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Powell Police Department and DeKalb Ambulance Service, responded to the 200 block of County Road 158 in Fyffe regarding two deceased females found inside a…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that occurred in the parking lot of Bradley Central High School following the Annual Christmas Parade. According to the Bradley County Sheriff's Office, a juvenile who was…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday night at 12:11 a.m., the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to 500 W. Martin Luther King Boulevard after 911 received multiple alerts from the high-rise tower’s fire alarm system. According to CFD, they found…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday, around 8:30 pm, deputies assigned to the Downtown Safety Initiative conducted a traffic stop near the 200 block of Market Street after observing a vehicle speeding southbound. According to the Hamilton…
CHICKAMAUGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In Chickamauga, families gathered for another beloved tradition, the annual Christmas tree lighting celebration. For many, this marks the unofficial start of the holiday…
FLINTSTONE, GA. (WDEF) - In Flintstone, Georgia, the Chattanooga Valley Lions Club is celebrating 22 years of its annual holiday donation drive. In the spirit…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise helped kick off the season with a family friendly holiday celebration. The organization is marking 40 years of service in Chattanooga…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the season of giving continues, Toys for Tots is collecting gift donations for children who may not have something to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you are looking for something fun to do after the holiday season, the Lookout Wild Film Festival has released its 2026 trailer and…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It is that wonderful time of year again. The Salvation Army is asking for the community’s help at the Angel Tree Warehouse…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department recognized several community partners at its monthly meeting today for making a positive impact on public health. Among the honorees…
CHICKAMAUGA Ga. (WDEF) - Tonight, Chickamauga stepped back in time and glided onto the dance floor as the historic Gordon Lee Mansion hosted its annual Christmas Ball. The…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - The Marsh Cattle Farm hosted their annual special holiday event, where children had the chance to meet Santa Claus and the Grinch. Beautiful photo settings were…
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - Over the weekend in Chickamauga, the Christkindlmarkt was hosted at the Gordon Lee Mansion from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event was filled with Christmas spirit…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo has opened a new gathering space called Magnolia’s Beer Garden. The garden was created in memory of Beth Lapina,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thanksgiving is just two days away, and while many families will gather around the table, some seats will be empty.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Last Friday, News 12 and Lee Company came together to fight hunger through a community food drive. This morning, News 12 visited the…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Councilman Jeff Davis of District 3 hosted a town hall meeting Sunday at the North River Civic Center, giving Hixson neighbors a chance to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The First Horizon Pavilion hosted the final Chattanooga Holiday Market of the season this weekend. Local vendors offered handmade crafts, gifts, jellies, jams and many…
HARDIN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that happened on Sunday morning in Hardin County. According to the TBI, the Savannah Police Department…
CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - TBI agents are investigating the circumstances leading up to a deadly officer-involved shooting that took place on Saturday afternoon in Carter County. According to the TBI, the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday around 2:57 a.m., officers from the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) were in the area of the 1400 block of Rossville Avenue when they heard multiple…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Sunday morning, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that happened around 12:33 a.m. in the 200 block of Water St. According to CPD, officers responded to a report…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a two-vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality. Around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, CPD officers responded to the 5400 block of Hwy 153 for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This evening, a frightening incident took place at Hamilton Place Mall, sending crowds of people running out of the building. Kristy Cranford says…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Nooga Strong Construction and Courtney Christmas Trees came together this Saturday to host their inaugural Thanksgiving Turkey Drive. Their goal is to build hope…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There’s a gourmet shop on 1700th Broadway Street that’s bringing a taste of Europe right here to Chattanooga. The owner, Audrey Hart, describes it as…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A special community event is taking place this Friday at Lee Company on Shallowford Road in Chattanooga. News 12 and Lee…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today marks the start of the celebration season for Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, as nearly five thousand drop-off locations…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - From the first days of early mountain tourism to the modern skyline we see today, the Incline Railway has remained a constant, iconic landmark. Today, one…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The ChattLab Makerspace is helping residents save money and reduce waste through its community repair café, an event where volunteers work to fix everyday…
DALTON Ga. (WDEF) For more than a year, families in northwest Georgia have been living with unanswered questions about PFAS, often called forever chemicals. News 12 attended…
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday morning a memorial service was held in honor of Allan Williams, the crew member who lost…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday around 4:30 PM, the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) and Walden’s Ridge Fire responded to the park’s Bullwinkle Trail where a mountain biker hit a tree, leaving him with injuries. According to CFD,…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) – News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responders Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or police…
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) - As we celebrate Veterans Day, one group of riders continues to ensure that those who never made it home are never forgotten.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that happened on Sunday, around 4:54 p.m. in the 4400 block of Highway 58. According to the Chattanooga Police, officers responded to…
ROCK SPRING, Ga. (WDEF) - Today marks a special evening in Walker County, one filled with music, gratitude, and heartfelt appreciation for those who have served our nation. Operation Outreach is once…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Asian Lantern Festival, Forest of Fantasy, kicks off November 21 with our friends at the Chattanooga Zoo. Communications Director Jake Cash says visitors can expect…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Among the many things November is known for, this month also highlights Epilepsy Awareness. Here in Chattanooga, dozens of people laced up their sneakers…