Operation Christmas Child kicks off collection week in Chattanooga
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…
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Chattanooga’s Incline Railway celebrates 130 years
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…
ChattLab Makerspace hosts Community Repair Café
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…
New findings push PFAS investigation toward major legal action
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…
Memorial service held in honor of crew member who lost his life in LifeFlight crash
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday morning a memorial service was held in honor of Allan Williams, the crew member who lost…
Biker rescued at Walden’s Ridge Bike Park
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,…
First Responder Hero Award: Trey Birdwell
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…
Rolling Thunder keeps the memory alive on Veterans Day
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.…
No charges filed after two teens shot due to insufficient evidence
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…
2025 Veterans’ Appreciation Banquet
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 Zoo hosts Asian Lantern Festival
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…
Community walk shines light on Epilepsy Awareness Month
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…
Lafayette high teacher died in house fire
CHICKAMAUGA, GA. (WDEF) - On Sunday morning, a Walker County teacher passed away after being trapped in a house fire. According to Walker County Fire Marshal Scott Forrest, he says that dispatchers received a call at 7:38a.m., concerning smoke inside…
Community walks to raise awareness for Epilepsy in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – The community came together this weekend to walk for a cause that impacts one in every 26 Americans. The Epilepsy Foundation of Southeast…
Fire crews knock down Chattanooga house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Late Saturday afternoon, firefighters responded to a house fire in Chattanooga, where several neighbors watched as the Chattanooga Fire Department worked to put out the…
Alabama manhunt ends in Floyd County Georgia
DEKALB COUNTY, Alabama. (WDEF) - The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that after a long, intensive investigation Gary Jody Childers was taken into custody in Floyd County Georgia around 9:15pm central. According…
1 dead 2 critically injured in Wilson County LifeFlight crash
WILSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Authorities say a Vanderbilt LifeFlight helicopter crashed in a rural area of Wilson County near Cairo Bend Road. The Wilson County Sheriff’s office says they are working in conjunction…
Mother and children rescued from motor vehicle crash with entrapment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -Firefighters with the Chattanooga Fire Department were on their way back to the station after putting out a house fire, when they got a call about a car crash. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department, firefighters…
CPD arrests two suspects from the glass street shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has arrested two suspects in connection with a non-fatal shooting that happened on Friday, November 7, 2025 in the 2300…
First responders say small fire started possibly by homeless camp
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Early Friday morning, first responders were seen in the woods near Church Street and Old Wauhatchie Pike. The Chattanooga Fire Department says…
Regional Health Council addresses community health and wellness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department hosted its monthly Regional Health Council meeting today. Each month, community leaders gather to discuss local health and safety…
Early detection and prevention for Alzheimer’s disease
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Both June and November are recognized for Alzheimer’s Awareness, symbolizing the changing solstices and the light families continue to seek through the disease. News 12…
13th annual Celebrity Spelling Bee in Dalton
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - Community leaders are sharpening their pencils for a good cause in Dalton. The Whitfield Education Foundation is hosting its 13th annual Celebrity Spelling Bee at…
Banner Built Homes launches new East Brainerd community
EAST BRAINERD, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new housing community is coming to East Brainerd. Tennessee-based homebuilder Banner Built Homes has announced the launch of Davidson Meadows, its first…
Small apartment fire at Borough 33 Apartments
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Firefighters responded to the Borough 33 Apartments Saturday morning after reports of a fire inside one of the units. Chattanooga Fire Captain Daniel Atkins says…
Individual rescued after falling 1,000 feet down creek
SPENCER, Tenn, (WDEF) - On Saturday a little after 2:00 pm Piney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to Fall Creek Falls State Park for an individual that had a medical emergency down the creek below the Cable Trail. The Fire…
Domestic incident leads to multiple felony counts
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, deputies responded to a domestic incident near the 9000 block of Dallas Hollow Road that involved multiple gunshots and property damage. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office,…
CPD heard gunshots and found two teens wounded
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that happened Sunday around 1:30 a.m. in the 2300 block of Milne Street. According to police, officers were nearby on an unrelated call for service when they…
Police investigate Halloween party due to firearm being shot
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - On Saturday around 10:43 p.m., Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to 1904 East Morris Street regarding a firearm being shot at a Halloween party. According to police, their detectives were called to the scene…
Refindery on McCallie celebrates 10 years in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - This weekend, the Refindery on McCallie is celebrating 10 years in Chattanooga. The popular marketplace marked the milestone with a special event featuring food…
Merry Grinchmas takes over the Colonnade in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Merry Christmas! It’s that time of year again when Santa, the Grinch, and a little holiday magic take over the Colonnade in Ringgold. Shannon…
One victim with life threatening injuries found after shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred on November 1, 2025, around 3:08a.m. in the 5000 block of Rossville Boulevard. According to police, when officers arrived on the scene, they found a…
Blood Assurance faces critical platelet shortage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blood Assurance says it’s facing another critical shortage, this time, the supply of platelets is running dangerously low. Officials say platelet levels were already low, but…
Candlelight Vigil to honor domestic violence survivors and victims
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - To close out Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a candlelight service will honor survivors and memorialize victims who lost their lives to domestic violence.…
New arrests made nearly five years after deadly Chattanooga shootings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have made two additional arrests in connection to two homicides that happened nearly five years ago. According to authorities, Willie…
Domestic Violence Survivor: Kimberly Smith’s Story
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - For years, Kimberly Smith lived in silence, trapped in a relationship that left her afraid to speak and ashamed to be seen. Today, she stands as…
Gang investigator testifies as evidence builds in Andre Grier Murder Trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The murder trial of Andre Grier continued Saturday, October 25, inside the Hamilton County Courthouse as prosecutors worked to connect…
PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry hosts holiday events to help families in need
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In the heart of Chattanooga, a quiet movement of compassion is taking hold. The nonprofit PawPaw’s Homeless Ministry, led by the…
Happy Manufacturing Month: A peek behind the scenes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - October is Manufacturing Month, a time to honor the men and women who help build the products we rely on every single day. At…
Watch Party celebrating local country artist Channing Wilson
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - Music, laughter, and small-town pride filled the streets of downtown LaFayette, Georgia, as the community gathered for a watch party celebrating local country artist…