From online to in-person: Ali Kay brings Fresh Paint Live to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The vibrant world of art is taking center stage in Chattanooga this week. Inside the Convention Center, nearly 250 artists…
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Chattanooga Zoo welcomes rare Pied Tamarin babies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There's something worth celebrating at the Chattanooga Zoo, a baby boom among one of the world's most endangered primates, the pied tamarin. The zoo recently…
Chattanooga Seafood Bash serves up a taste of the coast
CHATTANOGOA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Seafood lovers from all around the region flocked to downtown Chattanooga this weekend for the annual Seafood Bash, an event that brings…
ST. Elmo structure fire
ST. ELMO, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sunday morning around 11:54, firefighters responded to the 1700 block of W 39th Street after multiple callers to 911 reported seeing smoke and flames coming from the structure. Responding units spotted smoke as they…
IBMA is coming to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s official: Chattanooga will soon become home to one of the largest bluegrass music events on the planet. The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has selected the…
National Work Zone Awareness Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — This week marks National Work Zone Awareness Week across Tennessee and the rest of the country—a campaign focused on reminding drivers to slow down, stay alert, and move…
Hamilton County launches Traffic Task Force
You said You said: CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Highway Safety Office has officially launched a new initiative aimed at improving roadway safety across Hamilton County. On Monday, officials announced the creation of…
Missing dog: owner offers cash reward to reunite mother with puppies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local dog named Reece went missing last night around 6 p.m. in the Chattanooga area. Her owner, Jayden Larson, says time is of the essence, as Reece has a litter of puppies who need…
Heavy police presence on Igou Gap
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This morning, there was a heavy police presence on Igou Gap Road. Sgt. Victor Miller from CPD tells us that a search and arrest warrant were being served at that time. On-duty SWAT and HNT…
Easter morning Chattanooga house fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Witness reports of a house fire on Easter morning led to an extended response from the Chattanooga Fire Department and other agencies. At 8:30 AM first responders were called to the 2700 block of Shepherd…
From one chapter to the next: A mother’s path to sweet success
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — There's a new sweet spot in town — The Milky Cow Bakery. There's a new bakery bringing sugar, joy, and…
Collegedale Police hosts annual Easter egg hunt
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - HAPPY EASTER… well, almost! Families from across Collegedale gathered this weekend at the Ooltewah Youth Association Ballfields on Little Debbie Parkway for a beloved spring…
House fire in St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday, firefighters responded to a reported kitchen fire in a residence in the 5100 block of Lynnwood Avenue at 11:05 AM. When arriving on scene, officials reported light smoke showing. A quick interior attack…
Spring into the Carnival at the Northgate mall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s that time of year again—bright lights, sweet treats, and nonstop fun. The magic is back in Chattanooga as the annual carnival has officially rolled into…
First Responder Hero Award: Justin Cannon, Assistant Chief
PALMER, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responder Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic,…
Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy wins National IMPACT Award
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Girls Leadership Academy is officially on the national stage — and for all the right reasons. The all-girls public charter school has been…
Grundy County storm recovery efforts
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. — A powerful line of severe weather tore through the Tennessee Valley early Sunday morning, leaving behind a path of destruction that impacted homes, infrastructure, parks, and the…
Marion County residents recount the terrifying aftermath of the storms
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Sunday morning, severe weather tore through the Tennessee Valley, prompting multiple tornado warnings and leaving behind a path of destruction.…
Chattanooga garage completely destroyed by fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Sunday morning, Chattanooga firefighters prevented a house from going up in flames. At 3:38 a.m. on April 6, 2025, Red Shift crews were dispatched to the 6300 block of Bonny Oaks Drive after several…
Hands off protests against Trump Administration Policies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Protesters gathered along Riverfront Parkway as part of a nationwide Hands Off! demonstration, opposing President Donald Trump’s administration and its controversial policy stances. The “Hands Off”…
UTC hosts bloodanooga drive due to critical blood shortage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is partnering with Blood Assurance for a two-day blood drive, held Monday (April 1) and Tuesday (April 2) from 10 a.m. to…
Seven-figure gift kickstarts New Women’s Athletic Complex at UTC
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) has received a generous seven-figure donation from the Steiner family, a local Chattanooga family with a…
Authorities Investigate Death Near I-75 Entrance Ramp
GORDON COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) - On Sunday, around 8:27 a.m., a truck driver discovered a body near an empty minivan on the northbound entrance ramp of Interstate 75 at Exit 320. Deputy sheriffs and Fire-Rescue personnel arrived on the scene…
Serious crash leaves one injured
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - A violent single-vehicle crash early this morning on Ooltewah-Ringgold Road caused the engine to rip out of the vehicle and catch fire in the nearby woods. The accident happened shortly before 5:30 a.m. near the…
Captain Larry L. Taylor exhibit unveiled at the MOHHC
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center (MOHHC) officially unveiled the Captain Larry L. Taylor Exhibit on Saturday, March 29, 2025, with…
Student brings handgun to Lake Forest Middle School
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Bradley County Sheriff's Office was notified Saturday morning that a student brought a handgun to Lake Forest Middle School on Thursday, March 27. An investigation was launched immediately, and the student was identified. Charges…
Sale Creek home sustains heavy fire damage
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A newly constructed home in Sale Creek suffered extensive fire damage late Friday night. At approximately 10:00 p.m., a 911 call was made reporting a residential fire at 2080 Boat Hook Lane. The Sale…
Local film shot in Northwest Georgia and Signal Mountain
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - There’s a new movie in town—and this one’s homegrown. Sanctus House, a suspenseful, faith-infused horror film starring 21 Jump Street actor Richard…
Democratic protesters push back on GOP budget plan
DALTON, Ga. — A group of Democratic protesters gathered outside Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Dalton office, speaking out against what they call harmful cuts in the proposed Republican…
Dutch Maid Bakery’s sweet debut on the big screen
TRACY CITY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new movie is hitting the silver screen, and this time, it has a Tennessee twist. The Holland, an American thriller starring…
Huge fires on Daus and Smith Mountain
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Plumes of thick smoke blanketed the skies above Daus Mountain and Smith Mountain as fire crews rushed to the scene. Firefighters worked tirelessly to put…
Firefighters were called to a fire on Caribou Lane
CHICKAMAUGA, GA. (WDEF) - Saturday afternoon, firefighters were called to a fire on Caribou Lane in Chickamauga. News 12 was at the scene, watching as thick plumes…
10 Years of Sweet Success for Clumpies Ice Cream
St. Elmo, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today Marks 10 Years of Sweet Success for Clumpies Ice Cream The local parlor celebrated a decade of serving the Chattanooga community…
Three suspects who committed an armed robbery in East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Three suspects who committed an armed robbery in East Ridge didn’t get far, thanks to the quick actions of CPD K9 Sully and Neighborhood Policing Officers. On March 20, around…
Callers report a fire under a wood storage shed
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - At 2:09pm Saturday, Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a fire at Dixie BBQ on Boy Scout Rd. Callers reported a fire under the wood storage shed. Firefighters arrived on scene confirming a…
Two-vehicle crash on highway 58 left one person dead
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A two-vehicle crash on the 5600 block of Highway 58 left one person dead Friday evening. Chattanooga Police responded to the scene at 6:52 p.m. on March 21, 2025, where they…
Chester Frost Park’s new Dog Paddle Park is officially open
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - In Chester Frost Park, a brand-new dog park has opened, and everyone is howling to get in. News 12 bounded over to…
St. Patrick’s Day at Thrive at Brow Wood
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, Ga. (WDEF) - Thrive at Brow Wood Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with a lively Irish Dance Performance Residents of Thrive at Brow Wood were treated to…
The Walnut Street Bridge is officially closed for renovations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Walnut Street Bridge is officially closed for renovations, marking the start of an 18-month construction project aimed at preserving one of Chattanooga's most…
Just Between Friends consignment sale supports foster families
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - From Shoes to Strollers: Just Between Friends consignment sale gives back to families in the local area. Camp Jordan Arena had it all—from…