Heritage Center honors Medal of Honor recipient George Jordan
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today the Heritage Center highlighted Medal of Honor recipient George Jordan as part of its continued celebration of Black History Month. Tina Cahalan…
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Man convicted of trafficking teen
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) - On Saturday, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced that 26-year-old Reed Cohen Skelton has been convicted of trafficking a 16-year-old female in Fulton County. According to Carr, Skelton, a former ICU…
Teen uses birthday to remind seniors they are not forgotten
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today News 12 spoke with a local teenager who is asking for the community’s help to make her 15th birthday one to…
DCSO says goodbye to K9 Rocco
DADE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) On Friday the Dade County Sheriff's Office said goodbye to K9 Rocco. According to the Dade County Sheriff's Office social media posting, K9 Rocco had a career filled with notable achievements. "K9 Rocco departed this…
Former policeman charged with one count of Official Misconduct
MILLERSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has resulted in the indictment of a former Millersville police officer. On June 26th, TBI agents began investigating allegations surrounding Michael Singleton, an officer of the Millersville Police Department. According…
One dead after two vehicle crash on Old Lee Hwy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday, the Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a two-vehicle crash that resulted in one fatality. According to the CPD, around 8:30 p.m. officers responded to the 7600 block of Old Lee Hwy for a…
Chattanooga Carriage Company hosted its Valentine’s Day event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today in Chattanooga, horse carriages gently trotted through the streets as the Chattanooga Carriage Company hosted its annual Rides and Roses Valentine’s Day event.…
One man charged in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Squad have arrested and charged a La Vergne man in connection to an ongoing child exploitation case. According to ICAC, in…
First Responder Hero Award: Detective Wallace Cunningham
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,…
Chickamauga Mayor Removed From Office
CHICKAMAUGA, (WDEF) - The Chickamauga City Council voted 4–1 Monday night to remove Mayor James “Trey” Deck III from office following a lengthy public meeting. Four council members voted in favor of…
UTC launches new campus safety app
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is partnering with 9-1-1 Cellular to launch a new safety app designed to respond to and help prevent emergencies on…
New statement released by Chickamauga mayor over removal hearing
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - As legal proceedings continue surrounding the effort to remove Chickamauga Mayor James “Trey” Deck III from office, the mayor’s office has released a…
Democrat Anna Golladay announces run for 3rd District
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Over the weekend, Democrat Anna Golladay announced her campaign for Tennessee’s 3rd Congressional District. This evening, she attended a local event in Chattanooga where…
One man charged after threatening to shoot himself and his partner
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today around 1:04 p.m., the Cleveland Police Department responded to a reported domestic dispute at 541 Linda Drive Southeast. According to Cleveland…
Venue 1921 opens as East Ridge’s new community gathering space
EAST RIDGE, Tenn (WDEF) - Today, the City of East Ridge celebrated the grand opening of Venue 1921, a new city owned gathering space designed to…
Suspect’s whereabouts unknown after vehicle pursuit
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Cleveland Police Department has released an update about the vehicle pursuit that took place on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. According to the Cleveland Police Department the suspect involved…
UPDATE: Suspect Arrested in 1700 block of Market Street Shooting
UPDATE: A suspect has been arrested in connection with the that occurred on January 31, 2026 in the 1700 block of Market Street. Adrien Cox is charged with Aggravated Assault and is currently in custody at the Walker County Jail,…
Chattanooga Zoo reveals names of Tamarin Twins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo has officially announced the winning names for its emperor tamarin twins: Basil and Sage. The two male tamarins were born in October…
Salvation Army announces Mardi Bra donation supporting unhoused women
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Major Douglas McClure with The Salvation Army in Chattanooga is announcing the organization’s annual Mardi Bra donation drive. This donation event focused on…
Chickamauga mayor’s attorney addresses community questions
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) — The Chickamauga City Council held a special meeting Friday at 4 p.m. to consider removing Mayor James “Trey” Deck III from office. Council members have not…
Hurd exits congressional bid to focus to State House Race
WHITEFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) — As candidates line up in hopes of challenging U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat, one local contender says he is stepping…
Local viewers capture snow across the area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Local viewers shared these snowy snapshots from neighborhoods across the area. From quiet backyards to snow-covered streets, today’s winter weather made for some beautiful scenes.…
Chattanooga Zoo is offering families a chance to save this month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Zoo officials announced a 15% discount on annual memberships for the entire month of February. The online promotional code MEMBER15 applies…
One dead after officers responded to a man with a gun
JACKSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating the circumstances leading to an officer-involved shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon in Jackson. According to the TBI, just before 1:50, officers with the…
Fugitive found and arrested at Erlanger after months on the run
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) has arrested a Fugitive at Erlanger who's been on the run for months According to HCSO, on Friday officers were notified that a fugitive who had evaded law…
One dead after Officer Involved Shooting
MOUNT JULIET, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating the circumstances leading to a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting, Saturday morning in Mount Juliet. According to the TBI, on Friday around 9:30 p.m.,…
Community member sets up GoFundMe for dog’s emergency surgery
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local individual has reached out for us asking for the community's help. Alysea Clements, a resident of Chattanooga, is asking for the communities help in saving her dog, Xena. She has posted on social…
Birchwood Pike house fire declared total loss
HARRISON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Saturday morning around 2:52 am, a homeowner called 911 to reporting her manufactured house was on fire located at 10427 Birchwood Pike. According to the Office of Emergency Management, first responders arrived on…
National Burn Awareness Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This week is National Burn Awareness Week. This year the Chattanooga Fire Department (CPD) is shining a light on Workplace Safety, "Preventing Burns Where You Work." This morning CPD…
Crowd concerns prompt Chickamauga Mayor removal meeting postponement
CHICKAMAUGA, Ga. (WDEF) - The Chickamauga City Council held a special meeting on Friday at 4 p.m. to consider removing Mayor James “Trey” Deck III from office. Council…
TDOT reports improving conditions after snowfall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As conditions developed, crews with the Tennessee Department of Transportation moved into position and began monitoring travel routes across eastern Tennessee. Officials say teams were deployed…
Bradley Central High School mourns loss of student
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tonight, Bradley Central High School released a statement saying they are mourning one of their own. According to the high school, one of their students, Andrew Carroll, has passed away. The football team says,…
CFD responds to structure fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday morning, the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the 2000 block of East 13th Street for a residential structure fire. According to the CFD, they were called to the scene around 11 AM.…
Tennessee Aquarium offers indoor option during cold weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As temperatures remain extremely low, many children across the area are still out of school. For parents looking for ways to keep their families…
PawPaw’s Ministry helps unhoused community during extreme cold
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Our friends from PawPaw’s Ministry were spotted in Chattanooga today, handing out blankets, hot beverages, and coats to members of the unhoused community. With…
Locally Filmed Film Premieres at the Colonnade in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - A new movie filmed locally in the Northwest Georgia was shown over the weekend at the Colonnade Theater in Ringgold, Georgia. The director…
EPB remains hopeful power will be restored by morning
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Earlier this morning, News 12 spoke with EPB about power outages reported over the weekend due to ongoing weather conditions. EPB provided an…
Signal Mountain Police community members to stay indoors and avoid roadways
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 spoke with Signal Mountain Police earlier today regarding current weather conditions on the mountain. Officers are asking community members…
CFD responds to hotel fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sunday night the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to a hotel fire and had to act quickly in order to stop it. Around 8:52, firefighters responded to the DoubleTree at 407 Chestnut Street. According to…
HCOEM warns motorists to drive with caution
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management (HCOEM) encourages motorists to drive with caution if traveling on Signal Mountain/Waldens Ridge and Mowbray Mountain. According HCOEM, their services continue to report low hanging tree limbs over…