MADISON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – On Friday, Special Agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) arrested a Jackson man and charged him with Accessory After the Fact to 1st Degree Murder in connection to the ongoing search for Austin…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a robbery in the 6500 block of Pine Manor Drive that resulted in one person being shot. On Saturday, around 3:06 p.m., Chattanooga Police Robbery Investigators began interviewing the…
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - More than 40 dogs are now safe after a major animal rescue effort in Athens, Tennessee. Officers say the dogs were found living in…
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday, Detectives and Deputies of the Polk County Sheriff’s went to 129 Amber Way Old Fort, TN 37362 in attempt to locate Kevin Wade O’Neal. According to the Polk County Police, O’Neal had…
FENTRESS COUNTY, Tenn, (WDEF) – An investigation by special agents with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Jamestown man accused of violating the Tennessee Computer Crimes Act. According to police, in December of 2023,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the Tennessee Valley braces for heat index values nearing triple digits, local emergency officials and medical experts are urging the public to take…
Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) - As dangerous heat continues to blanket the Tennessee Valley, it’s not just people who need protection, our pets are also at risk. Local veterinarians…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dangerously high temperatures are settling in across the Tennessee Valley. Emergency officials are urging the public to take precautions. The Hamilton County Emergency Services say the…
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - This evening, in a News 12 exclusive, we are hearing from two local K9 teams who have been selected…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The initiative brings schools, families, and volunteers together to create safe and welcoming spaces just in time for the new school year. At Calvin Donaldson…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Pack the Bus was in full swing this weekend, where volunteers came together to collect school supplies for local students in…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - A splash of fun and a chance to find a forever friend brought smiles to the Signal Mountain Town Pool this weekend. Some…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early this morning, 911 received reports of a burning residence, on the 4100 block of forest acres. According to the CPD, when arriving on scene, they found it was a vacant Chattanooga home. Crews found…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) - A special celebration took place in Walker County today as community members gathered to honor the past and inspire the future. A…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - At Erlanger’s Career Fair, job seekers had the opportunity to walk in, no resume required and explore a variety of open positions across the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the school year just around the corner, the Chattanooga community is making sure local children head back to school feeling ready and supported.…
UPDATE: Chattanooga police have arrested a second suspect in connection to the Read Avenue homicide. The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) say 18-year-old Mauricio Velasquez was arrested on Monday, July 21, 2025 Velasquez is currently…
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Nearly 100 years after the infamous Scopes “Monkey” Trial put evolution and education on the national stage, Dayton, Tennessee is bringing the courtroom drama…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Friday, deputies responded to the 6800 block of Highway 58 near Wolftever Bridge for the report of a vehicle crash with entrapment. According to law enforcement, when arriving on scene, deputies located a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As we reflect on today's ceremony honoring the Fallen Five, it serves as a powerful reminder that trauma affects not only our physical…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Ten years after a domestic terrorist attack shook the heart of Chattanooga, the community is coming together to remember the five servicemen who lost…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy Greg Buck observed a vehicle leave the roadway at 3298 Wilcox Boulevard and crash…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s sweet, it’s sunny, and it’s all about the peaches. The annual Peach Festival brought out both locals and visitors this weekend, filling the air with…
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) - A community came together today to support a young girl who’s been through the unimaginable—but continues to show the heart of a true fighter. Earlier this…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - In Dalton, protesters gathered once again in front of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s office, this time to voice opposition to the Big Beautiful…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This afternoon, Chattanooga Police responded to reports of multiple people shot in the 6800 block of Ty Hi Drive. Four individuals were taken to the…
GRUNDY COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - News 12 continues to recognize some of the bravest members of our community through the "First Responder Hero Award". This month's nominee's…
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) - A young girl’s strength is inspiring hearts across our region after surviving a devastating car crash that changed her life forever. On January 12, 2024,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - During the summer months, the First Horizon Pavilion fills with locals enjoying everything the Chattanooga Market has to offer. This weekend, however, things got a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Market is getting ready to go all-in on one of summer’s sweetest fruits. The Peach Festival returns next weekend, bringing fresh flavor,…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Fourth of July celebration in Hixson took a frightening turn late Friday night when flames erupted at a home on Friendship Lane, sending…
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — It was a moo-velous time in LaFayette this weekend as the annual ‘Red, White, and Mooo’ event returned to Blessing Creek Farms, drawing families, local vendors, and animal…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - A family on the Fourth of July escapes a house fire without injuries Friday night. At 11:55pm, a homeowner called 911 reporting a garage fire located at 7307 Friendship Lane. Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the Fourth of July approaches, many families are prepping for fireworks, barbecues, and quality time outdoors. But while we enjoy…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Mayor Tim Kelly joined several city leaders to mark the official donation of land on Missionary Ridge, a move that…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Just in time for the holiday weekend, the Tennessee Aquarium is celebrating an adorable addition to its Penguins’ Rock colony: a tiny…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - From savory skewers to sweet desserts, the Filipino Street Food Fest brought more than just food—it brought a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 31-year-old Joseph Tanner Smith in connection to the homicide at a residence on Lindsay Avenue. Around 5:32 a.m., CPD responded to a report of a stabbing within a residence in the…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday around 5:30 pm, a heavy rainstorm produced a flash flooding at the Pocket Wilderness hiking area. This afternoon's thunderstorm in Soddy Daisy created the creek to rise rapidly. Several people were trapped on…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - He’s fuzzy, he’s feisty—and he’s heading off on a new adventure. Pilatus, one of the Chattanooga Zoo’s beloved red pandas, is saying goodbye to…