First Responder Hero Award: Captain Thomas Finch
EAST RIDGE, 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,…
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Sale Creek Schools celebrate opening of CTE construction building
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) - Exciting developments are underway in Sale Creek as the middle and high school unveiled their new Career and Technical Education construction building.…
McMinn Regional Humane Society to host “Party for the Paws” fundraiser
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The McMinn Regional Humane Society is inviting the community to support a good cause at its upcoming fundraiser, Party for…
Union Gospel Mission hosts Easter dinner for Chattanooga’s unhoused community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Union Gospel Mission hosted its annual Easter Community Dinner this afternoon, serving Chattanooga’s unhoused community with food, resources, and a message…
The Chattery celebrates reopening and new ownership milestone
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattery celebrated its reopening this weekend, marking not only a return to its space but also a major milestone in now owning its…
Willie Robertson speaks at Easter Service at UTC’s McKenzie Arena
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - An Easter service at UTC’s McKenzie Arena brought thousands together Easter morning as part of the Rise Up at the Roundhouse event.…
One dead after shooting in Decatur
MEIGS, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday evening, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) and the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Decatur man in connection to a shooting that resulted in a death. According to the TBI, law enforcement investigated…
Department and agencies come together to fight 45-acre wildland fire
POLK COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday, the Copper Basin Fire and Rescue says that that began as a small brush fire grew into a 45-acre wildland fire. According to Copper Basin Fire and Rescue, the fire was pushed…
Chattanooga Zoo hosts annual Hug a Bunny Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo welcomed families this weekend for its annual Hug a Bunny Day event. The event served multiple purposes, bringing the community together…
Reflection Riding launches Campfire Concert Series
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Reflection Riding is kicking off its annual Campfire Concert Series tonight, marking the first of four concerts scheduled throughout the season. The event serves as one…
One dead after alleged argument over a bright work light witnesses claim
ROSSVILLE, Ga. (WDEF) - On Friday at 9:05 p.m., Walker County deputies responded to a shooting incident at 1108 Ridgewood St., Rossville, GA. According to the Walker County Sheriff's Office, when deputies arrived on scene, they found the victim, 59-year-old…
Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month highlights importance of early screening
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - March marks Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, bringing attention to one of the most common cancers in the United States. Colorectal cancer develops in…
Pawpaw’s Homeless Ministry hosts Easter Celebration for Chattanooga’s unhoused community
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Pawpaw’s Homeless Ministry will host an Easter celebration this Thursday, April 2, for Chattanooga’s unhoused community. The event will provide 100 Easter…
Chattanooga Airport launches new nonstop flights to Houston
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is expanding its travel options with a new nonstop flight route. The Chattanooga Airport, in partnership with United Airlines, has launched twice-daily nonstop…
Chattanooga Trach Families host Easter egg hunt at Riverview Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Trach Families brought the community together this weekend with a family-friendly Easter egg hunt. The organization hosted the event at Riverview…
Runners take on Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon chasing goals and milestones
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Erlanger Chattanooga Marathon took place this weekend, bringing runners from across the region together for a test of endurance, determination, and personal…
CFD rescues man after shed crumbles on top of him
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday afternoon around 12:28p.m., the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to the reports of entrapment on the 3300 block of Adkins Road. According to CFD, a Lookout Valley man was critically injured due to the…
Chattanooga Community gathers for ‘No Kings Day’ Protest at Ross’s Landing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Members of the Chattanooga community gathered at Ross’s Landing to take part in another “No Kings Day” protest. Demonstrators lined the…
Fort Oglethorpe hosts annual Easter Egg Scramble at Gilbert-Stephenson Park
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - The City of Fort Oglethorpe hosted its annual Easter Egg Scramble Saturday morning at Gilbert-Stephenson Park. Organizers say the event is…
Report finds Tennessee among top states for scam calls
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennesseans are being hit hard by robocalls, with new data showing the state ranks among the worst in the country. Robocalls are something…
Blood Assurance and GoodLabs partnership offers free lab results to donors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In May, Blood Assurance will launch a new partnership with GoodLabs. The partnership will allow eligible donors to receive free clinical-grade…
Bikers raise funds for local causes at YMCA Bike-A-Thon
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This morning, the YMCA hosted its first Why I Ride Bike-A-Thon at its downtown family location. The event encouraged participants to raise money…
Fort Oglethorpe invites community to free Easter Egg Scramble
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF) - The City of Fort Oglethorpe will host its annual Easter Egg Scramble this Saturday, March 28, at noon. The event is free…
District 14 runoff debate between Fuller and Harris held in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) - Today, the Congressional District 14 special election runoff debate took place in Atlanta, between candidates Clay Fuller and Shawn Harris. News…
Two arrested after gunfire in Coolidge Park
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday night around 9:21 p.m., Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) officers responded to reports of gunfire at 150 River St. According to CPD multiple people were seen running from the area after the gunfire. They…
Battle of the Badges fundraising competition raises $5,200 dollars
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - For the past few weekends, we have been following how the Rhea County Animal shelter has turned a regular 5K to raise…
Hiker rescued sustained a traumatic injury on the Cumberland Trail
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Saturday evening, Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management (HCOEM) agencies respond to another hiking accident at 6:00 p.m. on Cumberland Trail. According to HCOEM, a group of hikers called 9-1-1 reporting another hiker had…
Tickets sold out for Fast and Furriest 5k
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Humane Educational Society is hosting its second annual Fast and Furriest run this Sunday (3/22) at Greenway Farms. The event kicks off at…
Unattended cooking causes overnight kitchen fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Saturday morning at 1:07 a.m., Chattanooga family was displaced by an overnight kitchen fire that got out of hand. According to the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) firefighters responded…
Hiker rescued after falling off Signal Point trail
UPDATE: SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) - After speaking with the Signal Mountain Police Department, they have confirmed that the male hiker has passed away. They say he was an active member of the Air Force. As of right now,…
Officials warn of increased risks on St. Patrick’s Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As many people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, officials say it is known as the third biggest drinking day of the year. News 12…
Local shelters urge families not to gift bunnies for Easter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As families prepare for Easter, local shelters are asking the community not to gift bunnies as holiday presents. We spoke with the…
Tennessee Department of Safety issues warning about scam texts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is warning drivers about fraudulent text messages claiming recipients have an unpaid traffic ticket and…
Gary Kuehn discusses teacher raises and education goals while seeking reelection
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today, the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club welcomed longtime school board member Gary Kuehn as the guest speaker at its weekly meeting.…
Run for the Rescues fundraiser turns into Battle of the Badges K-9 Competition
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - What began as a simple 5K race to raise money for the Rhea County Animal Shelter has now turned into a friendly competition among the Rhea County…
Brush fire contained after burning around 5 acres
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday, around 11:55 a.m., the Piney Volunteer Fire Department and Spencer Fire Rescue responded to a brush fire on Rushing Wind Ln. According to Piney Volunteer Fire Department, units arrived to find an acre of…
TCFD responds to search and rescue mission at Foster Falls Park
SEQUATCHIE, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Saturday around 3 p.m., the Foster Falls Volunteer Fire Department and Tracy City, Tennessee Fire & Rescue (TCFD) responded to Foster Falls Park for a search and rescue. According to TCFD, along with Foster…
Pete Buttigieg joins Shawn Harris at Rome Campaign event
ROME, GA. (WDEF) - On Saturday, Shawn Harris spent the day campaigning with supporters in Rome, Georgia, as the race for Georgia’s 14th Congressional District heads toward…
First Responder Hero Award: Captain Christopher Blazek
CHATTANOOGA, 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,…