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…
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) — There's a new sweet spot in town — The Milky Cow Bakery. There's a new bakery bringing sugar, joy, and…
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…
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…
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…
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, 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, 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, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Sunday morning, severe weather tore through the Tennessee Valley, prompting multiple tornado warnings and leaving behind a path of destruction.…
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…
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”…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting call on March 15, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. in the 3700 block of Youngstown Road. Upon arrival, officers found a 44-year-old man dead from an…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police responded to a call about a pedestrian being struck on March 16, 2025, at 12:15 a.m. in the 4700 block of Highway 58. When officers arrived, they…
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- At 10:55 a.m., the Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to a structure fire after a young boy spotted flames and…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Signal Mountain Fire Department responded to reports of a possible house fire at 7 Rock Crest Drive. Severe thunderstorms swept through Hamilton County this morning, bringing intense lightning. At 10:56 a.m., the Signal…
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Sheriff Tommy Jones posted that in the late evening hours of March 14, law enforcement officers located and arrested Charles Ballard III. Sheriff Tommy Jones states that officers from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, McMinn…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Chattanooga Police responded to a shooting call in the 4900 block of Central Avenue on March 14, 2025, at 2:18 a.m. Upon arrival, officers found a 21-year-old…
News 12 is recognizing first responders for their dedication to the community. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic, firefighter, or police officer, their service plays a crucial role…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) — Today, the Lifestyle Center of Benton welcomed community members for a 'Day of Hope' event, part of a statewide effort to support those struggling with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, or CNE Homes, is on a mission to make homeownership more attainable for working families by building affordable, move-in-ready modular…