HES Holds Adoption Drive Amid Capacity Issues
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Humane Educational Society is expanding their adoption outreach amid capacity issues. (more…)
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LifeVacs to be deployed across Hamilton County in partnership
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga man who aims to honor the memory of his late brother partnered with Hamilton County today to announce the next step…
Hip-Hop Week Continues With Free Music Lessons
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Hip-Hop Week is on beat at the Chattanooga Public Library. (more…)
Dozens of break-ins overnight on the Chattanooga Riverfront
UPDATE (Oct. 11, 4:23 PM): Springhill Suites has released a statement following the recent vandalism along Riverfront Parkway. Read it in full: “An incident like this has never…
City, county issue Downtown public safety initiative
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The city of Chattanooga and Hamilton County have come together to make an announcement about public safety in downtown Chattanooga. (more…)
Fleischmann concerned about escalation, commitment in wake of Israel invasion
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - More reaction is pouring in after the Hamas invasion of Israel. (more…)
Alabama issues fire alert as drought worsens
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. (WDEF) - The Alabama Forestry Commission is warning about increasing danger from wildfires. (more…)
Whitfield County committee evaluating project for 2024 SPLOST
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - A committee in Whitfield County is in the process of evaluating what could be the next step of improvements from a future SPLOST tax.…
Georgia to Match High School Seniors with Colleges
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - High school seniors in Georgia will receive a very special letter soon. (more…)
Cause of July Chattanooga plane crash revealed
UPDATE (October 6): The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed what caused the plane crash in Chattanooga from July 2023. News 12 obtained the aviation investigation report that explained the details of the crash. The report was released on…
Rhea County man indicted in 2022 murder
UPDATE: The Rhea County Sheriff's Office released more information into this incident on Friday. Deputies arrived at a home on Possum Trot Road on May 12, 2022, for a possible stabbing. There, they found Thomas C. Simpson deceased. Rhea County detectives…
FedEx plane crash lands at Chattanooga Airport
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Dramatic scenes unfolded overnight at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport. (more…)
Tennessee River Rescue kicks off with proclamation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 35th Tennessee River Rescue Week kicked off on Thursday. (more…)
Local Representatives React to McCarthy’s Removal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Yesterday was a historic day in the House of Representatives. (more…)
Trial Date Set at Jason Chen Hearing in Jasmine Pace Murder Case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - We know now the trial date for a Chattanooga man charged with first degree murder and abuse of a corpse.…
WWTA To Pay EPA Fines, Upgrade Sewer System
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sewer customers in portions of Hamilton County will likely notice an increase in their sewer bills in the coming years. (more…)
Historic Fort Oglethorpe Home Up For Auction
FORT OGLETHORPE, Ga. (WDEF)- A historic home in Fort Oglethorpe is being auctioned…
Fatal Downtown Shooting Suspect had Long Rap Sheet
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - We are learning more about the suspect in a murder of a prominent Chattanooga businessman. (more…)
Tennessee Supreme Court Rules on DUI Convictions and Probations
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Supreme Court has ruled those convicted of vehicular homicide while intoxicated are ineligible for probation. (more…)
Baylor Alum and Chattanooga Businessman Killed in Market Street Shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We…
Erlanger Opens New Pediatric MRI Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Erlanger Children’s Hospital unveiled a new MRI…
Senator Colton Moore suspended from Georgia Republican caucus
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A local state senator has been censured by his state party. Republican State Senator Colton Moore…
Tribunal of Inquiry closed into Father Patrick Ryan for Sainthood
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 145 years ago, a Chattanooga priest sacrificed his life during one of Chattanooga’s worst epidemics. (more…)
EPB announces new milestone for Quantum network
TYSONS, Va. (WDEF) - EPB announced the latest step in the expansion of their Quantum Network. (more…)
District Attorney releases photos, 911 audio from officer-involved shooting
MORE: David Mendez Lopez was a 17 year old student at Howard High School who was at his family’s home the night of September 2.…
Providence Thrift Store Suffers Damage from Car Crash
UPDATE: October 3 Providence Ministries' thrift store in Fort Oglethorpe has officially reopened after being damaged by a car crash. The organization posted the update to their social media on Monday evening, and they officially reopened on Tuesday. They once…
Hip-Hop Summit to be held in October
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Aspiring musicians have a chance to learn more about the hip-hop industry in a few weeks. (more…)
SK Food Group holds facility groundbreaking ceremony in Cleveland
UPDATE: CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Back in January, one of America’s largest food manufacturers announced they were building their latest distribution facility in Bradley County. (more…)
Chattanoogans celebrate Usher’s Super Bowl announcement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It might only be week three in the NFL, but Super Bowl 58 made its halftime show announcement over the weekend. (more…)
Private Property Coalition files lawsuit over Chattanooga STVR ordinance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A group of private property owners have filed suit against the city of Chattanooga. (more…)
Siskin and UTC Partner to Save Little Miss Mag
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few weeks ago, the Siskin Institute announced they were going to close their two early learning centers, leaving dozens of families without childcare.…
Ten Organizations Award with Teaching Garden Grants
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- 10 organizations across Hamilton County have received a thousand dollar grant from the Hamilton County Health Department. (more…)
CARTA Approves Downtown Parking Rate Increase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- If you plan to go downtown starting in a couple of weeks, you…
Tennessee High School Seniors able to Apply to Colleges for Free
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee high school seniors in the process of applying for college have an opportunity to save money this week. (more…)
Homeless Coalition says they need donations
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Homelessness has been an ongoing issue in our community and point of discussion. (more…)
County Commission debates hiring practices
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Commission had a lengthy debate on hiring practices at their weekly commission meeting. (more…)
Raising awareness around rail crossings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This week, September 17-23, marks National Rail Safety Week. (more…)
Lee Visits Chattanooga to talk Economy, State Parks
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Tennessee Governor Bill Lee was in the Scenic…
More Friends React to Sudden Passing of Kevin West
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- More close friends of the late Kevin West are reacting to his sudden passing Monday.…
Small Brainerd Latin grocery targeted three times by thieves
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A small business in Brainerd is struggling with a series of break-ins. (more…)