Storm damage in Birchwood area from overnight
UPDATE: The National Weather Service has determined that an EF0 tornado struck the Birchwood and Georgetown areas of northeastern Hamilton County. (more…)
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Speaking Series to Bring Music Industry to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Hip-Hop Summit is starting a series of lectures designed for those interested in entering the music industry. (more…)
Parent Concerned about Playground at Snow Hill Elementary
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) - With warm Spring days ahead, many kids across the Tennessee Valley will be enjoying their recesses much more. (more…)
Organization Aims to Place LifeVACs across Hamilton County
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In September, a beloved member of the Chattanooga community died after choking on food at a restaurant. (more…)
Severe Weather Awareness Week held in Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This week is Severe Weather Awareness Week in Tennessee. (more…)
Chattanooga Police focusing on drug overdoses
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department held their weekly press conference this morning. (more…)
Child Abuse Investigation Underway at Pikeville Elementary
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two educators in Bledsoe County are at the center of a child abuse investigation. (more…)
New low-income housing raises questions by neighbors
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Health, Education, and Housing Board approved two new low-income housing projects to move forward today. (more…)
Judge Larry Ables addresses threats after giving Chen bond
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Judge Larry Ables found yesterday that there was enough probable cause to proceed in Jason Chen trial of the murder of…
Salvation Army kicks off Flowers of Hope
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today the Salvation Army began their Flowers of Hope program bringing joy and hope to Chattanooga's under served communities. (more…)
Probable Cause Found to Continue Murder Case Against Jason Chen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Another hearing was held today for the man charged with criminal homicide in the November death of Jasmine Pace. (more…)
Affidavit reveals circumstances behind Valentine’s Day Murder
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A suspect is in custody after being charged with criminal homicide in Chattanooga on Valentine’s Day. (more…)
Chattanooga Police Unveil New Training Simulator
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - At their press conference today, Chattanooga Police unveiled a new police driving training simulator. (more…)
U-Haul driver fled scene after crashing on Lee Highway
UPDATE: 75 customers lost power as result of the crash this morning. Witnesses say that there was a man and a woman who fled the scene after…
BlueCross BlueShield releases health equity report
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee has released its first ever health equity report. (more…)
Haletown VFD unveils subscription service
HALETOWN, Tenn. (WDEF) - Those who live in Southeastern Marion County rely on a small firefighting force when emergencies arise. (more…)
Turkish UTC student describes horrors of earthquake
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Portions of Southern Turkey and Northern Syria were devastated by a violent earthquake earlier this week. (more…)
ATF pistol brace regulation under fire from lawsuits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A controversial new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regulation has had numerous lawsuits filed against it. (more…)
“State of the System” Unveils Opportunity 2030
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For the first time in four years, Hamilton County Schools held their annual…
Superintendent Robertson Lays Out Plan for Hamilton County Schools
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 2030 is just seven years away. (more…)
Hixson Representatives React to Business Closings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last week News 12 brought you a story about some businesses that have recently…
Red Bank Considering New Ordinance to Allow More Residents to Own Chickens
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Red Bank Board of Commissioners have voted on changing requirements for citizens to be able to own chickens in their backyards. (more…)
Local Politicians React to Lee’s State of the State
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee gave his annual State of the State address last night in Nashville. (more…)
Local Church Organization to Hold Mental Health Summit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A local church organization is looking to tackle the stigma of mental health care in the African American community. (more…)
Rise in Teen Sexual Assault Victims Concerns Rape Crisis Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Regional Health Council held its monthly meeting today at the Hamilton County Health Department. (more…)
Suit Giveaway Ongoing at Salvation Army
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Over the next two days, the local Salvation Army will be giving away professional clothing to those in need. (more…)
Wamp Addresses Recent Carjackings by Juveniles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Recent carjackings by teenagers in Chattanooga have raised the alarm bells of law enforcement and the community. (more…)
Hixson Dealing with Multiple Business Closings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A group of Hixson businesses have either recently closed or are about to close. (more…)
ChatGPT Presents Challenges, Opportunities for Education
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- An emerging artificial intelligence that anyone can use is soon to rapidly change the way we think about language and…
Proposed Bill May Tighten Regulations on Hemp
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed bill in the Tennessee General Assembly is aiming to regulate the sale of hemp products. (more…)
Wamps Unveil Trash Pickup Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp and District Attorney Coty Wamp came together to announce a new initiative to help clean up Hamilton County roads. (more…)
Three Chattanooga Teens Accused of Carjacking
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We have learned more about the circumstances surrounding a dramatic crash on Brainerd Road Saturday. (more…)
House Destroyed in Fire in Falling Water
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF)- Dallas Bay Firefighters responded to a house fire Saturday afternoon. (more…)
Gas Leak Resolved in Trion
TRION, Ga. (WDEF)- The Trion Fire Department in Chattooga County had to respond to a gas leak Sunday afternoon. (more…)
Driver dies in McMinn County Crash
NIOTA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One person is dead after a crash that occurred in McMinn County on Friday. (more…)
Car Flips Into Pole and Fire Hydrant in Brainerd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Firefighters had assist a driver who flipped over on Brainerd Road today. (more…)
Cagle Mountain Crash Injures Multiple Drivers
DUNLAP. Tenn. (WDEF)- Dunlap Volunteer Firefighters responded to a head on collision on Cagle Mountain this morning. (more…)
Pair of Child Sex Crime Arrests Has Police Encouraging Safety
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After a pair of arrests concerning sex crimes against children, Chattanooga Police are trying to alert parents to be more cautious with…
Police Advising Citizens To Be More Cautious with their Cars
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Following a rash of car break-ins, Chattanooga Police want citizens to protect their vehicles. (more…)
Mother Wants PIT Maneuver Banned One Year after Son was Killed
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - It’s been one year since a young man was killed on I-75 on Catoosa County after a police chase came to…