Muffin Man’s Sweet Birthday Tour
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a sweet weekend in Collegedale as a beloved snack cake mascot wrapped up his birthday celebration in the city he calls home. The Little Debbie…
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Flip Card Show Draws Crowds
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds of collectors and families packed into Camp Jordan Arena this weekend for The Flip Trade Show. The two-day event brought together more than 230 vendor tables,…
Teacher Abuse Trial Enters Day Three
Content warning: Many will find the content in this story disturbing. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Day three of testimony continued Friday in the child sex abuse trial of former…
Disaster Prep Starts With Connection
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In 2024 alone, the U.S. experienced 27 weather and climate disasters, each causing over a billion dollars in damage. From hurricanes and wildfires to floods and tornadoes,…
Dangerous Fall at Greenway Quarry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Another dangerous rescue at a well-known local spot. Chattanooga firefighters were called to the rock quarry at Greenway Farms Tuesday night after a man fell more than thirty feet from…
Honoring History on Lookout Mountain
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park honored Memorial Day with a full day of historical programming. At Point Park on Lookout Mountain, visitors gathered throughout the day…
Jasper Honors Fallen Heroes Today
JASPER, Tenn. (WDEF) - Memorial Day is a time to remember and honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. The annual Memorial Day Ceremony hosted by Jasper VFW Post…
Honoring Heroes One Flag at a Time
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rows of white headstones stretch across the hills at Chattanooga National Cemetery, each one a name, a rank, a sacrifice. This weekend, hundreds of people walked among…
Steps of Support and Strength
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Families, friends, and supporters laced up their shoes this weekend in Chattanooga, not just for fitness, but for a powerful cause. The first-ever race hosted by Chattanooga…
Ringgold’s Historic Jamboree Shines Bright
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Memorial Day weekend brought music, food, and a little bit of history to downtown Ringgold, Georgia. The 1890 Days Jamboree is a beloved tradition that draws thousands…
Bacon Fans Flock to BaCON
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - The smell of sizzling bacon is drawing crowds today at the Tri-State Exhibition Center in Cleveland, Tennessee, where the 7th annual BaCON Festival is officially underway. Running from 10 a.m. to…
Dinosaurs Come Alive at Jurassic Quest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Quest, one of the largest traveling dinosaur exhibits in North America, is back, bringing life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, fossil digs, science stations, and interactive displays for the…
Battle Brews in the Kitchen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Two Chattanooga principals traded their ties for aprons in a high-heat showdown earlier this month. Battle of the Bosses: Culinary Wars took place May 3rd at…
Summer Gas Prices Drive Savings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you’re thinking about hitting the road this summer, you're not alone, and this year, you might not feel quite as much pain at the pump. A…
Voucher Program Sparks Statewide Debate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee's school voucher program has expanded statewide, drawing tens of thousands of applications and generating both enthusiasm and concern. The issue is now front and center…
75 Years of Southern Tradition
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga favorite is celebrating a milestone this week. Bea’s Restaurant is turning 75. Located on Dodds Avenue, right at the foot of the ridge, Bea’s…
Man arrested after motorcycle chase and drug discovery
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A traffic stop attempt on Tuesday afternoon resulted in a brief pursuit and a man facing multiple charges. At approximately 12:20 p.m. on…
Johnston Park Legacy Lives On
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a meaningful moment for downtown Cleveland this past week as Johnston Memorial Park officially reopened to the public. The newly renovated Johnston Memorial Park was…
Teams Unite for Foster Care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, Tennessee’s pro sports teams, including our very own Chattanooga FC, are joining forces in a new initiative aimed at uplifting…
Chattanooga IRONMAN Race Tests Limits
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga rolled out the red carpet for athletes from across the globe this morning, as the IRONMAN 70.3 race returned to the Scenic City for its tenth…
Detective’s Fight with Chronic Hives
Tenn. (WDEF) - Elisha R., a police detective and mother of two from Memphis, began experiencing sudden, itchy hives all over her body in late 2021. Using her natural investigative skills,…
Former addict turns life around through IRONMAN racing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- As athletes gear up for this year’s IRONMAN Chattanooga, one name on the roster carries more than just racing credentials; it carries a story…
Rick Davis Faces Mounting Charges
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A familiar face in Chattanooga’s jewelry scene is at the center of a legal firestorm. Rick Davis, longtime owner of Rick Davis Gold & Diamonds on Brainerd…
Cleveland man accused of wife’s murder now charged in murder-for-hire plot
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There is a new charge tonight against Craig Liner, the Cleveland man accused of killing his wife, Karen. News 12 obtained…
Students Design for Public Works
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) - Public Works Appreciation Week kicks off soon, and one local elementary student is helping celebrate in style. The City of Red Bank Public Works Department partnered with Alpine…
Dalton Airport Breaks Ground Today
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) - This afternoon, city and state leaders gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony at the Dalton Municipal Airport. The event marked the start of construction on three new airplane…
IRONMAN Brings Big Weekend Changes
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Big events mean big changes to traffic, and Chattanooga is gearing up to welcome thousands for IRONMAN 70.3 this Sunday. The race kicks off early Sunday, May 18th, with the…
Dean Arnold Reflects on Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Pachyderm Club members gathered today for their weekly meeting, where guest speaker Dean Arnold took the spotlight. Arnold is a Chattanooga-based author, historian, filmmaker, and activist who has…
Celebrating National Salvation Army Week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -This week marks the start of National Salvation Army Week, a time to honor one of the nation’s most recognized service organizations. Here in Chattanooga, the local Salvation…
Horror Takes Over East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A celebration of all things spooky took over East Ridge this weekend. ShudderCon 2025 brought together horror lovers, haunted attraction pros, and pop culture fans under…
East Tennessee Rattled by Quake
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A 4.1-magnitude earthquake shook East Tennessee this morning, with the epicenter located near Greenback in Blount County. The tremor struck at 9:04 a.m. Eastern, and residents across…
Dolly Days Dazzles Downtown Ringgold
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - It was all rhinestones and Southern charm in Ringgold this past Saturday as the city celebrated one of country music’s most beloved icons. Downtown Ringgold turned into…
Real ID Rules Take Flight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Starting today, if you plan to fly, your regular driver’s license may not be enough. A long-delayed federal requirement is now in effect. The Real ID Act, passed in 2005…
From Exhaustion to Restful Nights
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga resident Nathan Uglow has battled sleep issues since his teenage years. Friends and family told him he snored loudly, and he often felt exhausted, falling asleep at…
YMCA Launches Teaching Kitchen Series
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The JA Henry Community YMCA is serving up something new, and it’s not just about fitness. Starting today, their brand-new Teaching Kitchen is launching a series of…
Students Earn Award for Full Voting Registration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One local high school is being recognized for going above and beyond in preparing students for civic responsibility. Lookout Valley High School is now among…
Kenya White Signs Plea Agreement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A former Chattanooga teacher has pleaded guilty to federal charges after investigators say he tried to exploit two students, ages twelve and fourteen. Federal prosecutors say the…
Walnut Street Bridge Renovation Costs Rise
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A new change order could raise the cost of restoring Chattanooga’s Walnut Street Bridge by more than $630,000. If approved, that would bring the total renovation…
Taco Festival Brings the Flavor
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a flavorful weekend at Camp Jordan as the 4th Annual Chattanooga Taco Festival took over East Ridge. Despite one day being canceled due to weather,…
Major League Fishing Stage Four Victory
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour Stage Four concluded today in Chattanooga, Tennessee, with Jake Lawrence emerging as the champion. Fishing on Nickajack Lake, the Paris,…