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…
Robert Hanley
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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,…
Scenic City Gem Show Wraps
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 2025 Scenic City Gem and Mineral Show wrapped up today at Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge. Over the past three days, visitors explored a stunning…
Chattanooga Hosts 76th Armed Forces Parade
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is getting ready to roll out the red, white, and blue as the city prepares to host the 2025 Armed Forces Parade and Luncheon this…
Reel Rivals Return to Tennessee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The world's top bass anglers have cast off in Chattanooga as Major League Fishing's Bass Pro Tour Stage 4 gets underway. From May 1st through the 4th,…
House Tour Uncovers Animal Cruelty
LAFAYETTE, GA (WDEF) - A disturbing discovery during a house tour leads to serious animal cruelty charges in Walker County. 5 people are now facing over 80 counts after authorities found…
New Store Sparks Economic Growth
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - A major retailer is breathing new life into the Northgate Mall area in Hixson, bringing with it a big boost to the local economy. The former Sears…
Tennessee’s Battle Against Deadly Fentanyl
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee continues to battle a deadly wave in the opioid epidemic, driven largely by the rise of fentanyl. Often lurking in counterfeit pills and street drugs, fentanyl…
Stroke Awareness Saves Precious Time
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Stroke is one of the most serious medical emergencies in the United States, striking without warning and often leaving a lifetime of impact. It’s the fifth leading…
Cleveland HS Celebrates Student Success Stories
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - At Cleveland High School, Room 901 is home to more than just desks and textbooks. It’s where dreams take center stage. What started as a simple…
Corgi Cuties Take Over St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Big ears, short legs, and plenty of wagging tails took over St. Elmo today. The streets of Chattanooga’s historic St. Elmo neighborhood were packed for the…
A Taste of Cornbread Culture
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) - The streets of South Pittsburg, Tennessee, are packed this weekend for the National Cornbread Festival. Today, visitors played games, rode carnival rides, and browsed booths filled…
Upcycled Art Event Sparks Creativity
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Today at the Warehouse Row Pavilion, Chattanooga celebrated Arts Week and Earth Week with a hands-on, upcycled art experience. Community members joined Artist J Baker to complete…
Dalton Baby Shower Supports Families
DALTON, GA (WDEF) - The Women’s Enrichment Center in Dalton held its Annual Community Baby Shower today. Donors dropped off diapers, formula, baby clothes, and more to support families across Northwest…
South Pittsburg Cornbread Celebration
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) - Get ready to fire up those skillets because South Pittsburg is once again the cornbread capital of the world! The 28th Annual National Cornbread Festival is back,…
Robot Calf Protests Leather Industry
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Downtown Chattanooga recently saw a futuristic protest take to the streets, as a robotic calf made an unexpected appearance to raise awareness about animal cruelty and environmental impact. Charli XC…
Roberts found guilty of second degree murder in Chris Wright murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After close to 8 hours of deliberation, a Hamilton County Jury reached a verdict in the murder trial of Darryl…
Whitwell Senior Makes Naval History
WHITWELL, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Whitwell High School senior is making history in Marion County. Ava Holder has been accepted into the United States Naval Academy for the upcoming school year,…
Local Reactions to Pope Francis’ Passing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Catholics around the world are mourning Pope Francis, who has died at the age of 88, weeks after being released from the hospital following a battle…
Serving Hope This Easter Sunday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This Easter Sunday, the front lawn of the Bessie Smith Cultural Center was filled with warmth, generosity, and hope as the Union Gospel Mission served its 11th…
Hemp Bill Sparks Industry Backlash
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A proposed bill at the Tennessee Capitol is putting small hemp businesses on edge. House Bill 1376 would shift the regulation and taxation of hemp-derived products, like THC-A, to the…
Cicadas Return After 17 Years
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Get ready, Tennessee, because millions of 17-year cicadas are about to make their grand entrance. Brood Fourteen, last seen in two thousand eight, will emerge when soil…
IRS Extends Tax Filing Deadlines
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you haven’t filed your taxes yet, don’t worry, you might have more time than you thought. Folks in Georgia and Alabama impacted by recent storms automatically get an extension…