Cleveland to utilize school bus cameras with AI to deter stop sign violators
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Getting kids to and from school everyday is a top priority for school districts.…
Food Pantries Expand Winter Assistance
FORT OGLETHORPE, GA. (WDEF) - St. Vincent de Paul/Gabriel’s Hope Food Pantry in Fort Oglethorpe provides ongoing food assistance through regular food drives and pantry services. In addition to its routine…
TikTok finalizes deal with China to avoid U.S. ban, White House official says
Washington — A year after a law that effectively banned TikTok from the U.S. went into effect, China and the U.S. have signed off on a deal, according to a White House official. The bipartisan law,…
Microsoft Reports Outage that Could Affect Users
Microsoft says they are working to resolve an issue regarding services including Outlook and others. "We've identified a portion of service infrastructure in North America that is not processing traffic as expected. We're working to…
Weather Update: Thursday January 22, 2026
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Showers in the afternoon. Highs: low 50's. Winds: Near Calm. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Showers. Lows: high 30's. Winds: Near Calm. Friday: Mostly cloudy. Showers. Highs: mid 40's. Winds: N…
Former CHI Memorial Hospital Officially Transitions to CommonSpirit Name
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)— CommonSpirit – Memorial Hospital officially unveiled its new name and branding Wednesday, marking the final step in its transition from CHI Memorial Hospital. Hospital leaders revealed new signage during an outdoor ceremony, saying the rebrand reflects a…
Lululemon pulls "Get Low" leggings from website after customers say they're sheer
Athletic wear company Lululemon is pulling a new style of leggings from its North American website after customers complained the fabric was see-through. Vancouver-based Lululemon said it "temporarily paused sales online" of its…
Consumer spending pushes US economy up 4.4% in third quarter, fastest in two years
WASHINGTON (AP) — Powered by strong consumer spending, the U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace in two years from July through September, the government said Thursday in a slight upgrade of its first estimate. America’s…
American Airbus to Fly Between Chattanooga and Dallas
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - More people will be able to fly from Chattanooga to Dallas starting this May. American Airlines is upgrading to an Airbus320 for two of its four daily flights. It's a bigger plane with nearly twice as…
France’s navy intercepts an oil tanker in the Mediterranean sailing from Russia
PARIS (AP) — France’s navy, working with intelligence provided by the United Kingdom, on Thursday intercepted an oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea that traveled from Russia, in a mission targeting the sanctioned Russian shadow…
Kemp announces state of emergency for Georgia ahead of potential winter storm
ATLANTA (WDEF)- The state of Georgia is preparing for the possibility of this weekend’s winter storm. Governor Brian Kemp says they expect the majority of the impacts to be along…
Flu Activity Remains Widespread as Cold Weather Continues
Chattanooga, TN(WDEF)- Flu season is beginning to ease across Tennessee and the United States, but health officials say cases remain widespread as colder weather moves in. Doctors report that this year’s flu season has brought higher-than-normal activity, including more severe…
Funding Approved for Lookout Valley Splash Pad
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Hamilton County Commission has approved funding for a new splash pad at the John A. Patten Community Center in Lookout Valley. The splash pad will be…
August Wilson's 'King Hedley II' comes the Chattanooga Theatre Center.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Theatre Center starts off 2026 with a play from classic screenwriter, August Wilson. From January 30 through February 15, August Wilson's King Hedley II will…
Trump rolls out his Board of Peace at Davos, but many top US allies aren't participating
By JOSH BOAK, AAMER MADHANI and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday inaugurated his “ Board of Peace ” to lead efforts at maintaining a ceasefire in…
Francesca's clothing chain is closing
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A women's clothing chain seems to be going out of business. A spokesperson for Francesca's tells the Women's Wear Daily that they are liquidating their inventory and closing soon. The chain began in Houston 26 years ago…
Dalton approves contractor for Temple Beth-El Memorial Park
DALTON, Georgia (WDEF) - The Dalton city council has moved forward with building new Memorial in the city. They have approved a contractor for the Temple Beth-El memorial Park. The park will be built at the site of the former…
Henry's BBQ burns in Summerville on Tuesday evening
SUMMERVILLE, Georgia (WDEF) - The owner blames a window heater for a fire Tuesday night fire at a Summerville restaurant. Henry's BBQ on Commerce Street was gutted by flames. An employee told firefighters…
Honor Roll Celebration Uplifts Students
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Orchard Knob Middle School honored academic excellence with a special celebration recognizing 90 students who earned a spot on the honor roll, bringing families, educators, and community…
Chattanooga Zoo invites community to name Emperor Tamarin babies
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating the arrival of two new additions to its animal family and inviting the community to help choose their…
Better Business Bureau warns of GLP-1 weight loss scams
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As many people begin the New Year with resolutions focused on health and wellness, scammers are taking advantage of those searching for weight…
Discovery of container leads to Whitfield County hazmat response
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF)- A surprising discovery led to a large police presence in Whitfield County Wednesday. Whitfield County Sheriff's…
Historic Choo Choo terminal building up for sale
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The main portion of the Chattanooga Choo Choo has been listed for sale. It has been listed on the investment firm’s Berkeley Capital Advisors’ retail offerings page. It has been owned by the firm Northpond Partners since…
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport asking City Council for subsidy for potential Houston flight
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport is asking the City Council for help to land a new flight. The airport is asking for a $150,000 subsidy to convince United Airlines to fly weekly from Chattanooga to Houston, Texas. United…