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Weather Update: Wednesday April 1, 2026

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Mild. Dry. Lows: around 60. Winds: SSE @ 5-10 MPH. Wednesday: Cloud/Sun Mix. PM Thunderstorms. Highs: low/mid 80's. Winds: S @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Partly cloudy, mild. Scattered showers/thunder.…

Tivoli Theatre Nears Fall Opening

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Historic Tivoli Theatre in downtown Chattanooga is undergoing a more than $70 million renovation ahead of its reopening later this fall.  The theatre will feature more ADA-accessible…

Applications open for Veterans Bridge Flag Program

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Applications are now open for the Veterans Bridge Flag Program, according to the City of Chattanooga. They say this program offers residents, families, and organizations a way to honor the service and sacrifice of United States military…

Sheriff Garrett defends partnership with ICE

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Sheriff Austen Garrett defended a partnership with ICE Monday. This was during a talk with the Hamilton County Pachyderm Club during their weekly meeting. In…

Diesel Prices Affect Consumer Goods

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Rising diesel costs are putting pressure on the trucking industry and could soon affect consumers.  Diesel recently passed five dollars per gallon, while regular gas is closer…

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