CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — For decades, the Orange Grove Center has helped keep Chattanooga clean while creating meaningful jobs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now, that long-standing recycling program is in transition following the end of its contract…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposal to create a brand new planning commission for unincorporated Hamilton County has been withdrawn. Commissioner Jeff Eversole proposed this last week. He said that the purpose of such a commission would be to remove…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- For months, the state of Tennessee has been searching for a replacement for the Moccasin Bend Mental Health Institute. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Drivers across the Southeast are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices continue to trend downward nationwide. For the third straight week, the national average…
WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Rain developing. Lows: low 40's. Winds: near calm WDEF News 12 WINTER WEATHER OUTLOOK - AVAILABLE NOW! Our annual look at the winter season is here with the…
The proposed $85 billion merger of Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern railroads has lost the support of two of their biggest unions that represent more than half their workers because they're worried the deal would increase safety risks, lead to higher shipping…
The Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a violent Mexican fuel-theft cartel and its imprisoned leader, amid the Trump administration's crackdown on cartels backing operations through stolen oil and gas. The Treasury's Office of…
CHATTANOOGA (ANONYMOUS) - Bradley County became the latest local community to reject building a new mental health hospital in their neighborhood. The background is that Tennessee has agreed to replace the Moccasin Bend facility with a new one in a…
Washington — The Senate approved a $900 billion defense policy bill known as the National Defense Authorization Act on Wednesday, sending it to the president's desk for his signature. The measure cleared the upper chamber with broad bipartisan support in a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Salvation Army of Chattanooga is working to make Christmas a little brighter for local families as it reaches the distribution phase of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - State Representative Gino Bulso has filed House Bill 14-57, which would allow women in their second or third trimester, as well as those with…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A driver has been arrested after an early morning pursuit around the East Brainerd and Gunbarrel areas of Chattanooga. A silver Toyota 4Runner driving…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Valerie Health has announced its plan to expand to Chattanooga. Valerie Health is an AI front office for independent provider groups. The company uses AI agents with human-in-the-loop operations directly inside a clinic’s existing workflows and systems…
Mackenzie Steele joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the Creative Discovery Museum hopes to bring the gift of discovery to families this year. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Give the gift of…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Due to a water main break in the Soddy Daisy area, several schools are closed on Wednesday, December 17. The following schools are closed: -Soddy Daisy High School -Soddy Daisy…
By REBECCA SANTANA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration announced Tuesday it was expanding travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries and the Palestinian Authority, doubling the number of nations affected by…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Sheriff Austin Garrett is launching a new Medication program at the Jail. It’s been two years in the making. The program treats inmates with substance abuse disorders. They will provide FDA-approved drugs along with counseling and…
ATLANTA (WDEF) - It could be the final act in a months long drama involving Georgia Republicans, President Trump and D-A Fani Willis. She is scheduled to testify today before a Georgia state Senate committee. Willis brought indictments against the…
UPDATE 12/17/2025 7 AM Chattanooga Fire Department says the fire was put out by 3 AM. CFD continues to monitor the scene. The fire was marked out at 3:09 AM. There are still areas…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Holiday shopping often centers on sales and discounts, but many consumers are taking a different approach this year. …
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A-P Calculus is one of the most challenging classes on any high school curriculum. Jennifer Brewer has a gift for making her students at Boyd…
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185. FIFA said Tuesday…
The former CEO of the Kellogg Co. has been tapped to lead Kraft Heinz as it prepares to split into two companies. Kraft Heinz said Tuesday that Steve Cahillane will serve as CEO starting Jan. 1. Once…
DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles in lieu of investment in more efficient gasoline-engines and hybrid…
