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Weather Update: Tuesday January 27, 2026

WDEF-TV News 12 Tennessee River Valley weather forecast Overnight: A few clouds. Lows: high teens to near 20. Winds: W @ 5 MPH, then calm. Wednesday: Sunny, dry, cold. Highs: high 30's. Winds: NW @ 5-10 MPH. Overnight: Mostly clear,…

Airport Sets New Passenger Record

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Airport broke its all-time passenger record in 2025, serving 632,384 travelers, a 14 percent increase from the year before.  Airport President and CEO April Cameron…

Electric Crews Answer Extra Call

SEQUACHEE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - After completing power restorations in their own service area Sunday evening, crews from Sequachee Valley Electric Cooperative answered a request for help from other electric cooperatives…

Whataburger Expands Across Tennessee

EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Whataburger, a fast-food chain founded in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1950, continues expanding its footprint across Tennessee with the opening of a new location in East Ridge. …

New Tax Rules for Tipped Workers

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tax season has arrived, and new federal tax changes could impact how many Americans file their 2025 tax returns, particularly people who earn tips or overtime…

Who will replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress?

14th DISTRICT, Ga. (WDEF) -- On January 20, the Walker County Republican Party held a meet and greet for the Republican candidates vying for the open 14th Congressional District seat in Georgia. There are 22 candidates who have qualified for…

CFD responds to hotel fire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sunday night the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to a hotel fire and had to act quickly in order to stop it. Around 8:52, firefighters responded to the DoubleTree at 407 Chestnut Street. According to…

Hard Freeze Raises Black Ice Risk

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After nearly 48 hours of rain, falling temperatures could create hazardous driving conditions across Hamilton County overnight and into the morning commute.  Forecasts show temperatures dropping…

HCOEM warns motorists to drive with caution

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Office of Emergency Management (HCOEM) encourages motorists to drive with caution if traveling on Signal Mountain/Waldens Ridge and Mowbray Mountain. According HCOEM, their services continue to report low hanging tree limbs over…

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