Escaped Monroe County inmate captured
UPDATE: Escaped inmate Cody Allen Patterson has been located and taken back into custody without incident. A Monroe County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) deputy…
Flights delayed at some U.S. airports amid shortage of air traffic controllers
Airports in U.S. cities including Denver; Newark, New Jersey; and Burbank, California, experienced flight delays Monday amid shortages of air traffic controllers, according to federal flight data. Federal officials have flagged more air traffic control facilities…
News 12 launches weekend series for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - October marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to honoring survivors, promoting prevention, and highlighting local resources that bring hope and…
Exclusive interview: Judge calls for mental health reform after death of local man
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Bradley County judge is speaking out after the tragic death of a 27-year-old man who spent years…
What's Right With Our Schools: Orchard Knob Baptist Back to School Bash
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) -Communities can play a vital role in a child's education. With that in mind, families, neighbors and local leaders recently gathered at Orchard Knob Baptist…
Centerstone says they're being left in the dark in Hamilton County Schools mental health situation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The mental health provider at the center of a controversial decision by the Hamilton County School Board is speaking out. (more…)
IDB approves Northgate Mall TIF to go to next step
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposal to modernize infrastructure at Northgate Mall passed its next step. (more…)
Chattanooga man convicted of trafficking fentanyl in Catoosa County
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Catoosa County jury convicted 35-year-old Ladarius Nollie, a resident of Chattanooga, of trafficking fentanyl in Catoosa County. The trial…
Supreme Court won't take up Ghislaine Maxwell's appeal of sex-trafficking conviction
Washington — The Supreme Court on Monday said it will not take up a bid by Ghislaine Maxwell to overturn her 2021 conviction and 20-year prison sentence for her role in a scheme to…
Death on New Highway 68 under investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- On Sunday evening around 5:30 p.m., the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, as well as the Madisonville Police Department, responded to a report on New Highway 68 at Turnpike Road about…
Gratefull, a community Thanksgiving luncheon, celebrates a decade of events on November 20th
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This year, Gratefull is hitting its 10th anniversary! Celebrations are set to kick off on Nov. 20, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It will…
Kroger recalls deli pasta salads due to possible listeria contamination
Two types of pasta salad bowls sold at Kroger and other stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination, the Food & Drug Administration announced Saturday. The Kroger Company voluntarily recalled…
Real Men Wear Pink to Miller's Ale House
Franco Gunnell joins News 12's Amelia Greer to remind customers about Miller's Ale House' fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Enjoy a…
Stars honor America’s Heroes at the 2025 Patriot Award Gala
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 2025 Patriot Award Gala was a night of honor, reflection, and celebration in Chattanooga. Last night, audiences heard from the former…
CPD investigates a shooting involving a teen victim with a gunshot wound
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting reported this afternoon after a 15-year-old male victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound arrived at a local hospital around 2:19p.m. According to the CPD, the shooting happened…
Chattooga County Coroner pronounced two dead after structure fire
Chattooga County, Ga. (WDEF) - This morning at 4:09 a.m. the Chattooga County Coroner's office was notified by Chattooga County 911 of a structure fire in the 1200 Block…
Chattanooga Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride with Vibrant Parade and Festival
October marks LGBTQ+ History Month, and Chattanooga kicked it off in style today. Downtown was alive with color, music, and celebration as the city hosted its annual Pride Parade and Festival. Kristina Siskole, crowned Mx. Chattanooga Pride 2025, encouraged everyone…
Chattanooga hosts the 2025 Patriot Award Gala
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tonight, Chattanooga hosted one of the nation’s most prestigious celebrations of service and sacrifice. The 2025 Patriot Award Gala brought together Medal of Honor recipients,…
Dave’s Hot Chicken Heats Up Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The wait is over for local hot chicken fans as Dave’s Hot Chicken has officially opened its first Chattanooga location. The Los Angeles-based chain, known for…
A Big Dill in Dalton
DALTON, GA. (WDEF) - The 2nd annual North Georgia Fried Pickle Festival was a big dill at the North Georgia Fairgrounds in Dalton, GA serving up two days of food, music,…
Bank robbery suspect identified and arrested
UPDATE: The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has arrested the suspect in connection to the bank robbery incidents in Hixson over the weekend. 64-year-old David Taylor was taken into custody after returning to one of the banks he attempted to rob,…
8-year sentence for plot to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
Sophie Roske, who pleaded guilty earlier this year to attempting to kill Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022, was sentenced to eight years and one month in jail Friday, in Greenbelt, Maryland. Roske was…
Food City to have grand re-opening in Trenton, Ga.
TRENTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Food City is set to have a grand re-opening of their Trenton, Ga. location on October 8th, 2025. Company officials are hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., celebrating the newly expanded and remodeled facility.…
Construction site trench collapse leaves one injured
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Reports say one person was injured after trench walls collapsed in on them. The Chattanooga Fire Department says it happened Friday morning in the 2700 block of Kanasita Drive…