CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Collegedale man has reached a plea deal in a federal sexual exploitation case. Prosecutors say Quentin Anthony Williams contacted more than 30 boys to send…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The towns of Signal Mountain and Walden are teaming up to help their neighbors who are coping with the SNAP shutdown. They've combined to donate seven thousand dollars to Signal…
Daniel Grzesik and George Choyce join News 12's Amelia Greer to remind the public of epilepsy awareness through an upcoming walk. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Epilepsy can affect anyone…
NEW YORK (WDEF) - If you were expecting fireworks on Tuesday when Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green appeared on "The View," you may have been disappointed. Both she and her interviewers kept it civil. In fact, host Sunny Hostin said "You're…
PIKEVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - There will be an open race next spring to lead Bledsoe County. Five term county mayor Gregg Ridley has announced he will not seek another term. He will remain on the job until his successor takes office…
FLINTSTONE, GA (WDEF) - Darren Hulgan is on a mission to make the world a little bit better every day. He came to teaching later in life…
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF)- 50 year old Silvia Vilchez was found dead last week outside of her Sequatchie County home. Now, her son and father stand…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As temperatures go down outside, you likely will turn up your temperature inside. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A national anti-union organization is telling Volkswagen workers here they have options in case the U-A-W calls a strike. The organization is the National Right to Work Foundation.…
CATOOSA COUNTY, GA (WDEF) - News 12 welcomed some very smart and capable visitors this (11/4/25) morning. Students from the Catoosa County Home School Co-Op came by just ahead the Noon show. We showed them around our newsroom and both…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)— Chattanooga’s tourism industry is gearing up for a big weekend as thousands of athletes, coaches, and families head to the Scenic City for the Scenic City Fall Softball Tournament. The event brings nearly 400 teams from 31…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF)– The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a robbery Monday evening that resulted in one person being shot. (more…)
Major Douglas McClure joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the holiday season kicks off in Chattanooga. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The season of giving is here and The Salvation Army will…
Amy Katcher returns to her old stomping grounds to remind viewers of the upcoming turkey day 5K! CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Stuffing Strut 5K returns for its 13th year on Thanksgiving…
ASSOCIATED PRESS By CALVIN WOODWARD WASHINGTON (AP) — Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Hamilton County Health Department hosted its monthly Regional Health Council meeting today. Each month, community leaders gather to discuss local health and safety…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Both June and November are recognized for Alzheimer’s Awareness, symbolizing the changing solstices and the light families continue to seek through the disease. News 12…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - With A-I disrupting a wide range of businesses, the trades are becoming more attractive to young people. The Chattanooga Woodworking Academy lets students progress…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Hamilton County residents stopped by City Hall Midtown this week for a drive-thru event hosted by the Office of Family Empowerment. The event…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County will not participate in the Northgate Mall tax increment financing proposal. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp, Hamilton County EMS, and Hamilton County Health & Social Services today announced the official rollout of the Overdose…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Meet News 12's Pet of the Week: Letti Spaghetti! Letti Spaghetti is 7 months old with a big heart. She is cuddly and friendly. She…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Catoosa County Sheriff's Office has announced the continuation of the Stocking Full of Love program for the 2025 holiday season. Now entering its 30+ year tradition, the program is dedicated to bringing Christmas joy to…
China's Foreign Ministry responded on Monday to President Trump's assertion that Beijing has conducted clandestine nuclear weapons testing with a flat denial. "China's testing 'em too," Mr. Trump told CBS News correspondent Norah O'Donnell in an interview…