YMCA kicks off new fundraising event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The YMCA is kicking off a massive fundraiser today. They are inviting the community to participate in a series of health and wellness events. The events…
Lane closures coming soon on Signal Mountain Boulevard for road work
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers on Signal Mountain Boulevard should prepare for lane reductions this week as TDOT begins road construction. From Tuesday, February 25, through Thursday, February 27, 2025, TDOT maintenance crews will be…
Additional arrest made in connection to Sale Creek SWAT standoff
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A second arrest has been made in connection to the SWAT standoff in Sale Creek Friday. Robert…
Starbucks laying off 1,100 workers and cutting drinks from its menu
Starbucks is laying off 1,100 workers, CEO Brian Niccol said in a companywide message that was made public Monday. The coffee chain is taking the action under its "Back to Starbucks" restructuring plan designed to revitalize the…
Grundy County man arrested after stealing ATV in Dunlap
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Grundy County man has been arrested after stealing a four wheeler in Dunlap. On February 20, 2025 around 11:40 a.m., a subject…
Driver crashes into building off Hixson Pike
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — Emergency crews responded to a vehicle crash involving a car that collided with a building on Hixson Pike Sunday afternoon. At approximately 2:11 PM on…
Roberta Flack, Grammy-winning singer with an intimate style, dies at 88
NEW YORK (AP) — Roberta Flack, the Grammy-winning singer and pianist whose intimate vocal and musical style on “Killing Me Softly with His Song,” “The…
Pet cat and home lost in weekend fire on Fredonia Mountain
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Dunlap Fire Department (DFD) and several other organizations responded to a house fire over the weekend. At 10:23 a.m. Sunday,…
Chattanooga Antiques Show Marks 51st
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s premier Antiques Show & Sale is back for its 51st year, bringing history, artistry, and one-of-a-kind treasures to The Signal Ballroom at the Chattanooga Choo Choo.…
CECS Hosts Annual E-Week Open House
The College of Engineering and Computer Science invited the community to a fun-filled experience at the annual E-Week open house. Every year, the college opens its doors to the public, offering an exciting opportunity to explore the world of engineering…
Fourth Annual Black-Owned Business Expo Celebrates Entrepreneurship and Community
This weekend, the fourth annual Black-Owned Business Expo transformed the mall into a vibrant hub of creativity and culture, celebrating entrepreneurship and community. The event showcased a wide range of products, from beautifully made handmade crafts and stunning jewelry to…
ConNooga Brings Multi-Fandom Magic to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – ConNooga is back at the Chattanooga Convention Center this weekend, offering nearly 500 hours of entertainment for fans of all kinds. This multi-fandom convention is a…
Rossville Hosts Quarter-Scale Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, Happening Today
A piece of Washington, D.C. has come to Rossville. A quarter-scale replica of the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is now on display at the Rossville Athletic Center. This replica honors the 58,300 names of those who sacrificed during the…
TBI investigates shooting connected to car burglary
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Early Saturday morning in Smyrna, around 2 a.m., police officers responded to a report of people breaking into vehicles at an apartment complex on Great Circle. A foot chase followed, and for reasons still under review,…
Man Accused of Wanting to Have Sex with a Baby Sentenced to 25 years
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The man accused of traveling from Mississippi to Chattanooga in hopes of having sex with a 10-month-old child has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. If he lives long enough to get out, 50-year-old Dennis…
Liner could face death penalty if convicted of Cleveland realtor and ex-wife's murder
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Back on January 27th, Karen Liner, a beloved Cleveland realtor was murdered at her Arthur Lane home. (more…)
Sale Creek man taken into custody after 8 hour SWAT standoff
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Sale Creek man has been taken into custody after a lengthy SWAT standoff. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO),…
Tesla recalls more than 376,000 vehicles over potential loss of steering power
Tesla is recalling more than 376,000 vehicles because a possible loss of power steering that requires greater effort from the driver to steer, increasing the risk of a crash. The electric car maker reported in…
Ford, Rivian recall more than 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. over seatbelt, headlight issues
Ford and Rivian have issued recalls affecting a total of about 257,000 vehicles in the United States over separate seatbelt and headlight issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. Ford is recalling 240,510…
Cleveland pastor pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Cleveland pastor has plead guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators uncovered child sexual abuse material on his laptop.…
Collegedale father indicted, mother charged after infant daughter's death
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Collegedale father has been indicted after the tragic death of his infant daughter last summer. On August 12, 2024, officers with the…
Juvenile arrested for making threats against Soddy Daisy Middle School
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A juvenile was arrested after makes threats against Soddy Daisy Middle School (SDMS). On Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 12:50 p.m. the School Resource Officer at SDMS was made aware…
Girl Scout Cookie season is here!
Dr. Sabrina Sammons with the Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians joins News 12 This Morning to talk about girl scout cookie season and to judge the annual cookie eating…
ConNooga takes over the Chattanooga Convention Center
Alexis Hughes and Wren Rhoader join News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the exciting events and fandom-welcoming environment coming to the Chattanooga Convention Center for ConNooga this weekend! CHATTANOOGA,…