Multiple agencies respond to possible active shooter at UTC
UPDATE (3:06 p.m., 8/21/2025): UTC has issued an alert saying the campus is all clear. Officials held a briefing to discuss the situation. Tune into News 12 at 5:30 for the latest…
James Dobson, founder of conservative Christian group Focus on the Family, dies at 89
Dr. James Dobson, a child psychologist who founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family and was a politically influential campaigner against…
Mayor attacks tax hike alternative and reply
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The war of words continued today over Chattanooga's tax hike proposals. Mayor Kelly issued a release on Thursday attacking Council member Chip Henderson's proposal which is lower than the Mayor's. Then another city council member took a…
Hamilton County commissioners float meeting time change
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the Hamilton County Commission’s meeting time change? During Wednesday’s meeting centered on the controversial Plan Hamilton vote, several residents voiced how inconvenient the 9:30 a.m.…
32,000 pounds of meat products recalled due to false USDA inspection marks
A New Jersey-based company, Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC, is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal…
'Dream' nightclub sanctioned for third time in 2025 by Beer Board
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga nightclub has been sanctioned for the third time this year by the Chattanooga Beer Board. (more…)
Spots are filling up for "Golf for Good!"
Kevin Lusk with Project Access and Joel Henderson with Volunteers in Medicine join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview a special fundraiser between the two organizations. 'Golf for Good' offers patients…
'Memphis' kicks off Chattanooga Theatre Center's 102nd season
Executive Director Rodney VanValkenburg and Musical Theatre Director Michael Howard join News 12's Chip Chapman to preview their newest musical next month titled 'Memphis.' CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Theatre…
Lightning strike causes fire and destroys a Hixson home
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lightning causes a fire that destroyed a large Hixson home on Wednesday. At 4:19 P.M., firefighters responded to a residential fire located on the 1600 block of Kamin Road off…
Version of Plan Hamilton passes amid disapproval from residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial plan to guide future growth in unincorporated Hamilton County took the next step Wednesday. (more…)
Proposed Bridge Between Soddy-Daisy and Ooltewah Gains Attention
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) A new bridge connecting Soddy-Daisy and Ooltewah across the Tennessee River is gaining momentum, with State Representative Greg Martin voicing his support for the idea. Martin says the project could help ease traffic, improve emergency response times,…
Rails to Trails project on radar of Health Department
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Efforts are ramping up to bring a new walking trail to Soddy-Daisy. The Hamilton County Health Department says they would like…
Ooltewah Development Rejected by Commission
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A development we’ve previously reported in Ooltewah has been rejected by the Hamilton County Commission. The Thrive Brooks Dairy Farm had been previously approved by the Regional…
Human remains found in Meigs County woods during welfare check
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Meigs County authorities found human remains while conducting a welfare check earlier this week. On August 18, 2025 deputies with the Meigs County Sheriff's Office (MCSO) were dispatched to an…
Ooltewah pilot, CEO, and racecar driver dies in Arkansas plane crash
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An Ooltewah pilot has died when his plane crashed in Arkansas. Officials say Barry Boes crashed Monday evening in Southwest Arkansas. He was returning to Chattanooga from Austin, Texas. Boes was the CEO of a software company…
Threatening social media post towards Fort Payne Middle School sparks investigation
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- A Fort Payne Middle School student made a threatening social media post toward the school, causing an investigation. On August 19, 2025, at 9:00 p.m., the Fort Payne Police Department…
Whitfield County authorities make arrest in New Zion Hill Road murder
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested in connection to a murder on New Zion Hill Road. In the evening hours of August 19, 2025, deputies with the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office…
Sequatchie County teacher arrested after physically assaulting student
SEQUATCHIE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Sequatchie County teacher has been arrested after physically assaulting a special needs student. On August 19, 2025, deputies with the Sequatchie County Sheriff's…
Second student charged in connection with gun recovery at East Hamilton High School
UPDATE: A second juvenile has been charged after a gun was recovered from a car at East Hamilton High School. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office…
Pediatrics group's COVID-19 vaccine recommendations differ from CDC advice
The American Academy of Pediatrics is sharing new vaccine recommendations that, for the first time in 30 years, differ from U.S. government advice. In the guidance published Tuesday, the AAP is "strongly recommending" COVID-19 shots for children ages 6…
Tennessee Aquarium, Rock City team up for new combo ticket deal
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Visitors to Chattanooga will soon be able to enjoy two of the city’s most popular attractions with one ticket. Starting August 20,2025…
Maps show Hurricane Erin's path as storm threatens East Coast with "life-threatening surf and rip currents"
Hurricane Erin threatened the East Coast with "life-threatening surf and rip currents" as the large storm moved on a projected path up the Atlantic Ocean, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said Wednesday. The hurricane isn't…
Standing room only crowd of mostly first responders show up for property tax hearing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A standing room only crowd came to the Chattanooga City Council Tuesday afternoon to give their views on…
Questions still being raised about infrastructure a week following deadly Chattanooga floods
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Questions are still being raised a week to the day devastating flooding killed four people in Hamilton County. (more…)