Sprout Organics fruit and veggie pouches recalled over potential lead
Sprout Organics is expanding a recall of its sweet potato, apple and spinach pouches, due to…
Chattanooga firefighters put out fire in school caused by small refrigerator
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) put out a small refrigerator fire inside a school Thursday morning. On September 25, 2025 at 6:27 a.m., crews responded to…
Chattanooga Police Department announces passing of K9 Buck
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) announced the passing of one of their K9's, Buck. On September 23, 2025, K9 Buck experienced gastrointestinal upset, and his handler noticed he…
"Defunded, not defeated" WTCI PBS hopes to regain funding through a new fundraiser
Bob Culkeen with WTCI PBS shares how the recent government defunding is affecting their programming and invites everyone to help the station by participating in their "Ale tRail" fundraiser. CHATTANOOGA,…
Burglar suspect shot in officer-involved shooting on Hamill Road
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga police were involved in a shooting Thursday morning in Hixson. Around 2:15 a.m., CPD officers responded to a burglary call in the…
Chattanooga Pre-K Teacher Surprised with Statewide Award
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.(WDEF) – Pre-K teacher Tyroneshia Jordan walked into her classroom at the Children’s Academy for Education and Learning expecting a normal day—but instead, she was greeted with cheers, balloons, and a grand surprise. Jordan was presented with the Tennessee Early…
Rails to Trails project in Soddy-Daisy brought back for discussion
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A proposed new trail in Soddy-Daisy was back up for discussion Wednesday. (more…)
Next round of Hamilton County school projects set to be approved
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The next round of school maintenance projects is set to be approved in Hamilton County. (more…)
Flying Pickle Breaks Ground in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga welcomed the start of a new sports destination today as The Flying Pickle officially broke ground at 2105 South Lyerly Street. The 46,000-square-foot complex will…
Training, Fuel, and Focus for IRONMAN
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Preparing for IRONMAN Chattanooga is a year-round commitment for athletes. The event demands discipline, endurance, and attention to both body and mind. One athlete, Todd Crandall,…
Owners of Radio Shack, Pier 1 Imports and other brands accused of running $112 million Ponzi scheme
A pair of e-commerce entrepreneurs who bought a number of well-known retail brands — including RadioShack, Modell's Sporting Goods and Pier 1 Imports — out of bankruptcy are accused of running a Ponzi scheme. The…
YouTube to start bringing back accounts of creators banned for misinformation
YouTube creators whose accounts were banned for violating previous policies against COVID-19 and election misinformation will be given the chance to rejoin the platform, said Alphabet, YouTube's parent company, on Tuesday. In a letter submitted in response…
Fire crews extinguish blaze in FedEx box truck on I-75 near Ooltewah
OOLTEWAH, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Crews with the Tri-Community Fire Department (TCFD) put out a fire on a FedEx truck in Ooltewah Wednesday morning. On September 24, 2025, at 10:27 a.m., crews were dispatched to the fire on I-75…
Hamilton County Coalition Hosts 'Recover Together' Event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Opioid addiction crisis slammed the southeast over the last few decades, with many communities ravaged by overdoses and deaths. Here in Hamilton County, multiple…
Hershey wins lawsuit claiming its Reese's Halloween candies aren't spooky enough
A 2024 lawsuit alleged Hershey had engaged in deceptive advertising by depicting chocolate pumpkins with carved faces, when the unwrapped chocolates were blank. A judge dismissed the lawsuit on Sept. 19 / U.S. District Court of…
Millions of Americans are facing food stamp cuts as grocery costs continue to rise
Millions of people who receive food stamps could soon see smaller benefits or even get kicked out of the program due to changes that are starting to roll out from the Republicans' "big, beautiful" tax…
Lawsuit filed against Sewanee: The University Of The South over mold in dorms
SEWANEE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The University of the South is facing a lawsuit seeking more than $35 million over toxic mold found in…
Fall fun comes to Dollywood this season!
Ellen Liston with Dollywood joins News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight some of the exciting attractions at the park this fall. A new ride is also in the works for next spring- like…
1 dead, 2 critically injured in shooting at Dallas ICE field office, shooter dead, Homeland Security officials say
One person is dead and two people are in critical condition after a shooting at an ICE field office in Dallas Wednesday morning, according to the Dallas Police Department. The shooter is dead,…
Health professionals react to President Trump's autism announcement
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Monday, President Donald Trump made announcements regarding a potential cause of autism. (more…)
Chattanooga City Council withdraws UAW resolution
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga City Council has pulled a resolution that would’ve supported the UAW. (more…)
Administrative Staffing Shortages Impact Doctor’s Offices, Report Finds
Have you noticed longer wait times at your doctor’s office or fewer people working the front desk? You’re not alone. A new report from Edge Health shows the problem isn’t just about doctors and nurses—it’s also an administrative staffing crisis…
IRONMAN Faces Potential Rain Threat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is preparing to welcome the IRONMAN triathlon for its 11th year this weekend, drawing thousands of athletes from across the country and around the world. Race…
Calhoun man sentenced for attempted murder after stabbing his girlfriend
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Calhoun man will be behind bars for three decades after being convicted of attempted murder. On October 24, 2025, Terry Lee Chamlee purchased a knife from a…