PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – Nine volunteer fire departments across Tennessee are each receiving $10,000 grants through the State Farm Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program, in partnership with the National…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga is rolling out the welcome mat for more than 250 outdoor writers, photographers, and media professionals as the city hosts the 2025 Outdoor Writers Association…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Schools, in partnership with the YMCA of Metropolitan Chattanooga and the Hamilton County Mayor’s Office, has unveiled plans for North River Elementary School, a…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Blood Assurance is calling on the community to help address an urgent need for blood donations. The nonprofit blood center says donations have dropped in…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Fire Department’s Swiftwater Rescue Team has officially received state accreditation. Tennessee Emergency Management Agency Director Patrick Sheehan presented the certificate Tuesday morning at the Chattanooga Police and Fire…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two people have been charged in connection with an overdose death. On April 11, 2025, deputies with the Walker County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) responded to a residence in response to a death. It was…
Some frozen shrimp sold at Walmart under the Great Value label are at risk of radioactive contamination and shouldn't be consumed, according to a warning from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The frozen shrimp…
A Maryland ticket broker is accused of illegally purchasing and reselling hundreds of thousands of tickets for profit, including thousands to Taylor Swift's highly sought Eras Tour. The Federal Trade Commission is suing Key Investment Group,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- UTC is warning students about a couple of incidents from the weekend. Both of the incidents involved parties. One was a case of drink…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- There will be a political contest next year in the Collegedale and Ooltewah county elections. Collegedale vice Mayor Tonya Sadler says she is running for the Hamilton County Commission seat in District 10. That’s the…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A father has been sentenced for starving his son to death. Three years ago, 69-year old John Hoover reported his son had stopped eating. He…
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A driver caught a lucky break after an accident on North Lee Highway Tuesday morning. On August 19, 2025, Bradley…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) helped a woman welcome her baby into the world last week. On August 14, 2025, around 1:00 a.m.,…
The trial of a man charged with organizing the daytime ambush killing of rapper Young Dolph at a Memphis bakery in November 2021 began on Monday. Hernandez Govan, 45, faces charges of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit…
Chrissie Holland with Love's Arm Outreach joins News 12's Amelia Greer to raise awareness about the newest community fundraising event on September 12. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Go back in time…
Nichelle Patel with The Chocolate Box joins News 12's Chip Chapman with more creative treats! She brings her popular macaroons and some specialty cakes for the morning team to enjoy. CHATTANOOGA,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One Chattanooga woman says her government housing complex has let her down. Denise Morris, who is visually impaired, says she has been waiting…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee State Senator Bo Watson (R–District 11) is drawing attention to a new state law he authored, the Right to Try for…
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CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Bradley County murder suspect Charlton “Craig” Liner was back in court Monday as questions continue over his legal representation. Liner is charged with first-degree murder…
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Commission has officially weighed in on a debated project at the Minnis Road fire station. Earlier this month, the county’s Finance Committee…
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Tyner's new Early Learning Center officially opened with the new school year. It provides affordable childcare for faculty and staff and a…
Wages still haven't caught up with inflation, four years after the pandemic caused prices to soar and created a cost-of-living crisis for many households, a new study finds. Americans on average are earning 1.2 percentage…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating a fatal accident that occurred on Highway 58. On August 17, 2025, at 8:15 p.m., HCSO…