Chattanooga Motorcar Festival postponed a year
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Motorcar Festival has hit a bump in the road. Organizers say they are postponing this year's event until next year. They blame the postponement…
Home for sale leads to bizarre animal cruelty case
LAFAYETTE, Georgia (WDEF) - A House-hunting trip in Walker County has ended with five arrests for animal cruelty. It started when a couple viewing the home alerted authorities to multiple animals in distress. James Delbert Fields, Miriam Fields, Britni…
Ringgold Woman Pleads to Defrauding Her Own Mother over Fake Cancer Treatments
RINGGOLD, Georgia (WDEF) - A jury found a northwest Georgia woman guilty of lying to her mother about having cancer. Vickie Long took a plea deal on charges of exploiting an elder, identity fraud, and theft. Prosecutors say she conned her…
Battle Below the Clouds celebrates 10 years of the friendliest grilling competition
President & CEO of Ruby Falls, Hugh Morrow joins News 12's Chip Chapman as they get ready to celebrate the 10th annual Battle Below the Clouds BBQ fundraiser benefiting Lana's…
HCSO arrest two juveniles for a stolen vehicle and firearm from Florence, Ala.
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff's Office arrest two juveniles from Florence, Ala. for a stolen vehicle and firearm. On Tuesday afternoon, Hamilton County Sheriff's Office received a request from Alabama law…
Tennessee’s Battle Against Deadly Fentanyl
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee continues to battle a deadly wave in the opioid epidemic, driven largely by the rise of fentanyl. Often lurking in counterfeit pills and street drugs, fentanyl…
Stroke Awareness Saves Precious Time
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Stroke is one of the most serious medical emergencies in the United States, striking without warning and often leaving a lifetime of impact. It’s the fifth leading…
Governor, TDOT talk Chattanooga road construction updates
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF)- Much of Chattanooga’s main…
Illegal Immigrant convicted of First Degree Murder in strangulation of his girlfriend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A jury has convicted a man of murdering his girlfriend more than two years ago. (more…)
Sheriff updates recovery from ransomware attack
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tennessee (WDEF) - Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett reports progress in the recovery from a ransomware attack. The Sheriff's Office was hit on the morning of April 14. “Since the incident occurred, the HCSO has been working methodically…
Siler indicted on charges of firing into a crowd on Glass Street
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police have arrested a suspect in a January shooting on Glass Street. (more…)
18-year-old arrested in connection to March Central Avenue shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with a March shooting that left a man injured in the 4900 block of Central Avenue. On April…
Dunlap native participates in live-fire exercise on USS Milius in Indian Ocean
DUNLAP, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Gunner’s Mate 2nd Class Jacob Scott, a native of Dunlap, Tennessee, took part in a live-fire weapons exercise aboard the USS Milius (DDG 69)…
East Ridge considering cuts to Care-A-Van service as costs increase
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of East Ridge is considering the impact of rising costs of CARTA’s Care-A-Van service. (more…)
Merck to invest $1 billion in U.S. drug manufacturing plant
Merck is investing $1 billion to build a U.S. plant in Delaware, in a show of its commitment to domestic manufacturing. The move comes amid plans by President Trump to impose tariffs on pharmaceuticals, which would…
U.S. Coast Guard reels in 10,000 pounds of cocaine from fishing boat in Atlantic
A U.S. Coast Guard crew seized…
UPS says it's cutting 20,000 jobs amid reduction in Amazon shipments
UPS on Tuesday announced it is planning to cut 20,000 jobs this year, part of a cost-cutting effort that's linked to fewer deliveries from Amazon, its biggest customer. The shipping company, which operates in over…
Clean Your Dirty Face with special offers for facials!
Sonia Desai with Clean Your Dirty Face joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the various services they offer to promote skin health and wellness. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
Man arrested in Scottsboro on attempted assault charges
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested in Scottsboro for attempted assault in the first degree. At 8:35 p.m. on April 27, 2025, the Scottsboro Police…
Prosecution seeking to show jury jail calls at impending Andre Grier murder trial
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga gang member charged with the murder of a mother set to testify against his fellow gang members was…
From online to in-person: Ali Kay brings Fresh Paint Live to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The vibrant world of art is taking center stage in Chattanooga this week. Inside the Convention Center, nearly 250 artists…
Hope for Alexander: A Family’s Mission to Change Childhood Cancer Treatment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Imagine explaining to your child that he or she has cancer. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 15,000 children and teenagers are…
Cleveland HS Celebrates Student Success Stories
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - At Cleveland High School, Room 901 is home to more than just desks and textbooks. It’s where dreams take center stage. What started as a simple…
What's Right With Our Schools: Sequoyah Future Ready
SODDY DAISY, TN (WDEF) - A new initiative is coming to Sequoyah High School that promises to open up a world of opportunities for students. The North River Future…