Soddy Daisy Middle student arrested for making school threat
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A student at Soddy Daisy Middle School was arrested and charged after making a threat against the school. At 5:00 p.m., Monday,…
Sierra Club presents PFAS contamination concerns
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) --This month’s Sierra Club presentation brought an urgent environmental concern to the forefront: the potential contamination of local food and water sources by PFAS, also known as…
What's Right With Our Schools: St. Peter PB&J
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Hunger is a sad fact of life in communities across America. Students at St. Peter's Episcopal School in Chattanooga are working to solve that…
Thornton ordered to pay legal fees of two residents after losing libel lawsuit
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A prominent developer has taken a significant loss in a court ruling. (more…)
Renewal by Andersen Hosts Winter Clothing Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With temperatures in the area staying low, one local company is stepping up in a big way to ensure no one is left out in…
Chattanooga launches Walnut Street Bridge app
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga has revealed the Walnut Street Bridge app to provide updates on the approaching renovations. The app is now available for download…
Cleveland firefighters respond to Harrison Pike house fire
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Harrison Pike was shut down for the second time in two weeks as firefighters fought another house fire in Cleveland. Units found Heavy smoke…
Kia recalling 80,000 electric and hybrid vehicles over improper air bag deployment
Kia is recalling more than 80,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the United States because of improper airbag and seat belt deployment, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Saturday. The affected vehicles are…
Victim's ex-husband charged in Cleveland homicide case
UPDATE (1/28/2025): Cleveland Police have made an arrest in connection to the homicide in a local neighborhood Monday morning. The homicide involved local…
Domestic kidnapping suspect arrested after leading police in pursuit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A 23-year-old male has been arrested after leading Chattanooga Police (CPD) in a pursuit. At 9:49 a.m.,…
Chattanooga Police investigating Glass Street shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a shooting that occurred on Glass Street early Sunday morning. On January 26, 2025 at 2:34 a.m., CPD…
TikTok loaded phones are selling for thousands online after momentary ban
Some of TikTok's 170 million U.S.-based users are selling phones with the social media app preloaded on them for thousands of dollars online. Parent company ByteDance voluntarily shut down the TIkTok app in the U.S. Sunday, hours…
Tennessee awards $17 million in Site Development Grants
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Industrial Development Board of Bradley County and Cleveland is set to receive funds from state Site Development Grants. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee…
Fire crews rescue driver after tree crushes car
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Crews with the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) rescued a driver after a tree fell on their car Sunday night. CFD were dispatched to the…
Union Gospel Missions celebrates 75 years of service
Rev. Jon Rector joins News 12's Amelia Greer to invite people to the Union Gospel Mission 75th anniversary celebration. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Union Gospel Mission is celebrating 75 years…
National Blood Donor Awareness Month at Blood Assurance
Caitlin Stanley with Blood Assurance joins News 12's Amelia Greer to highlight the importance of donating blood during National Blood Donor Awareness Month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Blood Assurance is calling for…
Neighborhood reacts to local garage fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Friday evening, first responders responded to a structure fire that damaged a garage and the apartment above it. At 5:56 p.m., the fire department was called…
Local family loses everything to duplex fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Friday evening, a local family lost everything when their duplex went up in flames, destroying all of their belongings. At 4:36 PM, firefighters responded…
Ron Elliott Campaigns for District 9 City Council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A special fundraiser concert lit up the stage this evening in support of Ron Elliott, a candidate for Chattanooga City Council. Elliott, known for his dedication to public service, rallied the community in an effort to…
Pikeville police are on the hunt for a missing man
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Pikeville Police Department is asking for the community’s help in finding a missing man. The man goes by the name of “Ira E. ‘Lobo’ Barker, Jr.” Assistant Chief…
Cleveland High School Students Showcase Skills at Welding Competition
Cleveland High School is turning up the heat in a big way! The school’s Inaugural Welding Contest is shining a spotlight on the future of skilled trades,…
Local family loses everything to duplex fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Friday evening, a local family lost everything when their duplex went up in flames, destroying all of their belongings. At 4:36 PM, firefighters responded…
CPD's graduation of its training academy cadets
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Police Department has released a statement proudly announcing the graduation of its training academy cadets. The Chattanooga Police Department: Chattanooga Police Department Graduates 19 New Cadets, One Returns to Chattanooga Fire Department as Fire Investigator Chattanooga, TN – The Chattanooga…