TVA sees record power load after issuing power reduction advisory
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Power utilities are coping with a surge in demand during this cold snap. (more…)
Catoosa County sues several companies over forever chemicals
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Catoosa County has joined the parade of forever chemical lawsuits against multiple carpet and chemical companies. (more…)
Voluntary Attainable Housing Incentives Approved by Council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a groundbreaking move, Chattanooga is leading the way in Tennessee with an innovative approach to tackling the housing crisis. The city council has just…
More than 63,000 Jeep Cherokees recalled over sudden loss of power and brake function
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, is recalling more than 63,000 Jeep Cherokees because of a defect that causes the vehicles to lose power and impede parking, increasing the risk of a crash, according to a…
Fort Payne City Schools receives school threat from 11 year old
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- Fort Payne City Schools (FPCS) received a school threat from an 11-year-old outside the county. On January 21, 2025, FPCS's…
Chattanooga fire crews respond to apartment fire caused by airfryer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An apartment fire this afternoon was due to an airfryer on a stove. At 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2025, crews with…
Teen shooter kills student, then himself at Antioch High School in Nashville, police say
One student is dead and another is wounded after a third student opened fire with a pistol Wednesday at Antioch High School…
TVA meets record-breaking power demand amid winter freeze
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) met record-breaking electricity demand during the coldest temperatures of the season. On Wednesday morning, TVA’s system reached an all-time high demand of 35,319 megawatts at 8:00 a.m. CT, with temperatures across…
GDOT faces harsh road conditions amid statewide winter weather
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) – As a winter storm swept across Georgia on Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) continues to work around the clock to address hazardous road conditions. Crews have been treating and…
Gov. Lee outlines immigration changes he is proposing for Special Session
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WDEF) - Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has shared more details on the immigration bills he is proposing that lawmakers tackle next week in the Special Session. He is proposing creating a new branch of the Department of Safety…
Heat For The Holidays Winner Receives New HVAC
Ringgold, GA (WDEF-TV) - One lucky News 12 viewer received great news last week. Sharon Brodie was selected as the winner of December's Heat for the Holidays contest…
The Laken Riley Act is set to be approved and signed into law
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s been almost a year since Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student, was murdered by José Antonio Ibarra, an…
Big chunk of ice from JetBlue flight crashed through couple's bedroom ceiling, lawsuit claims
A California couple is suing JetBlue for $1 million, alleging that a large chunk of ice from one of the airline's planes crashed through the ceiling right over their bed. According to court documents reviewed by CBS…
Erlanger up and running after experiencing unexpected network outage
UPDATE (1/22/2025): Erlanger announced that their systems have been restored following the computer network outage this morning. Erlanger confirmed that the issue had no relation to any cyberattack. All hospital and emergency services have resumed regular operations. The elective surgeries…
House of Color styles Chattanooga in pink
Rebekah Latham with House of Colour helps News 12 and Chattanooga turn pink to bring awareness to breast cancer. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It's Color Chattanooga Pink Week in honor of…
Local and state response to cracking down on illegal immigration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - 2025 is off to a new political start, with Donald Trump as the 47th President. As he begins his work in office, one…
City council hears $29.9 million budget amendment
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The city of Chattanooga could be getting ready to sign a 30 million dollar check. A 29.9 million dollar budget amendment came before city council Tuesday, January 21st. These funds would come from Chattanooga's reserve fund.…
Golden Apple Award: Lisa Crowley, Gordon Lee Middle School
Chickamauga, GA (WDEF) - The best teachers always seem to go the extra mile for their students. Lisa Crowley does that every day, without ever losing her…
UTC Secures $2 Million Grant for CURV Program to Combat Gun Violence
“It’s an all-encompassing experience, and I get to look at the impacts in our community, like the reduction of gun use—things that make real-world,…
Ensuring Your Car is Prepared for Winter Weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As temperatures drop and winter weather sets in, it’s crucial for drivers to take steps to prepare their vehicles for the cold and potentially…
Chen gets life without parole as Pace's family confronts him
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday, a Nashville based jury convicted Jason Chen of first degree murder…
Nonprofit Launching Study for Potential Performing Arts Center
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A nonprofit organization has just announced the launch of a study to assess the need for a community Performing Arts Center in the city. …
TN Attorney General announces settlement with Family Dollar
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Attorney General's Office (TAGO) has announced a settlement with Family Dollar Inc. According to TAGO, this settlement comes after an investigation that revealed Family Dollar stores in Tennessee were…
Nashville man charged with kidnapping two Soddy Daisy girls
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Nashville Police have charged the man that kidnapped two girls from Soddy Daisy over the weekend. Isaac Schellsmidt faces charges of kidnapping, statutory rape, solicitation…