Hotdog on Wheels Bring Smiles
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - You might have spotted something hot dog-shaped rolling through town this week! The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile is in Chattanooga through Monday, bringing smiles, fun, and a playful…
5 Vehicles Involved in Crash that Shut Down I-75 in Bradley County
BRADLEY COUNTY -- Five vehicles were involved in a crash on I-75 at mile marker 24 in Bradley County, which temporarily shut down the roadway. One person was extracted and transported to a local hospital with non life threatening…
Gas prices this year could be the lowest since 2020, new forecast predicts
The average price of gas around the U.S. this year is expected to dip to $2.97 per gallon, down 13 cents from 2025 — that would be the lowest level since 2020, according to…
Woman Charged with Aggravated Arson Following Apartment Fire
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. -- A woman has been charged with aggravated arson after an apartment fire on January 4. Officers responded to 25 South Germantown Road around 7:30 p.m. after a report of…
TBI shows dramatic increase in "sober" DUI arrests
NASHVILLE (WDEF) - The TBI has issued new data on people who have been charged with DUI but didn't test positive for alcohol or drugs. It shows a big increase in these cases over 2024. Nashville media have reported over the…
Mayor Wamp announces no deed restriction exchange for Enterprise South, McDonald Farm
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- The proposal to conduct a land deed swap between two Hamilton County parks has been pulled. (more…)
Flu Cases Increase This Winter
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Flu activity is rising this winter, with local hospitals reporting higher-than-normal infection rates. The Erlanger Center for Infectious Disease says influenza A, including H1N1, is spreading rapidly,…
New treatments for asthma at the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic
Dr. Marc Cromie with the Chattanooga Allergy Clinic joins News 12's Chip Chapman at the start of the New Year with some health tips. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Flu season…
Trump administration’s capture of Maduro raises unease about the international legal framework
BY MIKE CORDER ASSOCIATED PRESS THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — From the smoldering wreckage of two catastrophic world wars in the last century, nations came together to build an edifice of international…
Robin Smith gets parole instead of jail time
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Former lawmaker Robin Smith will avoid serving jailtime for a kickback scheme in the Tennessee legislature. The Republican cooperated with state investigators in the prosecution of House Speaker Glen Casada and an aide in 2019. They were convicted…
Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela
CHATTANOOGA, TENN. (WDEF) - Continuing our coverage of the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, News 12’s Lillian Yi spoke with former FBI undercover operative Eric O’Neill about the intelligence and…
Special election on deck following resignation of Marjorie Taylor Greene
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Monday, Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene formally resigned from Congress. This after increasing tension between her and President Trump over the release of the Epstein Files. With…
Runners excited for Haig Mill Lake Park improvements
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- The city of Dalton is working to replace one of its primary walking trails. Their Parks and Recreation Department announced that portions of the Haig…
New Partnership Expands Housing Affordability
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Invest Chattanooga is partnering with American South Capital Partners to fund new mixed-income housing projects in Chattanooga. The nonprofit, operating for just six months, provides early, lower-cost…
What's Right With Our School: Signal Centers STEM Program
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A solid background in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math is becoming more essential every day. Signal Centers are helping some of their youngest…
New Year's Day Ooltewah Fire Leaves Structure in Ruins
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- On January 1, 2026, Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department responded to a fully involved structure fire on Ooltewah-Georgetown Road. Hamilton County Sheriff and EMS provided on-scene support. Tri-Community responded to the scene with manpower and a…
Air Fryer Leads to Kitchen Fire and $25,000 in Damage
An 11-year-old called 911 on January 5 to report an air fryer cooker was on fire in their kitchen. Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department (Dallas Bay VFD) responded to the 7800 block area of Moses Road around 11:40 a.m.…
New flu map shows Very High infections in our region
ATLANTA (WDEF) - The new flu map for the country shows cases are growing as kids return to school this week. The CDC map puts Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama all in the "Very High" category. The data was collected in…
Chattanooga Fire Department to Host Smoke Alarm Drive
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) will be hosting a smoke alarm drive Monday, January 19 at 10 a.m. at Chattanooga Fire Station 6 (4510 Bonny Oaks Drive). Firefighters will be in…
Chattanooga Police Department Celebrates 174 Years
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) has turned 174 years old. CPD was formed on January 5, 1852 with the appointment of the first city marshal. The…
Middle Valley Road to Close for Storm Drainage Pipe Installation
Middle Valley Road will be closed overnight beginning Wednesday, January 7, at 7:00 p.m., and will reopen by 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 8, according to the Office of the Hamilton County Mayor. This will allow crews to install storm…
Protest Held Over Venezuela Conflict
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Demonstrators gathered at Miller Park on Sunday in response to the ongoing conflict involving Venezuela and the United States. The gathering followed recent international developments involving the…
Venezuelan Citizen speaks out following U.S. operation
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Following recent events in Venezuela, News 12 connected with a Venezuelan citizen who currently lives in the country and describes taking cover during the strike.…
Chattanooga zoo welcomes special guests from Disney Animation’s Frozen
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the New Year begins, the Asian Lantern Festival is coming to a close at the Chattanooga Zoo, giving families one last chance…