HAMILTON COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - The preliminary assessments are in, and according to TEMA, Hamilton County did *not* meet the threshold to qualify for federal disaster assistance. Ten days ago, historic flash flooding left parts of the Tennessee Valley underwater.…
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating an incident that occurred in Meigs County. Agents with the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit (ICAC) issued three warrants against Norman Burrell…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputy has been indicted on federal charges in South Carolina. Johnathan Allen was originally arrested in December of 2024, and charged with…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) says it has recovered more than $200,000 in two unrelated fraud cases. Treasury Scam Detectives began investigating a fraud report on March 25, 2025, involving…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County School Board has voted against a partnership with a mental health provider for students. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga endured a frightening afternoon after receiving an emergency alert of a possible active shooter on campus. The message, sent…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) If you’re looking for a way to beat the heat this weekend, downtown Chattanooga has you covered. The Chatt Town Cool Down kicks off Saturday along the riverfront, offering splash zones, cooling stations, and plenty of food…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)The Chattanooga Zoo is celebrating a major milestone — honoring President and CEO Darde Long for 40 years of service. Her career has helped transform the Zoo into one of the city’s most popular attractions. “I’m looking forward…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chaos ensued…
Apple is raising the price of a subscription to its Apple TV+ streaming service for U.S. customers. The technology giant said Thursday that an Apple TV+ subscription will now cost $12.99 a month, up from…
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- The Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) say multiple people have been arrested as a result of two separate drug-related investigations. On August 16, 2025, officers responded to a home on Beverly Street after receiving information about…
Cracker Barrel shed almost $200 million in market value after its stock plunged Thursday following the release of a new logo. The new design eliminates a longstanding drawing of an overall-clad man leaning…
UPDATE (3:06 p.m., 8/21/2025): UTC has issued an alert saying the campus is all clear. Officials held a briefing to discuss the situation. Tune into News 12 at 5:30 for the latest…
Dr. James Dobson, a child psychologist who founded the conservative ministry Focus on the Family and was a politically influential campaigner against…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The war of words continued today over Chattanooga's tax hike proposals. Mayor Kelly issued a release on Thursday attacking Council member Chip Henderson's proposal which is lower than the Mayor's. Then another city council member took a…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Could the Hamilton County Commission’s meeting time change? During Wednesday’s meeting centered on the controversial Plan Hamilton vote, several residents voiced how inconvenient the 9:30 a.m.…
A New Jersey-based company, Sabrositos Hondurenos, LLC, is recalling about 32,000 pounds of various meat products with a false USDA mark of inspection, meaning the meats didn't go through proper federal examination, according to federal…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga nightclub has been sanctioned for the third time this year by the Chattanooga Beer Board. (more…)
Kevin Lusk with Project Access and Joel Henderson with Volunteers in Medicine join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview a special fundraiser between the two organizations. 'Golf for Good' offers patients…
Executive Director Rodney VanValkenburg and Musical Theatre Director Michael Howard join News 12's Chip Chapman to preview their newest musical next month titled 'Memphis.' CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Theatre…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - Lightning causes a fire that destroyed a large Hixson home on Wednesday. At 4:19 P.M., firefighters responded to a residential fire located on the 1600 block of Kamin Road off…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial plan to guide future growth in unincorporated Hamilton County took the next step Wednesday. (more…)
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) A new bridge connecting Soddy-Daisy and Ooltewah across the Tennessee River is gaining momentum, with State Representative Greg Martin voicing his support for the idea. Martin says the project could help ease traffic, improve emergency response times,…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Efforts are ramping up to bring a new walking trail to Soddy-Daisy. The Hamilton County Health Department says they would like…