UPDATE (3:18 A.M. Friday): The suspect involved with the fatal shooting in Athens, Tenn. has been apprehended by the Bradley County Sheriff's Department. Carlos Alejandro Quintana was found in a residence in northeast Bradley County. He was taken into custody…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial plan to guide growth in unincorporated Hamilton County could soon be back up for consideration. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Sheriff Austin Garrett has named a new…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Class is officially back in session for Hamilton County students, with schools reopening today, August 6, 2025. District leaders say more than 45,000 students are returning to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Human trafficking is a devastating and hidden crime affecting millions globally. With an estimated 27.6 million victims, traffickers operate silently, blending into everyday life. Victims may be found in…
Click to view other businesses at Destination: Ocoee. OCOEE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Its a restaurant that reflects the history and culture of the community in Polk County, Tennessee. …
Disney's ESPN has entered into two landmark agreements just as its parent company reported strong profits and revenue in its fiscal third quarter, led by the strength of its streaming service and domestic theme parks.…
At least five soldiers were shot in an active shooter incident Wednesday at Fort Stewart in Georgia, officials said. A suspect was in custody, officials posted to social media. The wounded soldiers were treated on site and then taken to an…
The United States is warning people traveling to China about chikungunya, a virus that spreads to humans through mosquito bites. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a Level 2 travel notice for people traveling…
Walt Disney Co. is integrating Hulu and Disney+ into one app, the entertainment company announced Wednesday. During an earnings call, CEO Bob Iger said Disney would combine the two streaming services to create a "unified…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's official, Senator Marsha Blackburn is entering the race for governor of Tennessee. Senator Blackburn launched her campaign Wednesday, saying: “In his first six months,…
Claire's filed for bankruptcy in Delaware on Wednesday, marking the second time the accessories chain geared toward adolescents has entered Chapter 11 proceedings. In its Chapter 11 filing, the jewelry retailer listed both its liabilities and assets…
Jake Cash and Cole Abbott join News 12's Amelia Greer to preview a special event at the zoo this weekend. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Pirates, parrots, and princesses... oh my! Guests will…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - City leaders from across Tennessee came together in Chattanooga for the Tennessee Municipal League Conference, a three-day event focused on collaboration, innovation, and celebrating the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As back-to-school season begins, families are adjusting their spending habits, especially when it comes to clothing. According to the 2025 Cotton Incorporated Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey, parents expect to…
Chattanooga, TN(WDEF)- Inside the Gerald McCormick Conference Center, a strong display of unity and support unfolded as leaders from across Tennessee came together for an important…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Preparatory School kicked off the new school year with a powerful tradition known as the Chattanooga 300 Walk. Students walked into the building this morning to…
An inmate executed by Tennessee without deactivating his implanted defibrillator said he was hurting badly shortly after the lethal injection began, according to several witnesses. Byron Black was put to death despite uncertainty about whether the device would…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After a 17-year-old was shot while attempting to complete an online transaction arranged through a social media marketplace, the Chattanooga Police…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- August 5, 2025, is an important date for the process of adding a new area code for phones in our area. Tuesday, the new code and ten digit dialing became official. The new area code…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A dangerous scene played out on Riverside Drive in Chattanooga around 7:45 p.m. Monday night. …
UPDATE (8/5/2025): Authorities in Whitfield County have made an arrest in regard to the armed robbery Tuesday morning. Whitfield…
JACKSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The manhunt for the suspect accused of killing four people and abandoning an infant across the state is now over. The Tennessee Bureau of…
