Requirements for SNAP benefits to be tightened
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some may soon lose their SNAP benefits due to new federal rules. (more…)
Forecast: fall foliage weeks away from peaking in Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday is the first full day of fall. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Cleveland Middle School's "We the People"
CLEVELAND, TN (WDEF) - Eighth graders at Cleveland Middle School recently got a civics lesson they won't soon forget. The students marched onto the football…
Bankrupt Spirit Airlines is furloughing one-third of its flight attendants
Spirit Airlines, the budget carrier that filed for bankruptcy twice this year, is laying off about one-third of its flight attendants, as it cuts flights and restructures the business to reduce costs. On Monday, Spirit…
Bruce Pearl retires: Auburn coach abruptly steps down after 11-year tenure, greatest run in program history
College basketball has been hit with a huge coaching retirement decision for a second straight preseason. Auburn's Bruce Pearl is leaving the profession, sources told CBS Sports on Monday. The news comes less than a year after Virginia's Tony…
Dalton parents arrested after toddler dies in car seat at home
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two Dalton parents have been arrested and charged after their 22-month-old son was found dead in a car seat inside their home earlier this summer. On June 5, 2025, police were…
Multiple agencies respond to multi-vehicle crash on I-75
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple agencies responded to a multi-vehicle crash on I-75 Monday morning. TDOT reported the crash at 10:02 a.m., September 22, 2025. News 12 reached…
Tiger kills animal handler at wildlife preserve in Oklahoma
An animal handler was killed by a tiger under his care at a preserve for big cats in southeastern Oklahoma, the organization said Sunday. Growler Pines Tiger Preserve said in a statement that Ryan Easley…
HTeaO Opens New Hixson Location
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - HTeaO, a Texas-based iced tea franchise, has officially opened its doors in Hixson, bringing a wide selection of premium iced teas, coffee drinks, and fresh cupcakes to…
Prostate Cancer Survivor Inspires Others
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of understanding this disease and the challenges men face. Each year, about 300,000 men in the U.S. are…
Miracle League of Chattanooga Returns for Fall Season
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF)– It’s more than baseball—it’s belonging. This fall, the Miracle League of Chattanooga returns to Rotary Field at Warner Park, inviting athletes of all abilities to step up to the plate. Now in its ninth year, the league…
Riders Honor Trail of Tears
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Motorcyclists from across the country are once again riding to honor Native American history during the 32nd annual Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride. The ride began…
Soddy-Daisy announces upgrades to Holly Park thanks to county contribution
SODDY-DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Upgrades could soon be coming to a park in Soddy-Daisy. (more…)
Vietnam Veteran honored by Hamilton County on Friday
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hamilton County veteran who was a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War is receiving a special honor. (more…)
Day of Caring held in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Friday was a Day of Caring across Chattanooga. (more…)
Voices for a Safer Tennessee discusses firearm safety advocacy efforts
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF)- The latest advocacy efforts on firearm safety were discussed Friday morning at the Chattanooga Breakfast Rotary Club. (more…)
Man arrested in Scottsboro for stealing a car from dealership in Tennessee
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- A license plate reader alert helped Scottsboro police recover a stolen vehicle and to make an arrest. On September 18, 2025, an officer with the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD)…
Illegal THC products seized from Pikeville gas station
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Pikeville gas station is under investigation after authorities say illegal THC products were being accessed by local students. The Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) executed a search warrant at the…
Tariffs could hike prices on Halloween products like costumes and candy, but experts say consumers aren't scared
Tariffs could create scary prices on some of your Halloween favorites this year, from skeletons to pumpkins and costumes. But that isn't deterring shoppers. The National Retail Federation expects Halloween spending to hit a record $13.1 billion this…
Amazon spends $1 billion to increase pay and lower health care costs for US workers
Amazon says it's investing more than a $1 billion to raise wages and lower the cost of health care plans for its U.S. fulfillment and transportation workers.
Day and night get equal billing Monday as fall equinox arrives.
Chattanooga, TN (Associated Press) - Day and night will get equal time for a brief moment as the equinox arrives. The Earth will experience about the same amount of day and night on Monday when the autumnal equinox arrives. From…
Friends of Special Children and Signal Centers come together for their 20th annual ABC Event
Angeline Fairchild with Friends of Special Children and Donna McConnico with Signal Centers share their collaboration with a special community event and auction. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Friends of…
Firefighters called to a partial building collapse
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - At 4:10 P.M., Chattanooga firefighters responded to a partial building collapse downtown located on the corner of Market Street and East 3rd Strreet at the old Sportsbarn building…
Hamilton County School Board tables Centerstone MOU
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Last month, the Hamilton County School Board voted to terminate an…