Golden Apple Award, Lydia Thornton, CCS
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - A healthy knowledge of geometry helps students see the world in a whole new way. At CCS, Lydia Thornton uses physical demonstrations and activities to make…
East Ridge Police Make 2 Arrests in Deadly Waffle House Shooting
EAST RIDGE, TN (WDEF) - East Ridge Police made two arrests in a deadly shooting at the Ringgold Road Waffle House. 37 year-old…
Tennessee American Water Reminds Locals to Prepare for Cold Weather
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Tennessee American Water is reminding locals to prepare their home and pipes with freezing temperatures in the future. To prepare, now they say: Know how to shut off your water: Locate your main water shut-off valve. In…
Chattanooga Chick-fil-A Restaurants Offer Free Chicken Sandwich
CHATTANOOGA. Tenn. -- Participating Chick-fil-A® restaurants in the Chattanooga area are offering guests a free Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich via the Chick-fil-A® App from Monday, January 19 to 22. Those who download or open the app while in the Chattanooga area…
Tennessee Aquarium Adds Four New Members to 2026 Board of Trustees
Left to right: Dr. Rebecca Ashford, President, Chattanooga State Community College; Jay Dale, Market President, First Horizon Bank; O’Mally Foster, Chief People Officer, Vision Hospitality Group; Brittany McKee East, Vice President of Quality and Research &…
Man Arrested After Making Threats to Judge, Criminal Justice Officials
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- A man has been arrested after making threats to a judge and other criminal justice officials. Arrest warrants were issued for Michael Pearson after an investigation into threats made against multiple members…
Spain train crash death toll rises as nation mourns its worst rail disaster in more than a decade
The death toll in Spain's deadliest rail disaster in over a decade rose to 41 Tuesday, as the country began three days of national mourning for the victims of the high-speed collision. The crash took place near…
Roberts Mill Road to Close for Maintenance
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Roberts Mill Road will be closed Wednesday, January 21, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for scheduled general maintenance and guardrail repair, according to the Office of the Hamilton County Mayor. Individuals needing to use this road…
French navy reels in nearly 5 tons of cocaine from fishing boat in Pacific Ocean
France's navy has confiscated 4.87 tons of cocaine, believed to be bound for Australia, from a fishing vessel in the South Pacific, French officials said, calling it a record seizure for the region. The…
Two Baby Monkeys Join the Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Two baby monkeys have joined the Chattanooga Zoo, and they are in need of names. The emperor tamarins were born on October 25, 2025, to Dolly and Parmigiano, their mother and father, Chattanooga Zoo says. They…
Urban League and Unum partner for a hiring event
Dr. Reginald Smith II with Urban League of Greater Chattanooga and LaTonya Lyons with Unum join News 12's Amelia Greer to promote an upcoming hiring event next month. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.…
Lookout Wild Film Festival Highlights
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The 14th annual Lookout Wild Film Festival wrapped up this past weekend at UTC’s Fine Arts Center, celebrating adventure, conservation, and storytelling in the outdoors. Over 100…
Top EU official questions Trump’s trustworthiness over Greenland tariff threat
By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) - The European Union’s top official on Tuesday described U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned new tariffs over Greenland as “a mistake especially between long-standing allies" and called into question Trump's trustworthiness, saying…
Woman finds camera in her hotel bathroom
CULLMAN, Alabama (WDEF) - A Tennessee woman says she doesn't know if she can ever trust a hotel room again after a trip to Cullman, Alabama. Shaylee Smith stayed overnight to see her sister's volleyball tournament. But she didn't stay…
MLK Day of Service brings fire safety outreach to neighborhoods
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Fire Department spent Monday morning giving back to the community through its annual smoke alarm drive, helping make homes safer…
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. honors Dr. King through service
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through service, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated came together Monday with a mission rooted…
MLK Youth Leadership Symposium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The MLK Youth Leadership Symposium took place today as part of Martin Luther King Jr. Day observances in Chattanooga. The Urban League of Greater Chattanooga hosted the event…
MLK Day Parade and Program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga came together to honor Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday with events highlighting his legacy of service, equality, and community engagement. The 56th annual MLK Day…
What's Right With Our Schools Southern Adventist MLK Service Day
COLLEGEDALE, TN (WDEF) -MLK Service Day is a time-honored tradition for Southern Adventist University. Each year students, faculty, staff, and alumni join together to serve local…
Group organizes to bring Bledsoe County first animal shelter
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)-In many of our population centers, animal shelters have reported being pushed to the brink being at or near capacity. (more…)
Firefighters respond to commercial fire in Cherokee County
CHEROKEE COUNTY, N.C (WDEF) - Tens of thousands of chickens are feared dead after an egg farm caught fire in Cherokee County, North Carolina this morning. Multiple Crews from Clay County and Brasstown pitched in to help. They dumped…
Chicken sold in 7 states recalled for potential listeria contamination
A Georgia-based food company has recalled thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products, which were sold in seven different states, after determining the products may have been contaminated with listeria, the U.S.…
Fleischmann says Tennessee can lead in AI and Quantum Computing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 spoke with Congressman Chuck Fleischmann, who is pushing for more investment in artificial intelligence and quantum computing. He says the…
Two-vehicle crash cause vehicles to roll multiple times
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Early Sunday evening, first responders responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 southbound near the 29-mile marker. According to the Bradley County EMS, they say a pickup truck with a single adult occupant and…