Chattanooga Future Fund to give thousands of Hamilton County students college savings accounts
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- According to the Educational Data Initiative, post-secondary tuition costs have skyrocketed over 180% …
Why More Families Are Turning to Online Education: The Flexibility and Support of Tennessee Connections Academy
Choosing the right education for your child is a big decision, and more families are turning to online schools like Tennessee Connections Academy for its unique benefits. With flexibility and personalized support, online education is becoming an increasingly popular option…
Local reaction to Nashville school shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We are hearing local reaction to Wednesday's deadly school shooting in Nashville. (more…)
Bridgestone Americas announces closure of LaVergne, TN Plant
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bridgestone Americans (Bridgestone) has announced the closure of it's LaVergne, Tennessee, plant. The plant will close its doors July 31, 2025. This decision comes from the company's…
Hamilton County 9-1-1 using AI to assist telecommunicators
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) – The Hamilton County 9-1-1 Emergency Communications District (HC911) has introduced Evelyn, a new AI-powered assistant. Evelyn is designed to handle non-emergency calls on the 7-digit lines. This innovative tool aims to enhance efficiency and ensure…
Hamilton County Health Dept. announces closure of Soddy Daisy clinic
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Hamilton County Health Department has announced that the Soddy-Daisy clinic will close permanently Monday, June 30th. This decision comes as…
CDOT reports multiple water main breaks around the Chattanooga area
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- CDOT is reporting multiple water main breaks around the Chattanooga area. One water main break is located at King Street at E ML King…
Google-owned Fitbit to pay $12.2 million after consumers were burned by smartwatches
More than two years after recalling about 1.7 million Ionic smartwatches sold globally, Google-owned Fitbit will pay a $12.2 million penalty for failing to alert consumers that the products can overheat and cause burns, federal…
Sackler family, Purdue Pharma reach $7.4 billion settlement with 15 states over opioid crisis
The Sackler family and Purdue Pharma, the maker of the addictive painkiller oxycontin, have reached a $7.4 billion settlement with a bipartisan coalition of 15 states for fueling the opioid crisis, New York Attorney General Letitia…
Cherokee County woman sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine
MURPHY, NC – A woman in Cherokee County has been found guilty on multiple drugs charged, and has been sentenced to time in prison. On September 28, 2023, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to…
Local areas receive infrastructure grants from state of Tennessee
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Local areas are receiving Infrastructure Planning Grants (IPG) from the state of Tennessee. Governor Bill Lee made the announcement Thursday, January 23, 2025. The IPG program aims at funding utility systems that serve distressed counties and…
Bridge and grading work construction begins on Apison Pike
APISON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Crews in Apison are doing bridge and grading work in the Ooltewah-Ringgold area. Drivers can expect lane closures on Apison Pike to east…
Whitfield County Sheriff's Office investigating suspicious death
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) is investigating what they call a suspicious death in Dalton this morning. WSCO responded to 3089 North Dug Gap…
Phase 2 of I-24, I-75 interchange is underway, per TDOT
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Over the next several days, drivers can expect some changes to the I-75, I-24 split. According to TDOT, construction will be from…
Partnership for Families, Children and Adults offers help for survivors of domestic violence
Carmen Hutson joins News 12's Amelia Greer to discuss the different services Partnership for Families, Children and Adults offers for survivors of domestic violence. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
TVA sees record power load after issuing power reduction advisory
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Power utilities are coping with a surge in demand during this cold snap. (more…)
Catoosa County sues several companies over forever chemicals
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF)- Catoosa County has joined the parade of forever chemical lawsuits against multiple carpet and chemical companies. (more…)
Voluntary Attainable Housing Incentives Approved by Council
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a groundbreaking move, Chattanooga is leading the way in Tennessee with an innovative approach to tackling the housing crisis. The city council has just…
More than 63,000 Jeep Cherokees recalled over sudden loss of power and brake function
Stellantis, the parent company of Chrysler, is recalling more than 63,000 Jeep Cherokees because of a defect that causes the vehicles to lose power and impede parking, increasing the risk of a crash, according to a…
Fort Payne City Schools receives school threat from 11 year old
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- Fort Payne City Schools (FPCS) received a school threat from an 11-year-old outside the county. On January 21, 2025, FPCS's…
Chattanooga fire crews respond to apartment fire caused by airfryer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An apartment fire this afternoon was due to an airfryer on a stove. At 12:12 p.m. Wednesday, January 22, 2025, crews with…
Teen shooter kills student, then himself at Antioch High School in Nashville, police say
One student is dead and another is wounded after a third student opened fire with a pistol Wednesday at Antioch High School…
TVA meets record-breaking power demand amid winter freeze
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) met record-breaking electricity demand during the coldest temperatures of the season. On Wednesday morning, TVA’s system reached an all-time high demand of 35,319 megawatts at 8:00 a.m. CT, with temperatures across…
GDOT faces harsh road conditions amid statewide winter weather
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) – As a winter storm swept across Georgia on Tuesday, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) continues to work around the clock to address hazardous road conditions. Crews have been treating and…
