Tech Talent Takes the Stage
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga’s largest annual tech event, Scenic City Summit, is set to return June 19–21, 2025, marking a decade of advancing the region’s innovation economy. Organized by a…
United, American suspend some flights from U.S. to Middle East amid Israel-Iran conflict
Some airlines have continued to suspend flights between the United States and the Middle East amid the conflict between Israel and Iran. United Airlines said it will pause its daily flights between New Jersey's Newark Liberty International…
Bledsoe County superintendent set to resign for new role in west Tennessee
BLEDSOE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Bledsoe County Schools will be looking for a new leader. Selina Sparkman has taken the superintendent job in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. Lauderdale County is…
How did Juneteenth get its name? Here's the story behind the holiday's title
June 19, 2025, marks the fifth consecutive year that Juneteenth is a federally recognized United States holiday. Also known as Freedom Day, Emancipation Day or America's second Independence Day, Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S.…
Delta Airlines adds second daily flight from CHA to LaGuardia
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (CHA) and Delta Airlines have added a second daily flight to LaGuardia. This flight will begin September…
Kids cough syrup distributed nationwide recalled due to microbial contamination
A children's cough syrup from brand Little Remedies is being recalled due to microbial contamination, according to federal health officials. In an alert from the U.S. Food and Drug…
Honda recalls nearly 260,000 vehicles over brake pedal issue
Honda is recalling 259,033 vehicles in the U.S. because a small number of them may have a brake pedal defect. The cars' brake pedal pivot pin was not properly staked during production, meaning the pedal…
Haus of Kennard celebrates Black excellence and resilience through dance
Keenan Kennard brings by one of his dance students to the News 12 studio on Juneteenth to share their inspiring story celebrating Black excellence and resilience. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This…
AstroAI recalls minifridges that caused $360,000 in property damages
AstroAI recalled nearly 250,000 minifridges on Wednesday over fire and burn hazards, after two of the compact refrigerators which caught fire caused hundreds of thousands of dollars in property damage. The…
Former Lookout Mountain Drug Task Force agent arrested for using excessive force on suspect
CHATTOOGA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A former Trion Police Department (TPD) officer and Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit (LMJC) Drug Task Force agent…
Shop the Market At celebrates the "commUNITY" this summer!
Robert Davis with 'Shop the Market At' joins News 12's Amelia Greer as they get ready to host two markets right around the corner. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the…
Residents fuming after Plan Hamilton tabled by Commissioners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- For years, residents…
Chattanooga BBQ Week Serves Up $7 Deals Across the City
Chattanooga is firing up the flavor this week with the return of Chattanooga Barbecue Week, a citywide celebration of smoky, slow-cooked goodness. More than a dozen local restaurants are taking part, offering $7 barbecue specials through June 22. From brisket…
Art, Action, and Awareness: Tennessee Aquarium Hosts River Cleanup
They came with gloves, garbage bags—and a mission. At Renaissance Park, the Tennessee Aquarium joined forces with Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom: Protecting the Wild and Oregon-based nonprofit Washed Ashore for a community river cleanup. The goal: raise awareness about…
DeKalb County search warrant leads to meth trafficking arrests
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Three people in DeKalb County have been arrested for possession of methamphetamine. On Wednesday, May 18, 2025, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) conducted a search warrant at a residence on County Road 121.…
Chattanooga police arrest suspect tied to Dodds Avenue shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Police have arrested a suspect in connection to a shots fired incident on Dodds Avenue a few months ago. The incident occurred on April 27, 2025, in the 2300 block…
Hamilton County adopts record low certified tax rate amid skyrocketing home prices
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A new certified tax rate has been passed for Hamilton County amid record home prices. The approved rate is $1.51…
Hamilton County budget passes as Sharpe is lone vote against
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County budget was approved Wednesday. It is a little over a billion dollars, and features additional money for…
Third officer files lawsuit against Soddy-Daisy over intimidation in Whaley case
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Another lawsuit has been filed against the city of Soddy-Daisy in a 2018 vehicular manslaughter case. Justin Whaley, a…
FDA approves the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has approved the world’s only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV, maker Gilead Sciences announced Wednesday. It’s the first step in an anticipated global rollout that could protect millions – although…
Man arrested in Jackson County for using identity of deceased man to purchase over 2 dozen firearms
JACKSON COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A man has been arrested in Jackson County for identity theft after using a false identity to purchase firearms. On October 2, 2024, personnel with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office (JCSO) arrested a male…
Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Chef and popular Food Network television host Anne Burrell has died, the network and her family confirmed Tuesday. She was 55. "We are deeply saddened to share the news that beloved chef, Anne Burrell, passed…
Crews respond to Daisy Dallas Road mobile home fire
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fire crews responded to a mobile home fire on Daisy Dallas Road. The Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 8520 Daisy Dallas Road…
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee law restricting gender-affirming care for transgender minors
Washington — The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a Tennessee law that restricts access to gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria, clearing the way for the medical treatments for transgender youth to be limited in half of…