Choo Choo Garden Gets Makeover
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The iconic Chattanooga Choo Choo is getting a much-needed facelift. Don Boutz, a longtime business owner, has operated Sweetly Southern with his wife inside the historic Choo…
Two killed in unrelated Meigs County shootings on same day
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two people were killed in separate shootings in Meigs County on the same day. The first shooting occurred Sunday, July 6, 2025, around 3:30 p.m at 729 Peakland Road in…
Local authorities cite two businesses for selling alcohol to minors
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Two businesses in the area have been cited by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) for allegedly selling alcohol to minors. On Monday, July 7, 2025, HCSO deputies executed underage…
Walker County couple arrested on outstanding animal abuse warrants
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County couple accused of multiple counts of animal cruelty has now been arrested. Ronald Jackson and his wife Melissa Jackson…
Battery fire forces Delta flight to make emergency landing in Fort Myers
A Delta Air Lines flight made an emergency landing in Fort Myers, Florida, on Monday after a portable battery belonging to a passenger caught fire, the airline said. Delta flight 1334 from Atlanta was heading to Fort…
Passengers at some U.S. airports no longer have to remove shoes during regular TSA checks
Passengers at some airports across the U.S. no longer have to remove their shoes during regular TSA security checks, two sources familiar with the change confirmed to CBS News on Monday. White House press secretary…
Swing over to AT&T Field to support Love's Arm Outreach
Inza Hagins-Dyer and Chrissie Denton Holland join News 12's Amelia Greer as the non-profit gets ready for two fundraisers around the Scenic City. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Love's Arm Outreach has…
Is Hamilton County prepared for worst case flash flood disaster?
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Over 100 people are now confirmed dead from those devastating floods in Central Texas. (more…)
What's Right With Our Schools: Camp Signal
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Children develop lasting friendships and grow skills at Camp Signal. This week children of all abilities are coming together for lessons in Science and…
Salvation Army Beats Summer Heat
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Salvation Army of Chattanooga is working to protect the most vulnerable from the sweltering summer heat with its annual Beat the Heat Program. Running through the…
Scopes Trial Play Draws Crowds
DAYTON, Tenn. (WDEF) - A courtroom drama that made national headlines a hundred years ago is coming back to life right where it all happened. Destiny in Dayton, a live reenactment…
I-24 West ramp at Germantown Road set to close for 8 weeks for construction
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers using I-24 in Hamilton County should prepare for traffic changes starting at midnight, July 8, 2025. The Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) will…
Scottsboro authorities uncover 101 grams of meth during traffic stop
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- Three people have been arrested after authorities uncovered over 100 grams in methamphetamine during a traffic stop. On July 5, 2025, officers with the Scottsboro Police Department (SPD) conducted a traffic stop in the 10700…
Man indicted for reckless homicide months after wreck that killed 21-year-old
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A driver has been indicted for a fatal wreck that happened six months ago. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of Friday, December 13, 2024 on Highway 153, two weeks before Christmas. An…
North Carolina flooding prompts water rescues in Chapel Hill, other areas
Flooding in North Carolina prompted water rescues in Chapel Hill and other parts of the state after the storm Chantal dumped heavy rainfall. More than 23,000 customers in North Carolina were without power on Monday morning, according…
Scenic City Bricks brings community and creativity to Soddy-Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- What started as a family passion project has grown into a vibrant Lego hub in Soddy-Daisy, bringing creativity, community, and bricks together…
Rockwood man charged with first degree murder in Cumberland County shooting
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Rockwood man is facing a first degree murder charge after a deadly shooting over the weekend. On Sunday, July…
"Seniors Got Talent" in Chattanooga!
Kristen Weitz joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the 6th annual Seniors Got Talent Chattanooga on July 31. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Everyone of all ages has a talent…
Blazing Fury Ride Reignites Tradition
PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Dollywood classic is back and better than ever. Blazing Fury has officially reopened after a major refresh and the park honored some real-life heroes to…
Red white and blueberry pie eating contest
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - During the summer months, the First Horizon Pavilion fills with locals enjoying everything the Chattanooga Market has to offer. This weekend, however, things got a…
The Peach festival is right around the corner
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Market is getting ready to go all-in on one of summer’s sweetest fruits. The Peach Festival returns next weekend, bringing fresh flavor,…
Family escapes late-night fire on Fourth of July
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) — A Fourth of July celebration in Hixson took a frightening turn late Friday night when flames erupted at a home on Friendship Lane, sending…
Red White and Mooo event brings community together
LAFAYETTE, Ga. (WDEF) — It was a moo-velous time in LaFayette this weekend as the annual ‘Red, White, and Mooo’ event returned to Blessing Creek Farms, drawing families, local vendors, and animal…
Reptiles Take Over Camp Jordan
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Repticon Chattanooga is back this weekend, bringing exotic creatures and curious crowds to East Ridge. Camp Jordan Arena is transforming into a reptile lover’s paradise for…