CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Police Department arrested 31-year-old Joseph Tanner Smith in connection to the homicide at a residence on Lindsay Avenue. Around 5:32 a.m., CPD responded to a report of a stabbing within a residence in the…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday around 5:30 pm, a heavy rainstorm produced a flash flooding at the Pocket Wilderness hiking area. This afternoon's thunderstorm in Soddy Daisy created the creek to rise rapidly. Several people were trapped on…
Chattanooga, Tenn. (WDEF) - He’s fuzzy, he’s feisty—and he’s heading off on a new adventure. Pilatus, one of the Chattanooga Zoo’s beloved red pandas, is saying goodbye to…
CHICKAMAUGA Ga, (WDEF) - Red, white, and blue filled the streets of downtown Chickamauga as families, friends, and neighbors gathered for the city’s annual Independence Day celebration. Flags waved,…
Blythe Oldfield Park transformed into a place of excitement and generosity this weekend, as children raced across the grass with new toys in hand and smiles that stretched from ear to ear. Cleveland,TN- (WDEF) The joyful scene was all part…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Athens City Fire Department is celebrating a new addition—not to their team, but to their mission: a Safe Haven Baby Box,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is saying goodbye to Pilatus, the red panda, as he prepares to move to a zoo in Connecticut.…
RED BANK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Red Bank has approved $30,000 in funding to continue CARTA’s Care-A-Van service for eligible residents, securing the program’s future beyond federal grant support. The funding, included in the city’s FY2026 budget, helps…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- What started out as a CPR called turned into an arrest after Hamilton County authorities located a large amount of cash and drugs. On June 27, 2025, deputies with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO)…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The fourth of July is a week from today, and we've compiled a list of firework shows happening around our area. The list is by date, here are the following shows…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A Walker County woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after selling 44 grams of methamphetamine. On September 3, 2024, the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit (LMJC) Drug…
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Two people have been arrested after stealing wakeboards from a broken down boat in DeKalb County. On June 23, 2025, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) received information from the Fyffe Police Department…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Parking Authority (CPA) has launched a new Weekend Parking Pass to make visiting downtown easier and more affordable. For an introductory rate of $25, the pass offers unlimited access to all CPA-managed parking, including…
Washington — The Supreme Court on Friday limited the use of nationwide injunctions, reining in federal judges' ability to issue sweeping orders that have in recent years stymied implementation of policies from Republican and Democratic…
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- For the first time in more than 13 years, the City of East Ridge is increasing its sanitation fees to help cover rising service costs. The updated rates will go…
Kristie Pratt with Smokey Bones joins News 12's Chip Chapman as many families get ready to celebrate the 4th of July around the corner. Learn how you can fill up your stomach…
A fireball, or a bright meteorite, was seen across…
It’s a sound no parent wants to hear—that relentless cough that just won’t go away. Now, health officials are warning of a sharp rise in whooping cough cases, especially among vulnerable children. “We’ve recently seen a big increase,” said Dr.…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you are planning a move, you are not alone. This weekend is expected to be the busiest moving weekend of the entire year, with thousands of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Community members gathered for a summit hosted by Councilmember Jenni Berz to reflect on progress and priorities in District 6. The event focused on economic development, housing,…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Drivers near the I-75 and I-24 interchange should prepare for major traffic changes this weekend due to ongoing roadwork. As part of Phase 2 of the Tennessee Department of Transportation’s (TDOT)…
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- A 19-year-old from Marshall County has been arrested after allegedly sexually abusing a child under the age of 12. On June 23, 2025, a DeKalb County Sheriff's Office…
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- A DeKalb County man has been arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a minor. On June 23, 2025, the DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) received a…
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department (DPD) is asking the public for help in identifying a man who stole tools from Christian Heritage School. Surveillance cameras first captured the suspect at 2:00 a.m., June 8, 2025. He…