Car crashes into building off Executive Dr.
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A car crashed into a building off of Executive Dr. this morning. First responders were dispatched to 1012 Executive Dr. at 9:55…
3 area suspects arrested in TBI's 'Operation Autumn Shield'
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations (TBI) has made 10 arrests in online child exploitation, three of those 10 were local. From…
Youth Villages looking for more foster families to help with holiday seasons
Youth Villages Kailey Rawlston joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about considering becoming a foster parent. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Youth Villages encourages families to consider becoming a foster home for…
The Tivoli Theatre hosted its wall-breaking ceremony
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today, the Tivoli Theatre hosted its wall-breaking ceremony, where guests were invited to be a part of this milestone moment. The walls of both buildings were…
Golden Apple Award: Carolyn Parker, Graysville Elementary
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Good kindergarten teachers have a gift for making learning fun and exciting. Carolyn Parker is a pro at instilling a healthy love of reading in her…
CFD honoring the late Captain George Turley
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Firefighters are honoring a longtime captain who passed away over the weekend. (more…)
HCSO recovers stolen vehicle in Middle Valley, arrest made
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) recovered a stolen vehicle in Middle Valley while also arresting a wanted suspect. HCSO received a hit from an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) in regards to a stolen…
"Everyone was targeted" in Wisconsin school shooting, police say
Police said a "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, but declined…
Scam experts raise caution to porch pirates ahead of Christmas
CHATTANOOGA,TENN. (WDEF)- Christmas can be considered as the season of giving, but to some experts it can also be the season of stealing. Scam experts are…
AI continues to advance legal resources
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - After 2 years of Chat G-P-T, many industries, including the legal industry, are continuing to take full advantage of AI services. In an increasingly digital world,…
Suspect located in connection to Green Road homicide
UPDATE (12/18/2024): The suspect connected to the Green Road homicide has been arrested. Chattanooga Police (CPD) located Dejuan Rowland in the 6900…
Dekalb County indicted on manslaughter charges
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- A Dekalb County man has been indicted on manslaughter charges after an overdose death. The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office (DCSO) and Rainsville Police Department conducted a year and…
NOVONIX announces $1 billion expansion in Hamilton County
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- NOVONIX announced a manufacturing expansion in Hamilton County yesterday. After a breakthrough at the Chattanooga facility last year that led to a first-of…
HCSO fires Johnathan Allen, deputy arrested on charges of child porn
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) announced Tuesday the termination of deputy Johnathan Allen, arrested earlier this month on child porn charges. Under Civil Service Guidelines, Allen was entitled…
Procedure for filling a city council vacancy
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Councilwoman Carol Berz passed away last Wednesday at the age of 63 according to the city due to natural causes. (more…)
Chattanooga submits journeybook for National Park City consideration
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The city of Chattanooga has reached a milestone in its quest to become a National Park City. (more…)
"Animal Crossing: New Horizons" coming to the Tennessee Aquarium
Tennessee Aquarium's Alison Pryor joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview the "Animal Crossing: New Horizons" tour that is splashing into the Tennessee Aquarium. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - There's no need…
Early morning crashes cause traffic pileup on I-24 Eastbound
DADE COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Brace for extra travel time near Interstate 24 in North Georgia. An early morning crash has caused pileups on I-24 Eastbound at MM 3-- this is at the Wildwood exit. The Dade County Sheriff's Office…
What's Right With Our Schools: McCallie Students at Howard
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - When you were in high school, did you ever wonder what life was like on another campus? Students from Howard and McCallie are…
Georgia Schools Join with Articulation Agreement
CALHOUN, GA (WDEF) - A major milestone in higher education was achieved today as three regional institutions came together to expand opportunities for students. Dalton State College, Georgia Highlands College, and Georgia Northwestern Technical…
Tiny new friends at the Chattanooga Zoo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Exciting update for all you animal lovers out there. The Chattanooga Zoo has some new residents—and they’re already stealing hearts. The zoo has welcomed not…
Teacher and a teenage student killed in a shooting at a private Christian school in Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A teenage student opened fire with a handgun Monday at a private Christian school in Wisconsin, killing a teacher and another teenager during the final week before Christmas break. The shooter…
Financial experts consider Household bills low in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Financial experts found Chattanooga to be the lowest cost of living for household bills. "Our average rents and mortgage rates here in the Tennessee Valley…
Debris from I-24 bridge causes emergency lane closures
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Fallen debris from the I-24 bridge above Dodds Avenue has caused emergency lane closures. CDOT reported that East 24th Street will have multiple lane…
