Tony and A.J. McInnis with Tasty Donuts join News 12's Chip Chapman on National Doughnut Day, June 6! Come and grab some tasty donuts with discounted offers exclusively for the occasion. CHATTANOOGA,…
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) -- An arrest was made after Cherokee County authorities were involved in a pursuit that crossed into Tennessee.…
UPDATE: Hamilton County District Attorney Coty Wamp issued a statement on the verdict in the Duane Sanders trial late Thursday evening.…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A car accidentally crashed into a home in the Hixson area Thursday evening. The incident occurred around 5:20 p.m. on June 5, 2025 in…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man wanted out of Rutherford County was taken into custody Thursday afternoon after a police chase ended near the Chattanooga Navy…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Community leaders gathered at Ross’s Landing Thursday to thank Governor Bill Lee and state lawmakers for committing $15 million in the state’s 2025–2026 budget to transform…
FORT PAYNE, Al. (WDEF) -- Two people were arrested after a drug investigation by the Dekalb County Drug Task Force. On May 28, 2025 agents searched a home on County Road 784. Authorities arrested Amanda Rhea Murphy and…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A tree fell across Highway 27 Thursday morning, hitting a car and blocking traffic. The 70-foot tree came…
SWEETWATER, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is investigating an officer involved shooting in Sweetwater. On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 12:55 a.m., Monroe County deputies were dispatched to a residence in…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Commission Chairman Jeff Eversole responded to criticism over a planned meeting concerning this year’s school budget. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Crews are on the scene of a significant water main break on South Holtzclaw Avenue. A portion of South Holtzclaw…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A potential controversy over the location for a new mental health facility in our area has taken a turn. The state is looking…
Eric Tidmore with 1% Lists Scenic City joins News 12's Amelia Greer to remind home buyers and sellers of the services available. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - June is a busy…
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- A man was arrested Thursday after a traffic stop led to a drug investigation. On June 5, 2025, Scottsboro police pulled over a vehicle near Cedar Hill Drive. The driver,…
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) — A man was arrested in Ringgold after a child exploitation investigation. The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) searched a home on Mason Drive on June…
Angela Hunt with Freedom Sings USA joins News 12's Chip Chapman to preview a benefit concert supporting veterans. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Freedom Sings USA is hosting a benefit concert to…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Hamilton County jury is now deciding the fate of a former first grade teacher accused of…
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Fire crews were called to the scene of a semi-truck fire on I-24 Westbound Wednesday morning. The truck was hauling…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee State Supreme court has permanently disbarred a local attorney from practicing law in the state. Alan Christopher Norton agreed to give up his law license after admitting he…
CHATTANOOGA, TN-(WDEF) — With yellow balloons, boarding passes in hand, and excitement filling the terminal, Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport celebrated a major milestone this week. Spirit Airlines has officially launched its first-ever nonstop flights from the Scenic City, connecting travelers directly to…
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- It's a preschool that puts the safety of children first. Tiny Tigers makes sure children are prepared academically for kindergarten. Tonight, we are learning how…
A tomato recall affecting three southern states has been upgraded to a Class I recall, the most severe warning by the Food and Drug Administration. The recall was first announced in May over potential salmonella contamination. Class I is…
Ground beef that was distributed nationwide may be contaminated with E. coli, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service. In a public health alert issued Wednesday, the agency said the one-pound, vacuum-packed packages…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission approved the next step of a future Hixson school. (more…)