CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- School spirit is going national, and Chattanooga’s Howard School is stepping into the spotlight. The Hustlin’ Tigers are one of just four schools from Tennessee selected to compete in The64 National High School Mascot Tournament, an…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Chattanooga has notified 836 individuals whose personal information was compromised in a data breach involving Nationwide Recovery Services (NRS). Letters have been sent to all affected, outlining…
Country superstar Jelly Roll wants to share his message of redemption with others looking for a second chance, but says there's a roadblock in his way. The 40-year-old told the Tennessee Board of Parole that…
SCOTTSBORO, Al. (WDEF) -- A routine traffic stop in Scottsboro led to the arrest of a Georgia man on multiple drug-related charges. At 10:11 p.m., April 23, 2025,…
UPDATE: Robert Revis has been located and taken back into custody. CHEROKEE COUNTY, Nc. (WDEF) -- Authorities in Cherokee County are asking the public…
The chief executives of Walmart and Target privately warned President Trump this week that his sweeping tariff policy could disrupt supply chains and lead to empty shelves in the coming weeks, sources familiar with the…
WALKER COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- A hoax threat to Ridgeland High School (RHS) caused the Walker County Sheriff's Office (WCSO) to launch an investigation. RHS said a threat was circulating on social media, and was allegedly made by students. WSCO…
Co-owner of 'Mosquito Joe of Chattanooga' Dr. Dawn Ford joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the weather starts to warm up and insects make their fateful return. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Warm…
SOUTH PITTSBURG, Tenn. (WDEF) - Get ready to fire up those skillets because South Pittsburg is once again the cornbread capital of the world! The 28th Annual National Cornbread Festival is back,…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Downtown Chattanooga recently saw a futuristic protest take to the streets, as a robotic calf made an unexpected appearance to raise awareness about animal cruelty and environmental impact. Charli XC…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A few weeks ago, a data breach began being uncovered across multiple agencies in our area. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Hamilton County jury is being selected today for a high profile case in Memphis. Tyre Nichols died three days after a viral incident in 2023 where video showed…
Chattanooga, TN - (WDEF)The Tennessee Aquarium IMAX Theater is making movie magic more inclusive this spring with special sensory-friendly screenings designed for guests with sensory processing needs. The first film, Call of the Dolphins, will be shown on Saturday, April…
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is calling on companies to phase out all petroleum-based dyes by the end of next year, Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. announced Tuesday. The goal is to replace them…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — A 41-year-old Chattanooga man has been arrested after a shooting that left a neighbor and the neighbor’s dog injured. On April…
Scammers stole a record $16.6 billion in 2024, the FBI said on Wednesday. That marked a 33% increase from 2023, according to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center's annual report. More than a quarter million complaints…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The City of Chattanooga announced a new update to the 311 app and online portal. New features to take note…
A man on Alabama's death row wants his execution to go forward Thursday, saying he believes in an "eye for an eye." "The reason I dropped my appeals is I am guilty of murder," James Osgood told…
Hannah Dalton with the Hamilton County Coalition joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. **Due to system technical difficulties, this video has sudden…
Marge Davenport joins News 12's Amelia Greer as they get ready for another busy year on the riverfront. After just two years, the Chattanooga Seafood Bash has outgrown…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s official: Chattanooga will soon become home to one of the largest bluegrass music events on the planet. The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has selected the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- After close to 8 hours of deliberation, a Hamilton County Jury reached a verdict in the murder trial of Darryl…
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Tuesday said they would phase out petroleum-based artificial colors in the nation's food supply, potentially triggering an ingredients overhaul for scores of brightly hued products on American store…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A group standing in opposition to a controversial bill proposed in part by Senator Bo Watson says it appears to have stalled out in…