MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Marion County detective is facing felony charges following a TBI investigation into alleged document forgery. Special agents launched an investigation into forgery…
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) responded to a call about a bicyclist being struck Tuesday morning. At 6:00 a.m.,…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- As people live longer, the need to plan smarter for long-term care has never been more urgent — and now, artificial intelligence is stepping in to help. A new platform called Waterlily is using AI to forecast…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Public input is essential as the City of Chattanooga looks to shape the next generation of parks, programs, and recreational spaces. City leaders…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Monday was day…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Chattanooga Housing Authority says their One Westside project now has a funding gap. (more…)
GRUNDY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The children of a man who died in custody are reportedly filing a lawsuit against Grundy County, its sheriff and officers. The lawsuit claims that Ronnie Ledbetter ran off the…
ATLANTA, Ga. (WDEF) -- The state of Georgia will begin distributing one-time refunds to taxpayers in the coming weeks. These refunds are coming from the recent passage of House Bill 112 during the 2025 legislative…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Multiple people have been arrested after a multi-agency human trafficking operation. From May 30, 2025, to June 1, 2025, local agencies and the TBI's Human…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Public Works is now accepting applications for its Summer Youth Work Program. The Summer Youth Work Program gives any recent graduate or high school student 16 and older…
Walt Disney Co. is laying off hundreds of employees as part of a cost-cutting measure, CBS News has confirmed. "As our industry transforms at a rapid pace, we continue to evaluate ways to efficiently manage…
A suspect is in custody after what the FBI is calling a "targeted act of violence" during a peaceful march in support of Israeli hostages at the outdoor Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado, on…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- With summer right around the corner, many parents are looking for ways to keep their kids busy—and learning. Experts say the “summer slide,” or…
The U.S. approved a new COVID-19 vaccine made by Moderna late Friday but with limits on who can use it — not a replacement for the company's existing shot, but a second option. The new vaccine, mNexspike,…
Colon cancer patients saw improved survival rates after a 3-year exercise program, according to a first-of-its-kind international experiment. The research, presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology's annual meeting Sunday and published in The New…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) is investigating a traffic fatality on I-75 early Monday morning. At 12:05 a.m., June 2, 2025, police responded to…
Calandra Smith joins News 12's Amelia Greer as the Hamilton County Coalition gets ready to host their inaugural tennis event, 'Racquets for Recovery: Smashing Stigma" June 7-8. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This summer, the Chattanooga Zoo is packed with new adventures and exciting experiences for the whole family to enjoy. The zoo is offering a multitude of…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Walnut Street Bridge Festival made its much-anticipated return for its third year, drawing crowds to celebrate one of Chattanooga’s most iconic landmarks. Although the Walnut Street…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a sweet weekend in Collegedale as a beloved snack cake mascot wrapped up his birthday celebration in the city he calls home. The Little Debbie…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Hundreds of collectors and families packed into Camp Jordan Arena this weekend for The Flip Trade Show. The two-day event brought together more than 230 vendor tables,…
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) - Sunday afternoon at 2:51 p.m., Sale Creek Volunteer Fire Department and Hamilton County Sheriff's deputies responded to the scene and walked down the trail to find the injured hiker. A Gentleman called 911 reporting…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - May 31st marks the end of Skin Cancer Awareness Month, and to close it out, we share the story of an 86-year-old melanoma survivor who…
This weekend, fans at Brainerd Motorsports Park got more than just a race—they witnessed a milestone. Douthit Motor Sports celebrated 40 years of jaw-dropping jet car performances, thrilling generations of fans with fire, speed, and showmanship. What began as a…