CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - City council members are sharing their thoughts on plans for redeveloping the South Broad district. According to the Chattanooga Design Studio, the project includes South Broad Street, Southside Gardens, the I-24 corridor, as well as the Howard…
As school safety is on the minds of administrators across the country, the new leader of Dalton Public Schools explains his vision for the district.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- East Tennessee has continued to see opioid numbers fall, but Tennessee is still one of top states for opioid related deaths. Now, the focus is toughness and stopping addiction at the source. "But if we don't…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Moon River Music Festival announced a star-laced lineup their Chattanooga debut. The headliners include The Avett Brothers, The Head and The Heart, Judah & The Lion and Margo Price. And, of course, Drew Holcomb and The…
CHATSWORTH, Georgia (WDEF) - Mohawk Industries officials say the cause of an industrial accident on Tuesday that killed a worker is under investigation. 59-year-old Candall man Roy Glenn Bass was hit by a larger roller at the facility on Duvall…
RED BANK, Tennessee (WDEF) - Congratulations are in order for Red Bank Elementary teacher Samantha Eaton. The kindergarten teacher is a regional finalist for Tennessee Teacher of the Year. Eaton has taught at Red Bank Elementary for the last five…
An art teacher at Nolan Elementary has made her mark around the campus, and that's earned her a Golden Apple Award.
By BRYNN ANDERSON and JAY REEVES Associated Press JACKSONVILLE, Ala. (AP) - With violent weather plowing through the Southeast, the kitchen windows exploded at Richard Brasher's home in eastern Alabama. Using couch cushions for protection, Brasher hid in the bathtub…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A 94 year old Chattanooga nonprofit just received a thirteen thousand dollar Lowe's grant for a new kitchen. Northside Neighborhood House, which was established in 1924, helps local residents with a hand up through education and assistance.…
TOONE, Tenn. (AP) - A sixth person has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a father and son in Tennessee.
MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - Storms came rushing through parts of the Tennessee Valley. As of 11:30 Monday night, the Dade County Emergency Management Agency had only received reports of very minimal storm damage that impacted mainly the Davis and…
One of the buildings for the Forgotten Child Fund sustained thousands of dollars worth of damage after someone drove through it.
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Hamilton County 911 has joined with CHI Memorial and Parkridge Health System to launch Pulse Point. That's an app which notifies nearby C-P-R certified citizens to help render aid until first responders can arrive. The app is…
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - For years, Chattanooga government and social groups have struggled to find ways to help the homeless. Mayor Andy Berke, city staffers, and representatives of several agencies created a new Interagency Council on Homelessness this afternoon. They created…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- When severe weather strikes, you need to keep three things in mind. First, have multiple ways to get up-to-the-minute alerts on where the storm is and if you are in danger. Hamilton County Emergency Management will…
ATLANTA (AP) - Georgia lottery players who win big can stay anonymous under a proposal approved by the state House. The House voted 173-1 on Monday in favor of the bill, which legislators say will help public safety. The legislation…
2 young ladies have been selected from the same school to play for the McDonald's All American Girls Basketball team.
Volkswagen Chattanooga will build the company's new SUV.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Volkswagen plans to build a new five-passenger SUV in Chattanooga. According to a person briefed on details, the company will invest $340 million to bring the vehicle to market. The person revealed this information on condition…
EAST RIDGE, Tennessee (WDEF) East Ridge Police are investigating a drive by shooting on Sunday night. It happened in the 1300 block of Altahama Street just before 10PM. 47 year old Brad Weir says he was in the backyard with…
TENNESSEE VALLEY (WDEF) -- With the potential for severe weather in the area on Monday, some school districts are adjusting their plans for the day. Walker County Schools have cancelled afterschool activities. Marion County Schools are dismissing at 12 p.m.…
MEIGS COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) - A reward is being offered for information about the vandalized campaign signs of John Wayne Irwin. Irwin is running for Sheriff in Meigs County. He says he discovered the vandalized signs Sunday morning. You can…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Chattanooga Police say that a man arrived at the hospital with a gun shot wound. The 30 year old is expected to be okay. News 12 was on scene as officers collected evidence and spoke to…
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A 27-year-old Dallas woman is in federal custody on charges she tried to smuggle a 14-year-old boy into the U.S. from Mexico by using an illegal Georgia birth certificate.