Get a blast from the past with a blast of energy at the Game Shack Cafe
Sara Black from the Game Shack Cafe joins News 12's Amelia Greer with homemade treats from Dunlap, TN. The local coffee shop has taken over the small town since they first…
Cleveland City Schools bus involved in a minor fender bender
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - Cleveland City Schools informed families that Bus 19 was in a minor fender bender Wednesday morning. The bus was serving a route for Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary. Emergency medical services responded…
Deborah Norville Says Farewell to Inside Edition After 30 Years
DALTON,GA -(WDEF)For three decades, Deborah Norville has been a trusted face on Inside Edition, delivering news with grace, professionalism, and unwavering dedication. Now, after 30 years, she’s saying goodbye. “What I want to say right now is what a privilege…
Infant critically injured in East Ridge Mother's Day crash passes away
EAST RIDGE, Tenn. (WDEF)- An infant who was critically injured in a crash on I-75 in East Ridge on Mother's day has passed away from…
Five Scenic Routes Offered to Help Chattanooga Drivers Beat Summer Traffic
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Thrive Regional Partnership and the Tennessee Infrastructure Alliance are encouraging drivers to ditch the gridlock and explore five alternate routes to…
Boynton Elementary Honored with Georgia's First "Student Signature Award"
ROSSVILE, GA-(WDEF) — Boynton Elementary has made history as the first school in Georgia to receive the new "Student Signature Award" from the Georgia Department of Education.…
Internet outage delays Dalton teen's deportation bond hearing
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- A Dalton teen who police say was wrongly arrested a few weeks ago was supposed to face her deportation hearing Tuesday. (more…)
Summer Gas Prices Drive Savings
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - If you’re thinking about hitting the road this summer, you're not alone, and this year, you might not feel quite as much pain at the pump. A…
Voucher Program Sparks Statewide Debate
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee's school voucher program has expanded statewide, drawing tens of thousands of applications and generating both enthusiasm and concern. The issue is now front and center…
75 Years of Southern Tradition
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A Chattanooga favorite is celebrating a milestone this week. Bea’s Restaurant is turning 75. Located on Dodds Avenue, right at the foot of the ridge, Bea’s…
George Wendt, comedian and actor beloved as Norm on "Cheers," dies at 76
George Wendt, the comedian and actor known for his beloved role as Norm on "Cheers," has died, a family representative told CBS News. He was 76. Wendt, a Chicago native and…
Man arrested after motorcycle chase and drug discovery
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A traffic stop attempt on Tuesday afternoon resulted in a brief pursuit and a man facing multiple charges. At approximately 12:20 p.m. on…
Festival of flags honors Veterans in Ringgold
RINGGOLD, Ga. (WDEF) - Community members in Ringgold, Georgia are once again honoring their heroes in a breathtaking and patriotic way. The city’s annual Festival of Flags is more…
Traffic stop leads to drug arrest in Tellico Plains
MONROE COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A traffic stop led to two arrests after authorities discovered drug paraphernalia. On Monday, May 19, 2025, deputies with the…
Efforts underway to save historic tree in St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Arborists in St. Elmo are working to save a tree older than the neighborhood around it. (more…)
Man found dead after Catoosa County house fire
CATOOSA COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- Authorities are investigating a house fire that occurred in Catoosa County Monday afternoon. Catoosa County E-911 received reports of smoke coming from a…
Fire in McMinn County Jail laundry room quickly contained
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A fire broke out in the laundry area of the McMinn County Jail Monday evening. The incident began around 8:30 p.m. when an…
"Be Our Guest" at this weekend's Chattanooga Lookouts game
Rachel Breazeale and "The Rose Princess" say "be our guest" to their magical pregame Tea Party for this weekend's Chattanooga Lookouts game against the Rocket City Trash Pandas!…
Bea’s Restaurant celebrates 75 years of serving Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - One of Chattanooga’s most beloved and long-standing restaurants is marking a major milestone. Bea’s Restaurant, located on Dodds Avenue at the foot of the…
Johnston Park Legacy Lives On
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) - It was a meaningful moment for downtown Cleveland this past week as Johnston Memorial Park officially reopened to the public. The newly renovated Johnston Memorial Park was…
Teams Unite for Foster Care
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, Tennessee’s pro sports teams, including our very own Chattanooga FC, are joining forces in a new initiative aimed at uplifting…
Former President Biden's cancer diagnosis reaffirms the danger of prostate cancer
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- On Sunday, the personal office of former President Joe Biden announced that he has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate…
Silverdale Baptist Academy gets bond to help pay for facility upgrades
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Silverdale Baptist Academy was approved Monday for a bond issuance that will help them continue their expansion. (more…)
Next phase of Walnut Street Bridge renovation set to begin
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Work on the Walnut Street Bridge is entering a new phase this week as crews focus efforts on restoring the…