Students Begin School Year Early
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) - Students in Rhea County and McMinn County, Tennessee, returned to school on Friday, August 1st, but only for a half day. It’s a soft launch to the…
Judge tells Liner not to stall over attorney situation in murder case
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Bradley County judge is warning a man charged with the murder of his ex-wife against stalling future proceedings. (more…)
Teachers kick off year with Professional Learning Conference amid outside uncertainties
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- As Hamilton County Schools embark on a new year, teachers from every school descended on downtown Chattanooga Friday morning. (more…)
Work still ongoing in developing new Gateway school
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future downtown technical school at the Gateway Building has entered a new phase. (more…)
4 killed in shooting in Anaconda, Montana; authorities searching for suspect
Four people were killed in a shooting at a bar in Anaconda, Montana, on Friday, authorities said. A suspect is at large.…
Actor and comedian Steve Martin to host the IBMA awards in Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) awards show in Chattanooga this fall has gotten some star power. Actor, comedian and banjo player Steve Martin will host the Awards show at Memorial…
Red Sand, Real Change: Hamilton County Unites Against Human Trafficking
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) — It starts with a handful of red sand—and a powerful message. Across Hamilton County sidewalks, bright red grains are being poured into the cracks. But this act is more than symbolic. It’s a visible reminder of the…
Corporation for Public Broadcasting, funder of NPR and PBS, says it will end operations within months after federal budget cuts
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting said Friday it would begin winding down its operations after its funding was eliminated by the Trump administration and Congress. The CPB is a private nonprofit founded in 1967 that…
Paula Deen abruptly closes Georgia restaurant that catapulted her to fame
Former Food Network star Paula Deen announced Friday the abrupt closure of the Savannah restaurant that launched her to fame with its menu of fried chicken, banana pudding and other indulgent Southern dishes. Deen ran The Lady…
Freeze dried fruit sold at Sam's Club recalled due to listeria contamination
Doehler Dry Ingredient Solutions, LLC is recalling boxes of Member's Mark freeze dried fruit due to potential listeria contamination, which can lead to serious illness.…
Chattanooga man sentenced for 2022 East Brainerd stabbing
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Chattanooga man recently pleaded guilty after stabbing a woman to death back in 2022 in East Brainerd. On December 7, 2022, a deputy with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office…
Whitfield County Sheriff's Office donates hundreds of backpacks
WHITFIELD COUNTY, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office gave back to their community on Friday. Whitfield County Sheriff Darren Pierce wants the community to know that…
TDOT to widen ramps over the weekend at I-75/I-24 Interchange
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Driver who plan to use the I-75 , I-24 interchange should expect delays as TDOT crews push forward with Phase 2 of…
CDOT temporarily closes portion of Standifer Gap Road for stormwater pipe repairs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- CDOT has temporarily closed a portion of Standifer Gap Road due to a damaged stormwater pipe. On Thursday, July 31, 2025, flooding came close to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention Center due to the damaged…
Cuatro Cinco continues his "Gloss the World" tour at HiFi Clyde's
Local Hip Hop artist Cuatro Cinco joins News 12's Amelia Greer as he continues his 'Gloss the World' tour. He's bringing other local acts to HiFi Clyde's Saturday, August 2 for a…
UTC Chief Economist talks Trump tariffs at Rotary Club
CHATTANOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There have been several developments Thursday as it relates to tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump. (more…)
Mayor Meets with Local Residents
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Mayor Tim Kelly met with Chattanooga residents during Open Office Hours on July 31. The event ran from 1 to 4:30 p.m., and residents had to request…
Gordon’s Cleaners Closes After Decades
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - A longtime Chattanooga family business has shut its doors for the final time. Gordon’s Cleaners, which began as a small launderette on Frazier Avenue in 1947, closed…
Rainbow Lake Trail bridge being repaired after storm damage
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF)- A portion of a popular trail on Signal Mountain is temporarily closed. (more…)
Infant abandoned in yard linked to Lake County homicides, authorities searching for suspect
UPDATE: The TBI released an update on social media, stating the 2016 white Audi A3 was found abandoned in Jackson, Tennessee. DYER COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The TBI is investigating a chain of events that started Tuesday afternoon involving…
25 passengers hospitalized after turbulence diverts Delta flight to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
A plane made an emergency landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Wednesday after dozens of passengers were injured by "significant" in-flight turbulence, according to the airline. The airport says Delta…
Man indicted in fatal February DUI crash on Ashland Terrace
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A man involved in the fatal accident on Ashland Terrace back in February has been indicted. Matthew Tyler Parker faces the following…
Judge dismisses Alec Baldwin's lawsuit against New Mexico prosecutors in fatal "Rust" set shooting
A New Mexico judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by actor Alec Baldwin for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the 2021 fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie "Rust."…
Arkansas State Police arrest suspect in Devil's Den State Park double homicide
Little Rock, Ark. — Arkansas…