What's Right With Our Schools: Erlanger Clinic at Howard School
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - Attendance plays a crucial role in a student's academic success. That starts with keeping kids healthy. Howard School is home to a new clinic…
Signal Mountain's 'The Pizza Place' closing for good
SIGNAL MOUNTAIN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Signal Mountain's own 'The Pizza Place' is set to close for good at the end of this month. The restaurant has been a local favorite for…
One arrested after attempted robbery of Smoking Joe Tobacco Shop
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) made an arrest after an attempted robbery of the Smoking Joe Tobacco Shop on Hixson Pike. HCSO arrested John Todd Sem in…
Chattanooga Zoo announces themes for Asian Lantern Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Zoo has announced the themes for their annual Asian Lantern Festival this winter. Hundreds of hand-crafted lanterns will be displayed throughout the festival. Patrons…
Winter of Curves Fashion Show heads to The Colonnade Sunday
News 12 This Morning: Event curator Latasha Addison joins News 12's Amelia Greer to preview a special fashion show on its way to Ringgold this Sunday. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)…
The History of Jewish Hate Symposium was held in Chattanooga this week
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The History of Jewish Hate Symposium is brought to the community by the Jewish Federation of Greater Chattanooga. Today we visited the…
Brandon and Whitney Cawood share their documentary "To Dye For"
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF)- Today we met with Brandon Cawood and his wife, Whitney, and their two beautiful children to discuss their new documentary, "To Dye For."…
The Howard School Trunk or Treat
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - The Howard School located just off Market Street hosted their Trunk or Treat event this weekend next to their football field. The afternoon was full of fun for all…
Chattanooga Commercial House Fire
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - A Chattanooga man was taken to the hospital with serious injuries following a house fire Sunday morning at the 1700 block of North Orchard Knob Avenue. The Chattanooga Fire Department was alerted to the scene after a…
Petition For Shuttle on Lookout Mountain
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - With the beautiful views that Lookout Mountain has to offer, sometimes transportation to and from the mountain may pose difficulties for some individuals. As the railway from the bottom of…
The DEA is sponsoring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The DEA is sponsoring National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, where officials were urging community members to safely dispose of any outdated…
Chattanooga Comic Con 2024
CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) - Chattanooga Comic Con is taking place this weekend at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Comic Con, which is an event where people of all ages come together to express their…
Frazier Avenue Revamp Complete: New Paving and Safety Measures Enhancing Pedestrian Protection
The Frazier Avenue project has received some updates: the contractor has started paving for much smoother roads and driving conditions. Crews are actively re-striping and repaving Frazier Avenue. These changes come in response to community concerns about pedestrian safety, especially…
Dayton’s Annual Pumpkin Chunking Contest: A Fall Celebration of Fun and Community Spirit!
PumpkinFest is transforming Dayton into a colorful autumn wonderland! From delicious treats to exciting games, there’s something for everyone. Families can enjoy pumpkin carving, face painting, and more "This is our family Halloween alternative. Yes, there are lots of Halloween…
The BumbleBear Games are here in Chattanooga this weekend
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- This weekend The BumbleBear Games are showing up at the Marriott, showcasing the arcade game, Killer Queen, at the BumbleBash5. This festival includes…
Masonic Lodge Vandal Suspect pleads guilty to arson
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The man charged with arson in the vandalism of the Chattanooga Masonic Lodge last year has pleaded guilty in federal court. (more…)
YMCA consolidates preschool program
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- One of the Chattanooga YMCA’s preschool centers will be closing at the end of the year. (more…)
Construction in full swing at South Broad Stadium
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The future home of the Chattanooga Lookouts is starting to come together. (more…)
Dalton stabbing incident sends two to the hospital
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- Two individuals were hospitalized after a stabbing incident at Rose’s discount store on Glenwood Avenue in Dalton on Friday afternoon. Around 4:00 p.m., a man stabbed a woman multiple times inside the store. The suspect, who…
Phil Lesh, bassist and founding member of The Grateful Dead, dies at 84
PATCHOGUE, NEW YORK - JULY 22: Phil Lesh performs as Phil Lesh & Friends during the Great South Bay Music Festival at Shorefront Park on July 22, 2023 in Patchogue, New York. (Photo by Astrida Valigorsky/Getty…
Dalton Police asking for public's help in finding missing teen
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) -- The Dalton Police Department is asking for help in locating Melendy Gomez-Pascual. Pascual is a 17-year-old reported as a runaway October 22, 2024. Dalton Police reported a family member last…
Etowah man charged with firing shots at his ex and her two children
ATHENS, Tennessee (WDEF) - An Etowah man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting Wednesday night. A McMinn County deputy responded to a "shots fired" call in Englewood around 10:40 PM. A woman reported that someone had fired…
Public meeting to be held on proposed water rate increase
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Public Utility Commission (TPUC) invites public comment on Tennessee-American Water Company's petition for a general rate increase. Filed on May 1, 2024, the petition proposes modifications to current rates,…
Terrell Owens gifts Hamilton County students tickets for homecoming game
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens will join the UTC Mocs for their Homecoming game at Finley Stadium Saturday, October 26. Owens, a former UTC player, is partnering with UTC’s Division of Access and Engagement…
