CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The peak lights atop the Tennessee Aquarium are illuminating the city once again. The lights underwent construction mid-October to be replaced with brand new LED…
Santa Claus is getting his reindeer ready for Christmas, so he made a stop at the News 12 station to answer some hard-hitting questions from Chip Chapman.
UPDATE (12/20/2024): The suspect in the East Ridge assault has been identified. Caleb Disterdick is currently in custody and has been charged with criminal homicide. The victim…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The state of Tennessee has released report cards for every school across the state. (more…)
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Wacker unveiled a new portion of their campus in Charleston this week. The Trailblazer Café is now open to the approximately six hundred and 50 team…
CHATTANOOGA,Tenn. (WDEF)- Christmas is in the air as the Salvation Army distributes Angel Tree presents on Thursday. “Today is our second day of distribution for Angel Tree program,…
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) announced that there was "not enough evidence" to charge 4 officers. The Collegedale Police Department has received a declination letter…
PRESS RELEASE from the Tennessee Credit Union League CHATTANOOGA Tenn. (Thursday, Dec. 19) — On Wednesday, credit unions from across Tennessee hosted a statewide Grocery Giveaway Campaign…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) responded to an apartment fire off of Swan Road Thursday morning. At 3:28 a.m., CFD was dispatched…
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters says workers at seven Amazon facilities went on strike Thursday morning in an effort by the union to pressure the…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Hamilton County Commission was supposed to decide on whether or not to appoint a new county attorney on Wednesday. (more…)
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In the past two weeks, the Humane Educational Society told the Hamilton County Commission they were facing an over $500,000…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) - In a heartwarming display of community spirit, the Hixson Community Center is stepping up to support local healthcare workers. This week, volunteers from across…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - With the holiday season in full swing, millions of travelers are heading to airports to reunite with loved ones. Airports are expected to be…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Jenni Berz has announced she will be running for City Council District 6, continuing the legacy of her mother, Carol…
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday. Officials determined the patient had exposure to sick and dead…
HIXSON, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A car crashed into a building off of Executive Dr. this morning. First responders were dispatched to 1012 Executive Dr. at 9:55…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigations (TBI) has made 10 arrests in online child exploitation, three of those 10 were local. From…
Youth Villages Kailey Rawlston joins News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about considering becoming a foster parent. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Youth Villages encourages families to consider becoming a foster home for…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today, the Tivoli Theatre hosted its wall-breaking ceremony, where guests were invited to be a part of this milestone moment. The walls of both buildings were…
RINGGOLD, GA (WDEF) - Good kindergarten teachers have a gift for making learning fun and exciting. Carolyn Parker is a pro at instilling a healthy love of reading in her…
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Firefighters are honoring a longtime captain who passed away over the weekend. (more…)
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) recovered a stolen vehicle in Middle Valley while also arresting a wanted suspect. HCSO received a hit from an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) in regards to a stolen…
Police said a "combination of factors" appear to have led a 15-year-old student to carry out a school shooting at a private Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, but declined…