Annual Peach Festival draws a crowd
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s sweet, it’s sunny, and it’s all about the peaches. The annual Peach Festival brought out both locals and visitors this weekend, filling the air with…
From Central High to the NFL: Curtis Hosts Youth Football Camp
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF)- Arizona Cardinals Offensive Tackle McClendon Curtis is back in his hometown—bringing more than just his NFL talent. He’s bringing heart, purpose, and a powerful message of perseverance. Back where it all began—on the field at Central High…
Community rallies around young survivor Khloie
COHUTTA, Ga. (WDEF) - A community came together today to support a young girl who’s been through the unimaginable—but continues to show the heart of a true fighter. Earlier this…
Protesters rallied in Dalton against the Big Beautiful Bill
DALTON, Ga. (WDEF) - In Dalton, protesters gathered once again in front of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s office, this time to voice opposition to the Big Beautiful…
Four injured in Tyner Community Center Shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - This afternoon, Chattanooga Police responded to reports of multiple people shot in the 6800 block of Ty Hi Drive. Four individuals were taken to the…
Limited edition summer flavors in stock at Chattanooga Whiskey
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Three new flavors are on the self at Chattanooga's oldest legal distillery. News 12 spoke with Grant McCracken who is the lead distiller…
Brush Fire Near Lookout Mountain Incline Quickly Contained Ahead of Reopening
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) It was a close call on Lookout Mountain Friday morning as firefighters rushed to put out a brush fire near the historic Incline Railway. Fire crews were called to the scene around 10:30 a.m. after a tree…
Operation Healthy Tennessee to provide no cost medical services in Rhea and Bledsoe Counties for over a week
RHEA COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Around 200 service members from across the country have descended on Rhea and Bledsoe…
Man pleads guilty in road rage shooting near East Hamilton High School
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A road rage incident near East Hamilton High last year has ended with a guilty plea. Michael Jason Holloway pleaded this week to a charge of reckless aggravated assault. The…
One person killed in overnight house fire near Haletown
HALETOWN, Tenn. (WDEF) -- One person is dead following an early morning house fire Thursday, July 10, 2025 in Haletown. Haletown Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched to the 2000 block of Highway 134 just before 12:50 a.m. for…
First Responder Hero Award: Luke Meeks, Grundy County EMT
GRUNDY COUNTY, TN (WDEF) - News 12 continues to recognize some of the bravest members of our community through the "First Responder Hero Award". This month's nominee's…
Fire crews respond to woods fire near Incline Railway
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A woods fire near the incline railway prompted a response from local fire crews. The Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) received the call on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 10:42 a.m. When crews arrived on scene, crews…
Tennessee's annual sales tax holiday returns July 25
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Savings are ahead, Tennessee’s sales tax holiday is returning with big breaks on back-to-school essentials and tech. Starting July 25, 2025 through Sunday July 27, clothes and school supplies priced at…
Want to own a huge chunk of Mars? It'll likely cost you up to $4 million
The largest ever Martian meteorite is on view for the first time at Sotheby's before an auction on July 8, 2025, in New York City. The rock is expected to fetch up to $4 million as…
Rescue and Recovery: Trenton Puppy Mill Follow-Up
TRENTON, GA — A heartbreaking case of animal neglect has shaken the Trenton community after more than 260 animals were rescued from a suspected puppy mill in one of the city’s neighborhoods. Nathaniel and Aimee Curington were arrested Tuesday night…
Sale Creek residents concerned about flooding risk of Rock Creek
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF)- There are now over 120 dead…
Hamilton County Schools TCAP scores improve in all subject areas
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Hamilton County Schools say TCAP test results have gone up in every subject. (more…)
Help Shape Chattanooga Zoo’s Future
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Chattanooga Zoo is planning for the future and they want your help. The Zoo is developing a new 10-year master plan and inviting the public to…
New Plate Drives Organ Awareness
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee drivers now have a new way to show their support for organ donation right on their license plate. Right now, more than 3,000 Tennesseans are waiting for a life-saving…
Indeed and Glassdoor to lay off 1,300 workers as AI shakes up job search business
Indeed and Glassdoor, the job search and employee review firms, are slashing a total of roughly 1,300 jobs as their parent company, Japan's Recruit Holdings, embraces artificial intelligence. In an email to employees Thursday, Recruit…
Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles over impact and laceration risk
Walmart is recalling roughly 850,000 water bottles after a problem with the lid caused…
Ford recalls more than 850,000 vehicles over faulty fuel pump
Ford Motor is recalling 850,318 Ford and Lincoln models because the vehicles' low-pressure fuel pump may fail while in use, causing the engine to stall, according to a notice filed with the National Highway Traffic…
Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg in $3.1 billion deal
The Ferrero Group said Thursday it will buy WK Kellogg Co. in a deal valued $3.1 billion, expanding the Italian food giant's global reach. Kellogg, which was founded in Battle Creek, Michigan, in 1906, is…
Delta passengers spend 29 hours on small island in the middle of the Atlantic after engine problem
Customers on a Delta Air Lines flight from Madrid to New York spent more than a day on Terceira, Azores — a small island in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean —…