Residents React to Lookout Mountain Blaze
"Definitely not something I expected coming into work today. I thought it was just going to be a normal shift, and then I look up and the whole mountain is…
Incline Railway affected by Lookout Mountain fire as firefighters briefly evacuate St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A dramatic scene unfolded throughout the day on the side of Lookout Mountain. (more…)
Several agencies working to put out Lookout Mountain Fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Several agencies including the Chattanooga Fire Department (CFD) are working to extinguish a fire on Lookout Mountain. The fire has spread to the Lookout Mountain Incline Railway's tracks. CFD says evacuations are underway at the…
Lookout Mountain brush fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- This morning, an intense brush fire was being put out on the side of Lookout Mountain. At 6:46 a.m., Chattanooga Fire Departments were dispatched to the 700 block of S. Scenic Highway after 911 received several calls…
Sustainability group asking TVA to adjust future planning goals
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A group focused on the energy sustainability of the Southeast put out their response to a plan put out by TVA. (more…)
Chattanooga Police charge suspect in April MLK Blvd shooting
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police (CPD) have charged a suspect in connection to a shooting that occurred in April. CPD have arrested 26-year-old Scovia Gladden in relation to this shooting. Officers were dispatched…
Mayor Wamp holds meet and greet for potential new county attorney for commissioners
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- There was a private meeting held Friday regarding who Hamilton County Mayor Weston Wamp wants as the next county attorney.…
Collegedale Police seeking help in locating missing teen
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Collegedale Police Department (CPD) is asking the public for assistance in locating a missing teen. …
Disturbing details in deputy arrested for child porn
HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- We're learning more details about Johnathan Allen, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) deputy who was arrested…
Raises to various TWRA fees approved
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WDEF)- The Tennessee Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved several price hikes to various TWRA licenses. (more…)
Lawsuit filed against Chattanooga Police in November 2023 murder case
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Some Chattanooga police officers are at the center of a lawsuit following the suspected murder…
Stellantis recalls more than 300,000 Ram trucks over potential brake failure
Stellantis is recalling more than 300,000 Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks because a faulty part could cause certain braking and tracking systems to fail. The Netherlands-based automaker said the hydraulic control unit on the trucks…
Athens garage fire claims 1981 Corvette being prepared for parade
ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) -- An Athens resident lost his 1981 Corvette to a garage fire Wednesday morning. On December 4, 2024, around 6:30…
Rhea County Sheriff's Office involved in McMinn County manhunt
MCMINN COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Rhea County Sheriff's Office (RCSO) along with other agencies assisted with a manhunt in McMinn County Thursday morning. In the…
One dead another injured after water accident in Rome
ROME, Ga. (WDEF) -- One individual is dead and another injured after two water and sewer employees became trapped while doing repairs. According to Atlanta News First, the two were in a trench repairing…
Nearly 400 grams of suspected fentanyl recovered in Bradley Co. drug bust
BRADLEY COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The Bradley County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) and the Cleveland Police Department (CPD) found several narcotics and weapons during a…
UTC's New Classroom: Raccoon Mountain Caverns
Imagine a classroom hidden deep beneath the earth's surface — that's exactly what the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga now has, thanks to a generous donation. Raccoon Mountain Caverns is now UTC's newest classroom for student research. "Dr. Steve Parlackey…
Big Bad Breakfast brings the best in breakfast
General Manager Kevin Billingsley joins News 12's Chip Chapman to show off their menu and offer gift ideas. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Big Bad Breakfast is bringing all your favorite locally…
Family loses home from overnight fire in Soddy Daisy
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A family lost their home in a fire Thursday night in Soddy Daisy. Thankfully, no one…
Humane Educational Society Struggles with Rising Costs and Urgent Need for Funding Support
The organization is grappling with a large, unexpected property tax bill, adding to the mounting costs of running the facility. At yesterday's County Commission meeting, it was revealed that the humane society has faced a large influx of animals, including…
Family finds peace following after the identification of Chattanooga World War II airman's remains
Pictures of Sgt. Sanford Roy both in and out of uniform, killed in a bombing raid in Nazi…
Youth Villages urges community to meet growing foster needs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - As the holiday season is approaching, many of us focus on family, togetherness, and celebration. But for children in foster care, this time…
Suspicious individual on Cumberland County High School campus arrested
CROSSVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A suspicious suspect on the campus of Cumberland County High School (CCHS) was arrested yesterday. The Cumberland County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) stated at approximately…
Helpful tips for your Christmas Tree
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn (WDEF) -- Christmas tree shopping can be stressful. How do you know what to get? Haley Mills Gudger the Tree Lot Manager at Bear Valley Farms suggests, “I would definitely check on the freshness of the tree. You…