Salvation Army serves 800 meals for in Polk and McMinn Counties
The Salvation Army serves hundreds of meals after tornadoes tear through parts of the Tennessee Valley.
Authorities Need Help in Identifying Bank Robbery Suspect
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga police need your help identifying a bank robbery suspect. Authorities believe the man you see in this picture is responsible for robbing the First Citizens Bank on Gunbarrel road. If you have any information regarding this…
Sequatchie Co. Reports Injuries and Homes Destroyed from Storm
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In Sequatchie county, authorities report injuries and more than a dozen homes destroyed. No one was seriously injured, but 4 people were sent to the hospital after their mobile home was picked up by the storm and…
Meigs County Fatal Fire
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Two people were killed last night in Meigs County from a fire that burned their mobile home.
Twenty Hurt as EF-2 Tornado Hits McMinn County
No Damage Estimate as County Begins Recovery. Neighborhoods Heavily Damaged.
Update on the Gatlinburg fire plus National Guard aerial survey video
see video shot from air & ground by Tennessee National Guard of fire zone
Tornado count according to National Weather Service
crews verify some, still investigating others
Updating Tornadoes and heavy storms across the south
The Latest on severe storms that moved across the South (all times local): 2:15 p.m. The National Weather Service says a tornado touched down near Atlanta as heavy storms continued to sweep across large parts of the South. Meteorologist Keith…
Save A Lot just one of several buildings damaged in Athens by possible tornado
Damage also to homes on county road 307
Two killed and dozens of buildings damaged in Polk County tornado
Post Office and Fire Station among the losses
Christmas at the Courthouse Kicks off Today
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Today kicked off the annual Christmas at the Courthouse! News 12's own John Mercer hosted the event. The Brainerd High and Hunter Middle choirs both performed today. More school groups will perform later. "We have 18 different…
Chattanooga comes together for "Giving Tuesday"
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- In the midst of all the tragic events surrounding the Tennessee Valley lately, there is still a spirit of giving. "It's a Global Day of Giving, it's the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. You've got Black Friday, then it's…
Local fire agencies head to Gatlinburg to battle wildfires
Local firefighters are heading to Gatlinburg to help battle some destructive wildfires.
First look inside Gatlinburg on Tuesday
"Driving through downtown #Gatlinburg this morning was rather eerie... roadway closed due to area fires."
UT professor predicted Gatlinburg fire years ago
"It was bound to happen. I tell people and especially my students in my Natural Hazards class (Geography 331) that it's not a matter of 'if' fire returns to the forests of the Smokies, but 'when.'"
Gatlinburg updates fire information
GATLINBURG, Tenn (WDEF) - Gatlinburg officials report that 70 homes and 150 structures have been damaged or destroyed in Sevier County. Fire Chief Greg Miller says they transported 12 people to area hospitals from the fires. Smoke is still lingering…
Johnthony Walker makes his first court appearance over Woodmore bus crash
See the entire hearing
Golden Apple: Emily McCulley
An Ooltewah Middle School teacher knows how to make science a fun class for her students.
Official reaction to the Sevier County fires
Sen. Lamar Alexander is from nearby Maryville
Latest from TEMA on Sevier County fires
4 people burned, tens of thousands evacuated, hundreds of buildings destroyed.
Police arrest suspect in Hamilton Place Mall shooting
The juvenile suspect face two counts of attempted murder and reckless endangerment.
Firefighters hope rain will put out Gatlinburg fires
Photos and video from the fire zone on Social Media
Every Angel Adopted in Chattanooga; 137 Remain on Angel Tree in Cleveland
Chattanoogan's step up to remember those in need at Christmas.