Hop over to The Chattanooga Zoo to "Hug A Bunny!"
Jake Cash with the Chattanooga Zoo and Annie the rabbit preview the popular 'Hug A Bunny' zoo attraction. The duo joins News 12's Amelia Greer ahead of the event during the Easter…
Collegedale Police hosts annual Easter egg hunt
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - HAPPY EASTER… well, almost! Families from across Collegedale gathered this weekend at the Ooltewah Youth Association Ballfields on Little Debbie Parkway for a beloved spring…
All Aboard for Thomas Fun
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - Thousands of families rolled into Chattanooga over the past two weekends to celebrate a very special birthday and today marked the final stop. It was all aboard…
House fire in St. Elmo
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - On Sunday, firefighters responded to a reported kitchen fire in a residence in the 5100 block of Lynnwood Avenue at 11:05 AM. When arriving on scene, officials reported light smoke showing. A quick interior attack…
Chattanooga Comes Together for 2025 Autism Celebration Walk
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) — The heart of the city pulsed with purpose today as hundreds of supporters gathered for the annual Autism Celebration Walk, a vibrant and emotional event that brought together families,…
Spring into the Carnival at the Northgate mall
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - It’s that time of year again—bright lights, sweet treats, and nonstop fun. The magic is back in Chattanooga as the annual carnival has officially rolled into…
Second missing Chattanooga teen recovered from Tennessee River
UPDATE: LOUDON COUNTY, Tenn.---Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) law enforcement officials assisted in the recovery of the bodies of two missing teenagers who jumped into the Tennessee River from Interstate 75 in Loudon County. TWRA wildlife officers and investigators…
South Africa helicopter crash blamed on penguin in cardboard box that hit pilot's controls
A pilot and three passengers were not injured after their helicopter crashed from a low altitude in South Africa, according to an incident report.…
Funding Cuts Impact Local Food Bank
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — (WDEF) The Chattanooga Area Food Bank is facing a major setback after losing nearly $400,000 worth of food deliveries due to recent federal funding cuts. The loss is already being felt in the form of missing essential…
Fire destroys home on College Station Mountain Road
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) — A home on College Station Mountain Road was completely destroyed by fire Thursday afternoon. The Dunlap Fire Department (DFD) was dispatched at 12:35 p.m. on April 10, 2025, in response to a mutual aid…
3 dead and 1 hospitalized after small plane crashes in Boca Raton onto Tri-Rail tracks, authorities say
Three people are dead and another was hospitalized after a small airplane crashed onto the Tri-Rail tracks near I-95 in Boca Raton on Friday, authorities said. Around 10:20 a.m., a Cessna 310 carrying three people…
Targeted shootings at Walmart and home kill 2, wound 1 in Georgia, police say; suspect caught in South Carolina
A suspect has been apprehended after targeted shootings at a Georgia Walmart and an area home left two dead and one injured, authorities said Friday. Deputies from the Newton County Sheriff's Office responded to a Walmart around 1:30 a.m. Friday,…
DeKalb County authorities investigating Mentone homicide
DEKALB COUNTY, Al. (WDEF) -- Authorities in DeKalb County are investigating a shooting that has been ruled a homicide. At 6:16 p.m., April 10, 2025, DeKalb County 911 received a call from the 3000 block of US Highway 117 regarding…
Rick Davis arrested for harassment against a lawyer over the phone
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating a series of threatening phone calls reported by two individuals who say they were targeted due to their involvement in a recent legal matter. On April…
Hakeem blasts "Dismantle DEI Act" in House Education Committee
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- A Chattanooga lawmaker had some fiery comments this week regarding proposed legislation that would curb diversity requirements. (more…)
The Chocolate Box adds the viral "Dubai Chocolate" to their extensive offerings
Nichelle Patel with the Chocolate Box joins News 12's Amelia Greer to put her own spin on the viral 'Dubai Chocolate' trend that is sweeping the globe. CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -…
First Responder Hero Award: Justin Cannon, Assistant Chief
PALMER, Tenn. (WDEF) - News 12 is recognizing some of the bravest members of our community through the First Responder Hero Award. Whether someone is an EMT, paramedic,…
TN Aquarium Debuts New Mussels Exhibit
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The Tennessee Aquarium is flexing its mussels with a brand-new exhibit that shines a spotlight on some of the river’s most overlooked but important residents—freshwater mussels.…
A Step in the Right Direction
PIKEVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF) - Tennessee First Lady Maria Lee visited Bledsoe County today as part of her ongoing mission to uplift the state’s most vulnerable communities. At Pikeville Elementary School, she partnered…
Undocumented students bill passes Tennessee Senate amid controversy
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WDEF)- A controversial bill concerning undocumented students has cleared the Tennessee State Senate. (more…)
South Broad Stadium still on track a year for opening day
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- We got another update on the construction progress of the South Broad Stadium. (more…)
Former Hamilton County teacher pleads guilty to statutory rape
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A former Hamilton County teacher pleaded guilty today to statutory rape. Casey McGrath was arrested more than a year ago on charges of inappropriate…
Police investigating "hazardous package" on Market Street
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- Chattanooga Police are investigating what the HC911 website is calling a "hazardous package". The call came in shortly after 1:00 p.m., April 10, 2025.…
Apple airlifts more than 1 million iPhones out of India to avoid Trump tariffs, Reuters reports
Apple wants to get its iPhones into the hands of U.S. customers before tariffs could lead to hike prices. The iPhone maker shipped about 1.5 million iPhones, a cargo weighing roughly 600 tons, by air from…