ConNooga Brings Multi-Fandom Magic to Chattanooga
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – ConNooga is back at the Chattanooga Convention Center this weekend, offering nearly 500 hours of entertainment for fans of all kinds. This multi-fandom convention is a…
Rossville Hosts Quarter-Scale Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, Happening Today
A piece of Washington, D.C. has come to Rossville. A quarter-scale replica of the iconic Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall is now on display at the Rossville Athletic Center. This replica honors the 58,300 names of those who sacrificed during the…
TBI investigates shooting connected to car burglary
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF)- Early Saturday morning in Smyrna, around 2 a.m., police officers responded to a report of people breaking into vehicles at an apartment complex on Great Circle. A foot chase followed, and for reasons still under review,…
Man Accused of Wanting to Have Sex with a Baby Sentenced to 25 years
CHATTANOOGA, TN (WDEF) - The man accused of traveling from Mississippi to Chattanooga in hopes of having sex with a 10-month-old child has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. If he lives long enough to get out, 50-year-old Dennis…
Liner could face death penalty if convicted of Cleveland realtor and ex-wife's murder
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF)- Back on January 27th, Karen Liner, a beloved Cleveland realtor was murdered at her Arthur Lane home. (more…)
Sale Creek man taken into custody after 8 hour SWAT standoff
SALE CREEK, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Sale Creek man has been taken into custody after a lengthy SWAT standoff. The Hamilton County Sheriff's Office (HCSO),…
Tesla recalls more than 376,000 vehicles over potential loss of steering power
Tesla is recalling more than 376,000 vehicles because a possible loss of power steering that requires greater effort from the driver to steer, increasing the risk of a crash. The electric car maker reported in…
Ford, Rivian recall more than 250,000 vehicles in the U.S. over seatbelt, headlight issues
Ford and Rivian have issued recalls affecting a total of about 257,000 vehicles in the United States over separate seatbelt and headlight issues, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday. Ford is recalling 240,510…
Cleveland pastor pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor
CLEVELAND, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Cleveland pastor has plead guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor after investigators uncovered child sexual abuse material on his laptop.…
Collegedale father indicted, mother charged after infant daughter's death
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A Collegedale father has been indicted after the tragic death of his infant daughter last summer. On August 12, 2024, officers with the…
Juvenile arrested for making threats against Soddy Daisy Middle School
SODDY DAISY, Tenn. (WDEF) -- A juvenile was arrested after makes threats against Soddy Daisy Middle School (SDMS). On Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 12:50 p.m. the School Resource Officer at SDMS was made aware…
Girl Scout Cookie season is here!
Dr. Sabrina Sammons with the Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians joins News 12 This Morning to talk about girl scout cookie season and to judge the annual cookie eating…
ConNooga takes over the Chattanooga Convention Center
Alexis Hughes and Wren Rhoader join News 12's Amelia Greer to talk about the exciting events and fandom-welcoming environment coming to the Chattanooga Convention Center for ConNooga this weekend! CHATTANOOGA,…
School Board Debates Classroom Phone Ban
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) - The debate over electronic devices in classrooms is intensifying as a state senator has introduced legislation to ban such devices statewide. The Hamilton County School Board…
City officials announce Whataburger coming to East Ridge
EAST RIDGE, TN (WDEF) - A fresh dining option is coming our way! East Ridge lost its Wally's, but it's gaining a Whataburger. According to the City of East Ridge…
Hamilton County GOP preparing to elect new chair
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Local Republicans are beginning to discuss what’s next for their party following sweeping victories in November. (more…)
Mckamey Animal Shelter adopt 250 event
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- McKamey Animal Shelter is running an adoption event till march 8th. They have a new adoption goal. James Kay is the director of advancement for McKamey…
Thursday Throwback: 1990 Whitwell Light
Change doesn't always come peacefully in a small town. For our Thursday Throwback, we have one example in Marion County. 35 years ago, the town of Whitwell got their first traffic…
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Dedicates New Home
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) A new chapter has begun for ShaTaylor Thurman and her family as they step into their brand-new home, thanks to Habitat for Humanity of…
Starting Today: Chattanooga Shines with the SEA Light Festival
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) Starting February 20th, the Sealight Festival will light up the city with two full months of dazzling Chinese lanterns, jaw-dropping acrobatics, and unforgettable family fun! Visitors can wander through glowing pathways, enjoy stunning light shows, and even…
Chattanooga workers accused of $80,000 overtime fraud
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- The state comptroller’s office accuses three Chattanooga employees with over-billing the city for up to $80,000 over a four year period. The three employees worked…
CARTA awarded over $1 million in grants from TDOT, state programs
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) -- CARTA has been awarded $1.2 million in grants from TDOT's IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant program and the Statewide 5339(a) Bus and Bus Facilities Program. CARTA says these grants will be put towards advancements in transit safety…
Alabama police department should be abolished over "culture of corruption" after 5 officers charged, grand jury says
A grand jury recommended abolishing a small Alabama police department because of a "rampant culture of corruption" after charging five officers with a variety of crimes, officials announced Wednesday. Cullman County District Attorney Champ Crocker announced Wednesday that a grand…
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is announcing on Thursday that he won’t seek reelection next year, ending a decadeslong tenure as a power broker who championed conservative causes but ultimately ceded ground to the…